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 | Eltham Library Community Gallery, Panther Place, Eltham
Friday 20 March | 6pm - 7.30pm
Free | Register

Virtual 
Thursday 26 March | 5.30pm - 7pm
Free | Register

Applications for 2027 will open 1 March 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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