Justin Lees 28 August - 12 September / Sophia Flegg - 16 October - 24 October / Brontë Naylor + Friends 27 November - 12 December /

EXHIBITION PROGRAM

CURRENT / UPCOMING / PREVIOUS

RAT PARK / SOPHIA FLEGG

Join us at Wester Gallery as we welcome Sophia Flegg for her upcoming exhibition.

Sophia is an artist, mural painter and poet who has been making and exhibiting work since the early 2000s. Her work is bold, raw, full of personality - bringing together acrylic, ink, aerosol, found objects, old notes and pencil on paper.

There’s a lot going on in Sophia’s work. People, dogs, muscle cars, Australian culture, relationships, mental health, politics, memories and the everyday all find their way into the paintings. Nothing feels too polished or carefully behaved, and that's part of what makes the work so good.

Sophia has spent years making art in and around Newcastle, Melbourne and Sydney, from gallery exhibitions to murals, album artwork and public art projects. She sees art as a way of bringing people together and making a place feel like its own.

This new body of work has been made during a particularly difficult period for Sophia, after her home and studio were destroyed by fire last year. She has continued working from a makeshift studio on the floor of a garage.

We're looking forward to bringing these works into Wester and sharing them with you.

Opening Reception
Friday 16 October6pm - 8pm
Wester Gallery, 39 Bolton Newcastle

Exhibition Runs
16 October - 24 October

Free entry. Everyone welcome.

Exhibition catalogue available by request: info@wester.gallery

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    UPCOMING

    Sophia Flegg / Rat Park
    16 October - 24 October, 2026

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  • PREVIOUS

    Justin Lees / Spring Carnival
    21 August - 5 September 2026

    Available Works

  • PREVIOUS

    Rully Zakaria / Resonance
    7 August - 15 August, 2026

    Available Works

  • Previous

    Paula Thistleton / Women on chairs, and objects
    3 July - 11 July 2026

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  • EXHIBIT WITH US IN 2026

    Now taking expressions of interest for our 2026 program. Applications for 2026 at Wester Gallery are now open.

    Whether you're emerging or established, now's the time to apply and be part of something exciting in 2026.-At Wester Gallery, we champion creative practices grounded in skill, craft, and authentic expression.

    Rooted in the heart of Newcastle’s art community, Wester is a space where emerging and established artists alike are encouraged to exhibit, experiment, and connect.We’re currently inviting applications from artists, collectives, and curators working across all mediums. Whether you're planning a solo show or a group exhibition, Wester offers a range of unique gallery spaces to bring your vision to life.

    Now accepting proposals for 2026.
    Please send proposals to exhibit@wester.gallery

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  • At Wester Gallery, we are proud to collaborate with a vibrant selection of Australia’s most exciting contemporary artists, both emerging and established.

    To know more, contact us at curation@wester.gallery

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