During exhibitions the gallery is open daily from 10am - 4pm
CURRENT & UPCOMING EXHIBITIONS
awash with colour
tuesday watercolour group
Thursday 23 - Tuesday 28 October
Opening Saturday 25 October at 3.30pm
Chris Vossen
Rod Smart
“AWASH” is back again!
For more than ten years, a group of Southern Highlands artists with a passion for watercolour has been meeting regularly to practise and delight in this difficult and elusive medium. Watercolour has unique challenges, not least of all allowing pigment and paper to do their exciting thing while being coaxed by a practised hand.
Our mentors over the years have guided us to create paintings that sing; that are transparent and fresh; and reflect good design principles. Most of all, to let go so that the medium can do its magic.
The “Tuesday Watercolour Group” is delighted to exhibit the best of our endeavours in “Awash with Colour 2025”. The group has once again produced works that are better than ever.
The official opening will be at 3.30pm on Saturday 25th October.
We would love to share the excitement of watercolour with you and hope you will join us then or visit the gallery during the exhibition.
cohesion
tutors of bowral art Gallery
Friday 31 October - Tuesday 11 November
Opening Saturday 1 November at 2pm
Guest Speaker, Susi Muddiman, Director Ngununggula Regional Gallery
The Bowral & District Art Society plays a vital role for artists and art lovers in the Southern Highlands and continues to evolve and support the community, its members, artists, students and teachers. It is here that the talented and award winning BDAS tutors will showcase their works.
These experienced tutors and practicing artists come from varied disciplines and backgrounds and provide classes and workshops in traditional and contemporary painting, drawing, watercolour, printmaking, small sculpture and jewellery making. Children’s classes are also provided. The classes and workshops take place throughout the year in the purpose-built studios adjacent to the gallery and sculpture garden.
The Tutors’ Exhibition will run for 11 days coinciding with The Arts Trail on the first 2 weekends in November and the Arty Market, a collaboration between Southern Tablelands Arts and Highland FM radio, on Sunday 9th November in the grounds of Bowral Art Gallery.
The official opening with guest speaker Susi Mudiman, director of Ngununnggula Regional Art Gallery, on Saturday 1 November at 2pm.
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Everyone welcome!
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Southern Highlands Arts trail
Two Weekends In November
Saturday 1 & Sunday 2
Saturday 8 & Sunday 9
The much-anticipated Southern Highlands Arts Trail is back, bringing a vibrant celebration of creativity to the region this November.
The Southern Highlands Arts Trail will encompass artist studios and creative spaces across the Southern Highlands including the 3 studios at Bowral Art Gallery.
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This year, with the generous support of Wingecarribee Shire Council as major sponsor, EA Experience and The Pop-Up Project proudly present the Southern Highlands Arts Trail 2025.
Wander through the 3 studios and see a range of works by students and tutors from painting and ceramics to sculpture, textiles, photography and more – this is your opportunity to discover art where it’s made, meet the artists behind the work, and connect with the creative heart of the Highlands.
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Whether you’re an art lover, collector or simply curious, the Southern Highlands Arts Trail invites you to explore, discover, and connect.
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When visiting the studios you will have the bonus of seeing "Cohesion" which is an exhibition of works by the tutors of the Bowral Art Gallery.
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Everyone welcome and entry is free.
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Start planning your Art Trail with the NEW online Magazine!
Please click on the button below.
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Arty Market
Sunday 9 November 2025
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BUY LOCAL – BUY UNIQUIE – BUY ARTY
Timed perfectly with the second weekend of the SH Arts Trail and "Cohesion" an exhibition of tutors work at Bowral Art Gallery.
Live music all day from the HighlandFM 100% Home-Grown Artists of the Month. Food and coffee available on site.
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The 100% Arty Market is all about creative makers with local and hand made from across the STA Region. Our focus is providing independent creatives a platform to showcase and sell their work. Think creative, unique, handmade and that’s the 100% Arty Market.
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PETER CAMPBELL PLAYING LIVE – throughout the day, playing all his best loved tunes and tracks from his new album The Burden of Hope. Expect raucous audience involvement, striking finger-style 6 string, feisty 12 string, tender banjo and arresting acapella. Peter was the HighlandFM 100% Home-Grown Artist of the Month in 2023.
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HIGHLAND FM LIVE BROADCAST – The crew from Highland FM 107.1 will be broadcasting live from the 100% Arty Market with an emphasis on showcasing the 100% Home Grown Artist of the Month project and its alumni.
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Cash is King at the Arty Market – Please bring cash and support local makers. Some stalls will have credit card facilities.
Rubbish, Waste & Responsible Packaging
You won’t see any single use plastic bags or ‘new’ non-recyclable packaging at our Arty Market.
Please remember to bring your own bags for purchased treasures.
Bad Weather – The 100% Arty Market is conducted in the open air and will operate in varying weather conditions including wet weather.
Making it all Possible – The 100% Arty Market is a partership between Bowral Art Gallery and Southern Tablelands Arts.
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See you there!
Thank you to our generous 2025 Sponsors
