Best Sculpture Parks and Walks in MelbourneMelbourne has a range of spectacular sculpture parks and trails to experience. The incorporation of giant artworks into the landscape is wondrous.
Most of the sculpture parks have free entrance. The only exceptions, w(03)
Frankston Street Art MuralsFrankston has strong claims on being the best location for street art in Melbourne outside the CBD. It has an annual street art festival and there are currently more than 60 murals in the central part of Frankston create(03)
Silo Art Locations in Victoria with MapSilo art is the country's biggest outdoor gallery. Journey through regional Victoria and celebrate the stories of the regions which are told with giant works of art on wheat silos transformed by renowned Australian and i(03)
Whittlesea Street and Public ArtWhittlesea's public art collection consists of more than 90 works created by contemporary artists in a variety of formats and materials. These installations explore and respond to themes such as local history, identity a(03)
Wyndham Street and Public ArtWyndham council has a dynamic contemporary public art program. In addition to traditional art forms such as sculpture, murals and mosaics, the contemporary public art also includes digital artworks, interactive new media(03)
The Best Locations for Street Art in MelbourneWander the streets of central Melbourne and you will come across a wide variety of street art. Be on the look out for everything ranging from paste ups to full scale wall murals. The art work is constantly changing and d(03)
McClelland Gallery & Sculpture Park (Langwarrin)Set in 16 hectares of bush and landscaped gardens, the McClelland Gallery & Sculpture Park presents an inspiring and engaging range of changing exhibitions and public programs. McClelland's outdoor sculpture collection s(03) 9789 1671
Sculpture Walk at Montalto Vineyard & Olive Grove (Red Hill South)Montalto Vineyard & Olive Grove has a permanent collection of sculpture on the Estate, with 25 pieces available for viewing all year round.
It was John & Wendy Mitchell's desire to combine their passion for the arts (03) 5989 8412
Sculpture Walk at Montalto Vineyard & Olive Grove (Red Hill South)
Point Leo Estate Sculpture Park (Merricks)The Point Leo Estate Sculpture Park has been purpose built to house an ever-evolving array of Australian and international pieces.
Similar to Sculptures By The Sea, each piece is set against the backdrop of the ocean.(03) 5989 9011
Melbourne Sculptures, Monuments and Street ArtThere is a wonderful array of public sculptures, monuments and street art within and around the Melbourne area. The public art within the Central Business District includes:
Three Businessmen Who Brought Their Own Lun(03)
100 Story Building (Footscray)100 Story Building is a centre for young writers. Here, children and young people can share their ideas and tell their stories to others who love reading, writing and creating. In a 100 Story Building, who knows what sto(03) 9044 8215
Aboriginal Heritage Walk (Central Melbourne)Journey into the ancestral lands of the Kulin nation and explore their rich and thriving culture on this award-winning walk in the Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne. Experience a traditional smoking ceremony with our Indig(03) 9252 2429
Alcaston Gallery (Melbourne CBD)Established in 1989, Alcaston Gallery is based in Melbourne with a National and International focus and exhibition schedule. The gallery represents Contemporary Artists from Australia and the Asia Pacific Region and is r(03) 9418 6444
Alliance Francaise Eildon Gallery (St Kilda)The Alliance Francaise de Melbourne's Eildon Gallery regularly host exhibitions of photography, painting, sculpture and video installations. Valued partnerships exist with the St Kilda Festival and the East Gippsland Abo(03) 9525 3463
Alternating Current Art Space (Windsor)Alternating Current Art Space is a Melbourne-based, artist-run initiative (ARI) located in Windsor, Victoria.
The gallery contains four main exhibition spaces plus The Cupboard, a small project space. Early and mid-ca(03) 9525 2459
Anderson - Artfusion Studio and GalleryThe gallery is both the showroom and workshop for artists Marlene Abela and Andrew Kasper. It's a unique experience. When you fall in love with a piece, you can meet and speak with the artist who produced it, and see the0407 368 538 / 0439 368 538
Anglesea Art HouseThe Art House is a venue where artists and craft people of all levels from beginners to long time artists can come together in a friendly community environment to further their studies and understanding of Art in all its(03) 5263 3216
Anna Schwartz Gallery (Central Melbourne)Anna Schwartz Gallery is a major contemporary art gallery in Australia which has been owned and operated by founder Anna Schwartz since 1986.
Established in Melbourne, Anna Schwartz Gallery has identified and cultivat(03) 9654 6131
Arc One Gallery (Central Melbourne)Arc One Gallery is a leading Australian contemporary art gallery located on Flinders Lane, in the heart of the Melbourne arts precinct.
Established in 2001, Arc One is a commercial gallery that represents some of Aus(03) 9650 0589
Art Project Australia (Northcote)We are a centre of excellence that supports artists with an intellectual disability, to promote their work and advocate their inclusion in contemporary art practice.
Arts Project Australia has aimed high since 1974 wh(03) 9482 4484
Art Smart OnlineWe offer the opportunity for kids to learn art anywhere in the world!
Teachers run the class in real time with classes designed to be simple and effective. They can all see each other's gorgeous faces in a safe and se0478 430 874
ARTea (Port Melbourne)ARTea is an art school and creative space celebrating ART in all forms and for all ages. We run a wide range of programs for adults and children, parties and events, mother groups, afterschool, homeschool & holiday progr0415 039 791
Artful Splodgers (Tecoma)An unstructured creative play program for babies and toddlers aged 0-5 years old. The space is set up with a range of sensory, art and crafts activities for your little one to explore and have fun with at their own pace.0430 958 616
Artmania (Armadale)Artmania is run by Elena Sacks who is a qualified Art/Craft teacher with more than 10 years experience teaching in primary and secondary schools, as well as conducting private art classes. The art programs aim to inspire(03) 9822 5827 / 0412 434508
Arts House (North Melbourne)Arts House's curated programs include seasons of performances, live art, installations and multidisciplinary work.
(03) 9322 3720
ArtSpace at Realm (Ringwood)Realm's designated ArtSpace is programmed with a wide range of contemporary visual and performing arts. There are also other pop-up exhibition and performance spaces throughout the centre.
The exciting curated program1300 88 22 33
ArtventureDraw, paint, create! Presented by artist Kirsty Shadiac, Artventure is full of step-by-step video art lessons for kids!
Kids can follow along step-by-step and create fantastic artworks all by themselves. There are ove(03)
ArtVo (Docklands)ArtVo is Australia's first immersive art gallery or 'trick art' gallery.
Visitors are encouraged to touch and interact with the artworks, photographing themselves and becoming part of the art.
You can explore i(03) 9600 1118
ArtWalk Melbourne (Melbourne)ArtWalk is a way to explore innovative works of art in a selection of leading galleries and art spaces in Melbourne's creative precincts and regions. An immersive experience, our walks, talks and programs provide an oppo0438 285 978
Australian Centre for Contemporary Art (Southbank)The Australian Centre for Contemporary Art is Melbourne's leading contemporary art gallery presenting the most challenging, innovative and creative visual art of our time.
Designed by Melbourne based architects, Wood(03) 9697 9999
Australian Centre for Contemporary Art (Southbank)
Australian Centre for the Moving Image (Melbourne CBD)Stories that transport you. Ideas that transform you. Immerse yourself in the world of film, television and digital culture at the Australian Centre for the Moving Image (ACMI).
ACMI celebrates, explores and promotes (03) 8663 2583
Australian Centre for the Moving Image (Melbourne CBD)
Cnr St Kilda Road and Flinders Street,Melbourne,
Victoria
Australian Galleries (Collingwood)Established in 1956, Australian Galleries has continued to showcase significant contemporary Australian artists and their work for 60 years with a vibrant monthly exhibition program and extensive stock gallery.
Note: (03) 9417 4303
Australian Music Vault (Central Melbourne)Created by Arts Centre Melbourne in collaboration with the music industry, the Australian Music Vault is a celebration of Australian contemporary music - its past, present and future.
The Australian Music Vault showca(03) 9281 8000
Australian Print Workshop Gallery (Fitzroy)Australian Print Workshop Gallery is a showcase for original limited edition fine art prints.
Australian Print Workshop Gallery's changing exhibitions show the work of Australia's leading artists and exciting emerging(03) 9419 5466
Australian Tapestry Workshop (South Melbourne)The Australian Tapestry Workshop is open to the public who are welcome to browse through our collection of small and large tapestries for sale and our retail shop stocking our exclusive range of yarn, 370 colours shades (03) 9699 7885
Backwoods Gallery (Collingwood)Since Backwoods Gallery opened in the back streets of Collingwood in 2010, we've played an integral role in the development and promotion of the once fledgling Australian street art scene; produced 80+ exhibitions, count(03) 9041 3606
Bayside Coastal Art Trail (Melbourne)The Bayside Coastal Art trail covers seventeen kilometres along one of Melbourne's most picturesque coastlines.
The trail celebrate the lives and artwork of notable Australian artists who painted the Bayside coast in(03)
Bayside Gallery (Brighton)Bayside Gallery, located in the Brighton Town Hall, presents a series of high quality temporary exhibitions, public programs and visual arts events, in both conventional and new media.
Supporting the work of local B(03) 9261 7111
Bayside Gallery (Brighton)
Cnr Carpenter Street and Wilson Street,Brighton,
Victoria
Bayside Street and Public ArtBayside Art's strategic plan is to work with the community to develop and produce arts and culture programs that are meaningful to the community.
The range of street and public art includes:
Boon Wurrung Blossom by(03)
Becs Tree House Art School (Reservoir)Bec's Tree House Art School provides fun filled workshops and classes for children. Offering a large variety of activities ranging from painting to puppets, Bec's Treehouse creates a space for expression through art.
0419 880 704
Beinart Gallery (Brunswick)Beinart Gallery (Melbourne, Australia) is a curated space for highly skilled figurative artists with a shared fascination for strange and imaginative themes.
By showing internationally established artists with emergi(03) 9939 3681
Berninneit Art Gallery (Cowes)Berninneit Art Gallery is a professional visual arts space that brings the best in contemporary art to the Bass Coast region, supporting and fostering local artists. Attracting both residents and visitors alike, it is a (03) 5671 2470
Berwick Artists SocietyBerwick Artists Society was formed in 1992 by a group of local artists keen to share their passion of the visual arts.
The purpose of the association is to provide a group environment where it encourages local emergin(03)
Big Petition Sculpture (East Melbourne)The Big Petition sculpture is a 20-metre-long scroll which folds onto itself and appears to submerge itself underground before reappearing again on the other side of a pathway. It was unveiled on 3 December 2008 to comme(03)
Bits & Pieces Craft Studio (Camberwell)Bits & Pieces Craft Studio offers a place whereby customers can come into the studio and spend some time to build/paint our wooden models. Our aim is to go back to 'old school' playing and learning with hands on experien(03) 9813 0750
BlackCat Gallery (Collingwood)Black Cat Gallery is an artist run space. This unique space in the heart of the Art precinct Collingwood, aiming to support local emerging contemporary artists and also showcase emerging South-East Asian artists in Austr(03) 9913 5833
Blak Dot Gallery (Brunswick)Blak Dot Gallery is a contemporary Indigenous run Arts Space that showcases artworks of world Indigenous cultures. Our primary focus is to highlight the diversity of our artists and new mediums.
Opening Hours:
Hours(03) 9380 8810
Blindside Gallery (Central Melbourne)Blindside is an independent contemporary arts space located in the heart of Melbourne. We are committed to supporting and promoting contemporary art practice across a broad range of media through an ever-changing program(03) 9650 0093
Blindside Gallery (Central Melbourne)
Room 14, Level 7, 37 Swanston Street,Melbourne,
Victoria
Boom Gallery (Newtown)Boom is a vibrant and active contemporary art and design gallery. We present the work of emerging and established artists, designers and makers.
Launched by Ren Inei and Kate Jacoby in 2011, Boom exhibits original art0419 410 252
Boroondara Street and Public ArtBoroondara council's placemaking program which began in 2019, has a number of projects that aim to create people-focused streets filled with arts and activity.
The range of street and public art includes:
Balwyn
B(03)
Box Hill Art Group (Box Hill)The Box Hill Art Group is a community painting and drawing group open to anyone over 16. It began in 1952 making it one of the oldest such groups in suburban Melbourne.
Since establishment it has nurtured many thousan(03)
Box Hill Community Arts Centre (Box Hill)The Box Hill Community Arts Centre is an artistic and cultural hub within the City of Whitehorse. Home to a wide variety of local arts and community groups, including the Alcove Art Shop, the centre is a meeting place wh(03) 9895 8888
Braeside Park Tree Stump Art (Braeside)At the northern end of Cypress Drive in Braeside Park are a number of tree stump sculptures with Australian animals and birds, Phar Lap, pelicans and possums.
Photos:
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Bridget McDonnell Gallery (Carlton)The gallery was established in 1983 in High St Armadale and moved to the current location in Carlton in 1986. There are about 1000 works in stock which are mostly museum quality and about 200 pictures are usually on view(03) 9347 1700
Bright Sparks Creative Workshops for ChildrenBright Sparks offers individual Art Therapy sessions that provide children and adults with the opportunity to resolve any challenges they are experiencing and Creative Workshops designed to support children's general wel0421 914 220
Brightspace Gallery (St Kilda)Opened in mid 2002, Brightspace is a large, naturally lit two-room gallery in St Kilda. We show established and emerging contemporary artists and we actively promote the space to host creative endeavors and presentations(03) 9593 9366 / 0423 225 182
Brimbank Street and Public ArtBrimbank council aims to cultivate a vibrant and creative Brimbank, making arts and culture a vital part of the lives of the citizens of Brimbank. To achieve this they support and value artists while engaging the communi(03)
Brunswick Street Gallery (Fitzroy)Brunswick Street Gallery provides professional exhibition space to self-representing local and national artists, as well as creative studio spaces for makers and designers.
Located in the heart of Fitzroy - one of Mel(03) 8596 0173
BSIDE Gallery (Fitzroy)Founded in July 2016 BSIDE Gallery provides a dynamic platform for local emerging and established artists that challenges the norm of the traditional gallery setting, whilst representing a handful of local and internatio0410 159 383
Bundoora Homestead Art Centre (Bundoora)Built in 1899, Bundoora Homestead is a magnificent Queen Anne style Federation mansion operating as a historic house, art gallery and cafe, registered by Heritage Victoria and certified by the National Trust.
Bundoora(03) 9496 1060
Bunjil Place Gallery (Narre Warren)Melbourne's south eastern region is a melting pot of cultural influences, stories, histories, ideas and perspectives. Our Gallery throws light onto how Australian artists interpret our home, the world, our experiences an(03) 9709 9700
Bunnings Kids D.I.Y Workshops (Various Locations)Make fun creative projects such as toolboxes, toy trucks, planter boxes and CD holders.
Projects and times may vary from store to store. Contact your local store for more details.
Store Locator for Kids D.I.Y Work(03) 8831 9777
Burke Gallery (Parkville)The Burke Gallery at Trinity College of Melbourne University is a permanent gallery space in the Gateway Building, which features the College's own rich art collections plus a rotation of curated exhibitions.
The visu(03) 9348 7100
Burrinja Cultural Centre (Upwey)Burrinja is a community focused cultural center offering a broad range of arts and cultural experiences that encompass visual, performing and community arts and education.
Burrinja is a vibrant community cultural cent(03) 9754 8723
Burrinja Cultural Centre (Upwey)
Cnr Glenfern Road and Matson Drive,Upwey,
Victoria
Bus Projects (Collingwood)Bus Projects is an artist-run organisation dedicated to supporting the critical, conceptual and interdisciplinary practices of Australian artists. In addition to its core gallery-based program of exhibitions, events and (03) 9995 8359
Buxton Contemporary (Southbank)Buxton Contemporary opened in 2018 at the University of Melbourne's art school, the Victorian College of the Arts. Designed by renowned architects Fender Katsalidis, the museum is comprised of four public exhibition gall(03) 9035 9339
Buxton Contemporary (Southbank)
Cnr Southbank Boulevard and Dodds Street,Southbank,
Victoria
C3 Contemporary Art Space (Abbotsford)c3 is a Not-For-Profit gallery run by the Abbotsford Convent Foundation, that incorporates elements of traditional publicly funded galleries and that of an artist-run model. It presents the large-scale access outcomes of(03) 9416 4300
Cardinia Cultural Centre (Pakenham)The centre was built in 2003 to create a focal point for the growing community of Cardinia Shire, providing a meeting place, a hub for community and business events, and a range of entertainment, including live performan1300 887 624
Carlisle Street Arts SpaceThe Carlisle Street Arts Space presents a diverse exhibition program that encourages innovation in arts practice. It is located just inside the main entrance of the St Kilda Town Hall.
Opening Hours:
Open Monday to F(03)
Casey Street and Public ArtThe City of Casey has a significant Public Art program which uses art to create meaningful places that celebrate the city's community, heritage, innovation and environment. The art work includes:
Journey by Carla Gott(03)
CAVES Gallery (Central Melbourne)CAVES is a curated not for profit art space in Melbourne that promotes contemporary Australian artists.
Cost:
Free admission0416 051 672
CAVES Gallery (Central Melbourne)
Room 13, Level 8, 37 Swanston Street,Melbourne,
Victoria
Centre for Contemporary Photography (Fitzroy)The Centre for Contemporary Photography is one of Australia's premier venues for the exhibition of contemporary photo-based arts, providing a context for the enjoyment, education, understanding and appraisal of contempor(03) 9417 1549
Charles Nodrum Gallery (Richmond)Since its establishment in 1984, the Charles Nodrum Gallery's exhibition program embraces a diversity of media and styles - from painting, sculpture & works on paper to graphics and photography; from figurative, geometri(03) 9427 0140
City Gallery (Central Melbourne)Located at Melbourne Town Hall, the City Gallery presents free, quarterly exhibitions on city life, past and present. Specialist curators - often working in collaboration with artists and filmmakers - offer intriguing vi(03)
City Library Gallery (Central Melbourne)Displaying at City Library offers emerging artists a professional development opportunity where they can gain first hand experience in working within a public library as well as planning and curating an exhibition.
Ci(03) 9658 9500
Claydreamers Pottery Studio (Eltham)Claydreamers, is a pottery studio run by Linda, and has been offering quality pottery lessons to the Eltham community and surrounding areas since 1999. Linda offers gentle, low stress classes, in a comfortable and well(03) 9439 8057 / 0417 054 035
Clocktower Centre (Moonee Ponds)The Clocktower Centre is literally the cornerstone of the Moonee Valley City Council's cultural life, and its pivotal location on the junction of Mount Alexander and Pascoe Vale Roads serves both the local population and(03) 9243 9191
ColourMeArtColourMeArt is an Australian Giftware company offering quality original and inspiring products for children to colour. All artwork is hand drawn by Australian artist and mum Helen Ashley.
The aim of ColourMeArt is to:(02) 9518 0212 / 0410 680 213
Cones Studio (Bentleigh)Cones Studio is a boutique ceramics studio, offering small wheel throwing classes for kids and adults, along with paint and glaze workshops and kiln firing.
We also run birthday parties and special events, stock beau0430 074 373
Cook Street Collective (Flinders)The Cook Street Collective is an artist initiative which was established in 2011 in Flinders to bring together artists and makers.
The Collective Art Gallery is a clean modern space that features artists and makers i(03) 5989 1022
Counihan Gallery in Brunswick (Brunswick)The Counihan Gallery in Brunswick was established in 1999, in honour of the Australian artist Noel Counihan (1913-1986) and aims to program exhibitions engaging with contemporary cultural and social issues.
The galle(03) 9389 8622
Craft (Central Melbourne)Craft showcases the best Australian craft and design by leading designers and new talent.
The Craft shop features limited-edition, functional and decorative objects. It showcases jewellery, textiles, glass, ceramic an(03) 9650 7775
Creative Junction Sculpture Trail (Yarra Junction)At the beginning of the 20th century the vast forests of tall Mountain Ash trees attracted timber getters to the area and the Lilydale to Warburton railway was built. Timber tram tracks from the nearby mountains carried (03)
Creative Makes (Hastings)Connecting people through learning and being creative together. We want to encourage people no matter their age or ability to feel comfortable exploring their creative selves during our classes, no judgement just FUN!
0425 867 919
CS Gallery (Caroline Springs)The CS Gallery has been developed by the Melton council to encourage innovation, new ideas and hybrid art forms while providing opportunities for professional artists not represented by commercial galleries to exhibit.
(03) 9747 7200
CS Gallery (Caroline Springs)
193-201 Caroline Springs Boulevard,Caroline Springs,
Victoria
Darebin Street and Public ArtIn 1996 Darebin City Council embarked on one of the most ambitious public art programs in Australia outside a central business district. After more than two decades the City of Darebin has earned an impressive reputation(03)
Dax Centre (Parkville)The Dax Centre is a leader in the use of art to raise awareness and reduce stigma towards mental illness. Through our exhibitions and educational programs we seek to engage, inform and encourage community connections an(03) 9035 6610
Deakin University Art Gallery (Burwood)The Deakin University Art Gallery provides an exciting venue for the University's program of exhibitions and arts events. These include curated exhibitions drawn from the University's art collection, group and solo exhib(03) 9244 5344
Deep Space Australia (Brunswick)Engage in a 70min experiential 'game' played by a team of 2 to 4 players in an immersive and physical space, where you are literally present in the story world - a hybrid of a video game, film narrative and escape room.
0451 079 264
Diana Ceramic (Brunswick East)Diana Ceramic Studio is my lifelong dream that has been made a reality; a space to shape, reshape, and fulfill my love for pottery, and share my skills and passion with others. It's a cosy, friendly, and inspiring space,0421 116 675 / 0478 624 501
Diana Ceramic (Burwood)Diana Ceramic Studio is my lifelong dream that has been made a reality; a space to shape, reshape, and fulfill my love for pottery, and share my skills and passion with others. It's a cosy, friendly, and inspiring space,0421 116 675 / 0478 624 501
Docklands Public Art Walk (Central Melbourne)The Docklands area is home to the Docklands Public Art Walk which covers 36 outdoor artworks situated in the parks, promenades and built into the architecture and landscape.
There is a guide which explains each artwor(03)
Drum Theatre (Dandenong)Drum Theatre is an award-winning building with a 521 seat theatre, function rooms and the social heart of the building Drum Cafe.
The theatre is available to schools, dance groups, community groups and performance co(03) 9771 6666
E+Hive Art and Design Gallery (Prahran)E+Hive Art and Design Gallery is an art gallery plus home decorations and accessories store.
We are doing exhibitions for both local and East Asian contemporary artists. Our space is available for individual exhibitio(03) 9240 5237
East and West Art Gallery (Kew East)East and West Art Gallery was established in 1973. The primary focus has been a commitment to exhibit the best in Asian Art to complement its Asian antiques from 3000 BCE to 19th Century. The gallery has developed into o(03) 9859 6277
Eastgate Gallery (Hawthorn)Eastgate Gallery shows a range of Australian artists from the 1930's to contemporary on a changing annual exhibition program. We also maintain an extensive stockroom to help you find the perfect artwork for your needs.
(03) 9818 7751
Elephant Rock (Dewhurst)Elephant Rock is a granite outcrop shaped like an elephant and strategically located in a highly visible spot on Beaconsfield-Emerald Road. The rock is regularly painted by locals with greetings, slogans, art works inclu(03)
Everywhen Artspace (Flinders)Everywhen Artspace, a specialised Aboriginal art gallery, is the new exhibiting space of Susan McCulloch and Emily McCulloch Childs of Whistlewood Gallery. It features acrylics, barks, ochres, works on paper and 3D from (03) 59 890496
Ferntree Gully Arts Society (Ferntree Gully)The Ferntree Gully Arts Society is one of the oldest but most active Art Societies in Melbourne. Over the years the Ferntree Gully Arts Society has fostered and encouraged many fine artists, and is proud to continue this(03) 9758 8955
Firestation Print Studio (Armadale)The Firestation Print Studio supports and promotes the art of making original prints. Creativity is vital to our culture and society, and we aim to inspire both individuals and the community by fostering excellence and i(03) 9509 1782
Flinders Lane Gallery (Central Melbourne)Flinders Lane Gallery is a contemporary art gallery in the heart of Melbourne. The gallery has been championing the practices of emerging, mid-career and established Australian artists since its inception in 1989. Flind(03) 9654 3332
Footscray Community Arts Centre (Footscray)Footscray Community Arts Centre's mission is to offer the diverse communities of Melbourne's West a place and an opportunity for cultural expression, participation and exchange. We work with artists, producers, teachers(03) 9362 8888
Fortyfivedownstairs (Central Melbourne)fortyfivedownstairs is a not-for-profit theatre and gallery based at 45 Flinders Lane, Melbourne, Australia. We showcase independent, experimental and thought-provoking visual art, theatre, live music and discussion.
(03) 9662 9966
Fox Galleries (Collingwood)Fox Galleries presents exhibitions of modern and contemporary art, with a focus on work that is conceptually driven and visually compelling.
Based locally and internationally, our artists engage with what it means to (03) 8560 5487
Frankston Coastal Arts Discovery TrailThe Coastal Arts Discovery Trail project consists of several sites along the foreshore of the municipality from Olivers Hill to Seaford and is designed to engage with the wealth of cultural heritage material connected wi(03)
Frankston Street and Public ArtFrankston council has a very vibrant and strong street art program and there is a wide range of interesting street art in the Frankston area covering wonderful murals and thought provoking sculptures.
Frankston city h(03)
G3 Artspace (Parkdale)Kingston Arts galleries are located across two venues including the Shirley Burke Theatre in Parkdale. The annual visual arts program includes a series of curated contemporary art exhibitions, artist floor talks, worksho(03) 9556 4440
Gallery Funaki (Central Melbourne)Tucked away in Crossley Street, in the central business district of Melbourne, Gallery Funaki has been recognised as a driving force in the promotion of contemporary jewellery in Australia for almost 25 years. The galler(03) 9662 9446
Gallerysmith (North Melbourne)Gallerysmith is a contemporary art gallery which presents around twenty exhibitions each year across three spacious galleries with a focus on solo shows by our represented artists. Each solo exhibition presents a new bod(03) 9329 1860
Gallerysmith (North Melbourne)
170-174 Abbotsford Street,North Melbourne,
Victoria
Geelong GalleryThe Geelong Gallery is an Australian regional art gallery exhibiting some of the best of Australian art. It has a vibrant exhibition program.
Visit the Gallery to view works from the permanent collection as well as a (03) 5229 3645
Geelong Performing Arts CentreGeelong Performing Arts Centre is the performing arts hub for Geelong and districts where over 220,000 people interact with live performance each year.
Find a Show
(03) 5225 1200
George Paton Gallery (Parkville)Established in 1975, The George Paton Gallery was the first institutionally supported experimental art space in Australia. The Gallery's exhibition programs have forecast emerging trends in alternative practice, includin(03) 8344 5418
George Paton Gallery (Parkville)
University Of Melbourne, Union House, Union Road,Parkville,
Victoria
Gertrude Contemporary (Preston)Gertrude Contemporary is Australia's leading incubator of contemporary art.
Respected nationally and internationally, Gertrude has proven our impact for over 30 years shaping the careers of Australia's most celebrated(03) 9419 3406
Gertrude Glasshouse (Collingwood)Gertrude Contemporary is Australia's leading incubator of contemporary art.
Respected nationally and internationally, Gertrude has proven our impact for over 30 years shaping the careers of Australia's most celebrated(03) 9419 3406
Giddy Bull Frog Gallery and Tea Room (Red Hill South)Giddy Bull Frog Gallery and Tea Room has a number of rooms of exhibition space in a cottage style building that incorporates a tea room. There is a beautiful garden tearoom serving fabulous Devonshire teas and light lunc(03) 5989 2224 / 0408 556 128
Giddy Bull Frog Gallery and Tea Room (Red Hill South)
Glaze It Studio (Elsternwick)Looking for a unique creative experience? A family fun activity? GlazeIt Studio in Elsternwick offers an experience suitable for all ages! Everyone is guaranteed to find something to paint and transform these special rea(03) 9532 9933
Glen Eira City Council Gallery (Caulfield)The Art Gallery presents high quality curated exhibitions with works from established and emerging Australian artists and public programs for all ages.
Since opening in 1975, Glen Eira City Council Gallery has establi(03) 9524 3333
Glen Eira City Council Gallery (Caulfield)
Corner Glen Eira Road and Hawthorn Road,Caulfield,
Victoria
Glen Eira Street and Public ArtThe amount of street art murals in Glen Eira is gradually increasing and there is an extensive program of painted signal boxes.
The range of street and public art includes:
Bentleigh
Stationary Faces inspired by P(03)
Gordon Studio Glassblowers (Red Hill)Gordon Studio Glassblowers is owned and operated by Australian glass artists Eileen Gordon and Grant Donaldson. Over the years Eileen and Grant have created a wide vocabulary of blown forms, revisiting and refining earli(03) 5989 7073
Greater Dandenong Cultural Tours (Dandenong)Greater Dandenong has become a must-go destination for people who love food and culture. There are a number of tours and events available for those who want to explore the area in the company of an expert.
Tours incl(03) 9239 5100
Greater Dandenong Street and Public ArtCouncil's commitment to public art is visible by its diverse and dynamic collection. Since 1985, over $2 million has been invested in more than 100 public art installations across the municipality.
Greater Dandenong p(03)
Greensborough War Memorial Park SculpturesIn 2003, chainsaw sculptor Leigh Conkie crafted 12 sculptures from the stumps of cypress trees. These works of art, inspired by wartime characters, were beloved by the community. As objects of beauty and symbolism, they (03)
Habitat Filter (Southbank)Habitat Filter is a sculptural work which is the result of a $20,000 public design competition launched by Transurban, the operator of CityLink, to enhance the island around the loop of the freeway off-ramp near the junc(03)
Habitat Filter (Southbank)
Cnr Sturt Street and Power Street,Southbank,
Victoria
Harvey Galleries (Central Melbourne)Harvey Galleries is your 'Art of Dr. Seuss' agent in the Southern Hemisphere. You will find our dedicated 'Art of Dr. Seuss' Gallery at the historic Melbourne hub of The Block Arcade.
Illustrator by day, surrealist by(03) 9639 0680
Hawthorn Artist SocietyWhat makes this Society different, is that it is so affordable and embraces all ranges of interest; student, amateur, professional. New members and groups are welcome. Everybody's effort is appreciated and anyone can exh(03)
Hawthorn Arts CentreThe Hawthorn Town Hall has been converted into a new heritage inspired arts and cultural space and renamed the Hawthorn Arts Centre.
The upgraded facility will support the presentation of diverse visual art and perfor(03) 9278 4770
Heidelberg Repatriation Hospital Labyrinth (Heidelberg Heights)A truly wonderful labyrinth with beautiful stone paths. The labyrinth is in memory of Jessie Mary Vasey 1897-1966, the founder of the War Widows Guild of Australia.
The Jessie Mary Vasey labyrinth is based on a tradit(03)
Hobsons Bay Street and Public ArtHobsons Bay City Council was an early adopter of a public art strategy, with a number of artworks commissioned over the past decade. the artworks help interpret the city, providing new landmarks and acting as markers and(03)
Hughesdale Art Group (Hughesdale)Hughesdale Art Group, Inc. is a small community based group of friends who share the same passion - ART! It was established in 1956 and has been running ever since.
Hughesdale Art Group is a small community based gro0431 467 922
Hume Street and Public ArtHume has a vibrant arts and culture program which includes a range of sculptures and murals including water tank art. Local artists have been commissioned to create public artwork that represent Hume's culture, history, (03)
Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia (Central Melbourne)The Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia is an art gallery that houses the Australian part of the art collection of the National Gallery of Victoria.
It is the world's first major gallery dedicated exclusively to Austral(03) 8662 1555
Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia (Central Melbourne)
Cnr St Kilda Road and Flinders Street,Melbourne,
Victoria
Ian Potter Museum of Art (Parkville)The Potter engages with creativity and encourages learning through art. Founded in 1972, the Ian Potter Museum of Art is the University of Melbourne's art museum. Housed in an award-winning building opened in 1998, the P(03) 8344 5148
in.cube8r Gallery & Emporium (Fitzroy)We're a handmade emporium and emerging artist gallery which is home to more than 90 'cubers' and 10-15 visual artists at any one time.
We believe that if retail is to survive in this fast paced digital world it needs 0414 736 659
in.cube8r Gallery & Emporium (Prahran)We're a handmade emporium and emerging artist gallery which is home to more than 90 'cubers' and 10-15 visual artists at any one time.
We believe that if retail is to survive in this fast paced digital world it needs 0466 527 160
Incinerator Gallery (Aberfeldie)The Incinerator Gallery is the City of Moonee Valley's centre for visual arts. It hosts a program of curated exhibitions, art courses and public programs.
The gallery houses the City of Moonee Valley Art Collection an(03) 8325 1750
Islamic Museum of Australia (Thornbury)The Islamic Museum of Australia provides educational and cross-cultural experiences and showcases the artistic and cultural heritage of Muslims in Australia and abroad.
Through the five permanent galleries - Islam1300 915 171
Jacinda Ardern Silo Art (Brunswick)On an old grain silo towering over the railway lines in the Melbourne suburb of Brunswick is a large mural of New Zealand's former prime minister Jacinda Ardern. The mural was painted by artist Loretta Lizzio in May 2019(03)
James Makin Gallery (Collingwood)Established in 2003, James Makin Gallery is located in Collingwood, one of Melbourne's most dynamic, developing areas for contemporary art spaces. In recent years many galleries have relocated to the area to create a den(03) 9416 3966
JellybeanstreetJellybeanstreet specialize in designing big beautiful art for your home, custom made using the creativity captured by your precious little people. Your child's vivid imagination becomes a dazzling piece of framed wall ar(08) 8121 4403
Jewish Museum of Australia (St Kilda)The Jewish Museum of Australia is a community museum and cultural centre which explores the Jewish experience in Australia through world class exhibitions, challenging education programs and collection management.
Ope(03) 8534 3600
Justin Art House Museum (Prahran)Justin Art House Museum is an initiative of Charles and Leah Justin, who are passionate collectors of contemporary art. Through their house museum experience in Melbourne, Australia, they love to share both their collect0411 158 967
Kings Artist Run Initiative (Central Melbourne)Kings Artist Run Initiative is a contemporary art gallery and studio complex located in the west end of the Melbourne CBD. The gallery was formed in 2003 by Annie Wilson, Frank Guarino, Brendan Lee and Brie Trennery, and(03) 9642 0859
Kingston Arts Centre (Moorabbin)Kingston Arts galleries are located across two venues at the Kingston Arts Centre in Moorabbin. The annual visual arts program includes a series of curated contemporary art exhibitions, artist floor talks, workshops and (03) 9556 4440
Kingston Street and Public ArtThe City of Kingston has a public art program which reflects and celebrates the local history, stories, cultures and sense of place through ephemeral, temporary and permanent public art. Public art includes:
Bonbeach
(03)
Kisdoo Art Studio and Learning Centre (Wheelers Hill)Kisdoo Art is a dynamic and creative art studio for children and adults who are interested in art.
Everyone's perception of the world around them is different, and Kisdoo Art Studio encourages students to become consc(03) 8510 5305 / 0401 582 366
Kisdoo Art Studio and Learning Centre (Wheelers Hill)
Knox Community Arts Centre (Bayswater)The Knox Community Arts Centre is located in Bayswater and provides a multi purpose facility offering a season of high quality professional theatre and music and performing arts spaces, meeting rooms and function facilit(03) 9729 7287
Knox Street and Public ArtKnox has long been committed to integrating relevant and inspiring artworks into its parks, trails and local places. The council's aim, via its Public Art Implementation Plan, is to ensure that public art continues to be(03)
Koorie Heritage Trust (Central Melbourne)We offer a range of programs and services including the only public collection in Victoria dedicated solely to Koorie art and culture comprising artefacts, pictures and photographs as well as an Oral History Program and (03) 8622 2600
Koorie Heritage Trust (Central Melbourne)
Cnr Flinders Street and Swanston Street,Melbourne,
Victoria
Kororoit Creek Sculpture Trail (Altona North)The sculpture trail is a fun walk through a beautifully regenerated area with huge quirky sculptures and other art installations along the way.
The trail which runs beside Kororoit Creek between Blackshaws Road and Ba(03)
La Trobe University Sculpture Park (Bundoora)The La Trobe University Sculpture Park is nestled in the beautiful bushland setting of the University's Melbourne campus, and features works from every decade since the establishment of the University in the mid-1960s. T(03) 9479 2111
La Trobe University Sculpture Park (Bundoora)
La Trobe University, Melbourne Campus, Cnr Plenty Road and Kingsbury Drive,Bundoora,
Victoria
La Trobe University, Melbourne Campus, Cnr Plenty Road and Kingsbury Drive,
Laks Art Class (Mickleham)Laks Art Class offers art classes in Craigieburn for all ages. Classes are conducted by Lakmini Prematunga an award-winning artist. Lessons are formed to uplift natural talent and develop individual creative skills to br0415 644 049
Lamington Drive Gallery (Collingwood)Owned and operated by the friendly faces of creative services agency The Jacky Winter Group, Lamington Drive was established in August 2008 as a gallery space dedicated to showing the work of those represented by the age(03) 8060 9745
Lauraine Diggins Fine Art (Caulfield North)Lauraine Diggins Fine Art specialises in Australian colonial, impressionist, modern, contemporary and Australian Aboriginal painting, sculpture and decorative arts.
Lauraine Diggins has been operating in the Australia(03) 9509 9855
Laverton Creek Artwork (Laverton)The artist Dean Bowen has created a public artwork consisting of three bronze sculptures that reflect sustainable travel, which creates a link between Bladin Street and Thomas Street.
All works are made of bronze. Th(03)
Lindberg Galleries (Richmond)Lindberg Galleries is a Melbourne based Australian contemporary commercial art gallery.
We concentrate on relationships between artists, collectors, curators, institutions, and enthusiasts.
Opening Hours:
Opening T0403 066 775
Linden New Art (St Kilda)Linden New Art is a unique not-for-profit contemporary art gallery in the heart of St Kilda, Victoria Australia.
We exhibit quality new contemporary art by mid-career artists, support and mentor artists engaged with L(03) 9534 0099
Little Seeds Big Trees (Caulfield)Little Seeds Big Trees - art therapy for kids. Art Therapy/Creative Expression uses creativity as a means of self-expression and healing. Art Therapy as opposed to a regular art class requires NO artistic skill as the fo0413 758 048
Location of Street Art by Mike MakatronMike Makatron is one of our favourite street artists in Melbourne who creates big bold images showing how natural forces fight back against the advance of civilisation.
Some of the locations of his artwork are:
Hu(03)
Lyndhurst Wetlands Sculptures (Lyndhurst)Explore the Lyndhurst Wetlands and come across a range of thirteen huge bird sculptures including eagles, pelicans, brolgas and other water birds.
Photos:
(03)
Lynn Jaanz Art Gallery (South Melbourne)Lynn Jaanz(international) artist brings a unique and fresh approach to 'abstract'....
The innovative and very creative Lynn Jaanz has been creating art for many years, ever since she was young she dreamed of becoming 0450 955 467
Lyon Housemuseum and GalleryThe original Lyon Housemuseum first opened in 2009. A unique, hybrid combination of a private residence and museum, the building is the first purpose-designed museum of its type internationally. Highly experimental, its (03) 9817 1725
Mailbox Art Space (Central Melbourne)Mailbox Art Space (formerly Mailbox 141) is an alternative public art space that supports artistic experimentation and the exhibition of new work.
Located in the heart of Melbourne's Flinders Lane arts precinct, arti0422 130 522
Malvern School of ArtMalvern School of Art offers established visual art programs in Creative Drawing, Illustration and Sculpture, with classes catering to children, teens and adults.
Malvern School of Art, established by children's book 0404 891 114
Manningham Art Gallery (Doncaster)Manningham Gallery is the City of Manningham's major contemporary art venue. Its main focus is the contemporary exhibition program which encompasses a broad range of visual arts practices including painting, sculpture, c(03) 9840 9367
Manningham Arts Studios (Templestowe)Manningham Arts Centre offers a great range of affordable arts courses, workshops and activities for the community.
Our well equipped pottery, dance and visual art studios, and charming historic wood-panelled church (03) 9840 9382
Manningham Street and Public ArtThere are a number of public art works you can visit within Manningham including:
Water Creature and Big Cat
by Deborah Halpern (2006)
Spontaneous in form, Deborah Halpern's creatures are painted in a style (03)
Manyung Gallery (Flinders)Established in 1968, Manyung Gallery is the Mornington Peninsula's oldest gallery and one of Australia's longest-running art spaces. Manyung Gallery Flinders showcase the very best of Australian paintings works on paper (03) 9787 2953 / 0412 770 055
Manyung Gallery (Malvern)Manyung Gallery showcases an inspiring collection of affordable art in Malvern village. It showcases the very best of Australian paintings and sculpture.
Opening Hours:
Opening Times(03) 9787 2953
Manyung Gallery (Mount Eliza)Manyung Gallery Mount Eliza has a large industrial, chic exhibition space in Mount Eliza. It has regular exhibitions featuring Australian and International artists, and a large salon wall with artworks rotated regularly (03) 9787 2953
Manyung Gallery (Sorrento)Manyung Sorrento has over 200 artworks on display at this gallery. The gallery showcases the very best of contemporary paintings, works on paper and a wide range of sculptures.
Exhibitions change monthly giving regul(03) 9787 2953
Manyung Gallery (Strathmore)Since opening its doors in November 2021, Manyung Gallery Strathmore has already helped so many locals in the City of Moonee Valley with their various art needs, and has had a stunning rotation of artworks from Manyung's(03) 9787 2953
Margaret Lawrence Gallery (Southbank)The Margaret Lawrence Gallery is a contemporary art space located in the heart of Melbourne's Arts Precinct. It was established in 2001 to provide crucial links between the Victorian College of the Arts and the Universit(03) 9035 9400
Maribyrnong Street and Public ArtThe Maribyrnong area has a number of significant public art installations as well as a high concentration of street art in the central Footscray area and around Victoria Street in Seddon.
Central Footscray
Maddern Sq(03)
Maroondah Federation Estate Gallery (Ringwood)Formerly known as Maroondah Access Gallery, and located within the cultural centre at Maroondah Federation Estate in Ringwood, Maroondah Federation Estate Gallery offers constantly changing exhibitions with a community f(03) 9298 4542
Maroondah Street and Public ArtMaroondah Council has a growing public art collection which features a number of important public artworks. This is complemented by the fantastic area of street art near Civic Place in Ringwood which has a large number o(03)
MARS Gallery (Windsor)MARS [Melbourne Art Rooms] is a commercial contemporary art gallery specialising in exhibiting, promoting and building the careers of contemporary Australian artists.
MARS is at the forefront of innovation in Austral(03) 9521 7517
Mayfield (Abbotsford)Mayfield Street is a creative community space that is set in a mid-century warehouse and is driven by a desire for community connection, creative expression, and an open and honest traffic of ideas.
Our warehouse is b0466 645 045
Melbourne Interculture Fine Art Gallery (Central Melbourne)Melbourne Fine Art is a Melbourne icon having been around since the late 1980's. The gallery is heavily involved in the secondary market traditional, international realist works, modern art, aboriginal art, colonial art,(03) 9663 3304 / 0418 391 948
Melbourne Interculture Fine Art Gallery (Central Melbourne)
Melbourne Street Art Tours (Central Melbourne)Melbourne Street Art Tours are the first street art tours in Australia ran by street artists.
You will get an overview of the Melbourne underground street art scene.
Each tour will be led by one of Melbourne's elite(03) 9328 5556 / 0416 971 707
Melbourne Studio of Art Junior (Elsternwick)Melbourne Studio of Art Junior (formerly Art Encounters) is a unique school that strongly believes in the importance of educating potential artists of all ages in solid drawing and painting skills.
The children's prog(03) 9528 3392
Melbourne Urban Graffiti Art (Melbourne)Melbourne City Council has earmarked specific city lane ways with street art permits. Have a stroll down these lanes to experience Urban Graffiti Art.
Lanes which provide a canvas for urban art include:
Hosier Lane ((03)
Melton Street and Public ArtPublic art found across the Melton council area is:
Growth
Artist: Warren Langley
Year: 2013
Materials: 100% recyclable high density polyethylene (HDPE), powder coated aluminium, 12V light diodes and lenses.
L(03)
Mentone Mordialloc Art Group (Mentone)Mentone Mordialloc Art Group is a well-established, non-profit art group catering for all ages and abilities offering many classes and activities.
We have a well-resourced, working studio for the benefit of members. M(03) 9584 6376
Merri Creek Labyrinth and Wishing Tree (Clifton Hill)The Merri Creek Labyrinth was created by the community for the community over ten years ago. It is a significant environmental art installation, and is the only known Labyrinth in a Melbourne park.
It is a classical s(03)
Merri Creek Labyrinth and Wishing Tree (Clifton Hill)
Mess Matters (Caulfield North)Mess Matters has weekly sessions and weekend birthday parties.
Mess Matters activities are all about having FUN and FREEDOM in the process of being creative. We provide a fun and exciting environment for children to 0425 808 219
Metro Gallery (Armadale)Metro Gallery is a contemporary art gallery committed to exhibiting collectable contemporary Australian and International art and work from promising emerging artists.
Since its inception our modern art gallery has bu(03) 9500 8511
Mingara Gallery (Cowes)Mingara Gallery represents a stylistically varied selection of Australian contemporary art of the highest calibre produced by local and interstate artists. Mingara gallery also exhibits some fine Aboriginal paintings and(03) 5952 3722 / 0457 343 771
Monash Gallery of Art (Wheelers Hill)Monash Gallery of Art is recognised as one of Australia's leading public galleries promoting excellence, access and education within the visual arts. Monash Gallery of Art's mission is to promote excellence, access and e(03) 8544 0500
Monash Street and Public ArtA number of Street Art murals and sculptures have been created across Monash over the past years. Much of the artwork has been a collaboration between artists and the local community.
These include:
Mary Street La(03)
Monash University Art Design & Architecture (MADA) Gallery (Caulfield East)Exhibiting art and design of the highest standard with an emphasis on excellence as a result of research, MADA Gallery is utilised as a teaching aid for the benefit of the students and staff from the faculty along with t(03) 9903 1517
Monash University Art Design & Architecture (MADA) Gallery (Caulfield East)
900 Princes Hwy Service Road,Caulfield East,
Victoria
Monash University Museum of Art (Caulfield East)Monash University Museum of Art | MUMA is committed to innovative, experimental and research-based contemporary art and curatorial practice. With a focus upon contemporary art since the 1960s, MUMA seeks to establish the(03) 9905 4217
Moonee Valley FReeZA (Niddrie)Moonee Valley Council's FReeZA program gives young people aged 12-25 the opportunity to get hands on involvement in the planning and running of live music, arts and other cultural events within the local community includ(03) 9243 8888
Moreland Street and Public ArtThe Moreland Council commissions public art to make community spaces more exciting and attractive. The annual MoreART Public Art show, typically held in November and December, showcases sculptural, ephemeral, temporary a(03)
Mornington Peninsula Regional GalleryThe Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery is the region's major public art gallery.
Drop in to the gallery and pick up a copy of our 'MY MPRG' kids activity booklet. The booklet was designed by Melbourne artist, desig(03) 5975 4395
Mornington Peninsula Street and Public ArtMornington Peninsula has a wide range of sculptures and murals which includes:
Baxter
Telstra Exchange Building Local History Mural, Baxter
by Melbourne's Murals in collaboration with students from the Bayside Ch(03)
Mosaics By The Bay (Phillip Island)An award winning ceramic and mosaic artist, Heather works from her home on beautiful Phillip Island.
Heather creates original and commissioned pieces including community projects. Heather's passion is to encourage peo0417 562 625
Mt Eliza Pottery Studio (Mount Eliza)Escape the daily routine and centre yourself with some soul-shaping fun! Tucked in among old gum trees and singing birds, a boutique, the cottage-style workshop provides a tranquil setting for creating all things clay. M0412 568 804
Museo Italiano (Carlton)Museo Italiano displays and interprets the experience of Italian migration, and the culture created by Italians in Australia.
Italians come from many different backgrounds. with strong regional affiliations that conti(03) 9349 9000
Museum of Australian Photography (Wheelers Hill)The former Monash Gallery of Art has transformed into the Museum of Australian Photography (MAPh), the preeminent national photography museum, dedicated to championing Australian photography and its vital role in culture(03) 8544 0500
Nar Nar Goon MuralsNar Nar Goon is located in West Gippsland, about an hours drive south east of Melbourne. It's a peculiar name for a town but is thought to mean native bear (koala).
It is renowned as a "Mural Town" and there are mural(03)
Narana Aboriginal Cultural Centre (Grovedale)Narana is an Australian Aboriginal cultural tourism & educational Enterprise that is committed to providing a welcome entree to todays Indigenous culture.
Narana welcomes the visitor into an Aboriginal place in a warm(03) 5241 5700
National Gallery of Victoria (Central Melbourne)There are always plenty of activities available for kids.
Upcoming schedule of events:
Become an Art Deco artists and join in the art activities in the Deco Kids Space.
Opening Hours:
Opening Times
Various times(03) 8662 1555
Neon Parc Brunswick (Brunswick)Established in 2006 Neon Parc represents emerging and established contemporary Australasian artists. Staging a varied line-up of solo and group exhibitions, the exhibition program includes opportunities to contextualise 0401 024 329
Neon Parc City (Central Melbourne)Established in 2006 Neon Parc represents emerging and established contemporary Australasian artists. Staging a varied line-up of solo and group exhibitions, the exhibition program includes opportunities to contextualise (03) 9663 0911
Niagara Galleries (Richmond)Niagara Galleries has a range of exhibited artists and exhibitions. The artworks are available for sale.
Opening Hours:
Gallery Opening Hours
Cost:
Admission is free.
(03) 9429 3666
No Vacancy Gallery (Central Melbourne)Founded in 2008 by Andrew Chew, No Vacancy Gallery is a Melbourne-based contemporary hire-gallery that provides a link between artist run initiatives and the commercial art world. Since its inception, No Vacancy has prom(03) 9663 3798
Northcote Pottery (Brunswick East)At Northcote Pottery we run six week courses (one class per week) during the school term focused on giving you great practical, hands on experience. These courses are taught by experienced, practicing potters and ceramic(03) 9387 3911
Nura Gallery (Sorrento)Nura Gallery exhibits a select stable of emerging and established career artists and maintains a diverse stockroom of works including paintings, sculpture, photography, rare prints, aboriginal artefacts, ceramics and gla0438 061 050
Off the Kerb Gallery (Collingwood)Off the Kerb is a Melbourne-based Artist Run Initiative, which fosters and exhibits emerging to mid-career Australian Artists, Curators, Designers and Sound Producers. Founded by Shini Pararajasingham in 2007, Off the Ke(03) 9077 0174 / 0400 530 464
Otomys (Abbotsford)Otomys is a fine art gallery. We think deeply and work hard. Our intention is to deliver art with integrity and emotion. Service and detail are paramount.
Otomys offers an extensive range of contemporary and classical0410 649 355
Outre Gallery (Central Melbourne)Outre Gallery challenges the conventions of the archetypal gallery. Established for over two decades in Melbourne, Australia, Outre features solo and group exhibitions by international and Australian artists with a focus(03) 9642 5455
Outre Gallery (Fitzroy)Outre Gallery challenges the conventions of the archetypal gallery. Established for over two decades in Melbourne, Australia, Outre features solo and group exhibitions by international and Australian artists with a focus(03) 9417 5121
Paint With Me (Ascot Vale)Learn to paint or bring out the artist within. We offer kids and adult painting classes.
Kids Classes
Our popular paint workshops are facilitated by teachers who are not only art lovers but also fine arts qualified. 0491 932 944
Paint With Me (Northcote)Learn to paint or bring out the artist within. We offer kids and adult painting classes.
Kids Classes
Our popular paint workshops are facilitated by teachers who are not only art lovers but also fine arts qualified. 0491 932 944
Paint Your World (Mornington)My mission is to inspire, educate, empower and uplift people through art! My motto is "Learn to Paint, Anyone Can". I believe where there is a will, there is a way. I help children and adults reconnect with the joy in th0417 425 116
Pastel Society of Victoria (Mount Waverley)The Pastel Society aims to educate the public about pastel and its use as a fine art medium and to promote the exchange of information and ideas concerning pastel among interested artists. Their monthly meetings consist 0490 114 196
Petit Painters (Hawthorn)Petit Painters is a children's art class with a difference. We aim to provide your child with all the tools necessary to express their creativity in a positive and fun environment.
Each week children will participate0406 001 351
PG Printmaker Gallery (Fitzroy)Contemporary limited edition prints by Australian and International artists.
We support and exhibit a number of the most important printmaking artists practicing today, like Dean Bowen, Rachel Newling, and Mandy Renar(03) 9417 7087
Phillip Island Gallery (Cowes)Come and see some of the most beautiful, innovative and affordable art and craft works by the local people of the Bass Coast. On display and for sale are works from our award winning photographers, painters, mixed media 0466 361 086
Pinot & Picasso (Werribee)Pinot and Picasso is Australia's number one paint and sip experience.
Enjoy a night of BYO wine and painting while the expert Pinot and Picasso host delivers each session with comprehensive step by step instruction, w(03)
Pip Dot Creative Art Classes (Clifton Hill)Pip Dot Creative Art classes encourage freedom of expression and put the focus on the process, rather than the end result. In this way children can relax, enjoy their art and celebrate their work.
At Pip Dot we believ0448 842 890
Plenty Ranges Arts Centre and Theatre (South Morang)Plenty Ranges Arts and Convention Centre is a multi-purpose venue that provides live theatre entertainment.
Upcoming Shows
(03) 9217 2317
Plenty Ranges Arts Centre and Theatre (South Morang)
Plenty Valley Arts (South Morang)The objective of Plenty Valley Arts is to bring together local artists to paint and to enjoy fellowship and fun.
Plenty Valley Arts was formed in 1995 by a group of local painters and friends interested in painting an(03) 9848 4171 / 0419 960 760
Plenty Valley Arts (South Morang)
Plenty Gorge Park, Le Page Homestead, Gordons Road,South Morang,
Victoria
Plenty Gorge Park, Le Page Homestead, Gordons Road,
Qart Gallery (Kew)QArt Gallery operates as an Australian Disability Enterprise which provides employment, mentoring and training for professional artists with intellectual and physical disabilities. The employment and recognition afforded(03) 9852 7798
Red Gallery (Fitzroy North)Red Gallery is a multi-exhibition space in Melbourne's Fitzroy North arts precinct. Operating since 2002, red gallery is committed to presenting innovative contemporary art and welcomes interest from all artists and cura(03) 9482 3550
Ringwood Art Society (Ringwood)Ringwood Art Society is a community based art group for emerging and established artists. They offer tutored and untutored classes, workshops, exhibitions and social events.
The Ringwood Art Society was started over 50401 470 900 / 0412 467 405
RMIT Gallery (Central Melbourne)The Gallery presents an exemplary program of local, Australian and international creative works, research outcomes and cultural stories.
The public exhibition program delivers distinctive visual art, new media, sonic (03) 9925 1717
Robyns Room (Mornington)At Robyn's Room we step beyond the traditional kid's art classes; throw caution to the wind and find our true creative inner selves.
In a relaxed, social and stimulating setting, kids are invited to freely explore a v0404 848 226
Russell Street Sculptures (Central Melbourne)These two mysterious sculptures are located on the median strip of Russell Street between Bourke Street and Little Collins Street. The position was the location of Melbourne's first underground toilet. It opened in 1902 (03)
Sarah Scout Presents (Central Melbourne)Sarah Scout Presents is a private gallery, established in 2009, to represent and develop opportunities for a number of outstanding early to mid-career artists with critically engaged conceptual practices.
Sarah Scout (03) 9654 4429
Science Gallery Melbourne (Parkville)Inspiring and transforming curious minds through the collision of art and science. Science Gallery Melbourne is a new place where art and science collide.
Science Gallery Melbourne will be a bold addition to our city,(03)
Science Gallery Melbourne (Parkville)
Cnr Grattan Street and Swanston Street,Parkville,
Victoria
Seventh Gallery (Fitzroy)Seventh Gallery is a space that embraces experimentation, risk and diverse artistic practices. We have a commitment to supporting emerging and underrepresented artists, curators and writers.
Seventh Gallery is run by0450 520 589
Sherbrooke Art Gallery (Belgrave)Sherbrooke Art Gallery features works by members of Sherbrooke Art Society. There are art classes, workshops, events and exhibitions.
The gallery is nestled in the Sherbrooke Forest, a five minutes walk from Belgrave.(03) 9754 4264
Signal Open Artspace (Central Melbourne)Signal is a creative arts studio for young people 13 to 25. At Signal, you work alongside professional artists in a collaborative way. Located in the heart of the city, Signal is a place for making, showing, inspiring an(03) 8696 5400
Silo and Water Tank Art Locations in Melbourne with MapRegional Victoria is famous for its striking artwork on grain silos and water towers and tanks.
Within the Melbourne area there is also a painted grain silo in Brunswick and painted water towers/tanks at Arthurs Sea(03)
Silo and Water Tank Art Locations in Melbourne with Map
Slow Clay Centre (Collingwood)Slow Clay Centre specialises in ceramics education by some of Australia's highly regarded ceramic artists and educators. Founder, Jane Sawyer, is an exhibiting ceramic artist and committed educator. She holds a B Ed (Art(03) 9943 7844
Social Artist (Werribee)Don't like painting? Try it with wine. Nothing like a little wine to get the creative juices going. Social Artist encourage you to unleash your inner artist by providing the perfect environment and all the tools you need(03) 8319 0971 / 0449 608 368
Sophie Gannon Gallery (Richmond)Sophie Gannon Gallery is a Melbourne-based gallery exhibiting the best contemporary art and design.
Opening Hours:
Opening Times
Cost:
Free admission(03) 9421 0857
State Library of Victoria (Central Melbourne)There are lots of things to do. Here are ten things you can do with the family.
Get your family along to a free one-hour Library Heritage Tour! Run from Monday to Friday at 2pm. Bookings required for groups only.
Se(03) 8664 7000
Station Gallery (South Yarra)Established in 2011, Station represents a broad group of established and emerging Australian and international artists. Stationis dedicated to presenting a diverse, conceptually driven exhibition program, with the aim of(03) 9826 2470
Stephen McLaughlan Gallery (Central Melbourne)Located eight floors above Flinders Lane, on the Swanston Street corner, the Stephen McLaughlan Gallery was established in 1994 and is a proud occupant of Melbourne's iconic Nicholas Building. Regular exhibitions in our 0407 317 323
Studio Gallery Melbourne (Armadale)Studio Gallery Melbourne works with a broad and relevant collective of artists ranging from emerging through to advanced career stages.
We're focused on delivering thought provoking, dynamic works to an ever increasi(03) 8597 9190
Studio Gallery Melbourne (Cheltenham)Studio Gallery Melbourne works with a broad and relevant collective of artists ranging from emerging through to advanced career stages.
We're focused on delivering thought provoking, dynamic works to an ever increasi(03) 9532 3515
Sunny Daisy Tie Dye (Moorabbin)Come make rainbows with us in our Moorabbin tie dye studio!
We facilitate fun and educational tie dye workshops and parties for kids and adults. We teach lots of different tie dye folding techniques to make your very 0434 505 300
Sutton Gallery (Fitzroy)Established in 1992, Sutton Gallery is committed to the presentation and promotion of serious contemporary art by a select and highly respected group of innovative artists whose practice takes on a challenging position w(03) 9416 0727
Tacit Galleries (Collingwood)A venue with eight premium galleries and a further three exhibition spaces with some 220 linear metres of exhibition walls - a huge resource and one of the largest in the State.
Our rates, in keeping with our objectiv0423 323 188
TarraWarra Museum of Art (Healesville)The TarraWarra Museum of Art Limited was established as a company limited by guarantee in October 2000. It is the first privately funded, significant public visual arts museum to be set up under the Australian Government(03) 5957 3100
TarraWarra Museum of Art (Healesville)
311 Healesville-Yarra Glen Rd,Healesville,
Victoria
TCB Art inc (Brunswick)TCB art inc. is an artist-run gallery dedicated to providing a space where young, emerging and established artists alike have the artistic freedom to explore, experiment and take risks within their practices.
During i(03)
Ten Cubed (Glen Iris)Ten Cubed is an art experiment. Over ten years, we will collect in depth from an evolving top ten contemporary artists working in various media forms: sculpture, painting, video art, photography and more.
Sometimes co(03) 9822 0833
The Art Factory (Balwyn North)The Art Factory is a vibrant art studio that facilitates art programs and creative events in our three studios across Melbourne, or on location. From kid's parties classes to school holiday programs, be inspired by our f(03) 9576 0135
The Art Factory (Essendon)The Art Factory is a vibrant art studio that facilitates art programs and creative events in our three studios across Melbourne, or on location. From kid's parties classes to school holiday programs, be inspired by our f(03) 9576 0135
The Art Factory (Malvern)The Art Factory is a vibrant art studio that facilitates art programs and creative events in our three studios across Melbourne, or on location. From kid's parties classes to school holiday programs, be inspired by our f(03) 9576 0135
The Arts Centre Melbourne (Melbourne)The Arts Centre is the flagship of the performing arts in Victoria and the focal point of Melbourne's cultural precinct.
What's On Calendar
Activities for Kids and Families
1300 182 183
The Best Street and Public Art in BrunswickBrunswick is a very good area to find good street art. Sunshine Lane which has a large number of quality murals is spectacular. This area is one of the best street art areas in Melbourne.
Corner Lygon (03)
The Best Street and Public Art in CollingwoodThere is some epic street art in the Collingwood area.
Corner Budd Street and Keele Street (south west)
House at 51 Keele Street by Mike Maka and Conrad Bizjak
Corner Budd Street and Keele Street (north ea(03)
The Best Street and Public Art in FitzroyFitzroy has some of the best street art outside the central business district of Melbourne.
The best streets are around Brunswick Street, Fitzroy Street, Young Street, Napier Street, Smith Street and Johnston Street. (03)
The Best Street and Public Art in Richmond, Cremorne and AbbotsfordThe best street art in this area is around the Richmond Train Station. We have found all the other good areas and recorded them here.
Kanye mural at the corner of Stephenson Street and Cubitt Street, Cremorne. The mur(03)
The Best Street and Public Art in Richmond, Cremorne and Abbotsford
The Best Street and Public Art in Windsor, Prahran and South YarraThe best street art is centred around Chapel Street, mostly in Windsor and Prahran and a few locations in South Yarra.
On the walls of the large National Storage building at 118 Union Street, Windsor there is a mural (03)
The Best Street and Public Art in Windsor, Prahran and South Yarra
The Gallery at Bayside Arts & Cultural Centre (Brighton)The Gallery at Bayside Arts & Cultural Centre is an exciting contemporary space situated on the ground floor of the Victorian-style Brighton Town Hall. Designed to professional standards and featuring a fully integrated (03) 9261 7111
The Gallery at Bayside Arts & Cultural Centre (Brighton)
Cnr Carpenter Street and Wilson Street,Brighton,
Victoria
The Guild Art GalleryFounded in 1991 and run entirely by its member artists as a cooperative, the Gallery is an enduring and vibrant feature of the Mornington Peninsula arts scene. Participating artists share a common membership of the McC(03) 5977 4399
The Hive Gallery (Ocean Grove)The Hive Gallery exhibits a wide array of Australian artists over two floors, including sculpture, bronze birdbaths, art, ceramics and furniture.
The Hive Gallery is the exclusive home of Willie Wildlife Sculpture0417 116 216
The Little Bookroom (Carlton North)The Little Bookroom is the world's oldest children's bookshop. The Little Bookroom opened its doors to the public on Friday the 13th October, 1960, the first bookstore in Australia to stock only children's books. It has (03) 9387 9837
THE LUME Melbourne (South Wharf)THE LUME is the world's largest digital art gallery which is an epic adventure into art. The expansive 3,000 square metre, 11 metre high digital art gallery transforms the world's finest art into fully immersive sensory (03)
The Peninsula Arts Society (Frankston South)As a vibrant, not for profit organisation of approximately 600 members, we are proudly run entirely by volunteers and provide excellent tutelage in a wide range of classes and self help groups to suit all levels and all (03) 9775 2640
The Substation (Newport)The Substation is a not-for-profit multi arts centre located in a 100-year-old repurposed, industrial building.
The Substation presents an annual curated program of creative development, residencies and presentation. (03) 9391 1110
The Walker Street Gallery & Arts Centre (Dandenong)The Walker Street Gallery and Arts Centre is the City of Greater Dandenong's home of the arts.
It celebrates and enhances our great city with its diverse range of exhibitions, artist talks and monthly openings and bri(03) 9706 8441
The Walker Street Gallery & Arts Centre (Dandenong)
Cnr Walker Street and Robinson Street,Dandenong,
Victoria
This is No Fantasy (Collingwood)This is No Fantasy is a collaboration between respected Melbourne gallerists Dianne Tanzer and Nicola Stein. Established in 2010, it is a dynamic platform to promote and exhibit contemporary artists in Australia and inte(03) 9417 7172
Tinning Street Presents (Brunswick)Situated in the back lanes of Brunswick, Tinning Street Presents is a space dedicated to showing a wide range of creative practices. Since opening in 2010, Tinning Street Presents has proudly shown artists from all disci(03)
Tolarno Galleries (Central Melbourne)Established in 1967 by Georges Mora, Tolarno Galleries has been at the cutting edge of contemporary Australian art for over 50 years. Since current owner and director Jan Minchin took on the business in the 1990s, follow(03) 9654 6000
TooT Artspace (St Kilda)TooT Artspace is an intimate and supportive, artist run, contemporary art space in the heart of St Kilda. TooT Artspace is an affordable art space which creates a more inclusive environment for artists to test out new an0402 656 778
Town Hall Gallery (Hawthorn)Part of the beautifully restored Hawthorn Arts Centre, Town Hall Gallery features a diverse range of contemporary and innovative exhibitions displayed over three unique spaces.
Town Hall Gallery also includes a galler(03) 9278 4770
Tread Sculptures (Bend of Islands)Tim Read is a metal art sculptor who works with reclaimed steel. He derives his inspiration from nature, the unique materials he finds and his deep spirituality.
Tread Sculptures is a metal art studio which operates f0405 101 001
Trocadero Art Space (Footscray)Trocadero Art Space is an artist-run initiative located in the heart of Footscray. There is an annual exhibition program focusing on new and diverse art across its three exhibition spaces.
Opening Hours:
Gallery Open(03)
Two Lions Studio (Fitzroy)We are an artisan studio specializing in creative workshops for both adults and children. We believe that creativity is the foundation for a happy life, no matter your age or profession.
Located in the heart of Fitzr0430 445 195
Upper Yarra Arts Centre (Warburton)The Upper Yarra Arts Centre offers quality, enjoyable arts and cultural programs for the community.
The centre presents a busy program of exhibitions, digital cinema, concerts, plays and dance performances by professi(03) 5966 4500
Vernissage (Prahran)Vernissage is a contemporary art gallery in Prahran showing emerging and established artists.
At Vernissage we believe in art as life. It is a journey, it breathes, it moves. It moves us. It demands a response. Art in(03) 9510 1607
Victorian Artists Society (East Melbourne)Looking for painting classes? Like attending art exhibitions or art auctions?
The Victorian Artists Society is for all who engage in and enjoy art. We hold regular painting classes in: oil, watercolour, pastels, mixe(03) 9662 1484
Vivien Anderson Gallery (St Kilda)Vivien Anderson Gallery is a specialist gallery with over 20 years expertise in the field of aboriginal art. The gallery specialises in collection development and advice to individual and corporate clients, sales and pla(03) 8598 9657
Walk to Art (Melbourne)Walk to Art takes you to art. To street art, art in artist-run spaces, art in galleries, art in studios. All hidden in Melbourne. walk to art is about breaking down the barriers: the intimidation of walking into an art g(03) 8415 0449 / 0412 005 901
Water Tower Art Locations in Victoria with MapRegional Victoria is famous for its striking artwork on grain silos but also has spectacular murals on water towers and tanks.
How many painted water towers/tanks are there in Victoria?
There are currently 29 locati(03)
Waterways Lake Sculpture Trail (Waterways)There are eight sculptures located along the water front running alongside Waterside Drive.
The best spot to start is the Nest At Waterways Cafe which is located on the water side opposite house #34 Waterside Drive. T(03)
Waverley Arts Society (Mount Waverley)Waverley Arts Society (WAS) is a community for artists and art lovers in the City of Monash and beyond.
We offer a welcoming, happy atmosphere to create art, and a range of friendly classes and working groups that you(03) 9807 7261
Werribee Park Sculpture Walk (Werribee South)Journey into the world of contemporary sculpture with a stroll through the Werribee Park Sculpture Walk which is located at Werribee Park.
The sculpture walk features an interesting selection of work by Australia's le13 1963
Werribee Public Art Walking Tour (Werribee)Explore some of Werribee's most iconic street art murals with Wyndham City's self-guided trail and free audio tour!
Starting at Wyndham Cultural Centre and finishing at Kelly Park, the 1km walking tour through the cit(03)
West End Art Space (West Melbourne)West End Art Space is a contemporary art gallery in Melbourne. Established in 2016, through a dynamic exhibition programme, our objective is to showcase and support Australian and International artists and nurture their 0415 243 917
West Space (Central Melbourne)Founded by artists, West Space is a centre for contemporary art situated in Melbourne.
West Space combines the professional infrastructure and curatorial support of a contemporary art institution with the flexibility,(03) 9662 3297
Whitehill Gallery (Dromana)Whitehill Gallery has a rotating art display (for sale) and a cafe for drinks with an Italian theme.
Whitehill Gallery displays only works that have the relevant provenance in the Peninsula. The Gallery has wonderful (03) 5931 0146
Whitehorse Arts Association (Nunawading)Whitehorse Arts Association is a non-profit organisation set up to promote understanding and enjoyment of the fine arts and to encourage participation in such activities. Mainly drawing its members and students from the (03)
Whitehorse Artspace (Box Hill)The Whitehorse Art Space, located at the Box Hill Town Hall, holds regular exhibitions of the Council's extensive art collection. The City of Whitehorse Art Collection has long been regarded as one of Australia's leading(03) 9262 6250
Whitehorse Centre (Nunawading)The Whitehorse Centre is the municipality's premier arts and cultural centre and is owned and run by Council. The Whitehorse Professional Theatre and Music Season showcases some of the best professional theatre from arou(03) 9262 6590
Whitehorse Street and Public ArtWhitehorse council has enhanced some of their playgrounds, nature areas and council facilities with a range of public artwork. This includes:
Three Thirds (Box Hill)
Three stainless steel, concrete, glass and fib(03)
WholeArtEd (Blackburn)WholeArtEd provides personalised art, craft & design classes for children and adults.
Each term in my leafy Blackburn Studio I teach small in-person classes and interactive online classes (with customised kits delive0416 232 031
William Mora Galleries (Richmond)William Mora Galleries is one of Australia's leading commercial galleries, committed to supporting and exhibiting contemporary Australian art. William Mora Galleries presents monthly exhibitions of emerging and establish(03) 9429 1199
Without Pier Gallery (Cheltenham)Without Pier Gallery offers an eclectic range of art and artefacts from renowned and rising Australian and Aboriginal artists. We have a wide selection of pieces to suit all personal tastes, decor and price range.
Ove(03) 9583 7577
Wyndham Art Gallery (Werribee)Wyndham Art Gallery presents a program of fresh contemporary art alongside the best local content. The Art Gallery is located inside the Wyndham Cultural Centre.
The gallery aims to provide a high quality art experien(03)
Wyndham Cultural Centre (Werribee)Wyndham Cultural Centre consists of the 477 seat Tattersall's Theatre with full Fly Tower & Orchestra Pit, the CBD Library, Art Gallery & Cafe. Located in the foyer is the Visitor Information Centre.
It is the premier(03) 8734 6000
Wyreena Community Arts Centre (Croydon)Wyreena is set within a magnificent historical estate featuring gracious buildings and the Conservatory Cafe overlooking an adventure playground, within four acres of delightful gardens. The Centre offers an abundance of(03) 9294 5590
Yarra Ranges Street and Public ArtMost of the street and public art in the Yarra Ranges is centred around Belgrave and Warburton. The best locations are along Burwood Highway in Belgrave and around the Waterwheel Information Centre in Warburton.
Belgr(03)
Yarra River Precinct Arts Walk (Central Melbourne)Melbourne is a city crammed full of art: traditional and contemporary; static and living. The Yarra River Precinct is the hub of Melbourne's artistic and cultural scene. Probably nowhere in the world is there such a conc(03)
Yarra River Precinct Arts Walk (Central Melbourne)
Yering Station Art Gallery (Yarra Glen)The Yering Station Art Gallery features the work of both established and emerging artists in an environment that captures the synergy between fine wine and the arts.
Yering Station's historic winery building (circa 18(03) 9730 0102