Wester Gallery

Wester Gallery Independent art gallery on Mulubinba land / Newcastle for emerging & established contemporary artist Applications for 2024 are now open.

A CURATED PLACE

Founded in 2022 by Newcastle artist Justin Lees and located in Newcastle West — one of Newcastle up and coming areas of the CBD — we oversee a dynamic schedule of regular exhibition openings, events and private functions. Wester provides a professional gallery space for recognised and emerging local, national or international multidisciplinary visual artists. Comprising of regular

art exhibitions Wester has become a vital contributor to the rich cultural life of Newcastle and the Hunter. The gallery comprises of one large gallery space, a Stockroom, and upstairs creative studios housing some of Newcaslte's leading creatives. Wester hosts new exhibition openings on the first Friday of every month, with exhibitions currently running for 3 weeks, by exciting emerging, mid-career and professional artists making Wester Gallery worth the visit. To keep up to date with all our exhibitions and events please sign up to our mailing list


EXHIBIT WITH WESTER IN 2024

Would you like to exhibit at Wester? The gallery welcomes applications from established and emerging artists and curators. Applications assessed upon receipt by our curatorial team, so don’t delay your submission. The gallery is currently accepting proposals for February – June 2024.

Final days approaching for Songs of Stones.A beautiful opportunity to spend time with one of the most quietly reflective...
25/06/2026

Final days approaching for Songs of Stones.

A beautiful opportunity to spend time with one of the most quietly reflective exhibitions of our season.

Open today 9:30am – 2.30pm.
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By Catherine Hickson / Rockface IIPastel on paper, 25 x 20cm$150, or 4 interest-free payments of $37.50 with hickson
24/06/2026

By Catherine Hickson / Rockface II

Pastel on paper, 25 x 20cm
$150, or 4 interest-free payments of $37.50 with
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The works in Songs of Stones shift with light and distance.Spend some time with them this week.Wednesday – Friday 9:30am...
23/06/2026

The works in Songs of Stones shift with light and distance.
Spend some time with them this week.

Wednesday – Friday 9:30am – 2.30pm
Saturday 9am – 1pm

By Catherine Hickson / Shoreline IVOil and pastel on ply, 25 x 25cm$200, or 4 interest-free payments of $50.00 with hic...
23/06/2026

By Catherine Hickson / Shoreline IV

Oil and pastel on ply, 25 x 25cm
$200, or 4 interest-free payments of $50.00 with
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A new exhibition is on the horizon.Coming up next at Wester GalleryReturning to Wester is Paula Thistleton with her new ...
23/06/2026

A new exhibition is on the horizon.

Coming up next at Wester Gallery
Returning to Wester is Paula Thistleton with her new body of work, Women on Chairs, and Objects.



There is a quietness to these works, a slowing down.An invitation to notice the things we walk past every day.Songs of S...
22/06/2026

There is a quietness to these works, a slowing down.
An invitation to notice the things we walk past every day.

Songs of Stones continues this week at Wester Gallery.
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By Catherine Hickson / River Song IIOil on canvas, 40 x 50cm$750, or 4 interest-free payments of $187.50 with hickson
21/06/2026

By Catherine Hickson / River Song II

Oil on canvas, 40 x 50cm
$750, or 4 interest-free payments of $187.50 with
hickson

Saturday morning at Wester.Spend some time with Songs of Stones by Catherine Hickson.Open today 9am–1pm.hickson
19/06/2026

Saturday morning at Wester.
Spend some time with Songs of Stones by Catherine Hickson.
Open today 9am–1pm.
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By Catherine Hickson / Rhythms of Erosion IOil on canvas, 40 x 50cm$750, or 4 interest-free payments of $187.50 with hi...
19/06/2026

By Catherine Hickson / Rhythms of Erosion I

Oil on canvas, 40 x 50cm
$750, or 4 interest-free payments of $187.50 with
hickson

Gallery open today 9.30am - 2.30pmCurrently on view Songs of Stones by Catherine Hicksonhickson
19/06/2026

Gallery open today 9.30am - 2.30pm

Currently on view Songs of Stones by Catherine Hickson
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Address

39 Bolton Street
Newcastle, NSW
2300

Opening Hours

Wednesday 9:30am - 2:30pm
Thursday 9:30am - 2:30pm
Friday 9:30am - 2:30pm
Saturday 9am - 1pm

Telephone

+61422634471

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