Proposals due by end of August 2024
We are now asking for proposals for exhibitions for 2025.
A gallery as part of a garden centre is a great way to bring art, and individually crafted products to a wide range of people who would not normally visit an art gallery, as well as giving local artists an outlet for their products.
We want to know your ideas for an interesting exhibition in this space, and also new art and craftwork for our gallery and shop in the leadup to Christmas.
Demolition is happening next door , but you can still visit our gallery, buy your plants and hardware, order your garden supplies and anything else you normally do at BAAG!
Mosaics by Sandra Bain
Macro photography by Bronwen Frizell
ExhibitionOpening:5-7pmSaturday 5th November
Exhibition runs 5th to 28th November, 2022 More information at https://gallery.baag.com.au/event/fragments-to-formation/
It's old and wet, but there are still lots interesting art & handcrafted products at Bulleen Art an Garden, as well as our gallery exhibitions. Here is just a small selection
Garden Gallery
Dragons by Heather Wilson
Planters by Marlize Myburgh
Shop Alcove
Ceramics by Helen Sparrow,
baskets by…
BAAG is privileged to operate in one of the most culturally significant regions for art in Melbourne, often referred to as the Valley of the Arts. The two most important Australian art movements, the Heidelberg School and the Angry Penguins, originated in this area. Heide Museum of Modern Art, which is just across the park from BAAG is an iconic art venue.
BAAG has placed emphasis on the arts and creativity in response to this location, and also the passion of the proprietors and some staff for the arts. This has enabled us to develop a unique identity, atmosphere and experience at BAAG.
One way of furthering those aims is shown by incorporating an increasing array of artworks in the structural fabric of BAAG and adopting a creative approach everything that we do.
There are locally produced artworks in many other parts of Bulleen Art & Garden as well as the exhibitions in the Bolin Bolin Gallery. The following are examples of what you can find now, December 2020.
In the Shop Next to the Gallery
Ceramics by Jack Latti, Naoko Coghlan, Helen Sparrow, Manuela Bortot
As well as the changing exhibitions in the Bolin Bolin Gallery you can find a lot of art and handcrafted works throughout Bulleen Art & Garden,
28th November to 26th January.
We have set up our Summer/Christmas exhibition, filling the Bolin Bolin Gallery (and the Garden Gallery and shop) with lots of new work from some of our favourite artists and also some new artists.
Pottery and sculpture for the garden in clay and copper by the Yow Yow Sisters.
Andrea Tilley, Sue McCormick and Sharon Edwards
28th Sept. To 21 Oct. 2019
An exhibition by The Hills Ceramic ArtistsBabette Bruders; Amanda Christians; Glenn England; Lee Goller; Claire Johnson, Lynne Lindsay; Heather Thomas; Jenny Rowe; Sharon Twining; Juliet Widdows.
28th June to 11th August 2019
Exhibition Opening: 2-4pm Saturday 29th June 2019
The exhibition ‘Seasoned’ contemplates the turning of nature’s seasons: - from winter’s scarcity and the budding enthusiasm of spring, to summers lazy heat and autumnal festivity.
. 7th to 23rd June 2019
We’ve got a very creative, as well as capable team at Bulleen Art & Garden. This exhibition showcases their talents in areas we nay not have been aware of.
"Metal Transformations"
Sculpture by Issa Ouattara
15 March to 21 April 2019
This exhibition will showcase the work of African/Australian sculptor Issa Ouattara. Although now based near Daylesford in country Victoria, Issa’s birth place was Cote d’Ivoire in West Africa. With a successful sculpting career in both Africa and Australia and family life in rural Australia, Issa demonstrates how a difficult start to life, including child labour, poverty, war, can be overcome."Wozbits"
Rustic art by Warwick Hillis1st February to 10th March 2019
An Australian themed art exhibition by Darren Gilbert of new black ink artwork and rusty metal sculptures.
26th October to 18th November
Bolin Bolin Gallery at Bulleen Art & Garden
6 Manningham Rd W., Bulleen. 88503030.
Sculpture by Melissa Thomas
25th September until 21st October 2018.
The exhibition program for 2018 features some artists who have exhibited with us before, as well as some new artists. There will be a range of different styles and media. Metal sculpture, glass, wood, textiles, ceramic sculpture and pottery, basketry, drawings and paintings will all be featured during the year.
An exhibition of sculptural and functional wood by Andrew Potocnik
9th March to 8th April Exhibition Opening 6-8pm Thursday 8th March Andrew is a local artist who uses various techniques such as turning, carving and meticulously applying interesting surface treatments to recycled wood to create his art.24 November to 24 January 2018
Artists include Raine Edwards, Ann Maree Gentile, Nicola Hoyle, LeneKuhl Jakobsen, Jack Latti , Carly Leech, Nicola Hoyle, Mary McMahon, Marlize Myburgh, Robyn Norris, Jenny Overton, Meredith Plain, Jenny Stokes.
BAAG'S 50thBirthday Party, Sculpture Garden Launch and Exhibition Opening were all celebrated on Thursday 30th November 2017 with Drinks, music, nibbles, speeches, stories and birthday cake.
There is a new sculpture Garden outside the Garden Gallery (the old gallery), and also bordered by the sculpted front fence. This is an outdoor space to show garden sculpture to advantage.
The following is the story of the development of this garden so far.
An Exhibition by the Basket Makers of Victoria
27th October to 19th November, 2017
An exhibition of contemporary and traditional baskets, and artwork incorporating weaving techniques by a talented group of basketmakers.
Sculpture and photography by Neen Arthur, Nadia Culph and Meredith Plain
18th August to 24th September
The common theme in this exhibition is the use of creativity to encourage an appreciation of our natural world. Neen Arthur works with wire to weave her sculptures and wall hangings, often giving written messages, usually about creativity and love in the natural world.
“Classroom Creative”
– an exhibition of works by participants in the BAAG art workshops and their teachers
14th July to 14th August 2017
Art Afternoon in the gallery 2-4pm Sunday 31st July 2017
An exhibition of ceramics, sculpture and drawings by Ann Maree Gentile & Nicola Hoyle
19 May to 9 July
An Exhibition of
Paintings and Glass by
Jennie Williams Culic
14 April to 14May
"Meet the Artists" Saturday 22nd April 3-5pm
Over recent years I have developed a love of pottering in the garden. Although not a spectacular green thumb the garden continuously evolves and includes a variety of small statues, sculptures by other artisans and a couple of old sculptures I created in years gone by. It has become a sanctuary – a place where I lose myself in the moment – clear my head.
“Eclectica”
An Exhibition of Sculpture by Joel Medley
3rd February to 5th March, 2017
Joel creates some amazing art works from recycled materials. This exhibition shows some of Joel Medley’s new sculptures and demonstrates how his skills in and style have been developing. There are a number of large, strong metal sculptures which include a grapevine which is large, but has detailed leaves and fruit; a horse with an almost patchwork pattern of overlapping metal segments; a unique fish; giant flowers with friendly faces; birds and a variety of more abstract sculptures.An Exhibition by the Eastern Studio Potters and Artists
Jenny Stokes, Ann Jackson, Sue Trivillian ,Donna Parker, Di Beveridge,Robyn Carter, Li Lallo , Jenny John , Glen McDonald,Betty Mitlan , Meg Lowery, Ann Cunningham, Jan O’Neill, Su Laird , Judy Searle.5th -27th November 2016
Make sure you look up next time you are walking in to Bulleen Art & Garden.
The second installment of “Still Life with Fruit” by Lachlan Plain www.lachlanplain.com has now been installed in large baskets clustered around the Bulleen Art & Garden sign.
An exhibition of Baskets and Textiles.
By Jeanette Carter, Carly Leech, Jacie Malseed 7th October to 1st November 2016 Exhibition opening Thurs 6th October, 6-8pm Basket Demonstrations - Tuesday 11 Oct 10 am to 2.30 pm and Sunday 16th 10 until 2 pm"Art and Gardens"
An Exhibition by the Staff of Bulleen Art & Garden
14th - 31st July 2016
"Snowy" by Erin CooperAn exhibition of Paintings and Sculpture by Melissa Thomas
3 June-10 July 2016
This exhibition focusses on succulents. Metal sculptures enhance our conceptual ideas of these interesting plants and oil paintings express the textures and colours of the beautiful succulents that give us so much joy.
Heidelberg Leader, 29 March 2016
A joint exhibition by two makers: Lene Kuhl Jakobsen & Andrew Potocnik
24 March-24 April 2016
An exhibition to celebrate the Bolin Bolin Gallery’s 20th birthday and a new gallery.
7 August to 20 September 2015
We opened our brand new gallery on August the 13th 2015 and at the same time we celebrated the Bolin Bolin's gallery 20th Birthday.
In 1995, at the urging of urged by staff member, Claire Nailer we decided to set up a gallery.Now, 20 years later we are moving and upgrading our exhibition space.
10 April to 23 May, 2015
Artists include Jenny Culic, Sean Diamond, Jane Dubsky, Nicola Hoyle, Joel Medley, Jenny Overton, Tim Read, Robyn Stewardson This mixed exhibition includes glass by Jenny Culic, metal sculpture by Sean Diamond, Nicola Hoyle, Joel Medley, Tim Read & Wendy Brady, owls from recycled household items by Robyn Stewardson, hand painted pottery by Jane Dubsky, and a mosaic by Jenny Overton.
Justin Purser was commissioned to produce some exciting new signage for the front. He has made large, decorative individually hand-crafted metal lettering which make up the Bulleen Art & Garden sign over the shop entrance.
Make a traditional melon basket.
Bookings at https://weteachme.com/bulleenartandgarden/melon-baskets-workshop
5-24 December
Once again we are showcasing a wonderful eclectic collection of local artworks in our gallery before Christmas. Make sure you visit us before Christmas to see this interesting and diverse range of (affordable) artworks including metal and ceramic sculpture, baskets, prints and paintings. You may find something uniqueand special for a gift, or be able to treat yourself.
An artwork which celebrates homegrown local food and is a visual testament to BAAG's commitment to food gardening. The sculpture, Still Life with Fruit by sculptor, painter, award winning author and puppeteer Lachlan Plain, www.lachlanplain.coml. At ten times the fruit's original size this fibre glass sculpture towers over the entrance of Bulleen Art & Garden.
"Still Life with Fruit "
Sculpture Unveiling, Vegetable Talk and Guided Art walk
5.30 to 7.30pm, Thursday 18th September, 2014
Homegrown food and art both feature prominently at Bulleen Art & Garden. See what can happen when they collide. The sculpture, Still Life with Fruit by Lachlan Plain, is a painterly rendition of the food gardener’s fruit bowl. At ten times the fruit’s original size this fibre glass sculpture will tower over the entrance of Bulleen Art & Garden, testament to BAAG’s commitment to food gardening.More about the exhibition More about Sean
We have gathered an interesting selection of ceramic and metal sculpture, mosaics, ceramics and baskets by a number of our favourite artists.
Artists include Sandra Bain, Mark Cowie, Raine Edwards, Glenn England, Anne-Maree Gentile, Nicola Hoyle, Anne Jackson, Lene Kuhl Jakobsen, Robyn Norris, Meredith Plain, Graham Robertson,Angelique Van Schie, Liz Walker
Limestone sculpture workshops
Jenny takes the limestone sculpture workshops at Bulleen Art & Garden. She is a natural teacher who loves to communicate her passion or sculpture, as well as the techniques needed to carve limestone.
An exhibition inspired by Bulleen Art & Garden’s magic location – right next to the Yarra River parks. Artists have responded to natural and cultural values of this important section of the Yarra.
Sculpture, baskets, ceramic and botanical art by Sally Armfield, Glenn England , Paul Kalemba , Emma Kelly , Lene Kuhl Jakobsen, Joel Medley, Robyn Norris, Meredith Plain.
11 October to 5 November, 2013
Next Exhibition
‘Alfresco’
This ceramic exhibition celebrates the coming of spring and spending more time outdoors. by Box Hill Clayworkers & Friends September 13 to October 6
To find out current workshop dates, or to book, click here, or go to https://gallery.baag.com.au/?page_id=
To read more about Jeanette Carter and view some of her work head to https://gallery.baag.com.au/?p=207
A wedge tail eagle, has landed on our habitat tree!
He is looking over the Bulleen Art & Garden from his perch.
I am a Stone Sculptor - 'a carver of stone'
"Beginning with a boulder or a sometimes 'unwilling' lump, I am guided by the colour, texture, shape and size of the raw material . . . . it is my passion to release the form that I see lying hidden within."
- Jenny Whiteside, April 2008
Well known ceramic artist, Giuseppe Raneri (a.k.a Joe the giftshop guru at Bulleen Art & Garden), has been commissioned to make another in the series of iconic ceramic tiled seats which can be seen along Brunswick St. This shot shows a couple of…
Gallery Exhibition
- a collection of works in reclaimed metal and wire, ceramic and silver exploring the significance of birds on the relationship between man and the natural world.
Avis Gardner and Liz Walker
February 15 to March 17
The ambitious 11 x 5m mural by Lachlan Plain tells the story of wily adventurer, Pedro Piscator, whose ship is powered by melody, charting a sonata through the sky and towing a floating island upon which he’s collected the most singular of species, rescued from a sullied Earth.
On Thursday 23rd of February 2012, as part of Melbourne’s Sustainable Living Festival, Bulleen Art & Garden and more than 100 guestscelebrated the Earth’s life support system, ‘Gaia’, in a night of discussion, performance, song and art whilst raising funds for Sustainable Gardening Australia. This was an evening to launch a large new mural and open an exhibition, but included much much more - music, puppets, theatre, speakers, gourmet nibbles, walks and much good cheer!
It was a perfect evening - Gaia was certainly smiling apon us!
These workshops will teach you how to make baskets using a variety of traditional different techniques. You will also Learn how to collect fibres, how to store them, dye them and dampen them down for use.Learn what is suitable for weaving and what is not suitable.
The tortoise, oops, turtle has once again found its way to Bulleen Art & Garden, presumably it has wandered up from the river! which watched over the entrance to Bulleen Art & Garden from the direction of the adjoining parklands.
There has been a turtle at this site, next to the park, but the turtle has had another reincarnation, and is now named Rose.
Artist Lachlan Plain, (lachlanplain.com )who has been involved in a lot of the artwork around Bulleen Art & Garden has been busy creating a new turtle, with the help of colleague Colleen Bourke. Rose is a lady turtle with lots of personality. She is now in colour and has been crafted in fibreglass.
Installation was 21st September 2010.
The Raising of Rose
In September 2012 Rose the turtle was given a better view with new stand. This tied in with work on the new Healthy Living Waterways gate and disabled access to the parks. This is Bulleen Art & Garden's latest way to promote the wonderful park just next to the nursery. There is a new wheelchair accessible walkway and a crafted steel gate promoting our waterways leading to the park where BAAG has a long term revegetation program. And you can now see Rose the turtle more clearly as she emerges from the park and the Yarra, seeming to swim in mid air. Make sure you meet RoseLiz makes artwork on paper and canvas and is an award-winning artist and author.
Jeanette has been giving basket workshops at Bulleen Art & Garden for a number of years, as well as selling and exhibiting her work here.
More information on the basket workshops https://gallery.baag.com.au/?p=1564 and free form baskets https://gallery.baag.com.au/?p=1576
CLAY AND FIBRE
I have always been interested in the Visual Arts and enjoyed working in clay and fibre.
I started work in advertising at the age of seventeen and then went on to study two Diplomas at RMIT, one in Graphic Design and the other in Ceramics. I then went to Melbourne State College and completed a Diploma of Education.
Two of the areas I studied which I enjoyed most were textiles and ceramics. Textiles included spinning, weaving, tie dye and batik.
I am currently teaching Ceramics, Drawing and Visual Communication and Design at Eltham High School to levels 7-12.
In 1986 I was awarded a teacher exchange to Pennsylvania USA for a year. It was here that I was introduced to basket weaving- Melon Baskets, Egg Baskets, Potato baskets, Heart shaped Baskets and many other designs.