MakingTime Gallery
About Us
Amanda Digby and Serena Owen became friends in 2019 while studying the Diploma of Ceramics at Hornsby TAFE. Their paths first crossed, though, years earlier when both volunteered at Cath Fogarty’s chinaclay. Spending time in Cath’s beautiful space, full of inspiring ceramics, was the turning point that eventually led them to establish MakingTime as a dedicated gallery for Australian ceramicists.
As the ceramic artists behind the gallery, we are focused on creating a place that promotes ceramics, supports the ceramics community, champions emerging ceramicists and helps artists and ceramic lovers connect.
MakingTime exhibitions are curated by Amanda and Serena, and by guest curators. We also welcome Expressions of Interest from ceramic artists and curators.
Create, Curate, Connect
MakingTime Gallery – a makers’ place is located in the heart of Clovelly, a short stroll from its beautiful beach and the cafes and restaurants of Clovelly Road. Set in a federation era terrace built in 1919, the gallery retains beautiful period features such as Kauri pine floorboards, and original ceramic tiling on the exterior walls. The large shopfront windows provide great natural light to the interior.
Gallery features include:
- 36m2 of gallery space
- a large built-in white benchtop 3.4m x 0.65m
- built-in white boxed shelving 4m x 2m
- large display window
- wi-fi
- kitchenette
- toilet
- additional furniture available on request
MakingTime Gallery welcomes exhibition proposals from artists and curators. If you are looking for a space to showcase your ceramics, then please read our proposal guidelines before applying.
We have two spaces available for hire on a weekly basis:
- Main gallery space (36m2)
- Front window display area (1.7m x 2.5m x 0.2m)
Gallery Hire Rates:
MakingTime Gallery supports emerging ceramicists with a special rate for the Main Gallery to encourage students to apply for exhibitions.
Main Gallery
General rates:
- 1st week: $750;
- 2nd week: $650;
- 3rd week: $600
- Student rate: $500 / week
The Shopfront
- Flat rate: $175 / week
Exhibition Guidelines
The gallery invites exhibition submissions for group and solo shows from artists and curators. MakingTime Gallery focuses on showcasing ceramics and will preference exhibition applications that feature ceramics. Please read our guidelines before applying.