The Gallery Shop

The Gallery Shop proudly continues to support local artisans, makers and designers of our region.

Several new jewellers, ceramicists, wood workers, textile designers and printmakers were added to the Shop’s profile, and opportunities to strengthen existing relationships were offered via exhibitioninspired projects. Consigners were invited to design and create unique merchandise for exhibitions such as the National Gallery of Australia’s travelling exhibition Art Deco from the National Collection: The World Turns Modern and Love, curated by Gallery Director, Susi Muddiman OAM. These collaborations between local creatives and the Gallery resulted in a collection of limited-edition, locally hand-printed tea towels, tote bags, scarves, ceramics, jewellery, cards and postcards.

The Gallery Shop expanded its range of books to include a handcrafting and DIY project section. This has introduced titles that include: techniques in woodworking, spoon carving and upcycling timber projects; investigations in natural and botanical dying; traditional applications

in indigo and shibori; and weaving and macramé projects. These sit comfortably alongside an existing array of titles on various artists, art movements, ceramics, sculpture, photography and painting.

Complementary to our art and craft books, the Shop broadened its art supplies to include soapstone for sculpting, chisels and carving tools, various ceramic materials, air-drying clays, utensils and shaping tools. The response to these implementations was positive and welcomed, reaffirming our role in inspiring and supporting Gallery visitors in their artistic appreciation and creativity beyond the Gallery’s exhibition walls.