King Island Gallery

11/10/2026

Thank you, Shlomit! 🐋🪵

Over the past few weeks, we’ve been lucky enough to welcome Shlomit to King Island, where she has shared her incredible skills as a wood sculptor and whittling teacher with our community.

During her time here, Shlomit ran two whittling workshops, a cuttlefish bone carving workshop at the school, took part in the King Island Landcare print exchange and did a live chainsaw carving demonstration that left us with a gorgeous new piece of public art, Windy the Whale!

Shlomit embraced island life so wonderfully, immersing herself in our little community, getting to know locals, exploring our beautiful coastline and trying new things along the way. From the changing rock formations and wide-open skies to the empty roads, beaches and nature reserves, it’s been lovely to see King Island through her eyes.

In reflecting on her time here, Shlomit shared how much the island inspired her creativity, reminding her what it feels like to be fully immersed in the creative flow and the joy that comes with it. She also spoke about the warmth of the community, the friendships she made and the freedom she found in our remote little corner of the world.

We’re so grateful for everything Shlomit has shared with us, from her creative talents and willingness to try new things to the connections she’s made along the way.

Thank you, Shlomit, for sharing your talents with our community. We’ll miss having you here, and we wish you all the best for whatever creative adventures come next! 💙

04/10/2026

YOUNG ARTIST WORKSHOP

🦞 LOOK CLOSER: The Hidden Markings of the Lobster 🎨

Join artist Jody Graham for a creative workshop where King Islang young artists (10+) will make their own drawing tools from beach-found materials and use them to create unique marks inspired by the island's coastline.

Best of all, participants will contribute to a permanent community artwork that will be displayed at King Island Airport, leaving their mark on a piece that will be enjoyed by locals and visitors for years to come.

✨ Create your own drawing tool
✨ Take home your own artwork
✨ AND Be part of a lasting community artwork

📅 Wednesday 28th October | ⏰ 3.15-5.15 |
📍 King Island Hub, 38 Edward Street | 🎟️ For more info or to RSVP contact Jorja on 0450 299 635

30/09/2026

SAVE THE DATE!

Our next exhibition “Sea Blood” by Jody Graham will be opening on Friday the 23rd of October!

“From the moment I arrived on King Island, I was spellbound. Looking out from my residency studio, I watched the Currie crayboat fleet navigate the ocean, instantly captivated by the unique vessels with their creature-like steel stabilizers spread wide like wings.
The title 'Sea Blood' captures this elemental connection, where the ocean is a shared life force pulsing through the veins of the community. This collection reflects the profound, wild beauty I experienced during my time here, standing as a testament to the resourcefulness of the King Island people, those who carry a deep, innate knowing of these wild Southern waters.”

27/09/2026

25/09/2026

A little look at the wonderful creativity happening during Shlomit’s residency at King Island Gallery 💚🪚✨

22/09/2026

It’s your LAST CHANCE to see our wonderful Reins exhibition!!

Reins will close this Saturday the 27th of September, see it while you can!

Gallery open between 1pm-3pm every day except Tuesday.

22/09/2026

WATCH SHLOMIT CARVE AT THE WHARF

Our Artist in Residence, Shlomit Moria - Bushwood Creations will be carving timber down at the wharf this Wednesday and Thursday. She plans to start at 10:30 am each day and work for around 2–3 hours. If you’d like to see her wield a chainsaw, Wednesday will be the best day to visit, as most of that work is expected to happen then!

A huge thank you to Jan Van Ruiswyk for kindly donating the timber, which is a massive contribution to our community, and milling it in record time; our team, Dave and Kerry, for collecting and delivering it; and Timbo for sealing the base and securing the post in the ground so the finished carving can be enjoyed for years to come.

Pop down and see Shlomit at work!

15/09/2026

📰 A great read on our current Artist in Residence, Shlomit, and her time here on King Island!

A wonderful feature that also captures what makes our Artist in Residency program so special.

https://upperyarra.mailcommunity.com.au/entertainment/2026-09-15/yarra-valley-artist-takes-up-residency-on-the-windswept-wilderness-of-king-island/

Read the full article below 👇

When Yarra Valley woodsculptor Shlomit Moria took two months off work to focus on her art last year, she felt a sense of freedom she’s been craving ever since. That's when she heard about an artist residency opportunity on King Island off the coast of Tasmania. “I had such a good time focusing o...

15/09/2026

A massive thank you to local artist, Karryn Lesley, for hosting our Father’s Day Young Artist Workshop! 🎨

Participants created a beautiful collaborative artwork with their guardians, and the feedback has been incredibly positive. It was wonderful to see families getting creative together and enjoying the opportunity to make something special. 💛

Thank you, Karryn, for sharing your creativity, expertise and making the workshop such a lovely experience!