Barossa Valley Arts and Galleries

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 displayed in galleries depict the history, tradition and culture of Barossa Valley. One can say that nationalism is the usual concept of arts.

 One of the most established 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 historic and modern paintings, arts and sculptures of local artists. It proudly displays the outstanding collections of art produced every biennial celebration of Barossa Valley Vintage Festival. The festival holds art competitions inviting native artists to create 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 place also exhibits the finest gallery of wall hanging. The "The Barossa Wall Hanging" nicely hangs in its wall. The wall hanging is legendary for it was crafted for four years by 30 women of Barossa.

 Inspired artists are one of the people who are behind the glory of contemporary arts in Barossa Valley. They established their own galleries to further promote the magnificence of the region through arts and crafts. In Tanunda, one will find Mc Crae Gallery. The showroom was made in 1991 to provide a place to the works of Darren Mc Crae. The artist is renowned for its unique impressionist arts featuring the regions' flora and fauna, sports and landscape as reflected in his modern 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 displays works that include embroidery, paintings, ceramics and quilts.. Nearby , one will find Peter Franz Fine Art Gallery. Peter Franz, a noted photographer, gave birth to Peter Franz Fine Art Gallery in August 2008. The 90-square-meter room stores the photographs of the founder and the arts produced by the residents. The featured arts are paintings, drawing, sculpture, ceramics, artful textile, glassworks, and jewelry. The gallery also holds events highlighting works of native artists.

People of Barossa Valley combine art and food as depicted in some dinning establishments. Tanunda's Old Mill Gallery is a showroom at the same time a dining place. It's a good 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 displays the crafts, paintings and drawings of locals and visiting artists. The works of arts are finely framed. Crafts displayed are made from Barossa native materials such wood wares that are crafted from 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 tend to promote Barossa Valley attraction, culture and tradition. The arts aren't just letting tourists relish their Barossa Valley accommodation in a modern setting but allowing themo experience the old Barossa Valley via displayed arts.