The Gallery Store: Beyond Souvenirs

Community is at the heart of the Gallery Store, where it’s about creativity and discovery, and goes beyond just souvenirs.

If you are looking for a special gift this Christmas why not pick up new-season Elk clothing and accessories, flick through coffee table books and exhibition catalogues, discover local hand made ceramics or stock up on delicious small goods at The Gallery Store at Grafton Regional Gallery. Built in 1880, the historic Prentice House once served as a surgery and doctor’s residence until its conversion in 1986 to a gallery. Purchased in 1985 by Clarence Valley Council (CVC), and after the latest 2020 renovation, the Gallery Store now resides in East Prentice House; located on your right as you enter through the Gallery doors. Operationally managed by Avron Thompson and supported by the Gallery Director Niomi Sands and her team, the Gallery Store looks forward to engaging with their customers face-to-face as the retail space has grown into an extension of the heritage building’s approach. It’s a modern take on the standard Gallery gift store, with vintage details and feminine flair. “It’s a beautiful old building,” says Sands. “It’s got a lot of natural light and beautiful flow through the entry and exit to the main gallery that we’ve worked with.” The Gallery store is proud to support local artisans by selling their ceramics, jewellery and homewares as well as wholly owned and created products, art and books from Bundjalung, Gumbaynggirr and Yaegl Nations. Discover unique pieces by renowned artists as Catherine Lane, Frances Bell Parker, Cass Samms, Geoff Crispin. Stock up the pantry with Bakarindi Bush Food, Nicholson Fine Food sauces and oils, and pure, local Heavenly Honey. Encourage sustainability and discovery in little people with gifts and toys by Ecokids, Dodoland, and One Happy Leaf. End your visit to the Gallery with a bespoke Grafton fine china mug by Rochelle Summerfield or start your Jacaranda souvenir collection with a purple umbrella. The Gallery Store is two blocks back from the city centre on Prince Street and within accessible distance from the Grafton CBD.

THE GALLERY STORE AT GRG on Bundjalung Country 158 Fitzroy Street Grafton 2460 Hours: Tuesdays to Sundays 10am–4pm Closed Public Holidays Follow The Gallery Store on Instagram at @grafton_regional_gallery for new pieces, sale updates and restock alerts. For all other queries including wholesale accts, please email gallery@clarence.nsw.gov.au