Contemporary Art Gallery Melbourne | Highly Collectible Australian Art
Gallerysmith is a leading contemporary art gallery in Melbourne, specialising in highly collectible and original artworks by established and emerging Australian artists. Located in Prahran and within easy reach of Toorak, South Yarra, Armadale, St Kilda and Bayside suburbs, our custom-designed art gallery presents a dynamic exhibition program alongside a curated selection of museum-quality works.
Explore more than 600 original artworks online, including painting, sculpture, ceramics and photo-media. Our digital viewing platform offers seamless access to our stockroom, and includes in-situ images of all artworks, enabling collectors to confidently acquire contemporary art.
Our experienced team works closely with clients to identify artworks that align with their aesthetic vision, collection strategy and long-term collecting goals. We support first-time art buyers as they begin their collecting journey, as well as established art collectors, gallery curators and collecting institutions.
Gallerysmith also collaborates with interior designers, architects and stylists to source and place contemporary artworks within residential and commercial spaces, ensuring a refined and cohesive result.
Our program of solo and group exhibitions changes monthly, complemented by an extensive stockroom of available works, accessible both in-gallery and online.
For those seeking distinctive gifts, our Design Store features a curated selection of handcrafted objects by leading Australian artistans and makers. From contemporary jewellery and studio glass to ceramics, tableware and functional design objects, each piece reflects a commitment to craftsmanship, materiality and enduring design.
CONTACT US ON 03 9008 4592 OR FIND US AT 40 PORTER ST, PRAHRAN. WE HAVE ON-SITE VISITOR PARKING.
WHY COLLECTORS CHOOSE GALLERYSMITH
We make contemporary art accessible in Melbourne
Whether you are looking for your first artwork or expanding an established collection, we provide personalised guidance to help you find contemporary art that matches your interest. Our team works closely with collectors to identify original artworks that align with your aesthetic preferences and long-term collecting goals.
Expertise in Australian contemporary art
Gallerysmith specialises in highly collectible contemporary art by leading and emerging Australian artists. Our roster of artists has been developed through years of research and industry knowledge, allowing you to discover museum-quality artworks and the confidence that our artists are well-credentialed.
Experienced art advisors and gallerists
With more than two decades of experience as gallerists and curators, Marita and the Gallerysmith team offer informed, tailored art advisory services, combining their deep knowledge of the art landscape with a warm, approachable style to enrich your art collecting journey.
We are accredited
Gallerysmith is a signatory to the Indigenous Art Code and a member of the Art Galleries Association of Australia, ensuring all artworks are sourced and sold with transparency, integrity and ethical responsibility.
We provide a full service
We offer a comprehensive, end-to-end service, including private viewings at our Melbourne gallery, studio visits with artists, artwork sourcing, framing, delivery, placement and installation. Our goal is to make the process of buying art seamless and enjoyable.
Recognised artists and established provenance
The artists we represent are widely recognised, exhibited in major curated exhibitions and prestigious art awards, and collected by leading public institutions across Australia and internationally. Detailed artist CVs are available for all artists.
ABOUT GALLERYSMITH
Gallerysmith has been a recognised name in the visual arts for almost two decades. Since 2008, the gallery has developed a strong reputation for showcasing artists with international reputations and important mid-career artists while also successfully shaping the careers of emerging practitioners.
Director Marita Smith brings more than 25 years of experience in the visual arts, supported by postgraduate qualifications in Museum Studies and degrees in Arts and Architecture. She provides expert guidance across all aspects of art acquisition, collection development and curatorial strategy.
Gallery Manager Belinda Neilson holds a Master of Art Curatorship and has over a decade of experience within the commercial gallery sector. Together with a dedicated team, including communications specialist Lulu Smith, the gallery offers a highly personalised and informed approach to working with collectors, artists and institutions.
Gallerysmith artists are selected through a rigorous curatorial process aligned with the gallery’s vision of presenting contemporary art of lasting significance. Their work is regularly included in major art prizes, curated exhibitions and institutional acquisitions, and is widely published in art journals, monographs and exhibition catalogues.