Art Leven (formerly Cooee Art)

Art Leven, formerly Coo-ee Art, was established in 1981 and runs a hybrid art model to represent and support artists in an ethical and sustainable way. During the last decade under the guidance of Director Mirri Leven, Art Leven has undergone a continuous evolution in every facet of the business. Today, as Australia’s oldest exhibiting First Nations focused fine art gallery, Art Leven is run as a space of collaboration, working directly with First Nations curators, art centres, and represented artists. The gallery team travels regularly to remote areas of Australia to meet with artists and develop our exhibition program. Art Leven presents monthly exhibitions in the Redfern gallery including solo shows by important living artists and thematic curated exhibitions. The exhibition schedule is supported by public programs including artist talks and workshops. The gallery welcomes drop in visits or private consultations. As well as sourcing historically significant pieces, Mirri Leven, along with her experienced team, consign contemporary artworks from First Nations communities across the continent for their diverse range of projects. With an impressive international profile, developed over 40 years’ experience, Art Leven is now one of the most highly respected First Nations galleries in Australia and abroad. Its clients include private collectors, institutions, architects, interior designers, and international visitors.