• TOGETHER:

    FOR OUR ELDERS

    14 SEPTEMBER - 2 OCTOBER

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    Artwork by Domica Hill 

    TOGETHER: For Our Elders
    An exhibition of Contemporary Indigenous Art
    Experience art forms and generational storytelling from three renowned

    Victorian First Nations artists at this beautifully curated all-age exhibition.

     

    DOMICA HILL

    Bright contemporary pieces speaking of the lived experience of Aboriginality

    EMMA BAMBLETT

    Bold digital artistry encompassing messages from her ancestors

    HEATHER KENNEDY

    Form and line combined into intricate artworks

    OPENING NIGHT

    Please join us to celebrate Indigenous culture and foster cross-cultural

    understanding and reconciliation through the language of visual art.

    When: Friday 15 September - 6PM – 8.30PM

    Where: 26 Advantage Rd, Highett. VIC 3190

     

    We suggest you arrive early for this unique cultural experience.

    Meet us at the front of the building!

    This is a free event for our local community.

    What you'll experience:

    Live music by Ngiyampaa man singer/songwriter PIRRITU.

    Welcome to Country and Smoking Ceremony.

    Words from local independent Federal MP, Zoe Daniel.

    Enjoy Wild Foods by Guys Gourmet and Fine wines by King River Estate Winery

    A short talk by the artists.

  • OPENING HOURS

    Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm ⎮ Saturdays 10am to 4pm ⎮ After hours by appointment.

     

    HOW TO FIND US

    The Gallery is located in a grey Art Deco Warehouse half way down Advantage Road at number 26. For our openings and events please walk through the large entrance to the left of the building. During regular opening hours please enter through the front door, and stroll through our sister eco friendly Framery MULBURY and our working ARTIST STUDIOS.

  • UPCOMING ART EXHIBITIONS

    26 Advantage event space and gallery space.

    TABLESCAPES

    EBONY TAYLOR

    24th August - 12th September

     

    OPENING CELEBRATION

    Saturday 26th August

    6PM - 8PM

     

    A bold, bright and joyful take on the still life genre, this collection explores optimistic realism through vibrant, playful table settings and flat lays.  

     

     

    COMMUNITY EVENT 

    Saturday 2nd September

     

    "COME SIT AT MY TABLE"

    Meet the Aritst and enjoy good chat and company.

    12 noon - 2pm

     

    Open Daily

    9 - 5 Monday to Friday

    10 - 4 Saturdays

    26 Advantage event space and gallery space.

    TOGETHER:

    FOR OUR ELDERS

    CONTEMPORARY INDIGENOUS ART

    14th Sept - 2nd October

     

    OPENING CELEBRATION

    Friday 15th September

    6PM - 8:30PM

    FREE TO ATTEND

    ALL WELCOME

    Smoking Ceremony

    Welcome to Country

    Opening by Zoe Daniel local MP

    Words from the Artists

    Live Music by Pirritu

     

    WORKSHOP & ART TOUR

    Saturday 16th September

    11am - 3pm

    With Art Tour at 1pm

    Music. and entertainment by

    Pirritu

    Indigenous Singer Songwriter.

    More to be announced!

     

    Discover the Heartbeat of Ancient Cultures at 26 Advantage Art Gallery**

    Venture into a realm where local contemporary indigenous art becomes a voice, a legacy, a timeless echo of the world's oldest continuous living cultures. When attending TOGETHER: For Our Elders, you won't merely witness art; you'll be enthralled by stories and traditions that have shaped generations. 

    26 Advantage event space and gallery space.

    RECLAIM THE VOID

    WEAVING COUNTRY WHOLE
    WORKSHOP &
    TOGETHER: For Our Elders ART TOUR

    COMMUNITY WEAVING WORKSHOP

    Saturday 16th September

    11AM - 3PM

    ART TOUR

    Saturday 16th Septmeber

    1PM / 30 minutes. The tour is free to public, just show up!

     

    BOOK HERE 

    Reclaim the Void is a bold cross-cultural project with a vision to 'seal' a mining pit in the northern Goldfields of WA, with a huge dot artwork, made up of thousands of handmade circular rag-rugs woven from discarded fabric.

     

    Come Along & contribute to Reclaim the Void & celebrate the richness of local contemporary Indigenous art & culture at the spectacular
    TOGETHER: FOR OUR ELDERS exhibition.
    Facilitator: Fiona Morrison
    Live music by
    Pirritu
    Indigenous Singer Songwriter
    26 Advantage event space and gallery space.

    CHATTY CAFE VENUE

    Bayside

    RECONNECTING COMMUNITY 

     

    NEXT CHATTY ART EVENTS:

     

    Saturday 2nd September

    Ebony Taylor

    TABLESCAPES

    12 noon - 2pm

     

    Sunday 22nd October

    ADVANTAGE ROAD

    OPEN STUDIOS

    11am - 3pm

     

    We whole heartedly support this Charity. You are welcome to sit and chat in the gallery:

     

    Open Daily

    9 - 5 Monday to Friday

    10 - 4 Saturdays

     

  • CONTACT 26 ADVANTAGE

    26 Advantage Rd, HIGHETT VIC
    9am - 5pm Monday through Friday
    10am - 4pm Saturday
    Sundays by appointment
    0395323424
  • ALL THE INFO YOU NEED TO KNWO ABOUT OUR SPACE:

    Are you looking for a unique space which will give your guests that 'WOW' factor for your next Art Exhibition or Event?

     

    If there's one thing you want, it's to impress, amaze and make memories!

     

    With extensive experience in Art Exhibitions and Events, here's how we can help:

    - Industrial 100 square metre space plus an outdoor area & courtyard entrance

    - Art Exhibitions: gallery hire, curatatorial assistance, marketing and support prior to and during your exhibition

    - Ideal space for Weddings, Birthdays, Art Exhibitions, Corporate or Charity Events, Yoga Classes, and the list continues......

    - Assistance with styling, sourcing catering, DJ and bands

    - Kitchen and washroom facilities

    - Fully equipped bar

    - Infrared heating panels

     

    We'd love to hear from you!

    Give us a call on 03 9532 3424 or email us - hello@26advantage.com

     

    Jessica and Gerry

    Gerry is a eco friendly woodworker and picture framer
    Jessica is an artist in her own right who exhibits globally and coaches creatives
  • OPEN STUDIOS and STREET PARTY

    Next Date: Sunday October 22nd 2023

    We loved being a part of Bayside City Council’s Advantage Road OPEN STUDIOS last year.

    Check out this little video broadcasting some of the talents on our street.

    On show were art exhibitions, Food Trucks, Music, Buskers and kid's activities - i!

  • OUR PURPOSE

    26 Advantage is dedicated to ensuring planning art exhibitions and events is a seamless and enjoyable process which encompasses creativity and a point of difference. Given our passion for art, we want to make the experience of viewing and buying contemporary art more accessible and less intimidating.

     

    We encourage those who have never walked into a traditional gallery to delight in the visual and creative experience of discovering, buying, owning and collecting a piece of art.

  • EXHIBITIONS

    We aim to serve artists and collectors alike in our art consultancy. Assistance with curating, and supporting artists prior to and during their exhibition to a full range of art consultancy services for collectors. We help companies and individuals source that perfect piece, of any size, whether it be painting, sculpture or photography. Make a time to meet with us and we'll walk you through current collections.

  • EVENTS

    Imagine your guests under an industrial expansive ceiling with drop chandelier, marvelling at the art on the walls whilst they enjoy your warm hospitality. We offer the use of our eclectic bar complete with Ceylonese Temple beam, glassware and kitchen facilities. Two toilets, 100 square metres of usable space over a worn cement floor, under infrared heat panels.

     

    Some of the events we've hosted to include wellness retreats, business conferences, barefoot weddings, book launches, bands and family events.