Runway Stories – Fashion Parade
Step into the world of Runway Stories — a vibrant fashion parade celebrating the creativity of designers and makers redefining style through sustainability. Discover striking one-of-a-kind garments, expertly crafted from beautiful fabrics and brought to life on the runway through bold design and craftsmanship. ​After the parade, continue the experience in the theatre foyer, where […]
The Butterfly Effect
The Butterfly Effect is the world’s largest all-female functional fitness event series, bringing women together through movement, teamwork, and community. Designed for all fitness levels — from complete beginners to experienced athletes — the event sees teams of three women compete across a series of fun, challenging workouts in a supportive and empowering environment. More […]
The Riversleigh
A sense of tranquil relaxation so close to the town centre. Stay at The Riversleigh to enjoy the warmth of a country hotel combined with the luxury you expect from contemporary boutique accommodation. Located in the heart of Bairnsdale’s central business district on a quiet street over-looking the Mitchell River, The Riversleigh features elegant period […]
My Leonard Cohen – Bairnsdale
D’Arrietta and his band provide gutsy and arresting interpretations of Cohen’s powerful works, framed by a personal narrative. The stories give an insight into Cohen’s life and the motivations behind the songs, with a sprinkling of laconic humour. Few bodies of musical work rouse, seduce and are of such great solace as that of the […]
Velta Fellowes – Where is Foster?
Velta Fellowes’ work begins with a flower seed that blossoms into digital landscapes of flowers. Through photography and art, she transforms the ordinary into the extraordinary. Her cat, Foster, is her muse, often hidden within these floral worlds. The series Where Is Foster invites viewers to pause, search, and delight in the unexpected, reminding you […]
The Iron Vine Restaurant
The Iron Vine Restaurant, set along Bairnsdale’s historic Main Street, blends rustic charm with a refined, welcoming atmosphere. Exposed brickwork, timber accents and soft lighting create an inviting space that feels both intimate and vibrant. The menu is shaped by regional produce, celebrating the freshness of East Gippsland’s fields, waters and farms, while the bar […]
Rhonda Gray, Loose Company
The special opening event is free. Painted in acrylics, Rhonda’s works range from large canvases to intimate small-scale pieces. bright colours and a playful edge sit within a distinctly stylistic approach. This exhibition spans imagery from parrots to people, unified by contemporary sensibility, bold surface treatment, and lightly quirky visual language.
Pet Pride – Photographic Exhibition
Celebrating diversity, inclusion and unconditional love. ​ The community is invited to help fill the gallery with colour, joy and a whole lot of personality. Pet Pride is a community photo exhibition celebrating diversity, inclusion and unconditional love – as seen through the eyes (and paws, hooves, claws or scales) of our pets. Gippsland Lakes […]
Art in the Mall
For the month of March, East Gippsland Art Gallery has moved beyond the gallery walls and into the heart of town. A vibrant collection of works by local artists is on display in Bairnsdale’s Nicholson Street Mall. Stroll through, take your time, and experience art in an unexpected setting. A big thank you to the […]
Michael Beazer Works on Paper Prize 2026
East Gippsland Art Gallery is delighted to once again be hosting the Michael Beazer Works on Paper Prize. Generously supported by passionate art collectors Michael and Margaret Beazer, this acquisitive $3,000 prize celebrates outstanding works on paper as well as sculptural works created from paper, with the winning piece becoming part of the East Gippsland […]
