We acknowledge the Ngunnawal People, the traditional custodians of the land on which we work, create, and grow. We pay our respects to the elders past, present, and emerging, for they hold the memories, the traditions, and the culture of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people across the nation.

Always was, always will be Aboriginal land.

Q Gallery is a local hub for creative and wellness enthusiasts alike to host, discover, connect, and inspire.
We provide local artists an affordable and exciting opportunity to exhibit their work in the heart of Ainslie, one of Canberra's most art-centric suburbs.
By fostering an environment that nurtures creativity and connection, we at Q Gallery invite everyone to be part of a dynamic community dedicated to artistic growth and cultural expression.

UPCOMING EVENTS

  • ANIMALIA - GROUP EXHIBITION

    ANIMALIA is a group exhibition of Australian artists celebrating the animal world.

    Opening night - Friday 8 August, on view until 23rd August. Come in and vote for the People’s Choice Award!

  • JUDI POWER THOMSON: AUSTRALIAN NATIVE BIRDS IN MIXED MEDIA WORKSHOP

    Local multi-award winning artist Judi Power Thomson will conduct a two-day workshop painting Australian Native Birds in mixed media.

    This is an easy class catering for beginners to advanced using your own photo or one provided. Have fun painting your bird and learning to create texture with acrylic paint, watercolour, tissue paper, glue. gesso, a palette knife, stencils and sponges!

    Sundays 10th and 17th August
    10am to 4pm for more info and to buy tickets click here

    Buy Tickets Here

  • WINTER REFLECTONS - EPHEMERAL CLAY

    Local ceramicist, Fran Romano, will lead you through a mindful-making meditation exercise, followed by a session making ephemeral clay Reflecting Vessels. Deep winter is a time for quiet and introspection.

    More info and tickets here.

    Saturday August 16th, 3PM - 5PM.

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  • ACRYLICS WORKSHOP WITH SOPHIE RYAN

    Acrylic Painting Workshop with ‘The Colour of Sophie’

    Enjoy an afternoon filled with colour and creative flow guided by painting artist Sophie Ryan!

    You will have the opportunity to immerse yourself in your very own acrylic on canvas landscape painting, with all materials provided, you can sit back, relax and get creative!

    23rd and 30th of August 2025


    Link here for more info

    Buy Tickets Here

  • WALKING MOUNT AINSLIE - ART EN PLEIN AIR

    Reconnect with nature in Q Gallery’s 6-week walking art experience. Create, get fit, and be inspired by spring on Mt Ainslie’s foothills.

    DATES: Two 6 week courses available! More info and tickets here.

    Saturdays from September 6th - October 11th. Next course on Saturdays October 25th - November 29th.

    TIME: 9.30AM- 11.30AM.

    TICKETS HERE

  • LET'S CREATE - ACRYLIC PAINTING TO MIXED MEDIA

    Unleash your creative energy with Q Gallery in this 10 week beginners art program. ‘Lets Create’ is a hands on art experinece which guides the individual through creative experimentation and fosters artistic growth.

    More info and tickets here.

    DATES: Saturdays from September 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th, October 4th, 11th, (break on the18th of October) back the 25th, November 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, and 29th.

    TIME: 3PM - 6PM.

    TICKETS HERE

  • MAIA LAYTON THOMPSON

    “Dragon Hoard”, 29 August to 11 September

    Maia is an upcoming artist and current student at ANU School of Art and Design. Her paintings have been showcased in group exhibitions with her first solo show Dragon Hoard coming to Q Gallery in August.

    Maia’s work mostly consists of detailed, bright acrylic paintings depicting fantastical scenes of dragons and jewels. This exhibition centres around childish imagination, fantasy, and escapism. Her whimsical scenes showcase a naive but powerful positivity in times of struggle.

    ENQUIRE HERE

  • ELLIOTT FOX 'SAINT GREY'

    Exhibition: Sculptures, paintings and prints which examine the character and personality of greyhounds and engages the audience on the topic of dog racing, using subtle messaging and symbolism to highlight the ignorance, complicity and apathy.

    12 – 25 SEPTEMBER

    The touring show opens at m2 in Sydney 15 August, click here for more info.

    ENQUIRE HERE

  • CREATIVE PLAY

    TUES & THURS
    (Recurring)
    9:30-11:30AM

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Thank you for your applications. We will be in touch very soon!


EXHIBITION GUIDELINES

ANIMALIA, a group exhibition celebrating the animal world
Friday 8 August to Thursday 21 August 2025.
All mediums welcome.

All artwork will be for sale.

Supply images of your pieces (no more than 20MB per image and up to 3 images).

Include an artist statement and description of your works, less than 500 words.

Include relevant links to your artist website and social media.

$500 People’s Choice Award. 

There is no cost to apply. For selected artists there will be a $50 fee per artwork.


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FOLLOW WHAT’S ON AT Q GALLERY

A fabulous final class with Judi Power Thompson! Participants experimented with gesso, acrylics, watercolours, tissue paper, and even cut-up old x-rays to create these incredible works. Definitely pieces to be hung proudly at home! Fantastic effort f
“Creativity is intelligence having fun” - Albert Einstein. Unleash your creative energy with Q Gallery in this 10 week beginners art program. ‘Lets Create’ is a hands on art experinece which guides the individual through creat
Opening Friday 29th August 6pm Cannot wait!!!! Maia is an upcoming artist and current student at ANU School of Art and Design. Her paintings have been showcased in group exhibitions with her first solo show Dragon Hoard coming to Q Gallery in Augus
Still buzzing after a fabulous opening here at Q Gallery in Ainslie last Friday night! The art, the people, the vibe , the music the food and the wine flowed!. It was a celebration of all creatures great and small and all artists, great and small. A
From Me to You Ceramics Workshop 🪴 Paint your own ceramics at Q Gallery with @frommetoyouceramics Get your creative juices flowing at “Paint Your Own Ceramics/Pottery” event where you can unleash your inner artist. WHEN: Sunday Augus
Holy Moley what an opening! Thank you to the Ainslie community for turning out in droves! Thank you to the artists who entered the ANIMALIA show!!! Thank you for painting, drawing, sculpting and more and generally making this world a better place !!
Another sneak peek of a beautiful artwork in the ANIMALIA show this Friday. Art work by Berni Barker , water colour and pencil on board , 25cm x 30 cm The title of this work ‘Narcissus’the beautiful little blue wren has fallen in love wi

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