Coalfields Art Gallery  opened in September 2006  by director Janice Orchard .

The aim was to establish a permanent exhibiting venue where work could be displayed and sold to an appreciative public. There are three gallery spaces. The Main Gallery hosts changing exhibitions by invited artists, the Members Gallery displays work by the leading artists from the Bass Coast and South Gippsland area, and the Access Room is a smaller space which is available for rent by artists and is suitable for either solo or small group shows.

The objectives of the gallery are to encourage greater creativity, to promote the diverse range of artistic talent of the area, and to foster these unique skills inspired by our beautiful environment for the benefit of the whole community. 

Regular art classes for adults and children are held in the adjoining studio .

Artists talks for schools or groups can be arranged.

The Gallery is situated in the pristine coastal area of the Bass Coast Shire just over an hour from the city of Melbourne. 

Excellent highways make it a pleasant drive for an outing to the country. 

The Miners Rest Bistro next door to the gallery provides delicious meals, cold drinks and hot coffee.  

The Gallery is staffed entirely by the artists who will be pleased to talk to you about their work.   

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