Upstairs 22 Gallery
22 Hargraves Street, Castlemaine 3450
Open: Tues, Weds, Thurs, Fri 10 - 4pm for exhibition visits
(Entrance though Junk Yard Mama)
Not staffed by Gallery Team.
Contact Sorrel for sales enquiries and any other info on: 0456462710
Open: Saturday and Sunday 11 - 5pm (Through Gallery Door)
Staffed by Gallery Team
Next Exhibition - Nourishing Encounters
Opening Night: Friday the 18th of October 6 - 9 pm
Artists: Minyu XU, Cathleen Gay, Azukawa, Sherree Gallagher and Harry Zable
Dates : 19/10/2019 - 15/11/2019
Minyu XU
Main Gallery: <<O>> Mushin
“These ink drawings are my impressions of living on the bush land of Mt. Alexander Shire. I love the change of smell, light and color through the seasons, and to translate them into my own creation through contemplation. My works depict the harmony of nature, the communions of all living and non-living, of the oneness and the wholeness of the world of nature. I invite the audience to walk through each of them, with a quiet heart, to hear the songs of these communions, to experience peace and love, and the eternal silence…”
You can contact Minyu Directly by clicking on the email button below.
Junko Azukawa
Main Gallery: <<O>> Mushin
"Japanese ink art is an art of minimalism, a reflection of the moment. I create the ink for my expression through the steady repetitive rubbing of an ink stick on the ink stone and the grinding continues until everything of myself is ready for painting. The brush marks created in this moment are simply free and alive. Through my lifelong study of traditional calligraphy and ink painting, I have found peace and appreciation deep within and love sharing with my audience the intimate relationship between mother nature and human nature through my brush."
Click on the website link below to find out more about Junko.
Cathleen Gay
Main Gallery: <<O>> Mushin
Imaginary
"With imaginary, I let people play with their own imagination.
I love to work with inks. It is ethereal and magic at the same time, always contributing to an element of surprise or something that cannot be fully controlled.
Inks allow me to freely express emotions and sensations lived at a precise moment."
Find out more about Cathleen's work by clicking on the website link below
Harry Zable
Gallery Hall: From a Distance
"Throughout my life I have been an avid traveller. Initially, I chose as subjects for my paintings scenes from my travels outside Australia, drawing on my cosmopolitan European heritage, as expressed in the built environment of cities, towns and villages. Subsequently in Australia I have focused more on the landscapes of my home. The paintings reflect some of the cultural spiritual and experiential influences that have shaped my life. The journey continues."
You can contact Harry by clicking on the email link below.
Sherree Gallagher
Gallery Bar: Jewels in the Wilderness
"There are jewels of knowledge and wisdom everywhere out there, in here, inside us and in others. Sometimes when I search really hard for them in the murkiness they elude me. But in the quiet, the calm, when I step back and observe, when I stop the search and let go, the hints and clues are abundant. They rise up out of the wilderness, offering nourishment, peace and way to be in the present."
You can find out more about Sherree, by clicking on the website link below.
Future, Current & Past Exhibitions
What’s happening on the floor above!
2019年11月10日 · abstract,gallery,exhibition,art,natureMary Edquist Main Gallery Exhibition Title: Let There Be Light I live in Harcourt Vic with my...2019年10月1日 · exhibition,Castlemaine gallery,meditation,awareness,galleryUpstairs 22 Presents, 'Nourishing Encounters'. Come along to our opening event on the 18th of...2019年9月8日 · art,exhibition,gallery,mental health,abstractUpstairs 22 Gallery presents Open heART, Open MIND, in recognition of mental health awareness day...2019年8月5日Do You See - Guest Curation Be amazed, inspired and enriched by this local photography...2019年7月5日Death in the Title Exhibition Runs 06/07/2019 - 02/08/2019 Hello Readers, We look forward...2019年5月25日"This incredible telekinetic bond between Eston and Yohan creates a deeply hypnotic soundscape...More PostsAbout
In the heart of Castlemaine, you’ll find Upstairs 22 Gallery - a contemporary art gallery situated in a historical building.
We are an open, approachable and friendly team who are excited about showcasing a diverse range of emerging and established artists in this fantastic space.
Our vision is to create a fun, supportive space for artists to thrive and visitors to be engaged!
See our services for more information.
Meet the Team
One of the team below will be around to ask questions / take sales over weekends, any other time please make an appointment.
Sorrel Bifield
Programs director
Start here! Contact Sorrel to discuss ideas, look at spaces and any other query regarding the gallery spaces.
ph: 0456 462 710
Sherree Gallagher
Communications Director
Sherree deals with all the details and follow ups. She gathers all the necessary information about the artist, art & anything else we need to know to make a great show.
ph: 0428 323 198
Belinda Nailon
Promotions Director
Belinda is behind the website, social media and any other promo material.
ph: 0400 171 369
Artist Testimonial
"Working alongside the team at Upstairs 22 Gallery was an absolute delight from the very beginning. Belinda, Sherree and Michael were professional and easy to work alongside and the resulting show was a success beyond my expectations." Justine Hutchison
Artist Testimonial
"I was very well looked after throughout the entire exhibition. I didn't need to concern myself with anything else apart from creating and providing the gallery and the team with artworks to be exhibited. The space was affordable, and I love the energy that follows through. It has been one of my most pleasant exhibiting experience working with the team."
Xu-Minyu
Artist Testimonial
"The team at Upstairs22gallery were amazing. As an emerging artist with very little experience displaying my paintings in galleries they made me feel confident & a bit special. They were very easy to talk to & I trusted them to display my work on their walls & I have to say they looked amazing under the lights & I think helped sell a few too. A great experience overall & I hope one day to show case more paintings there in the future."
Yvette Thomas
Artist Testimonial
"Upstairs 22 are friendly and enthusiastic in their approach whilst being professional and supportive in a space that offers many different possibilities."
David Waters
Our gallery team organise everything for a successful 4 week exhibition.
Our exhibitions are hire based + 25% commission on sales. Our services are very convenient and an exciting opportunity, providing new possibilities for artists who are looking to broaden their artistic career and exhibition background.
Total cost of service depends on exhibition space hired and ranges from $200 - $1000 per exhibition.
We are open to group exhibitions, guest curation and other ideas.
Contact: Sorrel Bifield on 0456 462 710
Exhibition service includes:
Opening reception
Complementary drinks and nibbles
Help with installation and setup
Help with installation and setup
Marketing
Artists strong presence on website and social media sites
Email invitation to our mailing list
Invigilation / Sales / labels
Gallery is staffed by our dedicated team. We print the labels and deal with sales
Gallery Spaces
Main Gallery
$1000
05/07/2019 - 02/08/2019: Booked
09/08/2019 - 06/09/2019: Booked
14/09/2019 - 11/10/2019: Available (Open heArt, Open Mind)
18/10/2019 - 15/11/2019: Booked
22/11/2019 - 13/12/2019: Booked
The Gallery Bar
$200
05/07/2019 - 02/08/2019: Booked
09/08/2019 - 06/09/2019: Booked
14/09/2019 - 11/10/2019: Available (Open heArt, Open Mind)
18/10/2019 - 15/11/2019: Booked
22/11/2019 - 13/12/2019: Under Application
The Gallery Hall
$400
05/07/2019 - 02/08/2019: Booked
09/08/2019 - 06/09/2019: Booked
14/09/2019 - 11/10/2019: Booked (Open heArt, Open Mind)
18/10/2019 - 15/11/2019: Booked
22/11/2019 - 13/12/2019: Available
The Gallery Staircase
$200
05/07/2019 - 02/08/2019: Booked
09/08/2019 - 06/09/2019: Booked
14/09/2019 - 11/10/2019: Booked (Open heArt, Open Mind)
18/10/2019 - 15/11/2019: Available
22/11/2019 - 13/12/2019: Available
How It Works
1Apply for exhibition
Check availability.
Once approved, book and confirm exhibition with payment
2Drop off your work
Deliver work to our address on specified dates
3Installation
Our gallery team installs / or helps with installation
4Promotion
We promote your gallery show through our website and mailing list
5Opening
We organise and staff private view
6Sales
We handle sales
and delivery of work to buyers
725% commission
(card transactions fees absorbed by gallery)
8Return of art work
You pick up and organise return of work
How to Apply
Application Process
Email 5-10 images of work, bio and exhibition history to upstairs22gallery@gmail.com
Terms and conditions
- While the greatest care is taken to ensure artwork safety, Upstairs 22 Gallery takes no responsibility for damages/theft that may occur to artwork.
- Artists should insure their own work
Connect With Us
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Address
22 Hargraves Street, 3450
Phone
Sorrel Bifield: 0456 462 710
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