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Explore Port Fairy's Art and Galleries

Be moved by the very talented artists who use Moyne as their inspiration. The calibre of their work - across a variety of mediums - will entice, excite and inspire you.

Walking tour of Port Fairy artists

The Art Walk Map guides the visitor on a unique arts focused tour of Port Fairy, visiting 11 galleries and working studios. Each is clearly marked on the map and information on the features of each venue and opening hours is included.

This is a wonderful experience, walking past historic cottages and well-kept gardens to meet local artists, seeing work in progress and viewing an exceptional standard of art  in the galleries.

The map can be picked up at the VIC or any Gallery in town or itcan also be downloaded here.

Wilma Preston-Studio/Gallery

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wilma_prestonADDRESS:  41 Regent Street, Port Fairy, 3284
PHONE:  +61 3 5568 3100
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Wilma Preston is a realist artist who has lived and painted in the Western District all of her adult life. She loves painting in watercolour and oils and has won many awards. Wilma welcomes visitors to her Studio/Gallery, which is open most days at 41 Regent Street, Port Fairy.

Kate Smith Art Studio

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kate_smithADDRESS: 2 Old School Road, Codrington, 3285
PHONE: +61 3 5568 4307
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WEB: www.katesmithartist.com.au

Kate Smith is a renowned figurative artist. Her studio is located 20 minutes drive from Port Fairy, where guests are treated to a tour of the artist studio and residence, which is the former Codrington School, circa 1875. Kate will explain how she works her magic to create her vibrant and intoxicating works of art. Visitors are asked to phone ahead for appointments.

Whale Bone Gallery

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whalebone_galleryADDRESS: 39a Bank Street, Port Fairy, 3284
PHONE: +61 3 5568 2855
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WEB: www.portfairygallery.com

Whalebone Gallery is a co-operative gallery in Port Fairy, a small coastal village at the end of the Great Ocean Road, on the Shipwreck Coast in the south-west of Victoria, Australia. The gallery is run by its six artist members and features examples of some of the finest work of this region.

Blarney Books & Art

ADDRESS: 37 James Street, Port Fairy, 3284
PHONE:  +61 3 5568 2174
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WEB: www.blarneybooks.com.au

Blarney Books is a second-hand bookshop and contemporary art gallery. We specialise in quality second-hand literature and we also have a wonderful art space with regular exhibitions.

Eclectic Designs Glass Studio

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masalaADDRESS: 62 Regent Street, Port Fairy, 3284
PHONE: +61 3 5568 2794
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WEB: www.portfairyglass.com

Our glass blowing studio is in the historic fishing village of Port Fairy, Victoria, where the cool sea breeze provides relief from the blast of the furnaces. We are open to the public most afternoons of the week and visitors can watch and chat to us while we work.

Kathryn Weatherly

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kathryn_weatherlyADDRESS: 51 William Street, Port Fairy, 3284 (entrance off Regent Street)
PHONE: +61 3 5568 2392
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WEB: www.kathrynweatherly.com

A working studio set in the garden of The Old Market Inn (c. 1858) . This is a vibrant, friendly, contemporary gallery. Here you can  view  the work of artist in residence Kathryn Weatherly, as well as that of other artists and commission artwork, participate in a workshop or choose from a unique jewellery and gift selection. Kathryn’s art is quirky, sexy, lively and brilliantly colourful. This artist uses many different mediums, specialising in painting on silk and willingly shares her passion for art with visitors. The studio is open from 1pm to 5pm every afternoon except Tuesdays and closed occasionally at weekends. Will open by appointment.

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