Surf Coast Art & Design

05/08/2022

Travelling to the Surf Coast Arts Trail this weekend and need a program?

Programs are available at:

Hoop Gallery Torquay
Torquay Visitor Information Centre
Anglesea Art House
Anglesea Newsagent
Lorne Visitor Information Centre
In the Skies Art and Music, Lorne
Deans Marsh Store
Cafe la Hoot Winchelsea

You can also download the program at surfcoastartstrail.com.au

03/08/2022

APPLY NOW! We have just opened applications for our popular Ballarat 'Christmas' Market.

Apply here ➪ https://www.thedesignexchange.com.au/apply

*Please note updated date!

03/08/2022

In 3 days time Surf Coast Shire will be the place to be because 6-7 August is the 10th Anniversary of the Surf Coast Arts Trail and it's going to be incredible!

With over 200 artists across 60 venues there is something for everyone! From ceramics, jewellery, paintings, sculpture, glasswork, textiles, photography and so much more.

Booklets with the map included are available at Visitor Information Centres across the Surf Coast Shire and from Hoop Gallery, 77 Beach Rd, Torquay. Pick up your copy and get excited about all that is on offer!

Go to www.surfcoastartstrail.com.au to download a digital map or find out more about the artists on the trail.

21/07/2022

Surf Coast Art Matters have revamped the Surf Coast Arts trail map into a full colour 32pg booklet for the 10th Anniversary! Grab your copy now at Hoop Gallery and Torquay Visitor Information Centre from Friday 22 July. From Monday 25 July, programs will also be available at Lorne Visitor Information Centre and In the Skies Art and Music in Lorne. If you'd like to get your hands on a downloadable version head to www.surfcoastartstrail.com.au and click on the link.

14/07/2022

Surf Coast Arts Trail Feature Artist // Brittany March
From whales to superb fairy wrens and sharks to warbling magpies, artist Brittany March captures her subjects with exquisite detail and realism. Her works offer a close encounter with the beautiful world around us. Alongside her fine art practice, Brittany creates illustrated maps of areas in our region and bold, graphic surf art that celebrates the surf culture of our region.

Meet Brittany on the Surf Coast Arts Trail from 6-7th August.

Find out more: https://surfcoastartstrail.com.au

07/04/2022

CREATIVE OF THE WEEK: Jacklyn Foster Art

Jacklyn Foster is an award winning, intuitive, mixed media abstract artist who creates contemporary, fun and vibrant art.

When studying to become an Occupational Therapist, art couldn't have been any further away from her mind.... little did she know that a few short years later, she would leave that degree and finally make her way back to art. Her childhood dream.

Jacklyn’s work is heavily influenced by the changing seasons in her life, as well as her relationships, people and emotions.

"This journey, started in our dining room back in 2019, then progressed to our only spare room, taking over the space and calling it my own."

"This room is where I would hibernate over almost the entirety of the pandemic, creating and building a business by myself through countless lockdowns. A lot of tears were shed in here, both tears of joy and sadness."

She has worked on large scale art projects including "Me & Uoo Uoo" the Royal Children's Hospital's 150th anniversary, and the RSPCA's 150th anniversary "Wombat in the room".

Jacklyn has gone on to be a mentor and art teacher, helping to guide others towards art with her ‘Creative Canvas’ workshop.

She is also the host of 'The Jacklyn Foster Art Podcast', where she explores the many aspects of life as a creative, the small business owner, but also bringing the banter by chatting with various guests from all walks of life.

Find out more about Jacklyn, her work and her art classes ➪ www.jacklynfosterart.com

20/03/2022

29/04/2021

Eagles Nest Fine Art Gallery, Aireys Inlet is a “must see” while visiting Aireys Inlet. Situated 150 metres from the motel, it has an eclectic collection of art and glass work made by artists from the Geelong-Otway region.

48 Great Ocean Rd, Aireys Inlet VIC 3231, Australia

For more information visit: www.eaglesnestgallery.com.au

13/04/2021

10/02/2021

23/01/2021

THE Surf Coast Shire is negotiating with the arts collective that will run Torquay’s newest arts facility about a lease for the project.

The Multi Arts Centre will include:

• A 200 square metre gallery for local artists (2D, 3D, digital) to display and sell their work
• A local art shop
• A theatre space (with various lights and staging options) for performance, rehearsal, music practice, readings, presentations, courses, play readings, and literary events
• A meeting room for smaller-scale events, courses, training programs, classes, sharing, displays, workshops, and
• An artists’ hub where people can meet, chat about things arts-related or hang out with other artists.

THE Surf Coast Shire is negotiating with the arts collective that will run Torquay’s newest arts facility about a lease for the project. Last year, the Surf Coast Shire council resolved the Surf Coast Sports and Recreation Centre on Beach Road will be used as a community-led arts facility when it ...

20/01/2021

On January 23 the Workers Hut will be launching an exhibition and market that aims to put a spotlight on the “immensely talented creative community.”

Featuring the works of five Surf Coast based artists, the inspiration from each piece will be drawn from the natural world.

THE Worker’s Hut will showcase five emerging female artists’ work as part of its on-going support of Surf Coast creatives. On January 23 the Worker’s Hut will be launching an exhibition and market that aims to put a spotlight on the “immensely talented creative community.” Featuring the wo...