Our Story
The Muse gallery was established by artists, to support emerging contemporaries by combining creative and commercial concepts under one roof.
Since established in 2003, we have continued to offer graduates and visiting artists improved conditions for arts practice and the exhibition of work and will endeavour to continue with 'artists for artists' at the heart of our organisation.
Meet the Muse Residents of 2024
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James Grossman
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Romi Thorton
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Margarita Frančeska Loze
Muse Manifesto
Bridge
To bridge the divide between academia and industry
Closing the Gap
Today the gap between art school and the professional world is closing, subsidised opportunities and professional development are becoming necessary to help emerging talent survive unemployment. These vehicles create bridges vital to balance the expenses of life vs. studio practices — life as an independent artist.
Platform
To provide a platform for emerging and established talent under one roof
Artist Lead
The Muse is an artist led studio and gallery, established as a stepping stone between academia and the professional arena. We continue to support four graduates with subsidised studio space, professional development and show opportunities.
Community
To explore the synergies of arts and community.
Gallery
Along side our residency we operate as a gallery showing emerging and established talent throughout the year. Our calendar combines all mediums of contemporary art with exceptional artists from around the world, rubbing shoulders to build experience, sales, exposure and project collaborations — getting together and sharing the love.
Development
To further professional development,
by building experience and connections in the art environment.
Togetherness
Our community remit extends into the Notting Dale area with Portobello Road providing opportunities and outreach, working together with contemporaries and professionals found in one of the most vibrant melt-pot on planet earth.
Support an Artist from our Residency Program
It only takes one person to change a person’s career.
Since 2004 The Muse Gallery & Studio has supported a residency program offering recently graduates subsidised studio space, a gallery to show and the means to cultivate both client and industry connections. Each year we host a group show, awarding the residency positions to a few successful artists.
The Muse Gallery & Studio offers a Sponsor program to support our emerging artists financially and get them off to a great start in their careers. Would you be interested in supporting?
Contact us here to learn more.