Uncover Artist Studios in the Macedon Ranges
Across the Macedon Ranges, artists work from studios tucked into country gardens, converted sheds, historic buildings and homes surrounded by the landscapes that inspire them. From painting and ceramics to sculpture, textiles, printmaking and botanical art, the region’s creative community reflects the character and character of its villages and landscapes.
Visiting an artist studio offers the chance to meet the maker, see works in progress, discover the story behind their work and, in many cases, purchase an original piece directly from the artist.
The Macedon Ranges is home to artists working across a diverse range of creative disciplines. You might find a painter capturing the changing colours of the hills, a ceramicist working with local forms and textures, or a textile artist drawing inspiration from the region’s gardens and natural landscapes.
Some artists welcome visitors by appointment, while others open their studios during special events and open studio weekends. Check individual listings before visiting and look out for upcoming studio openings, exhibitions and workshops on the Visit Macedon Ranges What’s On calendar.
Open Studios Macedon
One of the best opportunities to meet local artists is during Open Studios Macedon, when artists in Macedon and Mount Macedon open their working studios to visitors.
Explore working studios, watch demonstrations, chat with artists about their creative process and browse original artworks available for purchase. The event showcases a diverse range of disciplines, from painting and botanical art to ceramics, textiles, felt and printmaking.
Art inspired by the landscape
It’s easy to understand why artists are drawn to the Macedon Ranges.
Cool-climate gardens, ancient forests, volcanic landscapes, historic villages, changing light and expansive rural views provide an ever-changing source of inspiration.
Spring brings gardens and hillsides into bloom, autumn covers the region in warm seasonal colour, while winter’s misty forests and dramatic skies create an entirely different atmosphere.
As you travel between studios and galleries, you’re also experiencing the landscapes that inspire the work.
Make a day of it
Combine an artist studio visit with a wander through one of the region’s villages, a garden visit, lunch at a country pub or café, or a stop at a local winery.
Kyneton, Woodend, Macedon, Mount Macedon and Malmsbury all offer their own mix of galleries, creative spaces, makers and local experiences.
For a longer creative escape, stay overnight and explore more of the region at a relaxed pace..
Plan your visit
Artist studios don’t all operate like traditional galleries. Some open by appointment, while others welcome visitors during scheduled events.
Check the What’s On calendar for upcoming Open Studios, exhibitions, workshops and other arts events, and check individual artist listings for opening arrangements before you visit.
Explore galleries and museums: Discover more of the region’s galleries, collections and creative spaces.
See what’s on: Find current exhibitions, workshops, open studios and arts events.
Stay overnight: Turn your creative outing into a weekend with accommodation across the Macedon Ranges.
Check out our events calendar!
Visit a farmers market. Enjoy a festival. Book an art class or theatre performance. There’s so much to see and do in the Macedon Ranges.
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