Art Galleries In and Around Margaret River
Whether your favourite type of art is natural landscapes, wildlife, nautical, glass wares, jewellery, native artifacts, wildflowers, tapestries, ceramics, one of a kind custom made furniture, or traditional paintings, there is an art gallery in Margaret River that will fit your style. Some of our popular artists work in small studios and will occasionally just pop up in parks or on one the main streets with their latest works of art.
With all of the outstanding local artists, in so many different fields of expertise, we are hard pressed to choose the very best. But, it is with local pride that we recommend the following artists and their galleries.
Glenellie Art Studio and Phil O’brien (Margaret River)
Phil O’Brien is a local artist who has studied his contemporary style of oil painting, using bold colours, in Europe and the Middle East. His canvases reflect his love of the Western Australian landscapes, diverse weather conditions, and the oceans. He works in his gallery (actually an artist shed), and adds a piece of his inner soul into each piece. He is the sole artist and totally enjoys greeting and chatting with each visitor. You can see some of his recent paintings on his website at https://margaretriverartisans.com.au/artisan/glenellie-art-studio/.
The gallery is open to the public on Saturdays and Sundays from 11 AM to 4PM. However, he also invites visitors to stop by at other times. To arrange a suitable time, call him on (08) 9757 4241.
Driving Directions
From Forest Rise to 3 Glenellie Road, Margaret River:
- Travel east on Yelverton Road to Bussell Highway/State Route 10
- Stay on this road and then turn right on Caves Road
- Turn left on Glenellie Road in Margaret River
The driving distance is approximately 38.9 km and will take about o32 minutes.
Wardan Aboriginal Cultural Centre (Yallingup)
This is an authentic art gallery that specialises in true native Aboriginal culture. The gallery is totally owned, operated, and hosted by aborigine guides. This cultural centre is an art adventure in living motion that shares its rich history and explains its valuable civic laws and rituals. The centre offers a selection of walking tours with emphasis into the ancestral heritage of the Wardandi people of South West WA. Here is where you can watch and learn the art of boomerang throwing from the original sources, listen to an ancient bush story, and visit a free art gallery. In addition to authentic artwork available for sale, the gallery can create pieces made to order. The centre also hopes to share their culture with Aboriginal people from outside the local area.
The cultural centre has a flexible schedule regarding visitor hours. To enquire about visiting, call the gallery for information on (08) 9756 6566, or learn more on The Aboriginal Art Directory.
Driving Directions
From Forest Rise to 55 Injidup Spring Road, Yallingup:
- Travel west on Yelverton Road to Caves Road
- Continue on Caves Road, then turn left onto Wyadup Road in Yallingup
- Turn left onto Injidup Spring Road
- At the end of the road, turn left onto Karli Rise and you will be at your destination
The driving distance is approximately 20 km and will take about 20 minutes.
Margaret River Gallery And Salli Coppin (Margaret River)
This multi-artist gallery in the heart of Margaret River is an art lover’s paradise as it features both local and regional contemporary Australian artisans, who are both well established and newly emerging in their art forms. In this one location your experience exceptionally unique, pristine quality of art works from sculptors, glass and resin creators, ceramic designers, photographers, painters, metal workers, and jewellery artisans. Orders for custom made pieces are welcome by the artists.
The gallery is open on Mondays to Saturdays from 10AM to 5 PM, and on Sundays from 10AM to 3PM. Special viewings and exhibitions are noted on their website at margaretrivergallery.com.au. For additional information, you can call the gallery on (08) 975 2729.
Driving Directions
From Forest Rise to 3-6 Charles West Avenue, Margaret River:
- Travel east on Yelverton Road and turn right onto Bussell Highway/State Route 10
- Turn right onto Tunbridge Street
- Turn left onto Charles West Avenue in Margaret River. Your destination will be on your left.
The driving distance is approximately 28.6 km and will take about 25 minutes.