A new contemporary art gallery called Oxford Street Gallery is opening in Mount Hawthorn, Perth, in February. Founded by arts professional Abbey Telfer and her mother Lynette, the gallery's mission is to provide a permanent exhibition platform for emerging and mid-career Western Australian artists, who often lack such dedicated spaces. Its debut exhibition, 'DEBUT,' will feature works from 20 local artists.
The gallery's opening addresses a significant gap in Perth's arts ecosystem by offering a stable venue for artists to build their careers and collector base. It emphasizes community, collaboration, and experiential work, aiming to support the local creative scene beyond just exhibitions through additional art consulting services.