Still Living
During this year’s East Gippsland Winter Festival, head to the Quest Bairnsdale for the captivating art exhibition Still Living by local pencil artist Cecile Michel. This inspiring collection features emotional portraits and still life artworks that showcase pencil skills and attention to detail. The artist’s work has won multiple local awards and her latest landscape […]
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 […]
Car and Bike Show Kalimna
Rev up your weekend and head up the hill for a morning packed with chrome, classics, and community vibes. Join the Kalimna Hotel as they showcase an incredible lineup of classic cars, custom builds, vintage beauties, and standout bikes — all set against the best view in East Gippsland. Whether you’re a passionate enthusiast or […]
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 […]
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 […]
Australian Wood Design Exhibition
Immerse yourself in the captivating world of timber artistry at the Australian Wood Design Exhibition 2026 this autumn. Plan your visit to Orbost and experience the ingenuity, craftsmanship, and sustainable beauty of Australian wood design as it unfolds in this unique and inspiring exhibition. Featuring pieces across many woodcraft skill areas – furniture, giftware, turning, […]
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 […]
Loquii, Freudenfreude. Love Is an Act of Resistance
Freudenfreude is a German term meaning joy derived from another person’s happiness. It describes the pleasure felt when witnessing someone else succeed or experience joy. The Freudenfreude, Love Is an Act of Resistance exhibition explores how social interaction, media cycles, and identity politics draw people into self-reinforcing narratives that narrow empathy and amplify fear. Online […]
