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Gertrude comprises two contemporary art spaces in Melbourne, Australia: Gertrude Contemporary (formerly known as 200 Gertrude Street) and Gertrude Glasshouse. Established in 1983 at 200 Gertrude Street under founding director Louise Neri, Gertrude Contemporary moved to its current site in Preston South in 2021. Gertrude Glasshouse, a satellite venue in Collingwood, was opened in 2016. As of June 2026[update], Tracy Burgess is executive director and Mark Feary is artistic director of Gertrude.
History
[edit]Gertrude Contemporary was established in 1983 as series of artist studios at 200 Gertrude Street,[1] Fitzroy,[2] in a converted textile factory, under the name of 200 Gertrude Street.[1] Journalist Virginia Trioli assisted founding director Louise Neri in its establishment.[3] In 1985 it became Australia's first combined gallery and studio complex, a model it continues to operate today. From the outset the organisation was dedicated to the production and presentation of experimental and contemporary art.[1]
In October 2014 it was announced that Gertrude were going to move to a new home in Johnston Street, at the site of the old Collingwood Technical School. Circus Oz and the Melba Spiegeltent were already established at the site, which was being transformed into an arts hub.[4] However, it did not make this move, moving instead in May 2021 into a purpose-built space in Preston South. Its last exhibition at the Gertrude Street site was The End of Time. The Beginning of Time, which paid homage to the history of the old site. Mark Feary was artistic director at the time of the move.[5]
Gertrude Glasshouse, the organisation's satellite venue, opened at 44 Glasshouse Road, Collingwood, in 2016, in a converted 1940s red brick warehouse, designed by SIBLING Architecture.[6]
In July 2017, Gertrude Contemporary relocated its primary venue to 21-31 High Street, Preston South, converting a furniture warehouse into a combined studio and gallery complex.[citation needed]
Location and description
[edit]Gertrude Contemporary, also known simply as Gertrude,[1] has its main location at 21-31 High St, Preston South.[7] It also has a satellite exhibition space, Gertrude Glasshouse, at 44 Glasshouse Rd, Collingwood.[8]
Gertrude Contemporary's programs include exhibitions across the two gallery sites, studio residencies for local and international artists, and education and public programs. The Gertrude Contemporary Studio Program hosts 16 artists for a period of two years.[1]
People
[edit]Louise Neri was founding director of the gallery.[3] Alexie Glass-Kantor was director and curator from 2007 until late 2013.[9][10] Emma Crimming was director in 2014.[4]
Previous chairs of the Gertrude board have included Virginia Trioli, who had been involved in its founding (appointed May 2015)[3][11] and artist Jon Campbell was chair (as of 2022).[12]
As of June 2026[update], Tracy Burgess is executive director, and also acts as secretary to the Gertrude board. Mark Feary is artistic director and Brigid Moriarty is curator of Gertrude.[13] Artist Callum Morton has been chair of the board[13] since his appointment in 2022 or 2023.[14]
Residencies
[edit]Artist Richard Lewer was artist-in-residence at Gertrude Contemporary from 2008 until 2010.[15]
References
[edit]- 1 2 3 4 5 "About Gertrude". gertrude.org.au. 20 October 2020. Retrieved 9 November 2022.
- ↑ "The End of Time. The Beginning of Time". Concrete Playground. 1 May 2017. Retrieved 5 April 2019.
- 1 2 3 "Viriginia Trioli appointed new Chair of Gertrude Contemporary". Gertrude. 7 May 2021. Retrieved 20 June 2026.
- 1 2 Northover, Kylie (31 October 2014). "Contemporary arts precinct planned for Collingwood Technical School site". The Sydney Morning Herald. Archived from the original on 15 July 2019. Retrieved 24 June 2026.
- ↑ "Gertrude Contemporary announces move to a new space in Preston South". Melbourne Art Network. 10 May 2021. Retrieved 24 June 2026.
- ↑ Crafti, Stephen (28 October 2016). "Fitzroy gallery spills out onto Glasshouse Road". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 27 May 2026.
- ↑ "The New Gertrude". Broadsheet. 8 August 2017. Retrieved 5 April 2019.
- ↑ "Visit Us". Gertrude. 24 June 2026. Retrieved 24 June 2026.
- ↑ Rainforth, Dylan (26 July 2011). "Don't fear projection, embrace it". The Sydney Morning Herald. Archived from the original on 11 October 2016. Retrieved 24 June 2026.
- ↑ "'You promised me…' Group exhibition at Anna Schwartz Gallery". Vogue Living Australia. NewsLifeMedia. 19 October 2013. Retrieved 10 November 2018.
Currently finishing up in her role at Gertrude Contemporary in Melbourne – where she has acted as director for the past 6 years
- ↑ Grant, Katrina (4 May 2015). "Virginia Trioli appointed new chair of Gertrude Contemporary". Melbourne Art Network. Retrieved 20 June 2026.
- ↑ "People". Gertrude. 16 June 2026. Archived from the original on 5 March 2022. Retrieved 24 June 2026.
- 1 2 "People". Gertrude. 16 June 2026. Archived from the original on 20 June 2026. Retrieved 24 June 2026.
- ↑ "People". Gertrude. 16 June 2026. Archived from the original on 8 June 2023. Retrieved 24 June 2026.
- ↑ "Inside Running: The Sport of Art: A project by Richard Lewer and Ric Spencer, Fremantle Arts Centre, 2 Feb – 7 Apr 2013" (PDF). Fremantle Arts Centre. 2013. p. 8-9. Archived from the original (PDF) on 31 March 2016.
External links
[edit]- Official website
- Gertrude CAS Artabase page (archived October 2007)
- Timeout - Best free art galleries in Melbourne