About us
BLINDSIDE is an independent contemporary arts space located in the heart of Melbourne. We are committed to supporting and promoting contemporary art practice across a broad range of media through an ever-changing program of exhibitions, screenings, events and workshops. BLINDSIDE supports a thriving arts community in Melbourne and beyond—encouraging artistic experimentation, innovation and facilitating critical dialogue.
In any given year our program delivers over twenty-five exhibitions including solo and curated group shows—featuring emerging and established artists. We also maintain a framework of professional development, assisting and mentoring emerging artists, curators and writers toward fine-tuning their skills and practice. Our program fosters exchanges between local and interstate artists and supports collaboration and practices which are commonly underrepresented in commercial and institutional art galleries.
BLINDSIDE is available for corporate events, please contact us if you are interested in hiring our space for your next function.
Nestled in the historic Nicholas Building within Melbourne's CBD, BLINDSIDE's strategic and artistic direction is managed by voluntary committee of dedicated arts professionals: Claire Anna Watson (Chair), Elise Murphy (Vice Chair), Shae Nagorcka (Secretary, Gallery Administrator), Blaine Cooper (Treasurer), Andrew Tetzlaff, Adele Macer, Raymonda Rajkowski and Felicity Strong. We also draw from the experience of our Advisory Committee: Robert Heather, Natalie Kazakis and Daine Singer. BLINDSIDE also has an Associate Program of committed volunteers providing support for our Public Programs, Website, Gallery Invigilation and Photography.
BLINDSIDE also acknowledges its past committee members who have helped build the art space to what it is today.
As a not-for-profit artist run space, BLINDSIDE seeks your support to keep our program running. Please donate to ensure that our program supports artists and remains vibrant and engaging. 100% of your donation will go towards keeping our gallery fees down and innovative art accessible to all. Please forward your Cheque or Money Order made out to 'BLINDSIDE' at Level 7, Room 14, Nicholas Building, 37 Swanston St, Melbourne 3000.
BLINDSIDE is supported by the City of Melbourne.
BLINDSIDE's projects have been assisted by the Australian Government through the Australia Council for the Arts, its arts funding and advisory body, and by the Visual Arts and Craft Strategy, an initiative of the Australian, State and Territory Governments.
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Nicholas Building level 7 room 14
37 Swanston Street Melbourne Victoria 3000
Enter via lifts in Cathedrale Arcade corner of Flinders Lane
Open 12-6pm Tuesday to Saturday during exhibition program
BLINDSIDE is supported by the City of Melbourne.
BLINDSIDE's projects have been assisted by the Australian Government
through the Australia Council for the Arts, its arts funding and advisory
body, and by the Visual Arts and Craft Strategy, an initiative of the
Australian, State and Territory Governments.
