Café | Art Gallery | Life Drawing | Session 8 Live | Fine Art Scanning | Podcast Studio
GALLERY 8
Southport Gold Coast
Art gallery, café, live events and fine art scanning
All under one roof.
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Loved for art, events & atmosphere Trusted by collectors & creatives
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Gallery 8 supports emerging and established artists, musicians and creatives through exhibitions, workshops, live programming and accessible cultural experiences designed to connect artists with audiences on the Gold Coast.
From raw archival scans to print-ready files, full colour grading, fine art printing and custom framing, Gallery 8 supports artists from original artwork capture through to professional reproduction and presentation.
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★★★★★
"One of the most unique creative spaces on the Gold Coast — the atmosphere is incredible." — Google Review
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Visit Gallery 8
A boutique creative destination in Southport, Gold Coast — where coffee, art, events and atmosphere come together.
☕ Café
🖼 Art Gallery
🎨 Life Drawing
🥂 Events
🎙 Podcast Studio
📍 8 Ferry Road, Southport
🕒 Monday 8am–2.30pm / Tue–Sat 7am–2pm
Frequently Asked Questions
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Gallery 8 is a contemporary creative hub on the Gold Coast, bringing together an art gallery, barista bar, creative workshops, Session 8 live music and cultural events, community-focused programming and professional artist services, including large-format artwork scanning and fine art printing, within an accessible and welcoming space
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Yes. Gallery 8 is a licensed venue with drinks available for purchase during events and experiences.
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Yes. Gallery 8 is available for private hire including corporate events, launches, birthdays, creative workshops and intimate celebrations.
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Gallery 8 delivers a diverse calendar of creative and cultural experiences designed to support artists, engage the local community and encourage public participation in the arts. Programs include exhibitions, artist talks, life drawing sessions, workshops, live music events, creative networking opportunities, emerging artist showcases and collaborative community events.
The venue focuses on creating accessible arts experiences that connect visual arts, music, culture and social engagement while supporting both established and emerging creatives.
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Gallery 8 provides exhibition opportunities, workshops, collaborative events, creative networking and public engagement opportunities for artists, musicians and creative practitioners. The venue actively supports emerging creatives by offering accessible platforms to showcase work, connect with audiences and participate in cultural programming on the Gold Coast.
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No experience is needed. Beginners are always welcome and materials are provided for sessions.
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Yes. Gallery 8 regularly features emerging and established local artists through exhibitions, pop ups and creative collaborations.
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Gallery 8 offers museum-grade large-format artwork scanning, colour-accurate digitisation and fine art reproduction from our studio in Southport on the Gold Coast.
Our large-format single-pass scanning service captures your artwork with exceptional detail, colour accuracy and texture clarity - creating high-resolution files for fine art prints, limited editions, artist portfolios, websites, catalogues, archives and professional reproduction.
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Art isn’t just on the walls — it’s in your cup too. At Gallery 8, our in-house café combines creativity, atmosphere and quality coffee in one unique Gold Coast destination. We proudly serve Passport Specialty Coffee, expertly crafted by our baristas using premium beans known for rich flavour, balance and character.
Located in Southport on the Gold Coast, Gallery 8 is more than an art gallery — it’s a place to relax, connect and enjoy exceptional coffee surrounded by inspiring contemporary art. Choose from smooth flat whites, bold espressos, creamy cappuccinos, iced coffees and seasonal café specials, all made fresh with care.
Whether you’re meeting friends, exploring the gallery, attending an event or grabbing your morning takeaway, our café offers one of the most unique coffee experiences on the Gold Coast.
Great art deserves great coffee — and at Gallery 8, you’ll find both