about

Beaver Galleries was Canberra’s largest and longest-established privately owned commercial art gallery, opening in 1975 and closing in 2024.  The gallery exhibited the work of a select group of renowned and emerging contemporary Australian artists.  Under the direction of owners Martin and Susie Beaver, and with a team of experienced staff, the gallery built a national presence, with a dynamic exhibition programme and regular representation at Australian art fairs.

Three spacious galleries and a dedicated print room featured outstanding work in a range of disciplines including painting, printmaking, sculpture, ceramics and glass. There was also a courtyard sculpture garden and a gallery shop with quality products by selected Australian designer/makers.

After 33 years of running the gallery, directors Martin and Susie Beaver have decided to retire and to close the gallery permanently from 1 December 2024.

Here are links to two articles about the gallery’s history that appeared in the press just prior to the closure:

Sally Pryor (Canberra Times) 12 October 2024

Sasha Grishin (the-riotact.com) 17 October 2024