Unique Art - Kangaroo Island, South Australia

Original Art

Nature makes a fine muse. Little wonder Kangaroo Island inspires so many fine artists.

From painters to potters, writers to woodworkers and spinners to silk painters, the art and crafts of local artists reflect life on the Island. A real opportunity to take an original piece of the Island home with you.

 

Emu Ridge Craft Gallery

In addition to eucalyptus distilling, Emu Ridge has an extensive range of local art and craft.

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Fine Art Kangaroo Island

Fleur and Fred Peters present an outstanding and welcoming art space. A selection of fine local artwork is superbly displayed in a renovated 1885 heritage building in the central retail precinct. With works from 80% of the Island's professional artists as well as a showcase of emerging new talent, the emphasis is on quality. Featuring a diverse range of media and styles including original and handmade jewellery, sculpture and ceramics. Professional packaging and freighting available to anywhere in the world.

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Gateway Visitor Information Centre 

Along with providing information to visitors on touring Kangaroo Island, the Gateway Visitor Information Centre displays and sells a wide range of Kangaroo Island art and individually made souvenirs.

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Kangaroo Island Gallery

For 21 years this centrally located gallery has displayed beautiful artworks produced entirely by local artists. Choose from a variety of mediums including jewellery, ceramics, glasswork, photography, woodcrafts, painting and sculpture. The gallery has something for every taste and is the perfect place to find that special gift from your visit to Kangaroo Island.

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Kangaroo Island Artworks 

Location: Bessell Drive, Baudin Beach
Telephone: (08) 8553 1381
This exciting gallery, only 10 minutes from Penneshaw, and home to the ‘Octopus's Garden' limestone sculpture, features a diversity of media by Kangaroo Island's talented artists. Original works of art as well as many small gift items are for sale, displayed in a relaxed and welcoming exhibition space where you can often see artists at work.

M.B. Stonor Art Glass

Location: Hog Bay Road, Pelican Lagoon
Telephone: (08) 8553 7383
Bernard Stonor specialises in Millefiori and mosaic glass, a technique developed 5,000 years ago. One-off, original glass pieces include functional and decorative vessels, beads and jewellery. Meet Bernard and see why people from all over the world buy his work.

Roo Lagoon Gallery

Location: Playford Highway, Gosse
Telephone: (08) 8559 3267
Join Jonny in his working gallery and see why his distinctive woodwork - both beautful and functional - is so sought after around the world. Jonny makes a range of items from the rich red gums that thrive in the west end of Kangaroo Island, including clocks, barometers, platters, lazy susans and his most popular item, pepper and salt mills.

Rustic Blue Gallery

Location: South Coast Rd, 8km West of Vivonne Bay 
Telephone: (08) 8559 7371 or 0408 685 901
Immerse yourself in Rustic Blue, a serene gallery showcasing a collection of artwork and photography by the owners in a renovated shearing shed. Their work is supported by a unique range of Australian designed and created jewellery, art and sculpture. Enjoy freshly brewed coffee or herbal teas and cake on the deck, be sure to experience the ‘gong' in the spiritual room and set up your own picnic in the grounds. Sunset Wildlife Safaris are also available on request.

Some-Bling New Jewellery Studio

Location: 102 Dauncey Street, Kingscote
Telephone: (08) 8553 0448
Located in the Dauncey Street art precinct – and operated by Fine Art Kangaroo Island-  this newest art attraction features daily jewellery making demonstrations. Visit to view owner Fred Peters cast sterling silver in cuttlefish bone or observe one of the many local art jewellers at work on the bench. Amongst a constantly changing exhibition of paintings, etchings and other large artworks you can purchase locally made precious metal and gemstone, glass, ceramic, Swarovski crystal and gold beaded unique jewellery pieces.

Shep's Studio

Location: Bellmore Road, Bay of Shoals, off North Coast Rd (8km from Kingscote)
Telephone: (08) 8553 2116
Neil Sheppard's studio and straw bale home overlooks beautiful Bay of Shoals, 10 minutes from Kingscote. Sheps' work is dynamic, bright and popular with both tourists and locals. His preferred medium is oils, but you never know what you might find. This talented artist has a knack for reinvention and surprising even his biggest fans.

Visit with our friendly staff at Kangaroo Island's only Accredited Visitor Information Centre and let us help you customise an itinerary as unique as you are to get the most from your time on Kangaroo Island. Kangaroo Island Gateway Visitor Information Centre - Howard Drive, PENNESHAW SA 5222 Open: Mon - Fri 9am - 5pm, Weekends & Public Holidays 10am - 4pm, Closed Christmas Day.

 
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