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George Paton Gallery

UMSU has plenty of opportunities for you to get creative, whatever you study. Running since 1975, the George Paton Gallery is a contemporary art gallery that presents projects by University of Melbourne students throughout the year. We accept exhibition proposals at the end of each semester, so get in touch if you have a project idea. The Gallery also runs a variety of arts activities led by distinguished professional practitioners as part of our ‘Creative Workshops’ program.

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UMSU has plenty of opportunities for you to get creative, whatever you study.

Running since 1975, the George Paton Gallery is a contemporary art gallery that presents projects by University of Melbourne students throughout the year. We accept exhibition proposals at the end of each semester.

The Gallery also runs a variety of arts activities led by distinguished professional practitioners as part of our ‘Creative Workshops’ program. Open to all skill levels and 100% FREE.

Contact Info
Location: Level 1, Arts & Cultural Building
Open: Mon–Fri 11am–5pm
Phone: 03 8344 5418

 George Paton Gallery

 

 

 
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