The BEST Art Galleries in Paddington QLD

Welcome to Emporium Gallery, an exquisite haven for art enthusiasts located in the charming suburb of Red Hill. Our gallery showcases a captivating collection of artworks created by talented local artists, each piece telling a unique story. With its tasteful curation and serene ambiance, Emporium Gallery provides an immersive experience that will transport you into the depths of artistic expression. Discover the beauty of visual art and be inspired by the power of creativity at Emporium Gallery. Visit us today and embark on a journey of aesthetic discovery.

Since first opening its doors in 1986 the Gallery has remained at the same premises, in a quaint little ‘red’ building with a green awning, property over a century old that has become a part of Brisbane’s historical fabric. Red Hill Gallery features a comprehensive selection of fine artworks from mid and senior career artists and exciting new emerging artists. Featuring monthly exhibitions of realist, impressionist and contemporary paintings, works on paper, bronze sculptures, glass, ceramics and many hidden treasures for your enjoyment and acquisition.

Red Sand Art Gallery was established in 1996 at TiTree, (Anmatyerre (ar-mud-jerra) Country) a small community 190 kilometers north of Alice Springs in the Northern Territory. Over many years the gallery forged strong working relationships with artists from Willowra (Walpiri Country) in the west to the Utopia Homelands in the east. Utopia is and was home to some of the truly great Indigenous artists, Kathleen Petyarre, Greeny Purvis, Ada Bird, Cowboy louis Pwerle to name but a few. Many artworks from this region are created by using very fine precise dotwork this dotting depicts the variations in the terrain of the country. Another type of artwork is "Awelye" - body paint,this makes for a strong linear painting with deep spiritual significance for Aborigines and Aboriginal culture. Ochres and spinifex ashes are mixed with Kangaroo or Emu fat to make the body paint and it's these designs that are replicated on to canvas. In 2001 Red Sand opened a second Aboriginal art gallery in Alice Springs and started to incorporate superb works from Kintore and the Central desert. Bold beautiful colours and paintings holding immense and significant meaning. Aboriginal Paintings are based on the Dreamtime and the Dreaming - Tjukurpa - of which the artist has a strong relationship and responsibility to uphold. Each dreaming in turn has specific songs and ceremony which are often represented in Aboriginal Art. After more than two decades in the Northern Territory, Red Sand Aboriginal Art Gallery relocated to Paddington in Brisbane where it now calls home and houses a vast collection of early contemporary indigenous artworks, genuine termite hollowed Didgeridoos,Boomerangs, artifacts and sculptures.

Scrumptious Reads, nestled in the picturesque suburb of Red Hill, is more than just a local bookstore. It is a captivating blend of a creative gallery, an event space, and a haven for literary enthusiasts. Step inside to discover a treasure trove of art, literature, and ideas. With its unique blend of Art Galleries, Book Shops, and Conference & Function Venues, Scrumptious Reads offers a delightful escape for those seeking inspiration and cultural immersion. Find yourself immersed in a world where imagination knows no bounds.