Bendigo is a vibrant contemporary regional centre, boasting beautiful streets created from one of the world’s greatest gold rushes. Every visit will reveal new surprises and experiences.
Castlemaine boasts a remarkable community of artists, writers, actors and designers, who offer a host of galleries, theatres, festivals, bookshops and boutiques. It’s a theme that runs through nearby Maldon, Newstead and Harcourt.
Rich in history and opportunity... today’s visitors come to Maryborough and the surrounding villages for many reasons. Many come to wander through the lovely box-ironbark forests with their wildflowers, birds and superb display of Wattle in the spring. Others come to research family history and discover a connection to the Victorian gold rush, or to visit nearby wineries or explore markets, galleries and museums.
Take a deep breath… and travel along the meandering roads of the Loddon Valley. They start at untouched historic villages, weave their way up to spectacular views on granite strewn hilltops, through ancient forests, and then alongside wide flowing rivers and vast wetlands.
One of Australia's oldest and largest regional galleries presenting innovative exhibitions alongside a dynamic and varied suite of public programs and events. Our collection is extensive, with an emphasis on 19th century European art and Australian art from the 1800's, alongside a strong collection of contemporary Australian art.
Bendigo Venues and Events nurtures, develops, presents and celebrates performing arts and culture for Bendigo and central Victorian communities.
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Visit RegionThe Pyramid Hill region is celebrated for its stunning landscape, dominated by the impressive Pyramid Hill, a natural granite formation offering breathtaking views. This region is not only rich in natural beauty but also in cultural values, deeply rooted in its community. Talented local artists thrive here, drawing inspiration from the land and history, creating works that reflect the region's unique character and enduring cultural significance.
The following events will be taking place in Pyramid Hill and Boort as part of the 2024 Loddon Valley Arts Trail:
Plein Outdoors Painting Day
Address: Pyramid Hill Golf Course, Pyramid Hill
When: Sunday 6th October
Join in as Pyramid Hill heads out of doors for a convivial day of landscape painting. Seeing the beautiful outdoors (and the mysterious Pyramid that dominates this landscape) will get those creative ideas flowing. Free event, materials available to purchase. Information: Pyramid Hill Neighbourhood House (03) 5455 7129
Below is a list of art venues located in Wedderburn and surrounds, along with the artists who will be displaying their work.
Godfrey and Bear, Godfrey Street, Boort
Boort’s gorgeous café has an arts vibe all year round but they really turn it on at Arts Trail time. Photographer Blake Slatter shows off his latest arresting images alongside the sumptuous colours of Jodie Curtis’s paintings. It’s a party atmosphere right across the weekend.
Art Room, Boort District School, Malone St.
It’s the first time on the Arts Trail for Boort artist Stuart Tweddle and he’s hitting the ground running. Stuart’s detailed, loud and intricate artworks are junk-inspired, so full of energy they jump out at you, demanding to be seen. Stuart will be working on his latest piece in the Art Room of the Boort District School, so drop in and say hello to this artist who is pushing the boundaries, to show how imagination is limitless.
On Godfrey Street in the centre of town, the impressive Memorial Hall is a picture-postcard heritage building which is maintained as a working theatre and meeting hall. For Arts Trail, the Hall will host local identity, Paul Haw’s historic photographs of his time as a soldier in Vietnam, alongside the nature-inspired paintings by Lake Boga artist, Kristen Cowland.
Take a stroll around beautiful Little Lake Boort and take in the stunning sculptures on the Boort Metal Sculpture Trail. Established by the Boort Development Committee, the sculpture trail is an ongoing public art project forming part of the annual sculpture exhibition at the Boort Agricultural and Pastoral Society show.
The Keeping Place is Boort collector, Paul Haw’s museum of Yung Balung clan artefacts, which he keeps in trust. His experience as a serviceman in Vietnam led to him looking closely at the history of his own place, determined to learn more about the original inhabitants. His Keeping Place is constantly expanding, to house the collection entrusted to him by many people in the district. For Arts Trail, Paul and Cathie Haw will exhibit the early photographs of John Hunter Kerr whose 32 remaining images are some of the earliest documents of the Indigenous people of Central Victoria.
3645 Boort-Pyramid Road | 0417 333 171
Loddon Shire Council acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land comprising the Loddon Shire Council area.
The Council would like to pay respect to their Elders both past and present.
