subject: Barossa Valley Arts and Galleries [print this page] The art galleries around Barossa Valley could convey that the residents value arts as much as they value the tradition of winery and food. The works exhibited in galleries represent the history, tradition and culture of of the region. One can say that nationalism is the common theme of arts.
One of the most developed gallery in the region is Barossa Regional Gallery in Basedow Road. Aside from memorial gallery of Tanunda soldiers and Hill & Son Grand Organ, the building also houses the old and modern paintings, arts and sculptures of local artists. It proudly shows the exceptional collections of art produced every biennial celebration of Barossa Valley Vintage Festival. The festival hosts art contests inviting native artists to deliver entries themed on Barrosa valley attractions such as landscape paintings. The winning entries that are displayed include the works of Pamela Kowenhaven, David Dallwitz , Dianne Longley , Inmants Tillers , Kathleen Pettyarre , Alfred Engel, and Rod Schubert.. Other than paper paintings, the room also displays the finest gallery of wall hanging. The "The Barossa Wall Hanging" nicely hangs in its wall. The wall hanging is legendary since it was completed for four years by thirty local women.
Aspiring artists are one of the few people who are behind the success of modern arts in Barossa Valley. They built their own galleries to further promote the elegance of the region thru arts and crafts. In Tanunda, one will find Mc Crae Gallery. The gallery was made in 1991 to provide a home to the masterpieces of Darren Mc Crae. The artist is renowned for its signature impressionist arts showcasing the regions' flora and fauna, sports and landscape as reflected in his contemporary abstract painting and contemporary sculpture. Another gallery is found in Lyndoch known as as Spinifex Art and Crafts. It provides a wide range of locally created arts and crafts. It exhibits pieces that include embroidery, paintings, ceramics and quilts.. Nearby , one can find Peter Franz Fine Art Gallery. Peter Franz, a well known photographer, started Peter Franz Fine Art Gallery in 2008. The 90-square-meter area houses the photographs of the owner and the arts created by the natives. The featured arts are paintings, drawing, sculpture, ceramics, artful textile, glassworks, and jewelry. The gallery also hosts events highlighting works of native artists.
People of Barossa Valley incorporate food and art as depicted in some dinning establishments. Tanunda's Old Mill Gallery is a gallery at the same time a dining place. It's an excellent place to visit if one craves for food at the same time desires to commune with Barrosa Valley attractions thru paintings, drawings and crafts. The restaurant exhibits the paintings, drawings, and crafts of natives and visiting artists. The works of arts are finely framed. Crafts exhibited are designed from Barossa products such wood wares that are made from the regions old wine barrels. These works of art are available for purchase. Other restaurants such Peter Lehmann Wines Cellar Door features the works of Rod Schubert and Gomersal Wines highlights George Aldridge's works.
Arts of the region try to publicise Barossa Valley attraction, culture and tradition. The arts are not just letting tourists appreciate their Barossa Valley accommodation in a contemporary environment but allowing themo discover the old Barossa Valley through displayed arts.
