Art & Collectors is founded on the belief that art lives on through those who collect it. Since 2001, we have guided art lovers in becoming custodians of fine art, building connections founded on trust and enduring relationships. We seek out artworks for the internal narratives and stories they tell, championing serendipity, discovery, and sustainable collecting, while nurturing the bond between art and collector.

Led by Director Angela Tandori, our small but dedicated team combines industry expertise with a highly personalised approach, providing each client with thoughtful guidance and tailored support in building, managing, and enhancing their collection.

Whether you are an emerging or seasoned collector, in Melbourne or beyond, we provide expert guidance to assist you to expand, refine, and manage your collection.

About the Space

Find Art & Collectors at Level 1, 165 Gertrude Street, Fitzroy, Victoria 3065 conveniently located in the creative hub of Fitzroy, we sit between Porter’s Paints—should your walls need a refresh—and The Signet Bureau, perfect for the fashionable collector.

Art & Collectors is open to visitors Monday through Saturday, 10 to 4pm, or by appointment. 

The open-plan gallery-cum-office is designed with inclusivity and accessibility in mind, fostering a more intimate connection with art. Collectors are encouraged to wander at their leisure, engaging with the works that capture their attention. A small wall library of art books, along with knowledgeable staff on hand, invites open conversation and the sharing of insights about art and collecting. Our collection is eclectic, spanning genres, eras, and movements within the Australian art history canon. The dynamic, ever-evolving nature of the space ensures that no two visits are ever the same.

Gertrude Street is a vital artery of Melbourne’s cultural life, linking the city’s oldest suburb, Fitzroy, with the creative precinct of Collingwood. Long defined by its renegade spirit, today the street hums with food, fashion, and art. Visit us—and then stay to soak up all that Gertrude Street has to offer.

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About our Director, Angela Tandori CVAu

With over 25 years of experience in art, Director Angela Tandori empowers collectors of all kinds to discover, acquire, care for, share, and—when the time is right—thoughtfully part with their works.

In addition to her deep knowledge of Australian art history and the commercial art market, Angela, and her team at Art & Collectors, provide a comprehensive suite of services, including collection management, estate planning, consultation, valuations, and resale. Angela personally supports each collector through every stage of acquisition, offering tailored advice on custom framing, conservation, and installation. Over her esteemed career, she has also gained wide-ranging experience as an auctioneer, industry consultant, speaker, and curator.

Having witnessed the evolution of the commercial art industry alongside the influences of modern society and technology, Angela upholds her belief that the future of art and collecting rests in custodianship. By empowering art lovers to embrace this role, she helps sustain Australia’s cultural ecosystem while sharing the enduring, life-affirming power of art.

Angela brings extensive expertise across both the Australian and international art markets, underpinned by industry qualifications and a steadfast commitment to professionalism and ethical standards.

• Certified Practising Valuer (No.595) with the Auctioneers and Valuers Association of Australia (AVAA)
• Registered Valuer (#011) with the Art Consulting Association of Australia (ACAA), where she served as President and is a long-standing Executive Member

ABOUT THE TEAM

Emily Walker, Curator

Emily is a curator and gallery manager with over a decade of experience across the primary and secondary fine art sectors. She has worked extensively with artists, collectors, and industry stakeholders to foster open knowledge sharing and expand access to collection management, accessibility and engagement initiatives. Passionate about provenance research, Emily is dedicated to uncovering and preserving the unique histories embedded in each artwork and collection. Her personal collection champions artists and reflects personal milestones. Predominantly intimate, small-scale works converge in an eclectic salon hang that unfolds as an ever-evolving tableau of memory and creative kinship.

Emily holds a Master of Art Curatorship from the University of Melbourne, as well as Bachelor degrees in Arts and Visual Arts from Monash University.

Sophie Lodge, Collections Manager

Sophie is a collections manager and curator who has experience working with both commercial galleries and artist-run initiatives. With a Master of Arts and Cultural Management from the University of Melbourne and a Bachelor of Arts, majoring in Media and Communications, Sophie has experience in the arts and media industries. A regular volunteer at artist-run events and not-for-profit artist institutions, Sophie is passionate about fostering and empowering local Australian artists through her work. Sophie’s personal art collection is filled with contemporary Melbourne-based artists, and she is often drawn to works exploring fragmented perspectives of domestic life. 

Ella Carney-Fisher, Registrar

Ella is a registrar and client manager who is passionate about connecting with and empowering Australian collectors as they care for their personal collections. With extensive experience working and volunteering in regional galleries and local artist-run initiatives, she is a firm believer in supporting the Victorian arts industry in both the commercial and not-for-profit sectors. Holding a Bachelor degree in Art History and Curating from Monash University, Ella is passionate about learning and sharing art history, and she often finds she loves the story as much as the work itself. Her personal art collection features prints from historical Australian printmakers as well as contemporary Melbourne-based artists.

Internship Programs

At Art & Collectors, our internship program supports the next generation of arts workers, while providing invaluable support to our small business model. Each placement is tailored to the intern’s career goals, interests, and personality, ensuring a bespoke and meaningful experience.

Interns are integral to the life of Art & Collectors and are valued as active members of our team. Through the program, interns gain industry experience, developing new hands-on skills, and become part of our vibrant creative community of art and collectors. Responsibilities include participating in the daily operations of the gallery, administrative support, copyediting and marketing initiatives, and engaging with gallery visitors.

Internships are structured, formal programs delivered in partnership with Melbourne’s leading tertiary institutions.

Our History 

Art & Collectors began as Angela Tandori Fine Art in 2001. Originally a roving auction house traveling between coastal Noosa, inland Canberra, and Lorne in Victoria, we eventually established a home in a Prahran mansion. From there, the gallery migrated to East Melbourne and later to Collingwood’s Smith Street. In 2021, amidst the challenges of COVID, the team undertook a strategic rebrand to become Art & Collectors, coinciding with our final move, and current home, to Fitzroy’s vibrant Gertrude Street.