Kangaroo Island Art Galleries
Nature makes a fine muse. Little wonder Kangaroo Island inspires so many fine artists.
From painters to potters, writers to woodworkers and spinners to silk painters, the art and crafts of local artists reflect life on the Island. The Kangaroo Island Gallery in Kingscote and KI Artworks in Baudin Beach exhibit and sell only Island-made works - a real opportunity to take an original piece of the Island home with you.
Fine Art Kangaroo Island
Fleur and Fred Peters present Kangaroo Island's newest gallery - a welcoming space in a renovated 1885 heritage building located in the heart of the central retail precinct. The gallery features traditional and contemporary artworks in a range of mediums, including ceramics, sculpture and jewellery. Pieces both decorative and functional are exclusive and handmade.
Kangaroo Island Gallery
Established for 15 years, this centrally located gallery has thousands of beautiful artworks produced entirely by local artists. Choose from a variety of media including jewellery, ceramics, glasswork, photography, woodcrafts, painting and sculpture. You will find a gift to suit all tastes. In the same building, Top Gallery has a constantly changing exhibition space.
KI Artworks - Artists Collective
Bessell Drive, Baudin Beach
Opening Hours: 10am-4pm Friday to Monday, extended during holidays and by appointment.
Telephone: (08) 8553 1381
An ever-changing exhibition space, the KI Artworks gallery profiles a number of Kangaroo Island artists and features as a diversity of media and offers a real insight into the depth of talent on Kangaroo Island. An excellent gallery to select an original work of art, big or small, as a lasting memory of your holiday.
MB Stonor Art Glass
Hog Bay Road, Pelican Lagoon
Opening Hours: 10am-4pm Fri-Sun Closed June & July
Telephone: (08) 8553 7383
Unique, one-off original glass pieces produced by Bernard Stonor. Bernard specialises in Millefiori and mosaic glass, a technique developed 5,000 years ago. Pieces include functional and decorative vessels, beads and jewellery
Roo Lagoon Gallery
Playford Highway, Gosse
Opening Hours: 10am-4pm Mon-Sat
Telephone: (08) 8559 3267
Join Jonny in his working gallery and see why his distinctive woodwork - both beautful and functional - is so sought after around the world. Jonny makes a range of items from the rich red gums that thrive in the west end of Kangaroo Island, including clocks, barometers, platters, lazy susans and his most popular item, pepper and salt mills.
Rustic Blue
South Coast Rd, 8km west of Vivonne Bay
Opening Hours: May - June 8 and August: 10am-4pm Friday to Sunday; September-April: 10am-4pm Wednesday to Sunday. Closed June 9 to July 31.
Telephone: (08) 8559 7371 or 0408 685 901
Immerse yourself in Rustic Blue, a serene gallery showcasing a collection of artwork, photography and jewellery by the owners in a renovated shearing shed. Their work is supported by a unique range of Australian designed and created art objects and natural products. Enjoy freshly brewed coffee or herbal teas and cake on the deck, be sure to experience the 'gong' in the spiritual room and set up your own picnic in the grounds. Sunset Wildlife Safaris are also available on request.
Shep's Studio
Shoal Bay
Opening hours: 12-6pm Mon-Sat or by appointment
Telephone: (08) 8553 2116
Neil Shepard has his studio and straw bale home overlooking beautiful Shoal Bay, 10 minutes from Kingscote. Shep's work is constantly changing, although always bright, colourful and very popular. He usually works in acrylics or oils, but you never know what you might find in Shep's Studio.
Gateway Visitor Information Centre Gallery
Howard Drive, Penneshaw
Opening Hours: 9am-5pm Mon-Fri, weekends and public holidays 10am-4pm
Telephone: (08) 8553 1185
Along with providing information to visitors on touring Kangaroo Island, the Gateway Visitor Information Centre displays and sells a wide range of Kangaroo Island art and individually made souvenirs.
Emu Ridge Craft Gallery
Willsons Road, MacGillivray
Opening Hours: 9am-2pm daily
Telephone: (08) 8553 8228
In addition to eucalyptus distilling, Emu Ridge has an extensive range of local art and craft.
