​Follow our Art Trail across our fabulous region on Saturday  1st July 2023

The town of Wellington is home to both emerging and established artists & creative's who are working in diverse artistic practices including textiles, photography, printmaking, wood turning, painting, illustration, drawing, sculpting & many more.
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Grab some friends & family take your time and explore the array of open artist studios, galleries and creative spaces opening up for this year’s Arts Trail event!
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Venues are open from 9am 
·         Catch an artist demonstration
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·         Look out for road signs and brightly coloured flags at each venue

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 Featured Artists

WESTERN GALLERY
Centrally located in Wellington, the grand old Western Stores building will showcase a large variety of handmade artisan crafts, wares and produce. Be sure to browse the handmade crafts, fine arts and selected wares and take home a locally made treasure.
​39 Nanima Crescent Wellington NSW 2830

GILLIAN RYAN
Gillian is an equine artist who works predominately with ink, pens and water colours. Gillian's artwork uses several different styles and these artworks are highly detailed involving many days of works to produce the lifelike qualities of the subjects. Gillian's eye for detail is captured in her highly appreciated and sought after works. While visiting you will also see the creative works of Tammy Nugent. Gilmore Gallery 375 Old Sydney Road Wellington NSW 2820 M: 0427464052

JAN PAYNE
Jan's passion for art has been a lifelong journey; from her early school days here in Wellington through to her current studio 'Kinrock'. Jan's art is a wonderful mix of water colours, acrylic and ink; she creates magnificent blends. As you make your way to Jan Payne's Studio ensure you arrive on the hour to experience one of her water colour demonstrations. 130 Gisborne Street,
Wellington NSW 2820 M: 0407497926

MARILYN HICKEY
​Marilyn describes her art as ‘basically figurative and portraiture.’ She has used various mediums over the years to create her art works. Having returned to art in the late 1990’s, Marilyn is influenced by many artists and art movements. She now works in her studio at home, ‘Bellandre Park’ 6224 Mitchell Hwy Wellington NSW 2820 M: 0427876856

BARBARA PRESTON  Barbara Preston, a local artist, found her passion for art many years ago. Using all mediums, Barbara’s distinctive personal style expresses her vibrant spirit. Barbara loves the creative process and enjoys the use of colour throughout her work. Barbara will be opening her home studio both Saturday & Sunday. 11-13 Cousin Drive
Wellington NSW 2820 M: 0467 237 557

EMMA KNOWELS
Emma Knowles is passionate about the use of dry stone within Australian landscapes, the restoration and maintenance of heritage constructions, and the continuation of the endangered skills required to build and maintain them. Emma established Stone of Arc in 2017, she is the only DSWA Advanced dry stone waller and instructor in the Southern Hemisphere.
'Glenrock' Brennans Way Wellington NSW 2820
M: 0432 350 125

KEN VODDEN & CHRIS HARDY
As a cabinet maker with an extensive knowledge of timber, segmented wood turning has become Ken’s passion. The colour, grain and feel of the timber challenges Ken to create a multitude of shapes and patterns through woodturning. With demonstrations throughout the day his talent will surprise and delight you. See Ken at The Caves Wood Gallery 83 Caves Road
​Wellington NSW 2820 P: 02 68454319

SUE TOWNEY & PAUL HANNELLY
This brother & sister team have been creating fantastic "rustic garden art" for a few years now. Our garden art is created from everything old and unexpected. We enjoy putting our creative minds together to come up with weird, wild and wonderful ideas. Come wander around our garden art, you can find us at 16 Montefiores Street, Wellington NSW 2820 M: 0412992428