The Upstairs Art Gallery

This not-for-profit community art gallery is on Level 1 of Lopdell House and is charged with promoting the arts at a local level.

With up to 12 exhibitions per year, covering a vast range of mediums, artistic skills, ages and community groups, a trip up the stairs is always worthwhile!

Support local artisans by browsing in the shop to find a piece of art that you can enjoy every day!

Open daily, 10am to 4pm

Entry is free

Closed New Year's Day, Good Friday, ANZAC Day morning and Christmas Day.

Opening soon

Human Nature: Rhyll Stafford

On show 27 June to 13 July

Human Nature. The phrase opens up more questions than answers. Discussions with my son as I put this show together have circled around survival, combat and struggle, as well as tenderness, connection and what it means to belong. Encaustics, an ancient Greek/Roman beeswax and tree resin medium, is a wonderful way to work with this theme. Honeycomb, sticks, tree resins, stone, oil paint, photo transfers, pastels, copper, brass and steel all have qualities that add to the narrative.

CALL TO ARTISTS:

Emerging Artist Awards 2025

11 Jun 11 – 10 Aug 10 2025 | On Show 30 Aug - 21 Sep 2025

Welcome to our annual Emerging Artist Awards. This is a callout to all artists who cannot ignore their creative aspirations.

Entries are now open for all emerging artists for 2025. This year’s theme is “Life Out Loud” A Celebration of our Emerging Artists’ creativity, and bold expression.