ART

ART

WASHES AWAY THE DUST OF EVERYDAY LIFE

PABLO PICASSO

Artist: Cheryl Banon

Studio Access

RARE

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An Artist's studio space is where all the magic happens. Some of the Artists on our tours have kindly opened up their often closely guarded spaces of privacy and solitude, so that you can see where the story begins.

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Studio at ILANEL

Studio at ILANEL

Studio at ILANEL

Discover a variety of mediums & styles

INDIGENOUS ART • SCULPTURE • REALISM • MODERN • TRADITIONAL • PAINTING • PHOTOGRAPHY

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Artist: Maureen Williams • Medium: Hand-blown glass

Artist: Tamar Dolev • Medium: Photograph

Teresa Baker • Tjukurpa Kutjara 2012
synthetic polymer paint on canvas
Vivien Anderson Gallery

Guided Walks of Art
Guided Walks of Art

Join us on a unique walk of art and explore the heART of St Kilda.

To meet the artist behind a work is to meet its soul. The insight gained from listening to an artist speak of their journey and process creates a deeper connection to the art itself; taking the piece from a mere object to a living thing with story, history and energy.

On St Kilda Art Tours’ guided walks, you will explore unique, quality art works (and some of the equally unique people behind them) in a variety of art forms including indigenous and multi-cultural paintings, modern contemporary and abstract art as well as glass blowing and bespoke lighting and sculptures.

Tour Details
Tour Details
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PRECINCT 1

St Kilda East

Overview

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Time: 11am – 2pm Saturdays

Meet: Space2B Social Design, 144 Chapel St, Balaclava (opposite St Kilda Primary School) at 10:50 am.

Cost: $55

From Space2B Social Design, a hub of multicultural art and design techniques, we’ll discover the stories behind the art and the artists of 6 other galleries and studios. We finish at The Post Hotel who regularly holds exhibitions upstairs.

Artists (click me)

Galleries and Artists in Precinct 1 include^:

Space2B Social Design

Body Gallery (Artists works)

4Dverse

BrightSpace

Ilanel Lighting Studio

Vivien Anderson Gallery

Maureen Williams Glass Blowing Studio

The Post Hotel Gallery

^The itinerary will change from time to time depending on artist availability and new discoveries.

PRECINCT 2

St Kilda Central

Overview

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Time: 2:00 pm – 5pm Sundays

Meet: Made in Earth, 146 Acland St, St Kilda near the last #96 Tram stop at 1:50 pm.

Cost: $55

Starting at Made in Earth, a space curated for lovers of wearable art, we’ll discover the stories behind the art and the artists of 5 other galleries and studios, including an Artist’s hub with 20 different Artists. We finish at the iconic Dogs Bar (it’s interior an art piece in itself).

Artists (click me)

Galleries and Artists in Precinct 1 include^:

Made in Earth

Art Yarramunua

Toot Art Space

Vale St Art Studios

Artist’s Studios 106 (20 artists in residence)

Storehouse

Jackman Gallery

Dog’s Bar

^The itinerary will change from time to time depending on artist availability and new discoveries.

Tours include an experienced guide, narrator at each stop plus artists notes and a soft-drink at conclusion. Note: Drinks and food is available for purchase at the end of each tour.

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“We really enjoyed the regular visits of St Kilda Art Tours, what an amazing cultural business and initiative. It gives the chance to share the stories about our artists and each of their unique works and open the opportunity to sell our art works. Last Saturday we introduced Verity Roberts with few of her works and she sold the same day her amazing ink and resin piece.”

Victor Holder, 4Dverse

“This tour was worth my time, effort and money. I thoroughly enjoyed my afternoon of discovery, visiting the different galleries showcasing their varied forms of arts. I even made a purchase on the day!! Violet was our tour leader, this only added to the occasion. A memorable day indeed. Thank you St Kilda Arts Tours”

Julia Horsburgh

“Fabulous tour of discovery in my own backyard, would definitely recommend!

I really enjoyed the leisurely walk around Carlisle St & Chapel St area, and having the time to walk into some amazing galleries & spaces, and listening to the artists tell their story & their arts inspiration.

Would definitely recommend!”

Maree Martin

“Hearing the creative journeys behind the artworks lent enormous energy, passion and heart to the pieces. my appreciation of the works soared.”

Nicola McKay

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Launch Special

2 tickets for $90

To celebrate the launch of the St Kilda Art Tours website, we’re offering a ‘bring a friend’ discount for all tours until the 31st January, 2019.

Art is always more fun when you get to share it with a friend! Make a day of your artistic exploration and debrief with each other after your tour. St Kilda’s cafe and restaurant culture gives you an abundance of choices, but our expert guides are happy to make a recommendation as well.