
$5.00 off all books in the store to celebrate St Kilda Blues Festival!
Offer valid from Thurs. 2nd March – Tuesday 7th March.
November 2022

* SOLD * “Market Lane” Acrylic on canvas, 35 x 35cm – Laneways Exhibition, Ruelle Wine Bar, Prahran.
Tea towels *CHRISMAS SPECIAL * 2 for $50. Various designs available. Custom printed from original paintings, 100% cotton. Order here. Please specify which tea towels you would like in the “add message” text field when ordering.


September 2022
Thrilled to be selected as a finalist for the 2022 Paddington Art Prize with The Tote, Collingwood! Defiance Gallery, 12 Mary Place, Paddington NSW 2021. 27th October to 6th November 2022.


90 x 60cm, Mixed media on canvas
Upcoming solo exhibition – “Real Life” at Thin Slizzy Pizzeria, 115 Johnston St, Collingwood. 27th October – 23rd November 2022

AUGUST 2022


MAY 2022
Big thanks to Stefan at the Gippy Times for the article!



March 2022
Big thanks to Geoff Hughes for having me as a guest on his Writer’s Show podcast!
My episode can be found here:
February 2022
Solo exhibition, “A Sense of Place” 22nd February – 18th March
Bendigo Bank Art Space, 282 Lygon St. Carlton
“A Sense of Place” explores the themes of location, structure, belonging and attachment.

February 2022
Just under three weeks left to see the Linden Postcard Show 2021-22! Exhibition finishes on Sunday 27th February.






My solo exhibition “A Sense of Place” was postponed last year but it’s all set to go ahead next month! Opening launch parties are not permitted at the moment unfortunately, but the exhibition will be on display from 22nd Feb. – 18th March. Opening hours are 9.30 am – 2pm Monday to Friday, Bendigo Bank Art Space, 282 Lygon St, Carlton.

Pleased to once again be part of the Linden Postcard Show exhibition: 4th December- Sunday 27 February 2022 at Linden New Art, St Kilda.

Blues Portrait Volume 1, 2 and 3 now available at the following locations:

Blues Portrait Volumes 2 and 3 Official Launch – 12th November 2021
Click links below for book trailers:
Volume 2: https://online.fliphtml5.com/myoex/jhpt/
Volume 3: https://online.fliphtml5.com/myoex/abai/

Blues Portrait Volume 2 and 3 are due for release in November! Pre-order now – links below.




August 2021
Sorry to announce that my solo show “A Sense of Place” in Carlton has been postponed until February due to you know what…. 😞

January 2021
e-Gift Cards are now available – To order please visit:
https://squareup.com/gift/1A80Q76R2CE39/order
Last week to see Linden Postcard Show ~ Three works on display: Licorice Allsort, Marble Swirl (SOLD) and Paris Streetscape 74 (SOLD)



November 2020
* BLACK FRIDAY SALE * 30% off ($850 – was $1200)
Original painting – “Jack Irish Was Here” – 91x 91cm, acrylic on canvas.


October 2020

October 2020
New stock just in time for Christmas! Tea towels printed from original paintings. Locally printed on organic cotton using eco-friendly sustainable materials, Assorted designs, $28 each plus $6 postage. Store link: https://store15455084.ecwid.com/
October 2020
Albert College Virtual Art Show – 16th – 18th October 2020

June 2020
Orange + White Exhibition ~ Slipway Gallery – 480 The Esplanade, Lakes Entrance, Victoria *Dates to be announced



March 2020
Meeniyan Art Gallery has made the sad but necessary decision to close from Tuesday 24th for the next few months. This means my exhibition will be coming down early instead of running until the end of the month. Thanks to everyone who came to the opening and everyone who visited and made a purchase! The gallery will be open this Sunday and Monday (22nd & 23rd) if anyone wants to pop in and see the works before they come down.
February 2020
Current exhibition: City & Country – Solo exhibition at Meeniyan Art Gallery, 84 Whitelaw Street, Meeniyan Victoria. 6th Feb – 30th March 2020

February 2020
Thanks to Sharon Brookes for the wonderful review of Blues Portrait in What’s My Scene magazine.

January 2020
What a wonderful initiative by the Gippsland Art Gallery ~ the Art Aid Bushfire Appeal and auction. My contribution is Richmond Station Platform 7, the final painting in my Richmond Station series. Over five hundred works have been donated so far!
DECEMBER 2019
I am back at Mr. Burch Cafe in McKinnon for the months of December and January! Work will be on show from 1st Dec 2019 – 31st January 2020.
NOVEMBER 2019
Join me for the launch of Blues Portrait this Sunday, 10th November at 2pm at The Rainbow, 27 St David Street, Fitzroy. With live music from Checkerboard Lounge at 4pm. All welcome! Books are available for purchase through the online store.


October 2019
Latest commission finished and delivered – The Evelyn, Fitzroy.
SEPTEMBER 2019
A new project I’ve been working on is being launched on Sunday, 10th November at 2pm at The Rainbow, 27 St David Street, Fitzroy. “Blues Portrait – A profile of the Australian blues scene” contains interviews with forty-six musicians. 7 x 10-inch softcover, first edition. 386 pages. $39.00 plus $10 postage Australia wide. Books are available for purchase through the online store.


September 2019
I recently collaborated with Kim Volkman on his new book, “For Those That Dance With The Skeleton“. The launch party will be held at Green Velvet, Robarta Downstairs, St Kilda. Kim will be signing books and performing from 2pm.
AUGUST 2019
Pleased to be invited to hang some paintings at Mr. Burch Cafe in McKinnon again! Work will be on show from 6th – 31st August then I’ll be back in December with some new pieces.
MAY 2019
Studio clear out! I have some small abstract paintings from 2009/2010, all priced at $50 including postage, Australia wide. Please email baileypauline38@gmail.com or call/message 0427 835798 to purchase.







MARCH 2019
Will be sad to say goodbye to the Cherry Bar in AC/DC Lane, I’ve painted this iconic bar many times. Looking forward to the final street party on the 30th and to rocking on in its new location! 🍒🤘🎸⚡️🎵









NOVEMBER 2018
Linden Postcard Show opening this Friday 23rd November at Linden New Art, 26 Acland St. St Kilda. 23rd Nov – 10th Feb 2019


November 2018
“Snapshot Melbourne” – Solo exhibition at Marios Cafe, 303 Brunswick St. Fitzroy. 26th November to 17th December.
The exhibition will run for three weeks, no official opening.
OCTOBER 2018
This Sunday! I will have a stall at the Brunswick Artist Market at The Spotted Mallard. Tea towels, cards and canvas prints will be available in a range of designs. Sun 28th October, 10am – 2pm.
The Spotted Mallard, 29 Sydney Rd. Brunswick, Vic, 3056
OCTOBER 2018


September 2018
“China Bar” has been selected for the Toorak Village Art Walk, the exhibition will run from 15th October – 11th November 2018
SEPTEMBER 2018

September 2018
Excited to be exhibiting at Marios again this year, especially with reviews like this in today’s Age! My exhibition will run from 26th November to 17th December.
JUNE 2018
Our Three Palettes exhibition has been extended until July 20th!
Three Palettes ~ Bailey Masin and Roberts, City Library Gallery, 253 Flinders Lane, Melbourne.

JUNE 2018
Thank you to everyone who came along to the opening of Three Palettes!

June 2018
6th June – Join us for the launch of Three Palettes with special guest Brian Nankervis tomorrow night at 6pm! Hope to see some of you there. Drinks and nibbles provided. All welcome! City Library Gallery, 253 Flinders Lane. 30th May – 29th June.

May 2018
Artist spotlight! Lovely interview this morning on ABC Gippsland
MARCH 2018
Thanks so much to Carla O’Brien for posting this on her Instagram page #carlaobriencarla – “This is a divine painting by Pauline Bailey of the entrance to Melbourne’s iconic Cherry Bar which features the neon I created. Swipe left to compare – she captured it beautifully. Wall art down AC/DC Lane constantly evolves but the Cherry neon and great live music is always there.”




FEBRUARY 2018
Pleased to be the featured artist this month on Bluethumb Art!

January 2018
House Of Soul has found a new home at the beautiful Cafe Piccolo in Yarragon!
JANUARY 2018
Thank you to the Criterion Hotel in Sale for displaying a selection of my work! The paintings will be up until April.
Criterion Hotel, 90 MacAlister St. Sale, Victoria.





DECEMBER 2017

Thank you for all the likes on Instagram this year! #bestnine2017
Best Nine 2017
NOVEMBER 2017
I have four pieces in the Linden Postcard Show this year, Linden New Art, Domain House, South Yarra. 12th Nov 2017 – 12th Jan 2018






October 2017
Very happy to be selected to take part in the 2017 Toorak Village Art Walk! Three of my paintings will be on display at Cable, Traffic and the Toorak Health Club from 16th October until 12th November.

July 2017
I have been working on an exciting new project! Kim Volkman’s autobiography “The Devil Won’t Take Charity” is available for pre-order. The book launch will be held at Robarta on 3rd September, details will be posted soon.

August 2016
Pleased to be selected as a finalist in the Flanagan Art Prize, St. Patrick’s College, Ballarat, Victoria. The list of finalists can be viewed here.

July 2016
Pleased to be selected as a finalist in the Waverley Art Prize, Waverley Woollahra Art School, Bondi NSW with Platform 102 x 76 Mixed media on wooden panel.

JUNE 2016
Pleased to be selected as a finalist in the Lethbridge 10000 Small Scale Art Award, Lethbridge Gallery Paddington QLD
AUGUST 2015
Finalist – Flanagan Art Prize, St. Patrick’s College, Ballarat, Victoria.
The full list of finalists can be viewed here:
http://www.stpats.vic.edu.au/en/students-parents-staff/music-and-performing-arts/flanagan-art-exhibition/
June 2015
Finalist – Lethbridge 10000 Small Scale Art Award, Lethbridge Gallery, 136 Latrobe Terrace Paddington, QLD.

APRIL 2015
Fifth place in the Painting and Other category and ninth place in the Overall Winning Artist’s category with Inner City Blues, 122 x 91cm.
Light Space and Time Online Gallery CityScapes competition, Florida, USA.



http://www.lightspacetime.com/cityscapes-2015-painting-other-category/
http://www.lightspacetime.com/cityscapes-2015-overall-category/www.lightspacetime.com/
NOVEMBER 2014
Finalist – Hornsby Art Prize, Wallarobba Arts and Cultural Centre, 25 Edgeworth David Ave, Hornsby, NSW. – Subway 9 and The Rainbow, Fitzroy.
August 2014: Finalist – Flanagan Art Prize, St. Patrick’s College, Ballarat, Victoria.
http://www.stpats.vic.edu.au/art_exhibition.php

MARCH 2014
Finalist – She Exhibition, Walker Street Gallery Dandenong, Victoria – She – Riff, 91 x 61cm, Mixed media on canvas

FEBRUARY 2014
Highly Commended Award for Subway 9 at Grand Art Exhibition, Cardinia Cultural Centre, Pakenham, Victoria

OCT/NOV 2013
Finalist Fleurieu Art Prize, McLaren Vale, South Australia

2011
Finalist – St. Michael’s Grammar Archangel Prize, St Kilda, Victoria

NOVEMBER 2010
Milk Magazine cover competition finalist

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