Coming Up Next
Kate Barry Thu 18 – Fri 26 June 2026
Side Gallery is pleased to present a new exhibition by Brisbane-based artist Kate Barry.
Developed following a recent stay on Bruny Island, Tasmania, this new body of work responds to the shifting light, atmosphere and landscape that have long informed Barry's abstract painting practice.
Join us to celebrate the opening of the exhibition on Thursday 18 June, from 6 pm.
Opening Night Thursday 18 June, 6–8 pm
Exhibition Dates 18–26 June 2026
About the Artist
Kate’s journey has been acknowledged with numerous finalist selections and esteemed awards, including winner of The Hawkesbury Art Prize, highly commended in the Lethbridge Landscape Prize and The Milburn Landscape Prize, finalist in The Lethbridge 20,000 prizes, NEAP, National Emerging Artist Prize online selection, Clayton Utz Prize, and Brisbane Contemporary Art Prize.
Her artistic footprint spans the globe, with solo and group exhibitions in Queensland, NSW, and Christchurch. Her works are held in Australia, the USA, Spain, the Netherlands, and New Zealand. Notably, her pieces find a cherished place in The Modern Furniture Stores’ collections across various cities. Furthermore, her work found prominence on the international stage through ABC television’s crime drama Harrow.
As Kate’s practice surges ahead, marked by a multitude of accomplishments—ranging from commissions to online and boutique sales, television features, and national prize finalist positions—she seamlessly integrates this progression into her exploration of new conceptual dimensions, challenging the boundaries of her successful painting career.
About the Curator
Laura Brinin is a curator of contemporary art, currently facilitating the vibrant program at Side Gallery in the heart of Red Hill, Brisbane. With an unwavering passion for nurturing connections with emerging and established creatives, Laura is dedicated to fostering artistic growth through avenues such as social media, branding, and identity development.
Laura has exhibited her own work both in Australia and overseas, as well as working as an independent freelance curator across Brisbane for over ten years. In her downtime, you can find her reading, travelling, or stalking dogs.
Side Gallery
The Garden Studio
7 Emma Street
Red Hill
PO Box 515 Red HiIl
Queensland 4059
0409 549 447
Exhibition Proposals
Laura Brinin
laura@sidegallery.com.au
Gallery Hours
OPENING HOURS
The gallery is open during exhibition periods.
Please check the exhibitions page and social media for opening times. Or call/text us on 0409549447.
AMPLIFY OPENING HOURS
Monday 16 March 10.30 am – 4 pm
Tuesday 17 March 10.30 am – 4 pm
Wednesday, Thursday & Friday 10 am – 5 pm
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COLLECTING YOUR ARTWORK
All purchased works can be collected on the last day of the exhibition or please call or text us on 0409549447 to arrange a time that suits you. If you would like to collect your artwork purchase before the close of the exhibition, let us know, and we can arrange an early pick-up. We’re happy to arrange postage for your artwork — just let us know, and we’ll organise everything.
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LAYBY
We also offer a layby option for artwork purchases. Please speak to us about setting up a payment plan that works for you.
Photography: Darcy Starr
Website: Designfront
