Aspire Gallery

Aspire Gallery is a Paddington gallery and online shop focused on original Australian art, with a collection spanning established practitioners and emerging artists. Its stockroom is regularly refreshed, and the selection is shaped around colour, texture, atmosphere and the way a work can sit within a contemporary interior. There is also a dedicated Art under $500 range for people looking for an accessible first purchase or a smaller addition to an existing collection.

The gallery’s exhibition programme changes every few weeks, alongside a monthly Little Feature Wall. Current and recurring projects include The Aspire Edit, which brings works together through a shared theme, colour or mood, and Petite Pieces: The 100, a curated presentation of 100 finalist artists. The website also highlights Warm Corners as a current Aspire Edit feature. Online collections can be browsed at any time, with categories and filters covering subjects such as landscapes, still life, food and drinks, animals, interiors and floral works.

This is a practical option for both experienced collectors and people buying their first artwork. Aspire describes the purchasing experience as warm, guided and straightforward, and offers help for customers who are unsure whether a piece will suit their home. Brisbane locals can arrange a complimentary home visit, where a selection of works can be trialled in the space, while customers elsewhere can send through a photo for a free mock-up. Virtual tours are available as another way to view the gallery.

The physical gallery is at 53 Kennedy Terrace, Paddington, and is open for in-person visits on Saturdays from 10.30am to 4.30pm, with weekday visits available by appointment. Purchases can be collected from the gallery or shipped around Australia, with insured delivery and signature on arrival; free delivery is also offered throughout Brisbane. International shipping can be arranged directly with the gallery. Layby is available, and the online shop makes Aspire a useful choice for browsing independently before visiting or speaking with the team.