About Leighton Contemporary

A warm welcome to Leighton Contemporary — thank you for visiting.

Leighton Contemporary, formerly Gallery Rayé is an independent and boutique contemporary art gallery, representing exciting emerging and mid-career artists based in Australia and New Zealand.

We offer a broad yet highly curated selection of works — both original works and fine art prints.

The gallery was founded in 2021, and currently operates online, while our physical space in Noosaville on the Sunshine Coast, Queensland is under construction (expected to be ready in the latter half of 2024).

We also hold face-to-face pop-up exhibitions throughout the year — view the details of our recent exhibitions via the menu above.

We offer complimentary in-home and in-office art consultations should you be looking to decide on the right artwork for you, or curate a collection of works.

We work with both private and trade clients, and work on projects of various scales.

We welcome commissioned artwork projects. With experience working in residential and commercial spaces, we can source works, propose collections, and prepare detailed, balanced concepts for your consideration.

We are committed to connecting art lovers and collectors with a diverse selection of works, across varied mediums.

Works can be purchased online or via invoice. We also offer Art Money, Afterpay, and traditional lay-by/payment plans.

We ship works Australia-wide, and internationally. Please do get in touch if, prior to purchase, you’d like us to seek freight quotes for specialised artwork transport to your door.

We deeply value our customers, and are ever so grateful for your support of our stable of artists, their diverse practices, and the gallery.

If you’d like to chat, please don’t hesitate to give me a call, send me an email, or get in touch via our website contact form.

I would absolutely love to hear from you!

Jessica Leighton

Founder / Director


Jessica has a strong track record in delivering tailored and high quality arts and project management, supported by extensive experience in contemporary art consultation and curation.

(Pending) Master of Business (Arts and Cultural Management)

Graduate Certificate in Editing and Publishing

Bachelor of Arts (Marketing)

Certificate IV in Project Management Practice