Art lovers will be delighted to discover the range of art galleries and establishments exhibiting and celebrating art in the Blue Mountains region. These range from volunteer-run galleries in Historic Houses & abondoned shops, to the Blue Mountains Cultural Centre. The Blue Mountains play host to various artistic events such a Sculpture at Scenic World and Blue Mountains Arts Trail.
So make a day of gallery hopping in the Blue Mountains to experience the diversity of creativity in the region, as well as get a fix of history, culture, and art buying too along the way.
Springwood
BRAEMAR GALLERY - 104 Macquarie Rd Springwood. Opened in 1988 Braemar Gallery functions as a community gallery, hosting different exhibitions that showcase works by local artists.
Open Fri-Sun 10am – 4pm P: 4723 5046
Katoomba
THE BLUE MOUNTAINS CULTURAL CENTRE AND GALLERY
30 Parke Street, Katoomba P: 4780 5410
Mon– Fri 10am – 5pm Sat + Sun – 10am – 4pm
Public Holidays – 10am-2pm
Image: Blue Mountains Cultural Centre
EVENT HORIZON GALLERY - 186 Bathurst Road Katoomba.
Contemporary works on canvas, digital paintings, woodcut prints, photographs, jewellery & wood sculptures. Wed to Sat: 11am - 5pm, Sun: til 4pm P: 4782 2907
NOLAN ON LOVEL ART GALLERY - 56a Lovell St Katoomba
Changing exhibitions and represents emerging and established artists in the region. Open Thursday to Sunday 10am - 5pm P: 4782 3490
KATOOMBA FINE ART - 98 Lurline Street Katoomba
Represents Blue Mountains artists – Open Daily. P 47821220
Blackheath
GALLERY BLACKHEATH - 44 Govetts Leap Rd P: 4787 8800 Open Friday to Sunday 10am – 5pm P: 4787 8800
VIRGIN WALLS – 251A Great Western Highway, Blackheath
A pop-up gallery space with a difference. Paul: 0428 376 333
MARRA MOB ABORIGINAL WORKS - Jemby Rinjah, Evans Lookout Rd, Blackheath.
Local Aboriginal artwork, prints, gift cards and jewellery.
WARAGIL STUDIO – 102, Wentworth Street, Blackheath. P: 4787 7722 Open Weekends
Faulconbridge
NORMAN LINDSAY GALLERY – 14 Norman Lindsay Crescent, Faulconbridge
The Norman Lindsay Gallery is open 10am to 4pm, 7 days per week including public holidays (closed Christmas Day).P: 4751 1067
Image: Ann Niddrie Photographer
LOVIZ ARTS – 3/575 Great Western Hwy, Faulconbridge, Blue Mountains.
Open: Fri – Sat – Sun 10am – 5pm P: 02 4751 7555
Tanya’s popular and bright artworks are now available from her gallery in Faulconbridge.
Images: Ann Niddrie Photographer
Woodford
WOODFORD ACADEMY - 90-95 Great Western Highway, (parking available in Woodford Ave). Open: The 10am-4pm every third Saturday of the month or by appointment for groups of 10 persons or more. P: (02) 4758 8743
Image: Woodford Academy
Events:
THE BLUE MOUNTAINS ARTS TRAIL
The Blue Mountains Artists Network hold seasonal Arts Trails – visitors to the Blue Mountains can enjoy a day of looking behind the scenes in the studios and workshops of Blue Mountains Artists, speak with them about their work and their practice, inspiration and location. Weave your way from Blaxland to Blackheath, or choose a select few and enjoy lunch in a café in between.
SCULPTURE AT SCENIC WORLD
An annual acquisitive art prize, that attracts thousands of visitors to the Blue Mountains to experience the amazing site specific artworks exhibited amidst the rainforest. Running over a number of weeks each autumn it is advised to check the website for specific dates, times and costs.
Please note: some attractions and galleries throughout the Blue Mountains charge an entrance fee.
