Australian Girls Own Gallery, Art museum in Kingston, Australian Capital Territory
The Australian Girls Own Gallery was an art museum in Kingston that displayed paintings, sculptures, and mixed media works in a dedicated exhibition space. It presented works across multiple artistic approaches and styles in a focused venue.
The museum was founded in 1989 by Helen Maxwell, a former curator at the National Gallery of Australia, and presented its first exhibition with five female artists. The institution operated for nine years before closing in 1998, hosting rotating exhibitions throughout its existence.
The gallery focused on exhibitions by Australian female artists, including Indigenous creators. It provided a dedicated platform for women in art during a period when such opportunities were uncommon.
The venue was located on Leichhardt Street in Kingston and was easily accessible for visitors moving through the area. The space functioned as a single focused exhibition area, making navigation straightforward for guests.
The gallery specifically addressed gender representation in Australian art, offering a rare space for visibility during a period when women were underrepresented in professional art venues. This focused mission made it a significant place within Australia's art community in the 1990s.
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