Director Claire Harris
Curatorial Liaison Phe Luxford
2019 was a big year for FLG, relocating from its original premises at 137 Flinders Lane and into Melbourne's iconic Nicholas Building. The video above documents the process, from working with the architects to moving over 200 artworks into a new gallery space.
About FLG
Who We Are
Founded in 1989, Flinders Lane Gallery is one of Australia's longest-running contemporary commercial galleries. For over 35 years we have worked with Australian artists at every stage of their careers, from early-career artists showing for the first time to established figures with works in public and private collections around the world. Since its inception, FLG has been committed to presenting ambitious contemporary art.
The gallery's program reflects a shared dedication to conceptual rigour, technical excellence and creative sensitivity, bringing together artists whose practices engage thoughtfully with the world around them.
Flinders Lane Gallery is located on Level 1 of Melbourne's historic Nicholas Building, a landmark creative hub that has been home to artists, makers and independent businesses for more than a century.
We welcome visitors to explore our exhibitions, discover works in the stockroom and engage with contemporary Australian art in a relaxed and welcoming environment. For those wishing to spend additional time viewing works in the stockroom, or to have a curated selection prepared in advance, appointments can be arranged at your convenience.
What We Offer
Contemporary Art: Featuring abstract, realist, and semi-abstract works.
Aboriginal Art: Highlighting the rich traditions and innovations of Indigenous Australian artists. We are a Signatory to the Indigenous Art Code.
Custom Art Services: Including consultations, virtual placements, and tailored advice to help clients find the perfect piece for their home or office.
Exhibitions: A rotating schedule of curated shows, highlighting new works and thematic collections.
How We Work With Collectors
We believe collecting contemporary art should be engaging, accessible and rewarding, whether you are purchasing your first artwork or building an established collection.
Our team works closely with private collectors, businesses, architects, designers and institutions to source artworks that suit a wide range of spaces and budgets. In addition to our exhibition program, FLG maintains an extensive stockroom featuring works, providing access to a broad cross-section of contemporary Australian art practices and styles.
We offer personalised consultations, artwork placement advice and virtual viewing services to assist clients in finding artworks that resonate with their interests, environment and budget.
Whether visiting the gallery or reaching out online, we take the time to understand your space, stylistic preferences and budget. We can prepare curated artwork selections drawn from both our exhibition program and stockroom, and offer virtual placement services that allow you to preview artworks within your home or workplace before making a decision.
The Works
Our program spans representational painting, abstraction, drawing, photography, printmaking and sculpture. While their practices span a wide range of media and approaches, they are united by a commitment to thoughtful, high-quality contemporary art. Many FLG artists have been awarded significant national art prizes, undertaken major public commissions and have been acquired by leading public, corporate and private collections throughout Australia and internationally.
Every work we hang or place in our stockroom has been chosen because it is rigorously made and visually distinctive. We do not represent artists because they are fashionable. We represent them because their work is good, and because we think it will still be good in twenty years.
Our stockroom is a substantial resource. It reflects the full breadth of our program.
The gallery is located at Level 1, 37 Swanston St in the historic Nicholas Building. FLG is open Tuesday to Friday, 11am to 5pm, and Saturday 11am to 5pm. You are welcome to visit without an appointment during those hours. If you would like dedicated time in the stockroom, or would like us to prepare a shortlist before you arrive, you can book an appointment through our website or simply send us an email.
We would be glad to hear from you.
HOURS:
Tuesday – Friday 11am to 5pm
Saturday 11am to 5pm or 3pm on last Saturday of each exhibition for de-install.
Closed Sunday & Monday
Contact Us
Have questions or need guidance? Reach out to us:
FLG would like to acknowledge the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation who are the traditional custodians of the land on which FLG stands.
We would also like to pay respect to the Wurundjeri Elders, past and present, and extend this respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait people from other communities who live here today.
FLG is signatory to the Indigenous Art Code.
CONTACT US:
Flinders Lane Gallery
LEVEL 1, THE NICHOLAS BUILDING
CORNER FLINDERS LANE AND 37 SWANSTON ST
MELBOURNE, VIC 3000
You can call us on 03 9654 3332 or email us
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STAFF
Director: Claire Harris (Tuesday - Saturday)
Curatorial Liaison: Phe Luxford (Tuesday & Friday)
Gallery assistant: Lisa Cipollone (Tuesday - Saturday)
USEFUL LINKS:
ARTISTS, TEACHERS & STUDENT enquiries
VIEW THE VIRTUAL TOUR OF THE NICHOLAS BUILDING
MOBILITY ACCESSIBILITY
As the Nicholas Building is an old building there is no wheelchair accessible toilets. Access to the gallery is via the lifts. The lift doors have an opening of 75cm so may not fit some mechanical chairs. The gallery is accessible on the first level of the building.
INTERNSHIPS AND WORK EXPERIENCE
Due to our small team and space constraints we are unable to accept interns or work experience placements.
All artworks are protected under the Copyright Act. Images of artworks are not to be used without written permission from artist and gallery.
