Escape ARTfest
9 - 11 October 2026
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.​
Rustys Rest #3
by 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.
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0413952418
ORGANISED CHOAS
by 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​
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CULTIVATE
by Em Reid & Fred
FRED MADE
170 Woodstock Rd, Woodstock (behind Milkhaus)
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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.
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0415253700
The Study Break:
A Collective Exhibition
by 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.
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0450365887
A Palette of Artists
by Rebecca Anne Hawley & Friends
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The Studio
34 Shoebridge Lane, Termeil
Opening Hours
Fri 9th, Sat 10th, Sun 11th 9am-5pm​
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Visit Rebecca's working studio where she has been joined by talented guest artists for an exhibition of illustrations, ceramics, weaving and textiles.
0404663620
Art @ Bawleyvale
by 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.
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0407015385
Two Practices, One Studio
by 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
by 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.​
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0401121011
Where Nature Becomes Art
by Kimberly Klau
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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.
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0439424111
Paintings and Drawings
by 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.
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0468340486
Overview
by Andrew Antoniou
AntPress Studios
1 Buckland St Mollymook
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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 .
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A Working Studio
by Ann Rayment
ArtisAnn Studio 45
45 Seaside Parade, Dolphin Point
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Opening Hours
Saturday 3-5pm Sunday 10-12noon
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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.
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0409215107
Landscape Journeys
by Pete Brown
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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.​​
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0407106620
EXHIBITIONS IN MILTON (Milton Gallery Walk venues, also open over the ARTfest dates)
Members Showcase
by Milton Ulladulla District Camera Club
CWA Hall - Milton -TBC
Wason St Milton
Opening Hours
TBC
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+ 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.
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0419447394
Art in Action
by 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.
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0244557211
Earth Water Sky
by Carrie Hawthorn and Matthew Tay
Milton Village Vet
139 Princes Hwy Milton
Opening Hours
weekdays 12noon to 3pm
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+ 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.
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0244544949
Land Light Form
by Ann Rayment and Jules Brooker
Bhava Yoga
Shop 7, 23 Wason St Milton
Opening Hours
Fri 4- 8 , Sat 10-4 , Sun 10-3
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+ 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.
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0409215107
Rural Edge
by Katrina Willoughby
Home Address Decor
80 Princes Hwy Milton
Opening Hours
Monday to Saturday 10am -4pm
(Window Gallery - works visible anytime)
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+ 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!
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0448195510
Unlearned Histories
by 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​​
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0405289043
Murruwaygu
by Michael Moose Lloyd
The Wondering Mind
Shop 9A The Settlement Milton
Opening Hours
Mon-Sun 10am to 3pm
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+ 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.
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0423594938
The Colours Between
by Catherine Primrose
The Wealth Connection
41 Wason St Milton
Opening Hours
9.00 to 5.00 weekdays
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+ MILTON GALLERY WALK
Gouache on paper, patterned landscapes and seascapes.
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0244542963
Natural Beauty
by Ella Grimmond
Nomah
6 / 41 Wason St Milton
Opening Hours
4pm- 9pm
(Window Gallery - works visible anytime)
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+ MILTON GALLERY WALK
Natural Beauty celebrates Australia’s unique flora and fauna through a blend of watercolour and coloured pencil. Pairing fluid paint washes with precise linework, this exhibition highlights the intricate textures of native wilderness—inviting viewers to connect deeply with local biodiversity.
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0494080248
The Poetry of Small Things
by Paula Storm
Woodstock Chocolate Co
Shop 1, 92 Princes Hwy Milton
Opening Hours
10am - 4pm 7 days
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+ 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.
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0244548030
The Jillby Exhibition
by 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.
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0417430198
Group Show + Soup Night
by 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
Imagined Landscapes of Milton
by Jenny Smith
La Poste Milton Post Office
3-4/49 Wason St Milton
Opening Hours
9.00 to 5.00 weekdays
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+ MILTON GALLERY WALK
I see our local landscapes as a patchwork of colours expressing the happiness in my surroundings and beyond.
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0407931725
Down to the Waterline
by 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​
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+ 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.
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0478146476
Made and Found
by Shop 3 Gallery Milton
Shop 3 Gallery
Courtyard Studios, Princes Hwy Milton
Opening Hours
10am - 3pm Saturdays & Sundays
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+ MILTON GALLERY WALK
An interesting collection of pieces by local artists including retro furniture, acrylic art and 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.
0408234992