Noel Shaw Gallery

Noel Shaw Gallery is a dedicated art space within the Baillieu Library at the University of Melbourne that displays rotating exhibitions of prints and visual artworks. The venue focuses on Australian printmaking and regularly introduces new works from different artists to its audience.

The gallery opened in 2014 as part of the University of Melbourne's effort to establish a permanent home for exhibitions and printmaking education. Since then it has developed as a venue for connecting students with professional practice and artistic methods.

The space presents Australian printmaking as a living practice rather than a historical one, allowing visitors to see how this art form fits into contemporary artistic conversations. The exhibitions show how printing techniques continue to influence how artists make and present their work today.

The gallery is located in Building 177 on the University of Melbourne campus, easily accessible by public transport and the surrounding areas. Visitors can plan visits knowing it operates as a calm, contemplative space where artwork is displayed for thoughtful viewing.

The space regularly hosts workshops and demonstrations where visitors can watch skilled artists working with traditional printing methods and sometimes try techniques themselves. These hands-on sessions transform the experience from passive viewing into direct engagement with how art is actually made.

Location: Parkville

Location: Melbourne

Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible

Operator: University of Melbourne

Address: Professors Walk

Opening Hours: Monday-Friday 10:00-17:00

Website: https://library.unimelb.edu.au/asc/whats-on/exhibitions/noel-shaw-gallery

GPS coordinates: -37.79821,144.95930

Latest update: December 15, 2025 13:21