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UPCOMING EXHIBITIONS
BRUSHSTROKES BY THE BAY
KING'S BIRTHDAY LONG WEEKEND
DATES: 6-8 JUNE 2026
Saturday & Sunday 6th & 7th: 10am - 4pm
Sunday 8th: 10am - 2pm
Artist: Jennifer Bexter
Jennifer (Jenny) Baxter will exhibit a broad range of artworks to showcase her range of artistic interests, including Australian landscapes, abstract figures and abstract still life.
Expect to see lots of colour and work ranging from small watercolours through to large acrylics.
There will be works reflecting the influence of the Apollo Bay area, as well as those from painting trips in other parts of Australia.
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BOOK SIGNING & SALES
Date: July 25 and 26, 2026
Hours: 10am - 5pm
Apollo Bay WORDfest 2026 Authors and
Great Ocean Reads Bookstore
Titles from authors appearing at WORDfest will be on sale before and after each panel session.
Authors will also be available for book signings.
WEIRD, WONDERFUL THINGS
DATES: 03 - 09 September, 2026
Artists:
Apollo Bay Visitor Information staff
Showcasing the creativity of the women who staff our Visitor Information Centre.
SALT26
OPENING EVENT: Fri 25/9/2026 5.30-7.30 pm
DATES: September 25 - 30, 2026
Fri 25 Sept (Grand Final eve):
10am - 4pm
Sat 26 Sept (Grand Final day):
10am - 2pm PLUS 6pm - 8pm
Sun - Tues 27 - 29 Sept:
10am to 4pm
Wed 30 Sept:
10am - 12pm (and art collection day)
Artists:
Sarah Doyle(@doylee_art)
Kirsten Dunkley(@kirstendunkley_art)
These two friends are having fun presenting a body of work inspired by their love of Apollo Bay, the ocean, and its wriggly inhabitants.
Expect expressive fish, local seascapes, abstracted ocean and a few of Apollo Bay's iconic street scenes.
Beautifully crafted ceramics and paintings in oil and acrylic. Priced for all budgets.
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DATES: 1 - 7 October 2026
Artists:
Helen Bender, Karen Glahan, Kelly Murphy
Beautifully crafted silver jewellery, bright florals and iconic landscapes.
More to come soon..
BEING HUMAN
Open Group Exhibition
DATES: Fri 30 Oct - Wed 4 Nov, 2026
Melbourne Cup weekend
OPENING EVENT: Thursday, 29 October
5.30-7.30pm
OPEN: 10am - 4pm
Artists: 25 local artists present over 30 works responding to the theme taken from this year's WORDfest: Being Human.
This annual fundraiser exhibition is a showcase of works created by local artists in response to the central theme. Works in all mediums create a diverse and exciting exploration of the theme.
All artworks are for sale, with a percentage of sales going towards the maintenance and upkeep of our beautiful community gallery.
Entry applications open in SEPTEMBER.
This is an Apollo Bay Arts event.
DATES: 20 - 22 November 2026
Artist: Lauren Missen
More to come
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HEARTS & STARS
Date: 17 - 21 December 2026
Hours: 10 am - 4 pm daily
OPENING EVENT: TBA
Artists: Lyndi Whalen and Tiphaine de Fleurette
Details to come....
CHROMA 4
Date: 7 - 13 January, 2027
Hours: 10 am - 4 pm daily
Artists: Jenny Baxter, Helen Bender and Kim Stevenson
Three local artists are presenting their third group exhibition.
INSPIRATION & EXPLORATION: Apollo Bay Open Studio
Date: March 5 - 8, 2027
Hours: 10am - 4pm
OPENING EVENT: Friday,5 March 5.00- 7.00pm
Artists: Apollo Bay OPEN STUDIO ART GROUP
Inspiration and Exploration showcases 13 Otways artists from the Open Studio Art Group. See a myriad of art mediums and styles uniquely giving voice to our lives, artistic journey and experiences.
ARTS INC. GALLERY
Open Group Exhibition
DATES: April 30 - May 2, 2027
OTWAY OCEAN FLOW FESTIVAL weekend
OPENING EVENT: Thursday, April 29
5.30-7.30pm
OPEN: 10am - 4pm
Artists: 25 local artists present over 50 works responding to the Otway Flow Festival theme.
This group exhibition showcases works by local artists in response to the central theme of the inaugural Otway Ocean Flow Festival. Works in all mediums create a diverse and exciting exploration of the theme.
All artworks are for sale, with a percentage of sales going towards the upkeep of our beautiful community gallery.
Entry applications open in MARCH 2027.
This is an Apollo Bay Arts event, in conjunction with the Otway Ocean Flow Festival.