Eltham Library Community Gallery

Image of colourful ceramics installed on plinths in the gallery and framed colourful and happy works on the walls

Opened in 1994, the Eltham Library Community Gallery is a much-loved community gallery space that sits within the Eltham Library complex on Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung Country. It was designed by multi award-winning Melbourne architect, Gregory Burgess.

The Eltham Library Community Gallery is an important platform for emerging artists that provides entry into professional practice. The gallery space offers a diverse exhibition program that showcases both traditional forms of art-making and new methods of art production, along with themes and ideas that are relevant to our times. View the current and upcoming exhibitions.

Artists and curators are invited to submit ideas for solo, two-person and curated exhibitions for the 2027 exhibition program. It’s free to exhibit at the Eltham Library Community Gallery. Exhibitors receive basic marketing support, curatorial support, a $550 exhibition fee and $100 catering fee for their opening event.

First Peoples, artists living with disability, LGBTIQA+ people, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.

Information sessions for applicants

In person at Eltham Library Community Gallery, Panther Place, Eltham
Friday 20 March
6pm to 7.30pm
Free
Register

Virtual
Thursday 26 March
5.30pm to 7pm
Free
Register

Applications for 2027 open 1 March 2026

Apply now

Applications close Sunday 19 April 2026

Applicants will be notified July 2026.

Unsuccessful applicants are encouraged to contact the Exhibitions Officer for feedback about their application.

Images of the gallery space

A photo of large colourful paintings of people on the wall and a bright light installed on the ramp of the gallery

Installation image of Arena by Alun Rhys Jones (Rainbow Exhibition), ELCG, 2025. Photo Greenlight Media

Photo of audience members looking at landscape paintings installed on the mudbrick gallery walls

Install image of Generations of Nature by Monika Maddock, Kia Maddock & Lilian Thorpe, ELCG, 2025. Photo Greenlight Media

Image of colourful small sculptural works installed on different shaped plinths in the middle of the gallery, framed works hung on the mudbrick walls by Araluen Studio Artists

Install photo of Art and Agency by Araluen Studio Artists, Eltham Library Community Gallery, 2022. Photo by Jamie Robertson

Colourful and playful paintings of domestic settings and pets installed on the gallery walls, with a family viewing the paintings.

Install photo of Dogs like sunshine by Emily Viski, Eltham Library Community Gallery, 2023. Photo by Jessie Neale

Photo of framed works installed on a ledge on a brick fireplace and on the gallery mudbrick walls

Install photo of Flight by Nina Kelabora, Eltham Library Community Gallery, 2024. Photo by Jamie Robertson

More information

Contact the Exhibitions Officer

Email

artsinfo@nillumbik.vic.gov.au

Call

9433 3111

Access information

Accessibility information

ambulant/wheelchair accessible toilet
accessible parking
ramps available

About the space

all gender toilets
cooling/heating
family friendly
free space
LGBTIQA+ friendly space

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