Gertrude

Naarm/Melbourne

Gertrude is Australia’s leading incubator of contemporary art.

Respected nationally and internationally, Gertrude has proven its impact for 40 years, shaping the careers of Australia’s most celebrated artists.
As a non-commercial and independent space, Gertrude offers artists freedom for risk-taking, innovation and ambition.

The artistic program – including the studio and exhibition program – is unique in its equal emphasis on the production and presentation of contemporary art. This enables Gertrude to back great artists to explore new ideas and present risk-taking work at pivotal points in their careers.

Gertrude gives audiences unique insight into the creative development of artists. Audiences engage with risk-taking, formative moments that define artist careers.