The Art Gallery of Ballarat acknowledges the traditional custodians of the land on which the Gallery stands, the Wadawurrung people of the Kulin nation, and recognise their continuing connection to the land and waterways. The Art Gallery of Ballarat Marketing and Communications team helps members of the media with their enquiries about exhibitions, announcements and acquisitions. Contact us if you need information about any of these matters, to source images for use in your publication, or want to talk to a media representative.

Pinot & Picasso Ballarat is a fun and safe place to catch up with friends and enjoy a night out in rural Victoria. You bring the drinks and nibbles to our Ballarat art classes, and we’ll bring the relaxed, inclusive studio atmosphere for you to release your inner Picasso! Our paint and sip Ballarat sessions include a kind and talented artist to guide you through your chosen masterpiece step-by-step so you can leave happier than when you arrived with a stunning artwork to show for it. Whether you’re joining us solo or for a private paint and sip party, you’re bound to have a colourful and creative experience in Ballarat! Our sip and paint Ballarat classes aren’t just limited to acrylic paint on a canvas. We host specialty paint & sip art classes like Textured Art sessions, Paint your Pot, Paint your Vases, Paint your Pet and Release your Inner Drag Queen sessions with a local and fabulous Drag Queen host! Pinot & Picasso Ballarat has hosted some fun, creative events within the local community and surrounding areas including Ballan. We have worked with Tim’s Toasties and ran annual events with Ballarat Grammar, including painting pots with your mum and painting a portrait with your mum and son at Botanica. We have held a fundraising session for the Wheen Bee Foundation during Australian Pollinator Week.

Established in 2013, The Ballarat Imaginarium is a whimsical haven located in Ballarat, Victoria. We specialise in enchanting knick-knacks, unique gifts, captivating home decor, and charming trinkets. We envisioned a space where imagination knows no bounds and the ordinary is transformed into the extraordinary. Step inside our emporium and explore our diverse collection, which includes everything from quirky mugs and handcrafted jewellery to vintage-inspired furniture and one-of-a-kind art pieces. At The Ballarat Imaginarium, we're dedicated to sparking creativity and bringing a touch of magic into your life. We offer free gift wrapping and gift vouchers, visit us today!

Snake Valley Handmade is locally owned and operated in Snake Valley, Victoria. We specialise in everything handmade and unique. Our range of products are all individually hand-poured and handmade Our range of products include my cement creations from Tealight Candle Holder's to succulent pots to name a few. We also have an extensive range of hand-poured candles, candle melts, outdoor citronella candles all made with pure soy wax and premium candle fragrances sourced from local Australian suppliers. Our full range of locally made products can be purchased online through our website shop We offer Flat Rate Postage and we post Australia wide Snake Valley Handmade is now doing local markets in the Ballarat region check our Facebook Business Page for updates on markets - you can come along to these markets to meet me in person and purchase all of our range of locally handmade products. We now offer Direct Deposit and GPay (credit card) options for payment through the website. We also offer for customers local to the Ballarat Region a Local Pick Up option.