Arts & Culture

St Kilda Art Tours

THURSDAY – SUNDAY OR ON REQUEST!

Want to do something different, fun and inspiring on the weekend?

Discover the HeART of Local ARt on this inspiring journey into the artists of St Kilda in their studio or gallery. Each tour includes 5 very different galleries.  You will meet the artists or curators in their space and become immersed in their stories whilst embracing the emotions the story creates, allowing you to connect with the Art on a deeper level.

Meet like-minded art and wine lovers and enjoy connecting over a glass of wine. Plenty of fun to be had along the way.
This is an aspect of St Kilda that is almost undiscovered, offering an incredible diversity  and insight into quality art in a variety of mediums!

Ranging from abstract, contemporary or modern to bespoke lighting as well as two Indigenous galleries and a warehouse studio housing 20 artists in residence, as well as multi-cultural and hand-made crafts and jewellery, there’s something for everyone. You won’t be disappointed!

Tours cover 2 Precincts:

Precinct 1: St Kilda East / Precinct 2: St Kilda Central

Prices start from $55.00 pp and include:
Experienced guide
Curated Exhibition

Artist talk at each venue
Nibbles along the way

Exhibition notes on each artist
Visit to 5 galleries. (Go to website for list of galleries)
Wine, bubbles + cheese platter at conclusion

Private Tours: Ask about a Private tour for your group of 4 or more or, if you don’t want to walk, ask about transport options from the CBD to #VisitStKilda.

Visit: www.arttoursmelbourne.com.au for more info.

Phone: 0412 705 700

Email: art@arttoursmelbourne.com.au

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/358160264856701/

The Wonderful Two

On 2nd February 2019, Melbourne was bewildered by the unveiling of The Wonderful Two, which offers a symbol of hope and education that future generations can do better.

The sculpture depicts Najin and Fatu connected in the middle, with their heads facing opposite directions. Both rhinos are trying to pull each other the opposite way to safety. It seems their fate is stuck in place and time with only two left on earth, and no simple direction to freedom.

We want The Wonderful Two to celebrate all of the amazing people and organizations that drive positive change in wildlife conservation. The sculpture is aligned with the hashtag #LoveTheLast.

Visitors are asked to take a photo with the artwork and share it with the hashtag #LoveTheLast, jump starting efforts to spread critical awareness. Donations to Ol Pejeta Conservancy in Kenya will assist Najin and Fatu to live out their much-deserved final days in peace.

On until 30 April 2019 at Republica, St Kilda Sea Baths.

Click here for more information.

Linden New Art Gallery

Linden New Art is a public gallery set in the heart of St Kilda that specialises in displaying new and contemporary art.

The Gallery is a Council-owned facility, run by an independent incorporated board of management, Linden New Art Inc.

The gallery opened to the public in 1986. Housed in a Victorian mansion, Linden’s grand domestic building makes it a unique place to see, explore and discuss contemporary art.

The annual exhibition program features work from artists across Australia and overseas.

Exhibitions change every eight weeks and are supported by a range of dynamic programs to allow visitors to learn about, debate and question contemporary art. Opportunities to meet artists and curators are regular features of the programs.

26 Acland Street, St Kilda

W: https://www.lindenarts.org/

Space2B

Space2b is an art and design social enterprise. It has been established to support people seeking asylum, refugees and newly arrived migrants to become financially independent.  This is achieved through creative enterprise, workplace training and business mentoring.

A unique, dynamic creative workspace comprising a retail outlet, gallery, design studio, workshop, training centre, meeting room, and small business hub.

144 Chapel St, St Kilda

W: https://space2b.com.au/