Manyung Gallery

established in 1968, manyung gallery group is well known for being one of melbourne's largest and longest running contemporary art spaces. with three galleries in mount eliza, sorrento and malvern, manyung gallery is directed by sharyn and david wemyss-smith who pride themselves on showcasing contemporary and traditional works of art by established and emerging visual artists sourced across australia. the gallery's selection includes original oil, acrylic and water-colour paintings as well as fine art prints, sterling silver jewellery, glass, ceramic, steel, bronze, wood and mixed media sculpture and photography. each gallery showcases monthly exhibitions of new works, which are supported by artist talks, workshops, and other events that engage the wider community. manyung gallery mount eliza is the largest of the three galleries and located at the gateway to the mornington peninsula, offering visitors the opportunity to explore ten ‘sub-galleries’, sculpture gardens, courtyards and decks, not to mention dining at an onsite licensed restaurant. with over 200 affordable artworks on display and the distinctive tuscan castle inspired architecture, complete with oak trees, moat and drawbridge makes a visit to manyung a truly memorable experience. manyung gallery sorrento offers visitors to the southern mornington peninsula, an opportunity to see a forever changing group of 120 original, quality, australian artworks by a diverse range of contemporary artists and sculptors. a solid exhibition schedule runs from early october to easter each year. manyung gallery malvern provides easy access for inner melbourne based clients to view great australian contemporary art in malvern.  our claremont avenue location spread over two 100 year old shops and just adjacent to the malvern station offers monthly exhibitions, art consultation and mobile gallery services and allows visitors access to a leafy sculpture courtyard to view a wider array of works. manyung gallery group artists are represented in important collections including: the vatican museum collection; art gallery of new south wales; art gallery of south australia; arts victoria; artbank; mornington peninsula regional gallery; broken hill regional art gallery; burnie regional art gallery tasmania; and warrnambool art gallery. additionally our artist have works held within anz bank; national australia bank; australian reserve bank; australia post; telstra; price waterhouse coopers; crown casino; mobil; bp australia; monash university and the university of technology nsw. manyung’s artists also have works in the australian embassy washington dc and the embassy of switzerland. our artists have won or been finalists in many awards and scholarships including: the archibald prize; salon des refuses; moran portrait prize; tattersalls art prize; mornington peninsula regional gallery's national works on paper; paddington art prize; waterhouse prize; and the silk cut award for linocuts. manyung gallery group specialises in helping clients find artwork for their home or offices in an approachable, accessible and comfortable environment. drop into one of our galleries to meet our friendly and unpretentious staff, browse our comprehensive online gallery or send us an email. we would love to have the opportunity to work with you to help you find the perfect artworks.