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. The Kangaroo Island Gallery in Kingscote and KI Artworks in Baudin Beach exhibit and sell only Island-made works - a real opportunity to take an original piece of the Island home with you.

Fine Art Kangaroo Island

- Kangaroo Island, South AustraliaLocation: 80 Dauncey Street, Kingscote
Opening Hours: daily 10am-5pm. All other times welcomed by appointment.
Telephone: (08) 8553 0448

Fleur and Fred Peters present Kangaroo Island's newest gallery - a welcoming space in a renovated 1885 heritage building located in the heart of the central retail precinct. The gallery features traditional and contemporary artworks in a range of mediums, including ceramics, sculpture and jewellery. Pieces both decorative and functional are exclusive and handmade.
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Kangaroo Island Gallery

Kangaroo Island Gallery, Kingscote - Kangaroo Island, South Australia

Location: Murray Street, Kingscote
Opening Hours: daily 10am-5pm. Extended during holidays and by appointment.
Telephone: (08) 8553 2868

Established for almost 20 years, this centrally located gallery has beautiful artworks produced entirely by local artists. Choose from a variety of mediums including jewellery, ceramics, glasswork, photography, woodcrafts, painting and sculpture.

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Kangaroo Island Artworks

KI Artworks - Kangaroo Island, South AustraliaLocation: Bessell Drive, Baudin Beach
Opening Hours: 10am-4pm Friday to Monday, extended during holidays and by appointment.
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

M B Stonor - Kangaroo Island, South AustraliaLocation: Hog Bay Road, Pelican Lagoon
Opening Hours: 10am-4pm Fri-Sun Closed June & July 
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

Roo Lagoon - Kangaroo Island, South AustraliaLocation: Playford Highway, Gosse
Opening Hours: 10am-4pm Monday to Friday. Weekends open by appointment.
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

Rustic Blue, Vivonne Bay - Kangaroo Island, South AustraliaLocation: South Coast Rd, 8km West of Vivonne Bay 
Opening Hours: May - June 9 and August: 10am-4pm Friday to Sunday; September - April: 10am-4pm Wednesday to Sunday. Closed June 10 to July 31.
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.

Shep's Studio

Sheps Studio - Kangaroo Island, South AustraliaLocation: Bellmore Road, Shoal Bay, off North Coast Rd (8km from Kingscote)
Opening hours: January, Easter & October Long Weekend: 10am-6pm Monday to Saturday. Other times: look for the sign on North Coast Rd or phone for an appointment. Closed Sundays.
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.

Wind in Wings Gallery

Wind in Wings Gallery - Kangaroo Island, South AustraliaLocation: North Coast Road, 3km west of Snellings Beach
Opening hours: 12-5pm October-April Wednesday-Monday. Closed March 6-10, 2009.
Telephone: (08) 8559 3115

Wind in Wings Gallery is set in a bohemian space, with high ceilings and picture windows. It also has one of the most spectacular views of rolling farmland, native bush and the coast. The gallery features an eclectic mix of local art works and also serves home-made cakes, coffee, tea, local wines and not-to-be-missed gourmet pies made from local ingredients.

Emu Ridge Craft Gallery

Emu Ridge Eucalyptus Distillery - Kangaroo Island, South AustraliaLocation: Willsons Road, MacGillivray
Opening Hours: 9am-2pm daily
Telephone: (08) 8553 8228

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

Gateway Visitor Information Centre

- Kangaroo Island, South Australia

Location: Howard Drive, Penneshaw
Opening Hours: 9am-5pm Mon-Fri, weekends and public holidays 10am-4pm
Telephone: (08) 8553 1185

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.