Gallery M

30/05/2026

SHOP FEATURE:
Anja Jagsch
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Anja creates art to wear, each piece cast from nature and hand-made into earrings, brooches, studs, rings, necklaces, bracelets, cuff links and more. Grounded in nature, each botanical piece is unique - a carefully collected fragment of nature. Frozen in time.

Image: Botanical earrings, plant casting in 925 silver, 22ct gold plated, in mulberry paper pod. $205

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29/05/2026

LISTENING TO COUNTRY - Lisa Khan, Melanie Koolmatrie, Raquel Larkins. Curated by Amanda Westley
CLOSING Saturday 30 May

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Listening to Country celebrates the work of local Indigenous artists Lisa Khan, Melanie Koolmatrie, Raquel Larkin and Amanda Westley. The exhibition is a City of Marion Cultural Arts Project and speaks to this year’s National Reconciliation theme – All In, a call for all Australians to commit wholeheartedly to reconciliation every single day.

Image: Whole artwork and (Detail) by Melanie Koolmatrie 'Water Songlines', Acrylic on canvas, Unframed size: H:91.5cm x W:61cm $490

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ALSO SHOWING

TREES
Artists of The Red House Group Inc.
CLOSING Saturday 30 May

Artists of The Red House Group respond to the theme of Trees. Expect to see many and varied interpretations and mediums.

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SHARING THE NATIONAL COLLECTION
Ongoing until March 2027
Gallery M is excited to be featuring seven important artworks on loan from the National Gallery of Australia. The curated selection includes sculptures, paintings and ceramics by prominent Australian artists including: Kunmanara Carroll, Fred Williams, Hilarie Mais, Tony Twigg, Milton Moon and Jeffrey Smart. These artworks are on long term loan for 2 years at Gallery M thanks to the generous support from the Australian Government as part of Sharing The National Collection.

28/05/2026

TREES
Artists of The Red House Group Inc.
CLOSING Saturday 30 May
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Artists of The Red House Group respond to the theme of Trees. Expect to see many and varied interpretations and mediums.

Image: Whole artwork and (Detail) by Peter Baka 'Flora care of trees' Assemblage Size: H:95cm x W:40cm x D:38cm. $590

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ALSO SHOWING

LISTENING TO COUNTRY - Lisa Khan, Melanie Koolmatrie, Raquel Larkins. Curated by Amanda Westley
CLOSING Saturday 30 May

Listening to Country celebrates the work of local Indigenous artists Lisa Khan, Melanie Koolmatrie, Raquel Larkin and Amanda Westley. The exhibition is a City of Marion Cultural Arts Project and speaks to this year’s National Reconciliation theme – All In, a call for all Australians to commit wholeheartedly to reconciliation every single day.

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SHARING THE NATIONAL COLLECTION
Ongoing until March 2027
Gallery M is excited to be featuring seven important artworks on loan from the National Gallery of Australia. The curated selection includes sculptures, paintings and ceramics by prominent Australian artists including: Kunmanara Carroll, Fred Williams, Hilarie Mais, Tony Twigg, Milton Moon and Jeffrey Smart. These artworks are on long term loan for 2 years at Gallery M thanks to the generous support from the Australian Government as part of Sharing The National Collection.

28/05/2026

GALLERY M CONTEMPORARY ART PRIZE 2026
ENTRIES CLOSE Sunday 14 JUNE
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Don't miss out on your chance to enter the Gallery M Contemporary Art Prize 2026. Thanks to the generous contribution of our sponsors, the Gallery M Contemporary Art Prize, is now in its 10th year. More details on this year’s prizes and sponsorship will be coming soon.

TO ENTER
The Gallery M Contemporary Art Prize is open to South Australian residents over the age of 18. A panel of industry professionals will be judging entries to choose shortlisted works for the exhibition in August.


Enter online now. Link in bio
Up to 3 entries per person.
Cost: $35 per artwork entered

DATES
Entries now open.
Entries close on Sunday 14 June, midnight (11:59pm)
Shortlisted artists will by notified by 17 July 2026. (Only Shortlisted artists will be contacted).
Exhibition will run from 14 August - 12 September 2026 alongside SALA Festival

Full Terms and Conditions available with entry form.

Please click the link to complete this form.

23/05/2026

GALLERY M CONTEMPORARY ART PRIZE 2026
ENTRIES NOW OPEN
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Entries are now open for the Gallery M Contemporary Art Prize 2026. Thanks to the generous contribution of our sponsors, the Gallery M Contemporary Art Prize, is now in its 10th year. More details on this year’s prizes and sponsorship will be coming soon.

TO ENTER
The Gallery M Contemporary Art Prize is open to South Australian residents over the age of 18. A panel of industry professionals will be judging entries to choose shortlisted works for the exhibition in August.


Enter online now. Link in bio
Up to 3 entries per person.
Cost: $35 per artwork entered

DATES
Entries now open.
Entries close on Sunday 14 June, midnight (11:59pm)
Shortlisted artists will by notified by 17 July 2026. (Only Shortlisted artists will be contacted).
Exhibition will run from 14 August - 12 September 2026 alongside SALA Festival

Full Terms and Conditions available with entry form.

22/05/2026

EMBROIDERY DEMONSTRATION with Anna Scott
Saturday 23rd May
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Join textile artist Anna Scott for an embroidery demonstration at Gallery M in the Marion Cultural Centre.

Anna will have samples and bits for people to play with. We are hoping to encourage Anna to do a formal workshop later in the year so come along and express your interest and support Anna.

FREE
1.5-hour demonstration
Saturday 23rd May 11am - 12:30pm

Image: Courtesy of artist, Anna Scott.

20/05/2026

LISTENING TO COUNTRY - Lisa Khan, Melanie Koolmatrie, Raquel Larkins. Curated by Amanda Westley
01 May - 30 May
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MEET THE ARTISTS
Saturday 09 May
1pm - 2pm
Join Curator Amanda Westley in a panel discussion exploring the unique perspectives of these three talented artists.

Listening to Country celebrates the work of local Indigenous artists Lisa Khan, Melanie Koolmatrie, Raquel Larkin and Amanda Westley. The exhibition is a City of Marion Cultural Arts Project and speaks to this year’s National Reconciliation theme – All In, a call for all Australians to commit wholeheartedly to reconciliation every single day.

Image: Whole artwork and (Detail) by Raquel Larkins 'Ancestors calling', Acrylic on canvas. Size: H: 94cm x W: 151cm. $2950

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ALSO SHOWING

TREES
Artists of The Red House Group Inc.
01 May - 30 May

Artists of The Red House Group respond to the theme of Trees. Expect to see many and varied interpretations and mediums.

As part of the Trees exhibition Gallery M will be conducting an Embroidery Demonstration with Anna Scott, and a Watercolour Workshop with Robin Hicks. Join us for these fun hands-on events in the gallery whilst surrounded by lots of botanical inspiration:

EMBROIDERY WORKSHOP with Anna Scott
FREE
1.5-hour demonstration
Saturday 23rd May 11am – 12:30pm

WATERCOLOUR WORKSHOP with Robin Hicks
All materials and reference images supplied
$60 per person – 10 people max. Bookings Essential
3-hour workshop
Saturday 30th May 10:30am - 1:30pm
BOOKINGS: Link in Bio

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SHARING THE NATIONAL COLLECTION
Ongoing until March 2027
Gallery M is excited to be featuring seven important artworks on loan from the National Gallery of Australia. The curated selection includes sculptures, paintings and ceramics by prominent Australian artists including: Kunmanara Carroll, Fred Williams, Hilarie Mais, Tony Twigg, Milton Moon and Jeffrey Smart. These artworks are on long term loan for 2 years at Gallery M thanks to the generous support from the Australian Government as part of Sharing The National Collection.

17/05/2026

WATERCOLOUR WORKSHOP with Robin Hicks
Saturday 30th May
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HURRY - PLACES ARE LIMITED!
Get in quick! Join artist Robin Hicks for a watercolour workshop at Gallery M, located in the Marion Cultural Centre.

This hands-on experience offers a unique opportunity to learn the art of watercolour.

Whether you're a beginner or an experienced artist, this workshop provides a peaceful space to explore the technique. Robin will guide participants through some simple exercises before working on a finished A4 sized piece that artists can take home.

This workshop is running alongside the RHG artist exhibition Trees - so expect some botanical inspirations.

Artists will receive an A5 watercolour pad to work on and take home for further creations as part of the fee. Bring along a soft paintbrush if you have one.

All materials and reference images supplied
$60 per person - 10 people max.
3-hour workshop
Saturday 30th May 10:30am-1:30pm

BOOKINGS:
Go to Link in Bio.