Flinders Lane Gallery

Flinders Lane Gallery is a contemporary commercial gallery in Melbourne CBD, presenting Australian art across painting, abstraction, drawing, photography, printmaking and sculpture. Its programme includes both contemporary and Aboriginal art, with a focus on artists whose work is considered for its ideas, technical quality and sensitivity. The gallery is also a signatory to the Indigenous Art Code and highlights the work of Indigenous Australian artists within its programme.

Founded in 1989, the gallery has supported Australian artists at different stages of their careers, from artists exhibiting for the first time to established practitioners whose work is held in public and private collections internationally. Its exhibitions change regularly, with the website listing upcoming shows including Chelsea Gustafsson’s Everything and Nothing, Lucy Ray’s For Those Who Came in Late and Margaret Ackland’s Reflections. The featured artists also include Elizabeth Barnett, Jacob Leary and Nat Ward.

The gallery occupies Level 1 of the historic Nicholas Building at 37 Swanston Street, a long-standing creative hub for artists, makers and independent businesses. Visitors can browse the exhibitions, look through works in the stockroom and spend time with contemporary Australian art in an informal, welcoming setting. The gallery is open to visitors without an appointment from Tuesday to Saturday, 11am to 5pm. Those wanting dedicated stockroom time or a prepared selection can arrange an appointment by email.

Flinders Lane Gallery also works with private collectors, businesses, architects, designers and institutions. Its services include artwork consultations, advice on placement, virtual viewing and curated selections drawn from exhibitions and the stockroom. These options may suit someone buying their first artwork as well as more established collectors, or anyone looking for a considered piece for a home, office or other space. Solo visitors can browse at their own pace, while clients seeking more focused guidance can organise a tailored appointment. Access is via the building’s lifts; because of the Nicholas Building’s age, there are no wheelchair-accessible toilets, and the lift doors measure 75 centimetres wide, which may not accommodate some mechanical chairs.