Woolloongabba Art Gallery

Woolloongabba Art Gallery is an independent contemporary gallery listed in South Bank, Brisbane, with a program spanning painting, sculpture, photography, installation, works on paper and ceramics. Established in 2004, it represents a varied group of local and Australasian artists, including both emerging and established practitioners. The gallery also maintains substantial stockroom holdings, so a visit can extend beyond the current exhibition program to available works from represented artists and previous shows.

The gallery’s website lists several exhibition spaces and a changing schedule of shows. Recent listings include Art Teachers Art 2026, a Queensland Art Teachers Association-related exhibition bringing together the creative practices of its members, and Roy Oorloff’s Ancient Sounds: New Paintings 2025–2026. The program also includes artist talks and opening events, giving visitors opportunities to engage with the work and the people behind it. Exhibition details, catalogues and artist links are provided online when available.

There is a strong emphasis on contemporary art and cultural exchange. For Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander exhibitions, the gallery says it sources work through wholly owned and operated art centres. Its artists work across a broad range of media, while the gallery’s history includes placing works in private collections in Australia and overseas, as well as in major Australian galleries and museums. That makes it relevant to visitors discovering contemporary practice, as well as experienced collectors looking for something for a home or workplace.

Beyond viewing exhibitions, the gallery offers art purchasing and leasing, commissions, high-quality reproduction prints and consultancy for people starting or developing a collection. Its directors, Robert Mercer and Alex Shaw, bring more than 50 years of combined contemporary-art experience, according to the gallery. WAG Studios provides flexible workspace for creatives, alongside professional services including artwork photography, catalogue and invitation design, and multimedia development. Venue hire is also available, making the gallery a possible setting for community or arts-related events. It suits solo gallery visits, collectors, artists and groups seeking an exhibition or event space; parking is available behind the gallery.