Emily Parker
PARKER Contemporary Founder & Director
BCA, BFA, BVA (Hons), BBus

PARKER CONTEMPORARY

Under the direction of founder Emily Parker, PARKER Contemporary based in Brisbane’s South Bank cultural precinct stands at the forefront of print and papermaking in Australia.

A Vision Driven by Expertise

Emily Parker’s deep passion and specialist knowledge shape a program that highlights the richness of contemporary print culture, from bold, intricate intaglio to ethereal handmade paper. As a commercial gallery, PARKER Contemporary represents leading and emerging artists whose practices centre on printmaking and papermaking, actively placing works with private and institutional collections. Guided by a curatorial approach that ensures visual impact and lasting value, the gallery offers collectors and curators informed guidance in acquiring exceptional works on and of paper.

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Collections and Recognition

Works by artists represented by the gallery are held in major national and international collections, including:

The British Library | QAGOMA | National Gallery of Victoria | Harvard University – Widener Memorial Library | Museum Meermanno Huis van het Boek | Griffith University Art Museum | University of Queensland Art Museum | National Library of Australia | HOTA | QUT Art Museum | and private collections worldwide.

PARKER Contemporary has also exhibited at leading international and national art fairs including Sydney Contemporary and Aotearoa Art Fair.

Visit Us

Founded in 2024, PARKER Contemporary is located in the Fish Lane Arts Precinct at 38 Hope Street, South Bank, Brisbane. The gallery is a 5 minute walk from QAGOMA, State Library of Queensland, Queensland Museum and QPAC.