An art lover’s guide to the Brisbane

Brisbane attracts all types of visitors, from nature lovers, outdoor enthusiasts and art lovers to shopaholics, party-goers and foodies. But of all the different types of visitors we attract, art lovers seem to be increasing in number lately. This comes as no surprise of course, given that our city offers plenty for art lovers. And, here at Bridgewater Terraces, many of the guests visit the city just for its arts.

GOMA Foyer. Credit: Kgbo

Today, I will compile a brief guide to help art lovers find the best in Brisbane. Continue reading to discover how you can explore the best of Brisbane as an art lover. You’ll find everything that you need to know right here, so make sure to read through to the end!

For contemporary artwork by upcoming and established artists from all over the world, head over to the Edwina Corlette Gallery. Located in New Farm, this boutique gallery is an absolute haven for all art lovers. From photography to digital art, paintings and sculptures, you’ll be treated to spectacular artwork while you’re there.
Drop by GOMA and the Queensland Art Gallery (QAG) at South Bank to witness exclusive art exhibitions. Arguably the premier art galleries of Brisbane (and Queensland), these galleries are renowned for showcasing modern art. From thriving private galleries showcasing different types of artwork, these art galleries often host global exhibitions as well.
Depending on your dates of travel, you can also be a part of the Brisbane Festival to witness great live art performances. Held across several locations, this festival will showcase various plays, musicals, theatrical performances and much more! This year’s festival is happening from September 9-30, so try and plan your holiday for then. And, locals have absolutely no excuse for missing out on this grand festival!
For a casual experience, drop by the Burrow Art Gallery in West End. This unique art gallery and workshop space also includes a library, café and a bar. You’ll witness fantastic photography, paintings and drawings, sculptures, murals and contemporary jewellery and craft while you’re there. Local art lovers swear by this place, so you’re sure to love it too!
Part of Brisbane’s thriving art scene is the Philip Bacon Gallery – one of the leading art galleries in Australia. This iconic gallery has hosted some of Australia’s biggest exhibitions since 1974. If you’re in luck, you can catch an art exhibition at this lovely gallery on your Brisbane holiday.
Head over to the Brisbane Powerhouse in New Farm – one of our city’s most celebrated cultural hubs. This art gallery hosts more than 1,250 events and performances every year, covering arts, music, dance, film, comedy and digital arts. The gallery also hosts the Brisbane Street Arts Festival every year. Make sure to add this epic gallery to your holiday itinerary.
Brisbane CBD may be known as a lively shopping destination, but it is also home to Metro Arts Brisbane. This contemporary art gallery is located in a heritage building and works as a space where artists create and collaborate as well as showcase their work. You’re sure to find some great inspiration at this wonderful art gallery.
Make your way to Red Hill Gallery – one of the most esteemed commercial art galleries in our city. This landmark gallery hosts exhibitions regularly and you can also purchase great art while you’re there. From paintings to sculptures, glass and ceramic wares to wearable art, you’ll find everything at this art gallery.
Mitchell Fine Arts also contributes to Brisbane’s vibrant art scene. Located in Fortitude Valley, this private art gallery showcases exciting artwork by contemporary Australian artists. The place is finely furnished with great interiors and it offers a lively experience to art lovers.

Conclusion:

Brisbane is well-known for its vibrant and thriving art scene. If you’re an art lover visiting our city, you must visit some of our best art galleries. These include the Edwina Corlette Gallery, GOMA and QAG, Brisbane Festival, Burrow Art Gallery, Philip Bacon Gallery, Brisbane Powerhouse, Metro Arts, Red Hill Gallery and Mitchell Fine Arts.

Should you be visiting Brisbane from out of town, consider booking your Brisbane accommodation with us at Bridgewater Terraces. We’re located in Kangaroo Point, nice and close to QAG and GOMA – where else would you want to be?

So, take a look at our holiday apartments and make a booking today!

About Denis Goodman

Denis is the manager of Bridgewater Terraces and has a long history with accommodation and property management rights. He brings his knowledge and experiences into his writer to help holiday makers have a wonderful holiday.
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gillian wickens

02:12 12 Nov 18

Lovely spacious apartment with large terrace looking out over the Brisbane River. Brilliant.

Kirill Kononov

03:20 10 Aug 17

Stopped there for 3 weeks. Good location, nice internal facilities. Rooms were not cleaned well enough. Dust here and there, plus found an old razor in the bathroom. however I would put 3.5 stars for overall experience which wasn't bad. My major concern is safety and security of the apartments. My car was broken into at night on secure underground parking. Car's door was broken and my personal belongings were stolen. Management told me they are not responsible for the damage and loss because of the signs they put on parking walls. This accident put my rating down to 1 star.If you have a car I would recommend to park it underground despite the secure gates installed.

Michelle Inggs

02:08 29 Aug 17

Bridgewater terraces is the perfect place to stay for business or leisure. It is conveniently located within reach of Southbank, the CBD, local hospitals and convention centres ect. I stayed at the apartment for over 2 months and thoroughly enjoyed my time. I found the complex to be perfectly manicured and maintained, quiet and loved the cafe next doors. The river view is also very relaxing. The location is perfect for children and my kids loved walking through the gardens, splashing in the pool and walking to the nearby park and playground. Ray and Dennis in management were very helpful, attentive, compassionate and a pleasure to deal with.

brian levine

06:05 18 Jun 16

Booked to stay at Bridgewater Terraces and looked forward to our visit. The views of the river are magnificent and this was the main, and as it turned out, the ONLY attraction.Initially the room looked OK until we discovered that it appeared NOT to have been cleaned! The old cooker was filthy and had to be scrubbed before we could use it. None of the cutlery or dishes were from same sets. The windows may have been wiped, but with a greasy rag. Having completed our own clean we sat down on a badly worn, sagging sofa which had stains and grease marks all over it. If that wasn't bad enough, the shower screen came off its rusty rails and there were many loose surrounding tiles. When the tumbler drier gave up, so did we and we checked out!Such a pity, Well manicured gardens and a fantastic location but the apartment interior was old and tattered and from our experience, very little effective management. Just to put the boot in, wifi is NOT free and is horrendously expensive. Stay here at your peril!!

Justin Ward

11:21 30 Aug 17

Nice and peaceful. Clean rooms stones throw from story bridge hotel.

Marto Dowabobo

00:07 10 Jun 18

Excellent in everything

Harry Kim

23:54 14 Mar 16

Stayed here with a few guests and booked 3 rooms during February. Reception were only too kind and gave us really good tips on the Brisbane area. Rooms were spacious and quite modern. Everyone in our party enjoyed the stay and would definitely come back.

Frankly YouzACoopa

10:02 18 Dec 18

Stars rounded up because management were friendly. We got a neat well furnished apartment looking over the river. Appliances are modern but the washer and dryer are cheap. The dryer is faulty but useable if you jury-rig it. The bathroom floor drain doesnt have a trap so youre best off covering it to prevent air from venting out. Everything else was nice, the pool is a plus and the location is good.

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