Brunswick Street Gallery is a meeting place for artists and collectors worldwide, located on Wurundjeri land, in the heart of Fitzroy, Melbourne. Within walking distance from numerous cultural destinations, BSG offers a welcoming retreat from the bustling streets to immerse in our contemplative space, curated with a range of works from emerging and established artists, and from our partners in leading Indigenous art centres. BSG offers an exciting schedule of new exhibitions opening every three weeks to showcase innovative art throughout our seven gallery spaces.
GALLERY
Established in 2005, BSG is one of Melbourne's oldest continuously running art spaces. Comprised of seven exhibition spaces spread across three levels, BSG offers artists a wide array of exhibition opportunities while offering collectors a huge variety of exhibitions to peruse and enjoy.
As a contemporary art space dedicated to creative practices demonstrating exceptional skill and craftsmanship, we pride ourselves as being a centre for artistic excellence. Deeply connected with our creative community, we are always on the lookout for exciting new artists, while continuing to further the careers of our more established artists.
With exhibitions changing every three weeks, comprising solo exhibitions and immersive group shows, there is always something new to enjoy. We look forward to welcoming you into our gallery soon.
STOCKROOM
We are dedicated to providing a space for collectors to explore and find their perfect piece. Our physical stockroom is located alongside our exhibition spaces and is full of stunning artworks ready for immediate purchase. Our curatorial team works tirelessly with some of our favourite artists and Indigenous art centres to launch new stockroom collections weekly. Our growing stockroom collection is also available online by visiting our store.
With a huge variety of styles and mediums, offering full national and international shipping options, our stockroom is a great space to explore, purchase, and expand your art collection.
ADVISORY
We have been in the industry a long time and are here to help you.
Our friendly and knowledgeable team of art specialists can advise you on your next purchase. Whether it is sourcing your next artwork, facilitating private commissions from your favourite artist, organising framing or custom display apparatus to be made, or assisting with the installation of artwork, we are here to help. Our team can support new and established collectors, architects and interior designers as well as curators for private and public collections. We look forward to using our expertise and resources to get your desired outcome.
For more detailed information on our advisory service and fees please visit our COLLECTORS page.
JACQUI BURNES – GALLERY MANAGER & CURATOR, BSG PROJECTS
Jacqui Burnes is the Gallery Manager and Curator, BSG Projects at Brunswick Street Gallery. Jacqui has worked across numerous facets of Melbourne’s creative community, formerly working with Craft Victoria, and was Co-Founder and Co-Director of Enough Space, Prahran.
Having joined Brunswick Street Gallery in 2019, she has led the gallery’s expansion into the leading contemporary art venue it is today. During her time with the gallery, she has overseen a vibrant and bustling exhibition and Art Prize calendar, and has spearheaded the ongoing development of BSG’s Stockroom and BSG Projects–including cultivating partnerships both old and new with some of Australia’s renowned Indigenous Art Centres, and guided the representation of a number of covetable artists. She looks forward to working with the team in another exciting chapter for BSG, and connecting the gallery and its represented artists and Indigenous Art Centres with collectors worldwide.
ALEX RAMSDALE – EXHIBITIONS MANAGER
Alex Ramsdale is the Exhibitions Manager at Brunswick Street Gallery, curating a dynamic exhibition program of solo and group exhibitions.
KARL HALLIDAY – GALLERY TECHNICIAN & CURATORIAL ASSISTANT
Karl Halliday is the Gallery Technician and Curatorial Assistant at Brunswick Street Gallery. An impassioned advocate for the cultural, educational, and therapeutic value of the arts, Karl is dedicated to creating opportunities for artists to share their ideas, develop their practices and connect with new audiences. In his independent pursuits, Karl practices as a photographic artist, curator, and writer specialised in lens-based media and conceptually-driven forms of artmaking. Karl formerly served as Chair of the Board of Directors at Blindside and as Curator at Linden Projects Space. He holds a Masters in Art Curatorship from the University of Melbourne and a Bachelor of History of Art (Hons) from the University of Western Australia.
VERITY LEES – GALLERY ASSISTANT
Verity is the Gallery Assistant at Brunswick Street Gallery. Having started as a volunteer at BSG during her studies, in her role she is excited to work alongside the team to support the artists within our exhibition programs and Art Prizes, particularly those more emerging. Verity graduated from The University of Melbourne with a Master of Art and Cultural Management in 2022, with a great interest in supporting community and artist driven initiatives. She has volunteered and worked across various galleries and art festivals around Australia, with a background in cultural studies and installation. Verity works alongside the team assisting and co-curating exhibitions, our online Stockroom and general operations of the gallery.
At BSG we have a dynamic annual program of exhibitions and online launches, showcasing collections from some of Australia’s brightest emerging, mid-career and established artists.
