Exhibitions and Art Societies

Why I Did Not Have a Solo Show Since 2011

The Problem with Exhibiting in Commercial Galleries

For many years, I found that having solo or group shows in commercial galleries was no longer financially viable for me. Beforehand, galleries only expected to charge a commission on sales.

Nowadays, they not only charge a commission on sales but also want the artist to pay weekly rent for the gallery space, plus catering and drinks for opening functions. They often expect the artist to pay for advertising, printing catalogues, etc.

For emerging artists, the net amount from sales may not even cover these charges.  So, exhibiting in commercial galleries is a bit of a gamble, unless you can be sure that your income from the sales will exceed your out-of-pocket costs.

My Solo Shows

2011
Complete Framing Gallery, North Manly

2010
Abstract Explorations @ Arthouse Hotel, Sydney

2008
Angel Restaurant Gallery, Queenscliff
ArtHouse Hotel Dome Bar Gallery, Sydney
Martha’s Restaurant, Castlecrag NSW
Samuels Restaurant, Thirroul NSW

2007
Morrison Motors Mercedes-Benz, Chatswood
Nostimo Cafe, Woollahra
Angel Restaurant, Queenscliff
Cafe on Oaks, Dee Why
De Stijl Furniture Gallery, Gold Coast, Queensland
De Stijl Furniture Gallery, Double Bay, NSW

2006 

De Stijl Furniture Gallery, Gold Coast, Queensland
De Stijl Furniture Gallery, Double Bay, NSW

2005 

Tamburlaine Winery Gallery Pokolbin
Arthouse Hotel Gallery, Sydney
Gallery 307, Northbridge

2004
Arthouse Hotel Gallery, Sydney
Glen Street Theatre, Belrose
Finks Gallery, Waverton
Cornucopia Art Center, Lanesboro, MN, USA
In Situ Gallery, Manly
Pruniers Restaurant, Woollahra

2003
The Gallery Grand Salon, Melbourne
GIG Gallery, Glebe
Global Gallery, Paddington
Glen Street Theatre, Belrose

2002 

Arthouse Hotel, City of Sydney
Dale Thomas Gallery, Artarmon
Vistablue Gallery, North Sydney

1999:
Forresters Gallery, Surry Hills

My Group Shows

2024
Rotary Charity Show, Mona Vale
artXtra Lane Cove Art Society Exhibition

2023
Lane Cove Art Gallery, Lane Cove

2022 

Northern Beaches Art Society, The Tramshed, Narrabeen

2017 


Art  & Soul Collective, Glen Street Theatre, Belrose
Gallery 307, Northbridge

2015 

Mosman Art Gallery – MAS Anniversary Exhibition

2013 


Mosman Art Society – Summer Exhibition

2012
Mosman Art Society – 9×5 inch Exhibition
Hornsby Art Society – Members Exhibition, Hornsby
Mosman Art Society – Autumn Exhibition, North Sydney
Oakhill College – Castle Hill

2011 

Mosman Art Society – Artistic Adventures, North Sydney
Hornsby Art Society – Members Exhibition, Pennant Hills
Mosman Art Society – Members Exhibition, North Sydney
John Colet School, Belrose

2010
Ku-Ring-Gai Art Society Art Exhibition – Top Ryde City
Creative Journeys – Mosman Art Society, North Sydney
Festival of Sculpture @ Mosman Village – Sculptors Society
Ku-Ring-Gai Art Society Art Exhibition – St Ives

2009
Hornsby Art Prize, Cherrybrook
Sculptors Society exhibition – Darling Park, Sydney
Group Show @ McGrath Foundation, Northbridge
Ku-ring-gai Art Society Art Prize St Ives
Hornsby Art Society – Returned to Glory
Sculptors Society exhibition – Governors Phillip & Macquarie Towers and Chifley Tower, Sydney
Festival of Sculpture @ Mosman Village – Sculptors Society

2008 


Gallery 41, Sydney
Artfest 08 – St Madeleine’s Primary School, Kenthurst
The Sculptors Society, Australia Square and MLC Centre,
Sydney Spring Exhibition – Mosman Art Society
Ku-ring-gai Art Society, St Ives
St Ignatius’ Collage, Riverview
The Sculptors Society, The Towers Exhibition, Sydney
Sydney Royal Easter Show
Ku-ring-gai Art Society, St Ives
The Sculptors Society, Mosman Village

2007 


ArtinPort Gallery, Port Kembla
Mosman Art Society, Mosman Art Gallery
North Shore Art Society, Collaroy
North Shore Art Society, Manly
St Joseph’s College, Hunters Hill
Marist College, North Sydney
North Sydney Art Prize
Ku-ring-gai Art Society Annual Art Award St Ives
Mosman Art Society, Moulton Gallery
Mosman
Ku-ring-gai Art Society, St Ives

2006
MKA Gallery Budapest Hungary
Glen Street Theatre
Belrose
Dale Thomas Gallery, Artarmon
St Augustine College, Brookvale
Ku-ring-gai Art Society
St Ives
Mosman Art Society, North Sydney

2005 


Macquarie University Art Gallery, Sydney
Ku-ring-gai Art Society Award Exhibition, St. Ives
NSW State Government’s  Mitchell Library, Sydney
artRoom Upstairs Gallery, Manly
Cadry’s Art Prize Finalists, Fox Studios

2004 

Mosman Art Society, North Sydney
Framework Gallery, Cremorne
Delmar Gallery, Ashfield
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Room Upstairs Gallery, Manly
Design Metaphor Gallery, Palm Springs, California USA
Affordable Art Show Sydney
Jeans for Genes Charity Auction & Exhibition, Sydney
North Sydney Art Prize
Manly Regional Art Gallery
BASE Space Contemporary Gallery, North Curl Curl
Alliance Françoise, Sydney

2003
Artichoke Gallery, Manly
Manly Regional Art Gallery
Duluth Gallery, Minnesota USA
Jeans for Genes Charity Auction & Exhibition, Sydney

2002 


Forest Gallery, Durras
Gallery Paul, Melbourne
Salmon Galleries, McMahons Point
MacLaren Roberts Gallery, Mosman
The Wentworth Gallery, Sydney
Valerie Cohen Gallery, Paddington
Gannon House Gallery, Sydney
Montesol Gallery, Warriewood Beach

1999, 2000, 2001 


Rendez-Vous Gallery, Vancouver, Canada
Barbara Carmichael Gallery, Roseville
Mosman Regional Art Gallery
Manly Art Gallery and Museum
The Sydney Art Gallery, Ultimo
Trevor Victor Harvey Gallery, Seaforth
Soho Gallery, Leichhardt
North Sydney Fine Arts, North Sydney
Great Southland Art Prize, Oxford Falls
Great Southland Art Prize, Oxford Falls

Before 1999 

Various art prizes, competitions and exhibitions are too numerous to list

My Art Society Memberships

National Association for the Visual Arts (NAVA).
Mosman Art Society
Ku-ring-gai Art Society
The Sculptors Society
Hornsby Art Society
North Shore Art Society
Northern Expressions
Art & Soul Artist Collective
Northern Beaches Art Society
Lane Cove Art Society