Outré Gallery

Outré Gallery is a contemporary art gallery on Smith Street in Fitzroy, Melbourne, with a focus on New Contemporary art. Its programme includes solo and group exhibitions featuring Australian and international artists, making the gallery a useful stop for visitors interested in work that sits outside the conventions of a traditional gallery. The Fitzroy site has a dedicated exhibition space as well as a rotating salon hang of print editions, so there is both a changing exhibition programme and a broader selection to explore.

The gallery offers original artworks and limited-edition prints by artists including James Jean, Audrey Kawasaki, Mark Ryden, Shag, Jeremy Geddes and Melbourne-based artist Alfred Liu. It also publishes art books and print editions through its in-house imprint, Outré Press. For visitors looking to take something home, the range extends from collectable prints and books to original works, with gift vouchers also available. Outré provides custom framing, supported by framing information covering different styles and the service process.

Established in Melbourne nearly three decades ago, Outré has developed a distinct curatorial identity around figurative artwork and accessible forms of contemporary art. Its stated aim is to make art approachable for people with different backgrounds and interests, while continuing to present established international and local artists alongside emerging talent. That combination gives the gallery a more varied role than a conventional exhibition space: it is part gallery, part print and book shop, and part publisher working directly with artists.

The Fitzroy location suits solo visitors who want to spend time with an exhibition, as well as collectors and print buyers comparing editions, books and original pieces. It can also work for anyone simply looking for an introduction to New Contemporary art without needing specialist knowledge. With a second gallery on Elizabeth Street in Melbourne’s city centre, Outré offers two ways to encounter its programme, but the Fitzroy venue is the dedicated exhibition space and the best fit for visitors seeking the gallery’s rotating salon presentation.