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The Orbost Exhibition Centre delivers an ongoing arts program that nurtures regional creativity and presents Wood Design, Visual Arts and Performing Arts to Orbost, surrounding communities and visitors to the Far East Gippsland area.

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The entrance to Orbost Arts Centre shows its dedication to wood artists and crafts people with this Rosalie Gascoigne in...
31/10/2026

The entrance to Orbost Arts Centre shows its dedication to wood artists and crafts people with this Rosalie Gascoigne inspired gridded work. We have a wide variety of projects running through the centre, giving great opportunities for those who love the art form to showcase work.
Wood Inc. classes are currently running and places can be booked for sessions next year. The shop is pictured here along with the work of two feature artists John Carmichael and Barry Paten.
Please make inquiries at the front desk, via phone, email and check out the website for more details.

Orbost has a long history of industry, from times when settlers farmed maize using rough tracks and river transportation...
28/10/2026

Orbost has a long history of industry, from times when settlers farmed maize using rough tracks and river transportation. It also has along history of creative culture; a home to artists, artisans and writers. Orbost Arts Centre is the creative delta for meeting and exhibiting.
Craft crosses over to fine art, performance and written work seamlessly. These boxed works resemble the assisted readymades of Marcel Duchamp from 1913, as does the interspersion of functional objects with artwork throughout the gallery.

Our new exhibition at OAC is 'See What I See' by the Town and Country Artists - 8 artists from across Victoria. Opening ...
28/10/2026

Our new exhibition at OAC is 'See What I See' by the Town and Country Artists - 8 artists from across Victoria. Opening Sat 31st at 4pm, on until 25 Nov.

Ngaere Donald explains the inspiration for her 'Lunchtime break' series of paintings:
"Many years before mechanisation the Snowy river flats were teaming with Clydesdale horses ploughing up the fields. So come lunchtime on the Lochend side of the river and other areas no doubt, Max Croft told me the horses were unharnessed with just their big collars left on to wander down the banks of the Snowy river to drink as there weren't any water troughs. They walked down with no handlers as they would return for their nosebags full of feed.
Hundreds of horses could be seen up and down the river drinking, sometimes tossing their heads to throw back their burdensome collars.

For many years I envisioned this spectacle of large white-faced horses with their feathery legs, lined up along the riverbanks drinking and splashing in the water.
I spent many hours sketching ideas as there weren't many photographic references available. For my initial sketches trying to work out placement and composition of the horses, I borrowed from my many granddaughters' collection of toy horses as models, moving and juggling them into many positions. "

These are just a few of the paintings included in this brilliant exhibition, so be sure to come in to enjoy the whole show!

The grass keeps growing here in Orbost especially this time of year As does Orbost Arts Centre continue to Grow We are n...
26/10/2026

The grass keeps growing here in Orbost especially this time of year As does Orbost Arts Centre continue to Grow

We are now hanging our next Exhibition titled

See What I See
Opening this Sat 31 Oct at 4.00pm
Entry $ 15.00 includes first free drink and nibbles
you can book a ticket online or just turn up

A Stunning Collection of artworks from Town and Country Artist lead by Ngaere Donald a well known local painter who has gathered her friends together. Some artists are from East Gippsland who are active in Wilderness Coast Artists based here in Orbost and her painting friends from the city. Hence Town and Country arts together

These ladies have painted together for years meeting annually travelling across Victoria to capture some exceptional landscapes and enjoy their time together and love of painting
As Ngaere explains all those she invited are prize winning artists who teach and share their love and skills. This is a stunning inspiring exhibition not to be missed

Ngaere is known for her paintings of horses below is Ngaere and her beloved horses
Who loves drawing horses, capturing their movement, grace, power and personality.

Today sees the final day of the Peter Mac Painting Project here at OAC. Thanks to all who participated in the show and m...
26/10/2026

Today sees the final day of the Peter Mac Painting Project here at OAC. Thanks to all who participated in the show and made it such a fulfilling experience. All funds raised are going to the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre and many folks have walked away with some great pieces of art for their walls!
This show replaced the previous Beautiful Bygones exhibition. Historical subjects are still being explored by writers affiliated with Orbost Arts Centre. The theme continues to run strong throughout. Spot the antique here!

The Peter Mac Painting project is on display for its last week, closing on Monday October 26th. Be sure to check out the...
20/10/2026

The Peter Mac Painting project is on display for its last week, closing on Monday October 26th.

Be sure to check out the very reasonable prices on the beautiful art, all proceeds from sales are being donated to the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre for its research. Our gratitude to everyone who came to support this worthy cause and who contributed by purchasing works! Thank you to Imogen Hodson for co ordinating the show and to all the other artists who participated in supporting this extremely worthy cause. There is some great stuff on the walls, come and check it out before it finishes!
All purchased pieces need to be picked by Monday 3.00pm

Today the Sunday Sessions at OAC hosted performers Sofia Violeta-Luna Winter and Snowy Jammers. Sofia began by singing h...
18/10/2026

Today the Sunday Sessions at OAC hosted performers Sofia Violeta-Luna Winter and Snowy Jammers. Sofia began by singing her beautiful original folk songs and Snowy Jammers followed with their blues, rock and punk vibe music. Snowy Jammers members are Ruth Hanson on vocals, Duncan Oliver on guitar, Matt Hickey on bass and Jamie Antonio on drums.
Thanks to all who attended and made for the great afternoon!

We are delighted to welcome Sophia back this month for Sunday Sessions, along with the Snowy Jammers. 2-5pm this Sunday ...
15/10/2026

We are delighted to welcome Sophia back this month for Sunday Sessions, along with the Snowy Jammers. 2-5pm this Sunday 18th October, gold coin donation entry fee.

Hope to see you there!

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8 Clarke Street
Orbost, VIC
3888

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 3pm
Tuesday 10am - 3pm
Wednesday 10am - 3pm
Thursday 10am - 3pm
Friday 10am - 3pm
Saturday 11am - 3pm
Sunday 10am - 3pm

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