QG Focus: Deborah Williams Exhibition dates: Feb 18 – Mar 3, 2025 Artist’s Statement My practice focuses on capturing the presence of dogs through the indexical traces they leave in the world – an approach that examines how these beings inscribe their existence into both physical and conceptual space. The
QG Focus: John Waller Prints Exhibition dates: Feb 4 – 17, 2025 In 2006, John Waller embarked on a suite of etchings, employing diverse techniques and multiple plates. Working in close collaboration with master printer Andrew Gunnell and editioning printer Miranda Leighfield, Waller crafted a series that transcends the simple
Queenscliff Gallery proudly hosts Bohemiana – Marketa Kemp. Exhibition dates: Jan 20 – Feb 3, 2025 Join the QG Mingle list to receive exhibition previews and private opening invitations. Artist’s Statement “The rivers are just a little different over there…” is usually the first thing I say when people ask
Vale Michael Leunig: 1945 – 2024 With heavy hearts, we bid our dearest Leunig (Mr Curly) farewell and express our heartfelt gratitude for his whimsy, intelligent philosophy and beautiful art.Our hearts are broken. QG welcomes messages via email or handwritten (or doodled) in a book at the gallery on your
Queenscliff Gallery is proud to host Still and Infinite, an exhibition of landscape and still-life paintings by David Moore DATES Exhibition dates: Dec 24, 2024 – Jan 19, 2025 Join the QG Mingle list to receive exhibition previews and private opening invitations. For decades, David Moore has conveyed his journey
The decision-making process when seeking a new acquisition should be a thrilling experience. Queenscliff Gallery (QG) makes online acquisitions easy and convenient with its e-commerce gallery website. But online isn't in real life. Not to mention, it's always lovely to see patrons at QG. A QG patron recently delighted
Focusing on the power of language as both an artform and tool for change, Katherine Hattam and Jazz Money explore the transformative power of language in their distinct and varied art practices. The artists reflect on how language, whether visual or written, can go beyond aesthetics, weaving their conversation
Travel is lovely, especially when you return with abundant inspiration and energy to infuse into daily work and life. This is precisely what QG Directors Soula and Theo Mantalvanos enjoyed throughout September. Travelling through Italy during a cooler-than-usual September, they enjoyed all that Italian culture offers: food, wine, art and
Queenscliff Gallery (QG) is a proud supporter of Geelong Gallery (GG), offering members a special consideration on their second QG purchase (so sign up!). The GG openings are always special occasions but even more so when the likes of Cressida Campbell is in attendance for her own exhibition. This
Queenscliff Gallery (QG) is a proud supporter of Geelong Gallery (GG), offering members a special consideration on their second QG purchase (so sign up!). For this small gesture, QG Directors Soula and Theo Mantalvanos were invited to a small gathering of friends to celebrate and enjoy private viewing in
Thank you to the Geelong Advertiser and GT Magazine for their exquisite feature, Curating a New Life, published Nov 11, 2023. Cam Ward captured the story of the origins of Queenscliff Gallery superbly after a lovely long chat with directors Soula and Theo Mantalvanos earlier this year during Michael
Another fabulous celebration for the opening and announcement of the 2023 Geelong Acquisitive Print Awards and Graphic Investigation exhibitions on Friday, 28 July, at Geelong Gallery. Melbourne-based artist Marian Crawford was announced as the recipient of the $10,000 2023 Geelong Acquisitive Print Award for her print, A blizzard (2021),
Queenscliff Gallery's director, Soula Mantalvanos, has made a captivating contribution to the group of swans scattered throughout the Borough of Queenscliffe, during this year's Queenscliffe Literary Festival. As part of this imaginative project instigated by the Queenscliffe Literary Festival team, local artists have adorned the swans with their visions
In the launch week of Michael Leunig's solo exhibition, Don't Give Up, QG is enjoying a little frenzy of activity. QG Directors first enjoyed a shoot with local photographer Ivan Kemp whose image accompanied two articles for news about Michael Leunig's upcoming exhibition in the Geelong Independent and The Ocean
Congratulations to Timothy Cook (finalist in the Sulman prize) for his painting, Kulama created in traditional Tiwi style using natural pigments on linen. And congratulations also to Katherine Hattam, finalist in both the Archibald and Sulman prizes for her collaged works, The Nightingale and the Kookaburra – portrait of Drusilla
It's been a great week! Directors of Queenscliff Gallery (QG), Soula and Theo Mantalvanos, attended two exciting cultural events in Queenscliff and Geelong. It was the Geelong Gallery's 7th annual Geelong Contemporary soirée, where 170 art enthusiasts gathered to hear Director and CEO Jason Smith, Senior Curator Lisa Sullivan, and Assistant Curator Katarina Paseta discuss three contemporary artists' proposed works for acquisition into the Gallery's collection. Lon Retreat directors Rob Gemes and Claire Gemes (pictured) offered a luxurious stay to help raise funds for acquiring these new works, making it an exciting opportunity for art lovers to connect with the local art scene and contribute to its growth. Soula and Theo return to Geelong Gallery next week for a lead-up celebration for the much anticipated Clarice Beckett exhibition.