Arts in Ballarat

Ballarat and its historic villages are home to one of Australia's most vibrant and diverse arts scenes.

From colonial masterpieces to cutting edge modernism, the Art Gallery of Ballarat is Australia's finest regional gallery, an arts experience not to be missed. The region boasts a wide array of arts and culture experiences including live theatre, poetry readings, cinema, writers' workshops, singing competitions, an abundance of small galleries and local craft shops, and much more.

The attractions detailed here are simply the beginning of your arts and cultural experience in Ballarat.

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Art Gallery of Ballarat

Australia's oldest regional gallery with a remarkably comprehensive collection of Australian art.

Ballarat James Egan Gallery

At his gallery-studio-home at Addington, near Ballarat, national 'Living Treasure' James Egan adds the finishing touches to works he may have started painting anywhere in the world.

Ballarat Gallery on Sturt

Contemporary art gallery in the heart of Ballarat, alongside the cafe-culture and gracious statues and pavilions of Sturt Street.

Ballarat Adam Lindsay Gordon Craft Cottage

Local craftwork by members of the Crafts Council of Ballarat. The cottage is located in the lush Ballarat Botanical Gardens on the shores of Lake Wendouree.

Ballarat Gold Museum

Discover the beauty and power of gold as you view an impressive and valuable collection of gold nuggets, priceless gold artefacts and gold coins.

Post Office Gallery

The University of Ballarat Arts Academy - Post Office Gallery's changing exhibition program, features the work of Arts Academy staff and students, acquisitions from the university's permanent collection and work by significant Australian artists.

Ballarat Red Brick Gallery

An artist-run exhibition space & shop dedicated to supporting grass-roots arts and design.

Ballarat ARTfocus

ARTfocus offers DVD Postcards, greeting cards and jigsaw puzzles of Ballarat and the Great Ocean Road. Photo resoration and archival quality art prints and in novative photo design for home and office.

Fairbanks Eye Gallery

At Fairbanks Eye Gallery – Optometrist Ballarat, we are committed to ensuring you receive the personalised care and attention necessary to help improve your vision.

awaking-dreams Gallery

awaking-dreams Gallery is set in a warm and inviting log cottage. Managed by Durham J White, a graphic artist/ designer, the gallery hosts a range of contemporary artworks, with influences from Japan and Australia.