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why choose an acga member?

acga members are among the most important and exciting galleries in Australia with a commitment to professional and ethical practice in the primary visual arts market. Our members subscribe to the Visual Arts Code of Practice which is an important consideration for artists considering gallery representation.

acga members represent artists in the full sense, developing and promoting their interests with honesty and integrity over their professional careers.

The acgasupports is members and the artists they represent by beinga strong collective voice in both the public and private spheres.

The acga drives innovation, ethics and excellence for the primary market through leadership, advocacy and service.

The acga and its members play a critical role in the visual arts world, promoting and supporting emerging and established artists and cultivating the Australian art market. acga members represent and exhibit Australian artists, driving standards, excellence and innovation in the representation and presentation of contemporary Australian art.

A central tenet of our mission is to develop the livelihood and reputation of Australian artists while enhancing the value and understanding of contemporary art within communities and cultivating the Australian art market and living Australian culture. Simultaneously the acga advocates for the recognition of the close, complex and long-term partnership role commercial galleries have with artists.

Artists interested in exhibiting with acga members should contact the relevant gallery directly.