Spiral Gallery

Spiral Gallery Co-operative, located in the heart of Bega, is a not-for-profit artists-run cooperative that has been serving the regional arts community since 1997. Established with the aim of supporting contemporary art practice, the gallery has grown to become one of the icons of the Bega Valley, providing a professional exhibition space for a wide range of artists and fostering a vibrant arts scene in the region.

As an artist-run gallery, Spiral Gallery Co-operative is committed to promoting and supporting arts practice in the Bega Valley region. The gallery provides opportunities for both established and emerging artists to exhibit and sell their work, creating a dynamic and diverse exhibition program that showcases contemporary and innovative art practice.

The gallery's exhibition program includes solo shows, community group shows, and exhibitions by the Spiral artists themselves. Through this program, the gallery has played a major role in the community by providing a platform for artistic dialogue and exchange, and by fostering a culture of informal mentoring and artistic growth.

Hiring Gallery Space

If you are an artist or curator looking for a professional exhibition space in the Bega Valley region, Spiral Gallery Co-operative may be the perfect venue for you. The gallery space is available for hire, and can be customised to suit your exhibition needs.

To hire the gallery space, please contact Nancy, the Exhibition Program coordinator. She will be happy to assist you with any questions you may have and to provide you with more information about the gallery's policies and procedures.

Spiral Gallery Co-operative: A Community of Artists

With over 25 years of supporting regional community arts, Spiral Gallery Co-operative is proud to be one of the longest established Artists Run Initiatives in NSW and Australia. The gallery has forged strong partnerships with many artists and organisations in the Bega Valley, providing mentoring and support for arts development in the region.

The gallery's commitment to supporting the arts community is reflected in its membership model. Any artist who shares the gallery's values and goals is eligible to apply for membership. Membership provides artists with the opportunity to use and share the gallery space, to connect with other artists, and to participate in the gallery's exhibition program.

Exhibition Program

The gallery's exhibition program is at the heart of its mission to promote and support contemporary art practice in the Bega Valley region. The program is frequently changing, with new exhibitions opening every few weeks.

Some recent highlights of the exhibition program include the 25+ exhibition, which celebrated the gallery's 25th anniversary with work by 55 past and present members of the co-operative. The exhibition toured to the Basil Sellers Exhibition Centre Moruya in May 2022.

Another recent highlight was the Spiral Gallery Co-operative's tour to the Bas, which was supported by the NSW Government through Create NSW. This tour provided an opportunity for the gallery to showcase the work of its members in a new venue and to reach a wider audience.

Getting Involved

If you are interested in getting involved with Spiral Gallery Co-operative, there are many ways to do so. You can apply for membership if you are an artist interested in exhibiting your work and contributing to the gallery's programs. You can also volunteer your time and skills to help out with gallery events and activities.

The gallery is always looking for new and exciting ways to engage with the community, so if you have a project or idea that you think would be a good fit, please get in touch. The gallery welcomes ideas and input from artists and community members alike, and is dedicated to fostering a vibrant and inclusive arts community in the Bega Valley region.