Amazing little gallery (well I suppose three rooms ain't that little) which seems to attract a wide…read morerange of art from installation to graffiti artists, established to emerging. They are in particular perfect for the emerging artist, as the committee really put their heart and soul into this place and really want to see people succeed.

From the owner: Off the Kerb is a Melbourne-based Artist Run Initiative, which fosters and exhibits Australian and…read moreInternational Artists, Curators, Designers and Sound Producers. Founded by Shini Pararajasingham in 2007, Off the Kerb is run by a small group of creative minds. Located in the heart of Collingwood, Off the Kerb offers Melbourne a unique gathering of experimental and commercial contemporary art and creative practices. The small team nurtures emerging artists, helping them further develop their practice. This is where we are unique, as we are a developmental space, we focus on propelling new and upcoming talent further into the public arena. The committee's continuous professional development is an additional core competency of Off the Kerb. We are an ARI that is constantly moving forward in Melbourne's art scene

This is more than a nursery, it is a peaceful place to meditate and admire nature. I have often…read morepopped my head in here when I want a quiet moment to myself - what is it about greenery that makes us so calm? My house is a borderline rainforest as a result of this feeling. I have numerous plants scattered around the house - even one in my shower! And the vast majority of these have come from The Artists Garden. They have a wide range of indoor and outdoor plants, pots, soil and all sorts of other knick-knacks that you might need. The thing that impresses me most about The Artists Garden is the impressive knowledge the staff have of each and every plant in their space. Whether it's a little cactus or a giant fiddle leaf fig, they'll show you how to care for it. Yes, it is a bit more expensive than your average nursery, but these plants are practically designer - they are the cream of the crop when it comes to greenery. The Artists Garden great place to buy a gift for someone - everybody loves a plant, right?!

This is such a great little getaway from the hustle and bustle of Brunswick Street…read more I visited Artists Garden when my little courtyard in my Carlton residence needed some love. I weeded it and put down some mulch and looked far and wide for a garden nursery and my closest local one was here, Artists Garden. The shop consist of all the needs to get some great items either plant based or decorative into your backyard. The items found there are mainly from local designers so you know your buying something that is one-of-a-kind. The staff are pleasant and happy to chat with you about what you would like to do with your graden. Theres the beautiful two story victorian shop as well as a small garden patch to the left that you can enter and explore. Coming here is a highlight for me, it's so peaceful and serene.

Collingwood Gallery is great art space in the centre of the large Collingwood art scene…read more The rental space is over 120 square meteres and has been host to some amazing art exhibitions. My friends and I were lucky enough to attend 'HELM2', and Portrait exhibition from Benjamin F Guy. It was a real eye-opening exhibition, we loved the spacious area of the gallery and afterwards enjoyed a drink and meal in one of the many great pubs in the area.

I was walking along Smith St. and to a look inside Collingwood Gallery. I've seen some excellent…read moreexhibition here in the past and I've seen some truly awful exhibitions here. This time the art is all right, it is not amazing but it was worth a look. In another two weeks there will be a different exhibition from who ever rents the space. This is basically a kind of grungy empty shop space available for rent for short-term art exhibitions. There is a partition wall somewhat dividing the space and not much else to it. The gallery's opening hours depends on who is running the exhibition.

Walking around the Collingwood gallery district I had to stop and look at what was in part of…read moreAustralian Galleries. There are so many parts of Australian Galleries; I've been in all of them at various times. The stockroom, paper, main gallery are scattered along a block in Darby St. and around into Smith St. The galleries are elegantly renovated houses and warehouse space and also contain a range of different sized spaces with various exhibitions of contemporary Australian art. It is all very saleable - I just wish that I could afford it as the gallery represents some of the best contemporary Australian artists. Australian Galleries are Melbourne's longest established commercial gallery. Unlike other commercial galleries at Australian Galleries, the casual visitor, like myself, can see the work in their stockroom, it is yet another building on the other side of Darby St. In this elegantly renovated building you can see a selection of stock from the artists that they represent. There were a couple of Peter Churcher paintings in the stock room that really impressed me.

This is one of those galleries where loud noises are tantamount to public defecation. My friend and…read moreI visited this gallery a few weeks ago on a sunday just for a sticky beak and we received an icy reception from the staff. The art I have seen here is usually pretty good and I like their selections. The works are predominantly contemporary Australian artists and this specific gallery displays 'Works on Paper' as the business names subtitle suggests. Australian Galleries is to put bluntly an art gallery chain, a business in the art world so this particular gallery can feel a little cold and serious but the interesting art usually makes up for the staffs utilitarian approach to their clientele. If you're cruising around the area soaking up some culture definitely poke your head in but be prepared for the more "mature" space of the areas galleries.

I just love this gallery! The art is so cool and really gets me thinking. I bought a couple of…read morepieces which look great on my wall! Quality is excellent. The couple who run it are awesome and so knowledgeable about art. They have a really good mix of established and emerging artists too. Definitely worth a visit!

From the owner: We represent international artists and have an exhibition program. We offer fine art framing…read moreservices. We are fine art print publishers and a pro digital print studio, specialising in printing open ended & limited edition fine art prints. Based in our art gallery in Collingwood Melbourne we are believers in quality, equality and represent artists who's work we believe in, be they past or present. We have both a physical and an online art gallery where you can purchase fine art giclée prints.

Compound Interest is one of the reasons why the inner north east is so amazing. Away from the…read morehustle of Smith Street and its bargain shops, is a wonderful brick building, home to a variety of different artists and their creations. Compound Interest is not only a gallery, it's a fashion shop, motorbike workshop and an insight into the wonderful mind of the artists that call Compound Interest home. The exhibitions tend to change every 4-6 weeks, so make sure you pop down frequently to enjoy the next amazing artist they are featuring.

Art spaces are becoming a dime a dozen. Everywhere and everywhere, much like the photocopier making…read morezine making things murky in terms of quality, it's a design space like Lamington Drive that really strive to show just what the crème of the crop are capable of. Owned and operated by illustration agency The Jacky Winter Group, the gallery has been around since 2008 with a dedicated focus on those represented by the agency itself. Commercial art in a gallery. Yes a little awkward if you want to think about it too much, bit ti doesn't stop the work looking amazing. That's why you buy stuff isn't it? All four walls of the gallery lined in single-ply cardboard which is recycled each month, the space carries this temporary and ephemeral idea that illustration sometimes holds. With many artwork for sale, as well as the gift shop featuring artist books of special editions and more, Lamington Drive shows you just what Melbourne Illustrators are capable of.