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Tarnagulla and Surrounds

Tarnagulla is often described as a living museum, with over 30 heritage buildings, including the 1853 Victoria Hotel and Theatre, adorning its streets. Steeped in gold rush history, this quaint town preserves the past while fostering a vibrant creative community. Local artists draw inspiration from Tarnagulla's rich heritage, contributing to its unique cultural tapestry and ensuring that the town's golden legacy continues to shine.

 

The following events will be taking place in Tarnagulla as part of the 2024 Loddon Valley Arts Trail:

Loddon Valley Arts Trail Open Up

Tarnagulla Public Hall

Address: Tarnagulla Public Hall, 6 Wood St, Tarnagulla
When: Friday 4th October. 5.00pm - 6.30pm.

Community barbeque get-together, with food provided by the Inglewood Football Netball Club and live music by Jam in the Van, to celebrate the Arts Trail weekend with the artists showing at Tarnagulla Hall. Supported by the Loddon Flood Recovery Fund. Free: all welcome

 

Below is a list of art venues located in Tarnagulla and surrounds, along with the artists who will be displaying their work.

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Tarnagulla Public Hall

Tarnagulla Public Hall, Wood St.
Once, this gracious old building was a hotel with a very special feature - it had a theatre attached. The theatre space now houses a collection of historical photos that are worth the visit at any time, but especially during Arts Trail when artist Mary-ann Scull has brought together a group of local artists for a unique show. This is the first Tarnagulla group show and it promises to be a beauty. 
Artists: Janeen Goddard, Joe Jakitsch, Colin Mowbray, Kerry Punton, Mary-ann Scull
Event: Trail Opening Barbeque with live music, Tarnagulla Hall, 5pm Friday, free, all welcome

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Octopus and Queen

Commercial Rd, Tarnagulla
Frances Clarke 0457 326 743

In 1880, enterprising Henry Ison opened his butcher’s shop on Commercial Road in the centre of Tarnagulla. Henry would be surprised by how the neat little building has changed. Today, it’s home to Octopus and Queen, where proprietor Frances has gathered an amazing array of vintage collectables and fabulous objects for home and garden. It’s an Aladdin’s Cave, a little treasure trove, totally Tarnagulla. For Arts Trail, Frances exhibits Lynda Vater’s Secret Garden, inspired by nature. Yvonne Wells's exhibition is called "While I was walking" featuring views and things that she has seen while walking in her area.
 

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Kerry Punton Studio

Artist Kerry Punton will be displaying her work in her studio at 493 Eastville Rd, Eastville

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Mary-ann Scull Studio

Bridgewater-Dunolly Rd, Arnold
Mary-ann Scull’s studio workshop is testament to the creative life. There’s leather used in a unique method that results in art so tactile it demands to be stroked. There’s wooden totem-style figures, with eyes that follow you round the room. There are paintings rich with meaning and collected objects transformed into another objet d’art by the busy imagination of this tireless artist. Out of Tarnagulla, head to Llanelly, then turn left towards, Arnold, and you’ll see Mary-ann’s place on the left, at the junction with Arnold-Newbridge Rd. It’s exuberant art, created with dedication, skill and passion. 

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Newbridge Hotel

Newbridge Hotel
Newbridge, on the banks of the Loddon, is a picturesque tiny town, and its country pub is a haven of hospitality. Established in 1861, the current building went up in 1914, and has been a community hub ever since. Eastville artist Kerry Punton’s works will be on display for Arts Trail, giving you one more good reason to visit Newbridge and sit awhile on the porch of this lovely hotel, take in the sound of the birds and enjoy some excellent food and wine. 

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Eddy's Garage - Eddington

Eddy’s Garage, Bendigo-Maryborough Rd, Eddington
There’s no place like Eddy’s Garage, which welcomes people heading through Loddon Valley on the road between Maryborough and Bendigo. With its tropical-themed cocktail bar, burgers and quirky garden spaces, Eddy’s makes a splash that is full-on imagination, so if you’re heading to Arts Trail along that road, schedule a stop at Eddy’s, or a great start to our “Seeing is Believing” weekend. Hewn by hand from the shell of a disused servo, Tim and Debbie Bray have created a hamburger restaurant that evokes the joy of a 1970s tropical holiday. Eddy’s is lowbrow, kitsch, fun and DIY, with decidedly excellent hamburgers and beverages - a living work of art that feeds all the senses.
Artists on show: Tim and Debbie Bray, Paul, Two Fat Wombats and many unnamed
artisans of tropical tourist kitsch.