Wattle Range Art Exhibition

The Wattle Range held the inaugural Wattle Range Exhibition in 2015 and the Millicent Gallery was full of colour with this exciting art exhibition.

Over 180 entries were received from artists as far afield as Canberra, Western Victoria, and Limestone Coast through to Adelaide.

Wattle Range Art Exhibition 2024 Show Dates & Address, Millicent SA

The quality and variety of the work were outstanding, with the Exhibition capturing the taste and interest of most people. From portraiture to landscape, industrial to textiles, found objects to ceramics and abstract to traditional, there was something to suit all tastes. Over 2000 people, including many groups throughout the Limestone Coast and Western Victoria, visited the Gallery.

The exhibition represented an exciting mix of artists, many of whom have successfully exhibited in other exhibitions, artists and craftspersons who were mentored by Barbara Wallace, and emerging artists exhibiting for the first time.

2022 marked the 30th Anniversary of the Millicent Art Gallery. Established by a group of dedicated staff and volunteers, including the inspirational Barbara Wallace, it has become a cultural hub for our community. We thank the artists, volunteers, and community who have supported the Gallery and ensured it continues to play a key role within the evolving arts scene.

Barbara a talented crafts-person is remembered for her inspiration and encouragement to all involved in the arts. Her work is featured at the entrance to the Gallery. The inaugural Wattle Range

An Art Exhibition took place in 2015, showcasing over 150 entries from diverse regions. The exhibition, which has significant prize money and categories, has evolved to be a premier exhibition attracting over 200 entries annually from across Australia.

Categories include:

• Wattle Range Art Prize – Overall Winner
• Painting (2D) Art Prize
• Printmaking & Drawing
• 3D Art Prize
• Art Textile Prize
• Mixed Media Prize
• Mayoral & Youth Awards
• First Time Entrant Award

The Barbara Wallace Art Prize

Barbara Wallace Art Prize featuring Ceramics is a category within the Wattle Range Art Show, celebrating Barbara’s favourite medium and one in which she excelled, travelling internationally and throughout Australia.

This art prize commemorates Barbara Wallace’s outstanding contribution to promoting the arts and crafts in the South East.

Barbara, a talented craftsperson herself, is remembered not only for her inspiring work but also for her tireless encouragement to all involved in the arts, particularly for her role in organising craft exhibitions and encouraging artists/craft persons to participate and expand their skills both locally and within the wider community.

At the entrance to the Millicent Gallery is a fine collection of ceramics that depicts the development and innovation of her work

Whether you win or not at the Wattle Range Art Exhibition, participating is a great opportunity for emerging artists to get their name out there. As a bonus, it’s held in no less than the popular Millicent Library and Gallery, a well-known exhibition space that has played an essential role in local exhibits since 1990.

The Millicent Library and Gallery is located at 1 Ridge Terrace in Millicent, South Australia.