
OPEN STUDIOS & EXHIBITIONS AROUND THE DISTRICT
Discover the glorious world inside an artist's working studio - their space, process and works, which may also be for sale.
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ARTfest BUS to Studios (North)
Leaving Milton Library at 10am sharp, to return by 4pm. Be early for a sip of bubbles!
Morning Tea and Lunch provided at Studios en route.
Friday, 9 Oct from 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM - $70pp
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Arrive at Milton Library 9:30am for welcome bubbles!
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Depart Milton Library 10am sharp
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Visit Pete Brown’s studio in Milton
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See Danja Derkenne’s work in her studio in Little Forest
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Head to Croobyar and enjoy Morning Tea at Nadja’s Studio Gallery
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Fred Made and Em Reid await behind Milkhaus with floral sculptures and botanical drawings
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Check out a variety of 2D and 3D Art at the Civic Centre
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Enjoy a lunch of delicious soup and bread, with a glass of wine
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Over to Mollymook to be awed by Andrew Antoniou’s imagination and skill
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In Mollymook, see Richard Collins’ latest watercolours and paintings
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Lastly, but not least, visit the remarkable studio of Surekha - Macrame and so much more!
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The ARTfest Bus will return to Milton Library for 4pm.
Get Your NORTH BUS Tickets here.
ARTfest BUS to Studios (South)
Arrive at Civic Centre 12pm for Lunch and a glass of wine or bubbles. Enjoy the Official Opening and Prizes announcement. Hop on the bus to leave at 1pm sharp returning to Civic Centre at 4:30 pm. Afternoon Tea provided at Termeil Timbers Studio.
Saturday, 10 Oct from 12:00 PM to 4:30 PM - $60pp
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Arrive 12midday at the Ulladulla Civic Centre for Lunch and welcome glass
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View the array of varied work at the Civic Centre and don’t forget to vote for People’s choice. Hop on the Bus!
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Bus will depart at 1pm sharp
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First stop - Artomobile at the top of town. Fiona Kain’s Fine Art painting exploring fashion sits alongside original automotive illustration and prints of classic iconic vehicles
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Across the highway we step into Country Universities Centre to view an eclectic offering of work from various artists
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Then on to the wonderful Burrill Makers Coop - an inspiring display in a range of media
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In Dolphin Point we encounter the enchanting work of Ann Rayment in her working studio, where we chat with the artist
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We head down to Termeil Timbers for Afternoon Tea, where the unique work of Kimberly Klau is sure to astound
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In Shoebridge Lane, Termeil, we find the finely drawn work of Rebecca Hawley
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And it’s back on the bus Return to Civic Centre at 4:30
Get Your SOUTH BUS Tickets here.

Rustys Rest #3
Mick Malmo, Adrian Symons
and Axxo Frankenfabulous
Rustys Rest Art Studio and Gallery
130 Canberra Cres Burrill Lake
Opening Hours
Sat Oct 3rd, Sun 4th, Mon 5th
Sat & Sun 10am-4pm, Mon 10am-12noon
Celebrating our local natural environment through Landscape, Sculpture and portraiture.
0413952418

ORGANISED CHOAS
SUREKHA Mogilisetty
Crease by SUREKHA
58 Red Gum Dr Ulladulla
Opening Hours
Fri 9th, Sat 10th, Sun 11th
10am-4pm
Organised Chaos - How I turn colour, knots, and noise into magic. Celebrating imperfect art, splatters, and happy accidents which turn into beautiful art pieces . Art doesn’t need permission.” No rules Just layers.” “This is what freedom looks like” Welcome to my ORGANISED CHOAS STUDIO

CULTIVATE
Em Reid & Fred
FRED MADE
170 Woodstock Rd, Woodstock (behind Milkhaus)
Opening Hours
Fri 9th, Sat 10th, Sun 11th
10am-2pm
CULTIVATE is a celebration of flowers through two artistic practices. Botanical illustrations by Em Reid sit alongside floral sculptures by Fred, exploring nature through observation, craftsmanship and creativity.
0415253700

The Study Break:
A Collective Exhibition
Country Universities Centre Southern Shoalhaven Students
Country Universities Centre
146 Princes Hwy, Ulladulla
Opening Hours
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday & Sunday 10am - 2pm
See what happens when students take a break from the books. A collective showcase of local student talent all under one roof. Curated by the study hub supporting Ulladulla's higher education students, this exhibition brings together emerging local artists balancing study with creative passion.
0450365887

A Palette of Artists
Rebecca Anne Hawley & Friends
The Studio
34 Shoebridge Lane, Termeil
Opening Hours
Fri 9th, Sat 10th, Sun 11th 9am-5pm
Visit Rebecca's working studio where she has been joined by talented guest artists for an exhibition of illustrations, ceramics, weaving and textiles.
0404663620

ORIGINAL ORIGINALS
Peter Percy
Studio 36
36 Parkinson St Narrawallee
Opening Hours
9th, 10th & 11th Oct - 10am - 5pm
Forgotten objects are rescued and reborn as sculptures. With imagination and a touch of wit and whimsy the ordinary becomes extraordinary, every piece has a story to tell there is only the one Original Original.
0437161757

Art @ Bawleyvale
Local artists from Bawley Point, Kioloa and Termeil
Bawley Vale Estate
226 Bawley Point Rd Bawley Point
Opening Hours
Fri 9th, Sat 10th, Sun 11th
9am-5pm
Exhibition of wide range of artists from Bawley Point, Kioloa and Termeil.
0407015385

Two Practices, One Studio
Fiona Kain
Fiona Kain — Artomobile & Fine Art
Shop 5, 133-135 Princes Hwy, Ulladulla
(top of town, between Toyworld and the pool shop)
Opening Hours
Fri & Sat 10am–4pm
Sun 10am–3pm
Step into a working studio where two creative worlds meet. Artomobile showcases original automotive illustration and prints celebrating classic and iconic vehicles. Fiona Kain's fine art features monochromatic paintings exploring fashion, identity and stories. Chat with the artist.

Supporting Local
Burrill Makers Co.
Burrill Makers Co.
102 McDonald Parade, Burrill Lake, NSW 2539 (next door to The Fish Shop and Lagom Bakery)
Opening Hours
Fri 9th, Sat 10th, Sun 11th
9.30am - 3pm
A group of local artists in various mediums, acrylics, soft pastels, watercolours, pencil and mixed media. Inspired by the the Australian Landscape, nature and travel. Each one quite different with their own style, appealing to a broad audience.
0401121011

Where Nature Becomes Art
Kimberly Klau | Lisa Michelle
Termeil Timbers
16 Bawley Point Road Termeil
Opening Hours
9am-5pm
From all salvaged logs, slabs of timber are displayed, Inspiring artistically designed furniture, handcrafted decor and custom pieces.

Wild Sky Open Studio: ceramics, fibre, sculpture.
Danja Derkenne | Louise Nade
Wild Sky Studio and Gardens
663c Little Forest Rd. Little Forest
Opening Hours
Friday 9th, Saturday !0th, Sunday 11th, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm each day
The most recent works from artists with a wide exhibition history. Danja is a 2026 finalist in the Meroogal Womens' Art Prize, and recently sold 7 paintings through Hazelhurst Regional Gallery. Louise Nade works as an eco artist making organic, sculptural forms.
0425231901

Paintings and Drawings
Richard Collins
Richard Collins’ Studio
9 North East Pl Mollymook Beach
Opening Hours
Fri 9th, Sat 10th, Sun 11th
10am-1pm
Oil paintings, watercolours and drawings by a local artist. Subjects include local landscapes, interiors, still life and local musicians.
0468340486

Overview
Andrew Antoniou
AntPress Studios
1 Buckland St Mollymook
Opening Hours
Fri 9th, Sat 10th, Sun 11th
10am-4pm
A collection of works from the last five years featuring paintings drawings and etchings. The subject matter reflects my interest in the symbolic and metaphoric framed by the theatrical .

A Working Studio
Ann Rayment
ArtisAnn Studio 45
45 Seaside Parade, Dolphin Point
Opening Hours
Sat 10th - 2.30 - 5.30pm
Sun 11th - 10am - 12noon
Visit my working studio and explore original mixed media landscapes inspired by the Australian coast. See works in progress, discover my creative process, chat about techniques, and browse original paintings available for purchase. All welcome.
0409215107

Landscape Journeys
Pete Brown
Hartley Hill Studio
10 Gordon St Milton
Opening Hours
Fri 9th - Sun 11th October
10am - 3pm
Based in Milton NSW, I draw inspiration from the region’s striking landscapes, rural vistas and coastal scenes. Working in oils, I seek to capture the shifting light, colour and atmosphere that define and celebrate the beauty of this spectacular region.
0407106620

Figurative Vessels
Nadja Burke
Nadja’s Studio @ Rosenthal Farm
563 Croobyar Rd Milton
Opening Hours
Thurs 8th 3:30 - 5:30, Sat 10th 9:30 - 11:30, Sun 11th 10am - 12pm, or by appointment
LAUNCH EVENT: Thurs 8th 3.30 - 5.30pm
‘Figurative Vessels’ applauds the dominance of the body. We speak the body. We talk of the head of an organisation, the chair of a meeting, the ‘eye in the sky’, the foot of a mountain, the hands of a clock, tail winds and hairy scary moments. Pots have heads and shoulders, cups have feet.
0403997297
EXHIBITIONS IN MILTON (Milton Gallery Walk venues, also open over the ARTfest dates)

Made at MUD
Mud Makers
Mud Ceramics
Shop 8/23 Wason St Milton
Opening Hours
one night only
MILTON GALLERY WALK
MADE AT MUD is a celebration of clay and creativity from the wonderful individual people who make up our studio . The work tells the story of what happens inside MUD every week — people coming together, making, learning, experimenting and creating some bloody fabulous things.
0406866634

The Jillby Exhibition
Geoff McDonald
Akwa Surf & Driftwood Cafe Milton
The Chambers, Princes Hwy Milton
Opening Hours
9-5pm daily
except Sundays 10-4pm
+ MILTON GALLERY WALK
Vivid landscapes in acrylic depicting various locations in Sweden, Italy and New South Wales.
0417430198

Rural Edge
Katrina Willoughby
Home Address Decor
80 Princes Hwy Milton
Opening Hours
Monday to Saturday 10am -4pm
(Window Gallery - works visible anytime)
+ MILTON GALLERY WALK
A collection of continual cultural pursuits; fleeting moments are painted in oils of a restrictive palette. Bold forms with curious intent are released on canvas, projecting soulful eyes to tantalise the viewer. I have had years studying art, now it’s time to study life.
0448195510

The Poetry of Small Things
Paula Storm
Woodstock Chocolate Co
Shop 1, 92 Princes Hwy Milton
Opening Hours
10am - 4pm 7 days
+ MILTON GALLERY WALK
The Poetry of Small Things celebrates the beauty found in everyday items we fill our environments with. A favourite flower, curious Knick knacks, cherished teacups and sweet indulgences. These simple objects witness our lives and are reminders to notice and savour life’s small pleasures.
0244548030

'Under The Southern Sun' and 'Jack and his Ladies'
Brooke Dennis and John Vockings
The Prickly Pear Restaurant
Shop 11 The Settlement
97 Princes Hwy Milton
Opening Hours
Wed - Sat 5:30 - 8:30pm,
Thurs - Sat 12 - 2pm
+ MILTON GALLERY WALK
Echoes of the South Coast, where bush meets the beach. Water currents & vivid native blooms. Acrylic & watercolour Paintings by local artist Brooke Dennis.
Through dreams, memory and imagination, John Vockings brings together 'Jack', his beloved Britton Spaniel, and a cast of enigmatic women, inspired by the French countryside and his beloved wife, Louise.
0244543082

Murruwaygu
Michael Moose Lloyd
The Wondering Mind
Shop 9A The Settlement Milton
Opening Hours
Mon-Sun 10am to 3pm
+ MILTON GALLERY WALK
Murruwaygu, from the Wiradjuri ‘to walk the path of those that came before you’, describes the practice of intricate wood-carved patterns on significant artefacts, tools, and ‘Marara’ or carved scartrees. This exhibition showcases the work of Michael Moose Lloyd, Mowgee Wiradjuri man.
0423594938

Colourful Coast
Filbert Perla
Flowers by Kiruna Farm
49 Wason St Milton
Opening Hours
Sunday, Mon 10am – 2pm
Thurs, Fri 10am – 4pm
Sat 9:30am – 2pm
+ MILTON GALLERY WALK
(Window Gallery - works visible anytime)
Coastal light, crisp graphic lines, and fluid colour meet local architecture in pieces that capture nostalgic shared moments.
• Prints available: The Farm Milton & Lagom Burrill Lake
• Contact: Pia 0403 956 500
• #filbert_perla

Natural Beauty
Ella Grimmond
Nomah
6 / 41 Wason St Milton
Opening Hours
(Window Gallery - works visible anytime)
+ MILTON GALLERY WALK
Natural beauty celebrates the diversity of the Australian bush through a blend of water colour, coloured pencils and collages.
This exhibition highlights the intricate textures of native wilderness - inviting viewers to connect deeply with the nature around them.
0494080248

Made and Found
Shop 3 Gallery Milton
Shop 3 Gallery
Courtyard Studios, Princes Hwy Milton
Opening Hours
10am - 3pm weekends
10am - 3pm Fri-Mon School hols
10am - 4pm over ARTfest
+ MILTON GALLERY WALK
An interesting collection of pieces by local artists including retro furniture, acrylic art, mixed media art, fused glass art, besoke timber objects and cards. A pleasant space where there maybe something that speaks to you as you wander among the many things on display. Members Janelle Davis and Ray Firth have both been winners of SOAP in the past.
0408234992

Seascapes - Ever Changing
Jennifer Grinlinton
Community Bank South Coast
83 Princes Hwy Milton
Opening Hours
9.30 - 4pm weekdays
+ MILTON GALLERY WALK
The sea is a magnificent, ever-changing kaleidoscope of colour — brilliant blue on calm days, a raging cauldron of grey and navy in storms. Sunsets, sunrises, dolphins chasing fish, whales travelling in pods — the ocean offers endless spectacle. Walking beside it in mindful contemplation is a delight; striding across the sand before a storm can release our own emotions. I love painting seascapes in acrylics, forever trying to capture Australia's beautiful beaches on canvas.
0401524912

Land Light Form
Ann Rayment and Jules Brooker
Bhava Yoga
Shop 7, 23 Wason St Milton
Opening Hours
Fri 4- 8 , Sat 10-4 , Sun 10-3
+ MILTON GALLERY WALK
Land, Light, Form brings together two local artists exploring the landscape through different materials and processes. Ann Rayment creates layered mixed media landscapes inspired by colour and place, while Jules Brooker transforms fibre and thread into tactile woven forms. Together a story of place.
0409215107

Sun and Sphere
Dean Ware
Dangerous Ales, Milton Hotel
74 Princes Hwy Milton
Opening Hours
one night only 5-8pm
MILTON GALLERY WALK
Latest works using nature and the sun. Etching lines onto driftwood, creating earth spheres. Latest book viewing. Artworks that signify the importance of place and our South Coast environment.
0488394529

A Pocket with a View
Pamela Jolly, Milly Boland, Preston from Mollymook
The Pocket @ Jack Joy Living
41a Church St Milton
Opening Hours
Fri 8.30am - 7.30pm, Sat 8.30am - 3.30pm, Sun 9.30am - 3pm
+ MILTON GALLERY WALK
A pocket full of artistic talent - three artists, three different mediums, exhibited across our shop front window and garden courtyard. 'Migrating Pollinators', 'Birds Eye View', & 'Taking Off' work across embroidery, watercolours and photography to showcase three unique points of view.

Earth Water Sky
Carrie Hawthorn and Matthew Tay
Milton Village Vet
139 Princes Hwy Milton
Opening Hours
one night only
+ MILTON GALLERY WALK
Matt presents a photographic series captured in our local estuaries. Includes found feathers, reflections and one cat! Carrie presents a series of ceramic figurines. All items are for sale with proceeds donated to Birdlife to assist with H5N1 detection and management.
0244544949

Shared Ground
Remy Lees
Kindling Toys
Shop 5A The Settlement
97 Princes Hwy Milton
Opening Hours
Wednesday - Friday 10am - 3pm,
Saturday 9am - 3pm, Sunday 10am - 3pm
+ MILTON GALLERY WALK
This work came about a few years after the fires that spread across our community. Each layer represents another person's experience or connection, building onto the next and how we came together to help each other.

Unlearned Histories
Tangelo Collective
Tangelo House Gallery
61 Wason St Milton
Opening Hours
Fri 9th 9.30am -7pm Sat 10th 9.30-4pm Sun 11th 10am-3.00pm
+ MILTON GALLERY WALK
The Tangelo collective have tackled what has been lost, purposely forgotten or avoided in the passage of time. History often repeats itself due humanity prioritising current distractions.
Exhibition Launch
Sunday 4th October 2pm-4pm
0405289043

The Colours Between
Catherine Primrose
The Wealth Connection
41 Wason St Milton
Opening Hours
9.00 to 5.00 weekdays
+ MILTON GALLERY WALK
Gouache on paper, patterned landscapes and seascapes.
0244542963

From the Farm Gate
Jenny Smith | Bec Grills
La Poste Milton Post Office
3-4/49 Wason St Milton
Opening Hours
9.00 to 5.00 weekdays
+ MILTON GALLERY WALK
Jenny explores local landscapes, seeing them as a patchwork of colours expressing the happiness in her surroundings and beyond.
Bec explores the quirky animal world in her unique and vibrant style.
0407931725

Art in Action
Millhouse Art Society
Millhouse Art Gallery
Courtyard Studios, Princes Hwy Milton
Opening Hours
Fri 9th Oct 10am-7pm,
Sat 10th & Sun 11th Oct 10am-4pm
+ MILTON GALLERY WALK
Millhouse Art Gallery will showcase a wonderful collection of local artwork, with artist demonstrations throughout the event and plenty of opportunities to purchase original works from talented local artists. Come in, meet the artists, enjoy the creativity and support local art.
0244557211

Technicolour New Dawn
Laura Clement
Little Spruce
Access from Hwy, 23 Wason St Milton
Opening Hours
9am - 4pm
+ MILTON GALLERY WALK
Technicolour New Dawn is a series of whimsical takes on well worn themes. Laura, a long time artist has created this collection for Little Spruce to delight, humour and bless. Ranging from lucky dragons to guardian angels on winged horseback, these paintings are for homes that seek joyful mascots.
0491761523

Down to the Waterline
Anna McClure
Senju Living - Japanese Tea & Wares
Shop 2, 74 Princes Hwy Milton
Opening Hours
Tues - Sat 9.30am to 4pm
Sun 10am to 3pm
+ MILTON GALLERY WALK
This collection of abstract works on paper is inspired by my love of beach-combing and exploring the beautiful local coastline. Layering watercolour, ink, gouache, graphite and coloured pencils, I allow these water-soluble mediums to fluidly move and blend, adding detailed textures and patterns.
0478146476

A Bronzed Summer
Noa Designs Jewellery
The Pocket @ Noa Designs Jewellery
Shop 3, 41a Church St Milton
Opening Hours
Monday- Sat 9.30am - 3.30pm ,
Sunday 10am - 2pm
+ MILTON GALLERY WALK
A Bronzed Summer is a collection cast in bronze, celebrating organic shapes and beautifully textured finishes. Each piece is handcrafted to feel timeless, earthy and effortlessly coastal. An inspiration of warm summer days and the natural beauty of coastal sun kissed tones.
0417469162

Tina Wild & Madi Luschwitz
Tina Wild & Madi Luschwitz
Milton Farm Shop
1/127 Princes Hwy Milton
Opening Hours
Vary - see our website for hours
+ MILTON GALLERY WALK
Exhibiting local artists from our area: Madi Luschwitz from The Heal Zone and Tina Wild.
0432401853

Vestige
Ainsley Pioli
Focus Pilates and Massage
The Settlement 8A 97 Princes Hwy Milton
Opening Hours
varied - see website
+ MILTON GALLERY WALK
Details to come...
0411254321

Members Showcase
Milton Ulladulla District Camera Club
CWA Hall - Milton -TBC
Wason St Milton
Opening Hours
TBC
+ MILTON GALLERY WALK
Milton Ulladulla District Camera Club presents a curated collection showcasing the talent and diversity of our members—spanning all ages, experience levels, and camera types from phones to drones to full‑frame mirrorless.
0419447394

Spring Clean
Freya Nebelung
Beurre Noisette
41 Wason St, Milton
Opening Hours
Mon, Thurs & Fri - 6am - 2pm
Sat & Sun - 7am - 2.30pm
+ MILTON GALLERY WALK
Do you feel the change that spring brings? To me, spring is a transition, from the stagnant deep rest of winter. A time for a spring clean!!
This collection is my attempt to hold that feeling in paint: the moment where stillness gives way to motion, and life fills with vibrancy and renewal.
0402561110

Under the Canopy
Jules & House of Jules Art Studio Students
House of Jules Art Studio
12 Myrtle St Milton
Opening Hours
one night only
MILTON GALLERY WALK
Students from the studio have been busy creating artworks on large leaf shapes which will delight your walk along the path down to the studio courtyard. Look up, look around as you wander in. Studio owner and teacher, Jules, will have some of her own work on display inside the studio.

Group Show + Soup Night
Nulladolla Pottery Group
Nulladolla Pottery Gallery
Courtyard Studios, Princes Hwy Milton
Opening Hours
Fri - Sun 10am-3pm
7 days during school holidays
+ MILTON GALLERY WALK
We are a community of local potters, sharing both the workshop & gallery, displaying a diverse range of beautiful handmade & wheel thrown pieces along with splendid soup bowls and delicious homemade soups & bread, so come with empty bellies and we look forward to welcoming you.
0425217788