Follow The Art Gallery Trail
Our natural beauty and inspirational charm has long attracted a diverse range of artists to our region
Whether the medium be painting, printmaking, ceramics, sculpture or photography, local artists, and those from further afield, are championed by an array of boutique galleries. Whether you’re shopping for art or just feeding your creative curiosity, here’s our insider’s guide to the galleries worth a wander. Click here for individual exhibitions and other arts-related current events.
CASCADE ART, MALDON
Situated in picturesque Maldon, Cascade Art occupies a striking former church, where stained‑glass windows and soaring, high‑beamed ceilings create a distinctive setting for contemporary art. This welcoming, light‑filled space presents thought‑provoking exhibitions and a diverse range of works, including painting, sculpture and works on paper by emerging and established Australian artists. Cascade Art is also the home of the Maldon Portrait and Landscape Prize.
cascadeart.com.au
BROMLEY & CO. GALLERY, DAYLESFORD
Daylesford’s main street is home to Bromley & Co., a gallery space that displays the diverse artworks of David Bromley along with other select artists. Recognised as one of the most innovative artists in Australia, David is famous for his distinctive themes and unique styles of painting and sculpture work. Peruse this well curated space and walk away with anything from a Bromley cushion to an incredible one-of-a-kind painting.
bromleyandco.com
THE CONVENT, DAYLESFORD
A Daylesford icon, The Convent, with its prime position on Wombat Hill overlooking the township, is home to an art gallery, museum and café. Set in beautiful, established gardens, the magnificent building comprises seven gallery spaces with both traditional and contemporary art of varying disciplines, exhibiting both established and emerging artists. With such an extensive collection, you are sure to find something to suit your artistic tastes.
conventgallery.com.au
STOCKROOM, KYNETON
The Stockroom gallery, located on Kyneton’s historic Piper Street, boasts the largest privately-owned contemporary art space in regional Victoria. This stylish industrial space, once a butter factory, is the perfect backdrop to highlight local, national and international contemporary artists across all mediums. With exhibition openings every six weeks, Stockroom aims to provide art enthusiasts with a variety of affordable artworks and nurtures emerging artistic talent.
stockroomspace.com
THE OLD AUCTION HOUSE, KYNETON
Housed in the former Ferris auction rooms, The Old Auction House is a multi-use arts precinct, which includes a handmade retail shop, working artist studios and two gallery spaces. The galleries house rotating exhibitions featuring local and national artists of all disciplines. For those with a creative calling, the precinct also offers a variety of workshops in their onsite studios, including leadlighting, printmaking, silversmithing and painting.
theoldauctionhouse.com.au
MICHAEL WOLFE STUDIO, CASTLEMAINE
Located in the heart of Castlemaine, the studio, gallery and garden of award‑winning, nationally renowned artist Michael Wolfe showcases expressive paintings inspired by the surrounding Djaara country. Blending gesture, texture and colour, Wolfe’s dynamic works evoke the rhythms and raw energy of the land, capturing landscapes that feel immersive, alive and ever‑changing. Open by appointment.
michaelwolfe.com.au
CENTRAL GOLDFIELDS ART GALLERY, MARYBOROUGH
Located in a beautifully restored 1862 historic fire station near the heart of Maryborough, Central Goldfields Art Gallery offers a rich and varied exhibition program. Showcasing local, regional and touring exhibitions, the gallery also features works from its growing permanent collection. Be sure to allow time to visit the garden space, garingilang gatjin wii, which is located next to the gallery. This garden was collaboratively designed with Dja Dja Wurrung Elders and artists, creating a welcoming space for reflection, learning and cultural sharing.
centralgoldfieldsartgallery.com.au
CASTLEMAINE ART MUSEUM, CASTLEMAINE
You’ll feel as though you’ve stepped back in time as you enter the doors of the Castlemaine Art Museum. Housed within a stunning heritage-listed Art Deco building, the museum offers a captivating journey through Australian art, First Nations cultural material, and historical artifacts that reflect the early history of the region. The collection spans fine art and photography, with more than 1,600 paintings, prints and works on paper alongside ceramics and sculpture. It is complemented by a rich social‑historical archive featuring furniture, textiles, documents, gold‑rush artefacts and objects.
castlemaineartmuseum.org.au
OVERWROUGHT GARDEN & GALLERY, BLAMPIED
Located on the Midland Highway, between Daylesford and Creswick, Overwrought Gallery specialises in metal sculpture garden art produced by local and visiting guest artists from around Australia. Make an afternoon of it and wander the sculpture garden and gallery, browsing the collection of artworks, created by over 30 artisans. To learn more about how the sculptures are designed and made, you can book a private guided tour (must be booked in advance).
overwrought.com.au
BLACK GALLERY, DAYLESFORD
Artist Cristina Doyle’s Daylesford studio and gallery invites visitors behind the scenes of a vibrant creative practice. Watch Cristina at work, explore the dedicated exhibition space showcasing colourful abstract paintings, lino prints, sculptures and ceramics, or join popular workshops including lino printing and life drawing for a hands‑on artistic experience.
blackgallerydaylesford.com
LITTLE GALLERY, TRENTHAM
Trentham’s Little Gallery is run by local artists and provides a space for Trentham’s vibrant creative community to display their latest works. Run by artists Helen Cottle, Rose Wilson, Kim Haughie, Maria Coyle and Jimmy Rix, the gallery exhibits their own work but also invites guest residencies from other regional artists. Hosting regular fundraising events, this little gallery is doing big things to support its local community.
trenthamlittlegallery.com
RADIUS ART, HEPBURN
The ethos at Radius Art is all about creating an art space for the creative people living within a 50km radius of this Hepburn Springs based gallery. Here you will find an ongoing program of exhibitions, events and workshops that celebrate all that is artistic in our region. Discover a new exhibition every six weeks within the gallery space or peruse for locally crafted goods in the adjoining makers’ store.
radiusart.com.au
DROMKEEN, RIDDELLS CREEK
Be transported to a time of yesteryear at this grand 1889 estate in Riddells Creek, nestled among lush gardens and century-old trees (some of which are listed on the National Trust register). Wander the grounds, before exploring the galleries, which features a changing roster of collections, before ending with a Devonshire tea in the charming Tea Room. Don’t miss the renowned collection of Australian children’s literature, featuring 7,500 original artworks and illustrations, plus historical books and bronze sculptures.
dromkeen.com.au
