This workshop will cover how to start a portrait, mix fleshtones and achieve a likeness. It is not expected that anyone will complete a portrait in the session, but guidance will be given on different stages and how to proceed. … Continued
This session will explore our response to a limited palette within the figurative genre. We will examine how colour combinations affect our mood and impact the mood of our painting, with the objective being to paint variations of a limited … Continued
The gallery opens today (6 February) after COVID restrictions are eased by the State Government. Make sure to call in to have a look at our new exhibition, There Were Moments of Transformation, including sculptures by Rodin and Renoir. The … Continued
Thanks to the funding by the WA State Government, Collie will be hosting a Mural Art Trail, during which artists from across WA demonstrate their mural art skills. The trail will culminate in an exhibition of works by the artists … Continued
$4.4 million to Collie tourism injection as world-renowned artist selected to paint Wellington Dam According to a media statement issued by the Premier’s office, a portion of the funding will go towards town beautification, wayfinding and tourist amenity, business development … Continued
The Feature Wall exhibition in the Collie Art Gallery’s Studio space had to stop after temporary closure of the gallery due to the Coronavirus pandemic in late March. Lynne Mitchell and Denise Gillies, however, will start off the Feature Wall … Continued
Collie Art Gallery is delighted to re-open after a few months of closure due to COVID-19. On July 3rd we will present ART ON THE MOVE Touring Exhibition, Yagu Gurlbarl (Big Secret) by renowned West Australian Indigenous artist Julie Dowling. … Continued
Congratulations to MICHAEL CROWLEY on winning the Collie Art Prize people’s choice award. Here’s what Michael says about his stunning portrait ‘I am James’. “James has markings all over his face and arms. Why? I stare. I pluck up courage … Continued
The big announcements were made on Saturday, 29 February, with a large crowd attending the opening ceremony. Julian Bowron, former Director of the Bunbury Regional Art Galleries and current Chair of the GalleriesWest, officially opened the exhibition and representatives from … Continued
One-day Workshop with Joel Smoker In his workshop, Joel Smoker will investigate the elements and principles of art and design and how these can be used to create good compositions. Joel works in many mediums and has exhibited throughout Australia … Continued