This guide to galleries includes artists of all different kinds, from ceramicists to photographers.
With so much natural beauty it’s no wonder artists from around the globe have chosen to call the Margaret River Region home, and you can find their work represented year-round in local galleries.
Here’s a guide to some of the stand-outs, plus lesser–known galleries you may not have heard of.
ArtGeo Gallery (Old Courthouse complex) is home of the annual City of Busselton Art Award in the heart of Busselton in a beautiful neo classical building. Enjoy a program of dynamic temporary and collection-based exhibitions
Christian Fletcher is an award-winning photographer of more than 30 years, capturing perfect light in nature. As well as framed limited-edition images, books, journals and textiles, Christian Fletcher Gallery visitors are now welcomed by two new permanent sculpture installations.
Happs Pottery is home to Myles Happ’s working pottery studio and showroom displaying wheel-thrown and hand built functional pieces. Take a lesson with artists in residence Finn and Harry and try some of Myles’ delicious Icon Honey while you’re there!
Happs Wine has a long heritage of pottery production, and visitors to the recently renamed Commonage Pottery Gallery can see resident potter Gary Hambleton’s work along with a variety of pottery by local artists. Workshops are available for beginners and professionals and some exciting collaborations are planned.
John Miller Design creates distinctive jewellery designs treasured by long-time clients. The wearable art pieces are inspired by nature and the elements in hand-worked gold and sterling silver pieces. John Miller Designs also has a studio in Margaret River.
Visit The Studio Gallery and stay for lunch at the Bistro. The contemporary, bright exhibition space showcases leading Australian artists with special exhibitions.
Yallingup Galleries is an iconic gallery in a beautiful bush setting choc-full of paintings, sculpture, furniture, jewellery, glassware and ceramics by recognised Australian artists.
Surrounding the gallery is The Yallingup Galleries Sculpture Trail: a purpose-built gallery, residing on a 1.5-acre bush block surrounded by magnificent gum trees, home to diverse native plants, flowers, and wildlife, including birds, marsupials, reptiles, and insects.
Take a leisurely stroll along the scenic trail that winds its way around the gallery’s gardens, while exploring a captivating sculpture trail, with art gracing external walls and even suspended from trees. Every sculpture tells a story and every corner reveals a connection to the environment.
Master Potter Ian Beniston creates stunning handcrafted pottery and ceramic art from his gallery, Sensei Pots, surrounded by bush and bamboo gardens.
John Streater’s name is synonymous with fine furniture craftsmanship in Western Australia. Visit his rural John Streater Fine Furniture studio to watch him at work and appreciate works by guest artists.
For a gallery with something different, check out Aravina Estate, which features WA’s first official surfing museum and a sports car gallery of ever-changing cars and motorbikes.
Appreciate the impressive garden sculpture walk before experiencing a fine art immersion in the Vasse Felix Gallery, which features a frequently changing special exhibition to enjoy.
Potter Bill Meiklejohn creates imaginative ocean-inspired sculptures and functional pieces in his rustic Wilyabrup Dreaming Pottery studio in a peaceful bushland setting.
Treeton Fine Wood Studio craftsman Adrian van den Ouweland has been designing and making furniture for more than 25 years.
The association of Leeuwin Estate Wines and art began with the launch of its now-famous Art Series wine labels and has since become a collection of more than 150 paintings by artists the likes of John Olsen, Arthur Boyd, and Sir Sidney Nolan. Most are on display in the gallery.
Talented Margaret River aerial photographer Martine Perret has joined ceramicist Dariya Gratte and jeweller brothers Nicholas and Francois Payet at the purpose-built Payet Gallery. Now four reasons to visit!
As part of its longstanding relationship with art, Cherubino introduced the Linton and Kay gallery in its cellar door barrel hall. Here, visitors can appreciate ever-rotating exhibitions as they savour premium wine tastings
Dilkes Hoffman Studio Ceramics lies in a beautiful bush setting on Caves Road, showcasing high quality pottery, sculpture and molded ceramics.
Margaret River Heart regularly hosts exhibitions of emerging and established artists, each telling a different story of the region. Combine your visit with a live performance or cinema showing, and help to support the arts and culture hub of the community.
The gallery at Mr Barval Fine Wines supports artists from remote indigenous communities. All exhibitions are not-for-profit, and proceeds are returned to support both artists and community health and wellness initiatives.
The Cocoon Gallery for Emerging Artists at Margaret River Library has a rotating exhibition program.
Melting Pot Glass Studio has just marked 30 years and glassblower Gerry Reilly isn’t slowing down. Gerry opens his studio by appointment and offers experiential hot glass workshops.
The rammed earth and timber Boranup Gallery has been a fixture of the Boranup Forest for more than 30 years. It features handcrafted designer furniture crafted onsite by James Howieson along with fine art and gifts.
Oriel Karridale Gallery exhibits the work of textile artist and painter Heather Lowe-Sims along with works by 14 other local artists and craftspeople. The small but character-filled space is friendly, fresh and vibrant.
Tucked amongst the Karri trees, Hamelin Bay Gallery is home to handcrafted timber and resin furniture and serving boards, local wildlife and aerial photography, timber slabs and offcuts, and other local artists’ unique designs.
While you’re in Hamelin Bay, pay a visit to Margaret River Sculpture Park and Wood Be Good Woodcraft Gallery. Located on the doorstep of the Leeuwin-Naturaliste National Park, the park is the creation of local master craftsman and chainsaw artist, Brendan Booth, who draws his inspiration from 25 years of life in the South West. Brendan takes his natural canvas from logs with splits, pieces from farm wind rows, and reclaimed timber.
