Grainger Gallery

Grainger Gallery is a contemporary art gallery in Fyshwick, Canberra, founded by Kacy and Richard Grainger. The gallery describes itself as an artist-led space built around creativity, connection and support for artists. Its programme brings together established Australian names and emerging artists, giving visitors the chance to encounter a broad range of contemporary practices in an industrial-suburb setting.

The gallery’s exhibitions and artist-led programme are central to the experience. Website listings have featured artists including Sarah Hickey, Thomas Bucich and Liz Priestley, alongside reviews, gallery news and artist talks. Rather than focusing on one style or medium, Grainger Gallery’s collection spans paintings, limited-edition prints, sculptures and drawings. That makes it a useful destination for people who enjoy browsing changing exhibitions, following artists’ practices or looking for a considered work for their home or workplace.

Grainger Gallery also offers several services beyond exhibition viewing. Its art advisory service works with residential, corporate, commercial and retail clients to source and curate contemporary art around their interests, values, goals, budget and aesthetic requirements. The gallery leases works from its collection as another way to bring art into living and working spaces, and provides bespoke framing using hand-crafted mouldings, museum-quality glass and archival materials. Visitors can bring an artwork in to discuss framing options and receive a quote.

For buyers, the gallery offers a lay-by plan that allows an artwork to be secured with a 20 per cent deposit and paid off over four months. Shipping can be arranged, including to international destinations, with delivery costs quoted according to the artwork and location. The website lists regular opening hours as Thursday to Sunday, 11am to 4pm, or by appointment; its current notice says the gallery is closed until Saturday 25 July and open by appointment during that period. With its exhibitions, advisory service, leasing and framing, Grainger Gallery suits art lovers visiting independently as well as people seeking help selecting, presenting or acquiring contemporary work.