The end of an era

In a heartfelt announcement, Luisa Catanzaro, founder of Artereal Gallery, revealed plans to close the gallery in early 2025. Opened in 2006 as a realisation of her lifelong dream, Catanzaro described the past 19 years as an “all-consuming passion” and expressed deep gratitude for the journey she and her team have shared with artists, collectors and supporters.

“For 19 years, I’ve gained a family,” she said, noting her team members, Noula, Barbara and Rhianna, who have been with her from the gallery’s inception. Together, they’ve curated over 300 solo exhibitions, championed the work of more than 150 artists, and played a pioneering role in online exhibitions and the Australian art scene.

Though the closure marks the end of Artereal Gallery, Catanzaro emphasised it is also a celebration of the gallery’s legacy. Plans for a final series of exhibitions in February and March 2025 will honour Artereal’s impact on Australian art. 

“We intend to conclude with huge pride,” Catanzaro shared, inviting supporters to join in celebrating nearly two decades of creativity and risk-taking that shaped a new generation of Australian art and collectors.