SHOP Strathnairn Arts is delighted to introduce our collection of beautiful children’s books, written and published by local authors and illustrators, are available in SHOP now.

Peter Vandermark is an established Canberra sculptor whose work is engaged with geometric abstraction and its intersections with language and form. Peter Vandermark is a valuable contributor to Strathnairn Arts community and was kind enough to give us a glimpse into his Arts Practice and behind the scenes in his studio at Strathnairn Arts

Jo Hollier is an established practicing Artist in Canberra, her studio is at Strathnairn Arts. Jo’s work is well known for it’s detailed depictions of nature and wildlife inspired by her home the “Bush Capital” and her life experiences. Over coffee Jo Hollier shared some insights into her creative space and how she stays focused and inspired as a full time working Artist.

Presented by The Rebecca Hossack Art Gallery, London, Marking Out The Territory features works from both the Western and Indigenous traditions of Australian art, including our own GW Bot.

Interdependence | Lines, colour, abstraction and unseen pressure. Strings of luminous colour form groups and zones that create contemplative fields that immerse the viewer in a new exhibition, Interdependence, by Liz Coats at Utopia Art Sydney in August 2020

G.W. Bot is the artist’s name for the leading Australian artist Christine Grishin, who has been practicing as a full-time artist for more than 30 years. GW Bot is a printmaker, painter, sculptor and graphic artist who has exhibited extensively nationally and internationally. During the recent COVID9 lockdown, Christine kindly took some time out to answer a few questions about her practice and how she sees the world at the moment.

We caught up with Jenny in her sunny studio at Strathnairn Arts, here’s what she has to say about her practice.

There are so many galleries in Australia, and around the world, which have opened up their exhibitions to an online audience in recent weeks. We have rounded up a few of our favourite Australian online Art Galleries to share with you and will keep updating as we find new wonderful galleries and exhibitions to explore whilst at home.

Over the years, many sculptural artists who have worked or been affiliated with Strathanirn Arts have donated pieces which now decorate our grounds for everyone to enjoy. As you walk around the property you will spot these pieces in garden beds and around the homestead.

Take a wander about Strathnanirn Arts property. A guided walk including reflections on Strathnairns unique history. Written by Rosemary Blemings.

Strathnairn Arts is on the north-western rural outskirts of Canberra, and as such we enjoy a myriad of native animals who share the property with us. Come out one sunny day, have a coffee or lunch and see if you can spot some of our native bird life. This article, which is the first in a two-part series, was kindly compiled by Rosemary Blemings.