What We Provide
POME is a launching pad for all artforms, in the Richmond gallery space and coming soon, a dedicated 24/7 streaming arts channel streaming to all of Australia and internationally.
In future patrons will also experience international festivals, galleries, theatres and cinemas from within the physical gallery space and online.
POME will provide Q&A experiences with all artists during their exhibitions. Experiences include visual art, music, fashion, literature, cinema experiences and performance art.
POME provides an ideal photographic studio and launch space for hire.
Handpicked artisan products are for sale 7 days a week, including furniture, jewellery, soaps, candles, canned and preserved foods and selected alcohol products that celebrate innovative and underrepresented masters of their craft.
POME will be developing special limited edition, collectible artist designed labels for specific and custom wine and spirits.
In future patrons will also experience international festivals, galleries, theatres and cinemas from within the physical gallery space and online.
POME will provide Q&A experiences with all artists during their exhibitions. Experiences include visual art, music, fashion, literature, cinema experiences and performance art.
POME provides an ideal photographic studio and launch space for hire.
Handpicked artisan products are for sale 7 days a week, including furniture, jewellery, soaps, candles, canned and preserved foods and selected alcohol products that celebrate innovative and underrepresented masters of their craft.
POME will be developing special limited edition, collectible artist designed labels for specific and custom wine and spirits.
How We Operate
Think your favourite record or bookstore together with in-store performances, screenings, exhibitions, fashion parades, book readings and Q&A sessions with artists who have artworks and workshops for sale.
All experiences are paired with the unique Q&A sessions from the artists on display – all explaining the history, meanings and unique processes the artists go through to make their artworks.
These intimate artist experiences enable patrons an exclusive insight into the creative process, hoping to provide a rich and educational experience for the patrons and a growing fanbase for the artist. POME will encourage people to come in and share an experience, not limited to art for sale and bar services, but a unique glimpse into the arts industry at large.
All experiences are paired with the unique Q&A sessions from the artists on display – all explaining the history, meanings and unique processes the artists go through to make their artworks.
These intimate artist experiences enable patrons an exclusive insight into the creative process, hoping to provide a rich and educational experience for the patrons and a growing fanbase for the artist. POME will encourage people to come in and share an experience, not limited to art for sale and bar services, but a unique glimpse into the arts industry at large.
Our Magnificent Team
Bernie Clifford
Creative Director
Bernie is a film producer and sees works as a photographer and as an artist/producer in design works and concepts. He is also the artistic director and proprietor at POME – a revolutionary launching pad for all art forms. Bernie is a devoted facilitator of the arts and music industry and seeks to champion underrepresented masters of their craft.
Sidney Shaw
Communications Manager & Arts Publicity
I am a creative person and I have always gravitated towards a-typical employment where I can utilise my creative as well as my professional skills. I’m enthusiastic about bringing diverse and otherwise unseen art into a bigger limelight and the opportunity for developing a rewarding career path in a creative environment.
Georgia Stringer
Operations Manager
I am a devoted representative of Melbourne’s arts and music scene, wholeheartedly support local talent in its many forms and love nothing more than discovering the potential in people. I believe consuming art is a fundamental human need, and my greatest joy in both my professional and personal life comes from watching people’s dreams actualised through creative expression.
Carmelle Stuart
Bookings & FOH Manager
Luke Eden
Audio Visual & Bar
What drew me to POME was an opportunity to collaborate with like-minded people who are passionate about what they do and to be part of something really creative, exciting, and new.
Ashley McNeil
Arts Management
I’m excited to be working at POME as an artistic manager which allows me to explore and utilise my passion for the arts in all its forms. I’m also looking forward to working in an engaging, accessible, safe and inclusive atmosphere that invites everyone to feel inspired and creative.
Simone Oula
Bar Service
Simone is working at POME under the direction of Bernie and the team to bring to and invite you to exactly as the name suggests, a palace of magnificent experiences.
Public Transport
- Stop 5 – Swanston St/Flinders St (Melbourne City)
- Tram 70 to Elgar Rd/Riversdale St
- Stop 12 – Coppin St/Swan St (Richmond)
- Lilydale, Belgrave, Alamein or Glen Waverley trains
to East Richmond Station
Public Parking
- East Richmond Station – Free for 2 hours
- Coles Richmond Plaza Carpark – Free for 2 hours
- Fitness First, Church St – Free for 2 hours
- IKEA, Victoria St – Free for 4 hours
- 6 Charlotte St, Richmond – Free for 2 hours
- Victoria Gardens Shopping Centre – Charges apply
- Church St Carpark – Charges apply
- Epworth Hospital – Charges apply
- Allowah Terrace Carpark – Charges apply
- Eastern Plaza Carpark – Charges apply
- Please note clear away times on Swan St between 4:30 – 6:30pm and 7:30 – 9:15pm
Always take note of signage
POME does not condone parking in residential side streets
POME does not condone parking in residential side streets
Find Us
267 Swan Street
Richmond, VIC 3121
Richmond, VIC 3121
Hours
Monday and Tuesday: Closed (Check calendar for special events)
Wednesday: 5pm – Late
Thursday: 5pm – 1am
Friday: 5pm – 1am
Saturday: 2pm – 1am
Sunday: 2pm – 11pm
Thursday: 5pm – 1am
Friday: 5pm – 1am
Saturday: 2pm – 1am
Sunday: 2pm – 11pm
Patrons must be over 18 to order alcohol, ID may be requested prior to delivery. We thank you for your understanding.