View St Artist Collective

07/10/2026

Only a couple of days until the View St Artist Collective participates in Bendigo Openstudios.

Alicia Thomas, Chris Duffy, Kim Lowe and Frankie O'Toole will be opening their doors for you.

Call into Valentine's Antique Gallery over the weekend from Friday 9 to Sunday 11 October, to meet the artists, learn about their creative practice and perhaps purchase some local art.

With 50 artists participating this year, there us something for everyone!

More info on https://www.bendigoopenstudios.org/

See where art lives...

08/09/2026

Crushing on this wall in my studio just a little.
Introducing....

'This Afternoons Snacks'
90cm x 120cm original mixed media artwork framed in oak.

Aptly named for the time, energy and creativity needed to put into making edible and exciting snacks in the afternoon for little people.

I mean who wouldn't want to eat this! YUM!!!
Come on down to my retail space inside Valentine's Antique Gallery and eat it with your own eyeballs.

Open Sat to 5pm and Sun 11-4pm
Also Tue-Fri 10-5pm 16-22 View Street Bendigo

25/08/2026

PRE ORDER PRICE $35
2027 Frankie O calendar ................

This Calendar will put a smile on your dial every month of the year! With 12 fabulous pictures, eye popping colour, and more pink than you can poke a stick at, you'll be swooning over it all year long. Order yours today as numbers are limited.

FREE pick up available from my RETAIL STUDIO from Saturday 26th September. Address 16-22 View Street Bendigo (inside Valentine's Antique Gallery).

Size 30cm x 30cm, week starts on Monday, PRE ORDER PRICE $35 full price $40. Order at www.frankieo.com (link on comments)

Calendars posted out for $10.

22/08/2026

Done a thing! lol Have never been to Tasmania before! Lucky I will have Karen painting with me the whole time to make sure it gets finished in time!
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04/08/2026

Say hello to ‘Oh, Bendigo!’ my newest mural which graces the walls of the Bendigo Bank on Mitchell Street.

Bursting with colour, Oh, Bendigo! brings together some of the places, stories and symbols that make Bendigo what it is. Familiar landmarks sit alongside the iconic tram, Chinese lion, Bendigo Blooms and layers of playful colour, pattern and mark-making.

Like much of my work, it’s about layering together the things that give it character — its history, community, creativity and a little bit of joyful chaos.

I had so much fun creating this one and seeing it come to life at such a huge scale. A big thank you to Bendigo Bank for inviting me to create something so bright and joyful for their Mitchell Street branch.

Oh, Bendigo! 💛

03/07/2026

Be sure to get along to the Hold the Line Exhibition raising valuable funds for Lifeline Loddon Mallee.

Held at the Eaglehawk Commons, the exhibition includes three of our View Street Artist Collective members, Kim Lowe, One Drawing a Day. by Frankie O, Chris Duffy, and many more talented artists.

Open until Sunday, 5 July.

10/06/2026

View Street will come alive with a vibrant Artist Market and live music from 10am to 2pm on Saturday June 13.

The View St Artists will be there demonstrating and selling their art via market stalls.

There will be pottery, mosaic, and live art demonstrations, as well as pop up stalls, t-shirt printing, and even an opportunity to get your dog’s portrait captured!

Make a day of it with delicious food and coffee, boutique shopping, free live music on the portico of the Capital, and an Artists on View exhibition opening at Dudley House.

View Street Amplified performers include:

🎤 Louise MacGregor and Sam Po***ck (11am - 12pm)
🎤 The Royal High Jinx (12.30pm - 2pm)
🎤 Sultry Sistas (2.15pm - 3pm)

This is the perfect opportunity to celebrate local art, music and creativity all in one place!

🔗 https://go.bendigo.vic.gov.au/viewstreetartistmarket

06/06/2026

✨ It’s time for a beautiful new chapter!

One of our Artists within the collective has shared:

With so much gratitude, I’m sharing that June will be my last month at 18 View Street. Since 2020, it has been an absolute joy being a part of the View Street Artist Collective at . This space has helped me step fully into my ‘artist’ shoes, grow my practice, and connect with so many of you. I am so humbled by the stories and memories you’ve shared with me in my sunny studio over the years. 🎨

For the rest of the year, I’ll be stepping back to focus on my family. Thankfully, art is a lifelong journey, and this little break from the day-to-day will be a wonderful time to reflect and refill the tank of inspiration. 💛

📦 STUDIO CLEARANCE SALE 📦
To clear out the space and say a huge thank you, I’m running a farewell sale from now until June 28th:
🖼️ All framed artwork is 50% off or less!
Whether you’ve had your eye on a big statement piece, a smaller painting, or anything in between, if it’s framed, it’s half price.

Pieces are available to view in my studio inside Valentines 18 View St Bendigo. Thank you all for being part of this incredible journey with me. A special thanks to Peter Valentine for creating such a wonderful artist space, his amazing staff and the crazy wonderful artists that make up the View Street Artist Collective. I can’t wait to share what comes next! ✨

Sarah Wallace-Smith Art on View

03/06/2026

It's time for another Bit Sketchi Bendigo event with Kim Lowe from 2inspire.

Kim's first Bit Sketchi collaboration is happening on Sunday 21 June with Bendigo Brewing. They have joined forces to bring you a fun sketching event that you and your friends or family can all enjoy in a relaxed, welcoming venue.

Come along and participate in a fun, quick and quirky sketching session where we draw/paint our surroundings, while enjoying a b**r, w**e or soft drink (included in your ticket)!

You will also have the chance to enter your sketch into the “People’s Choice Award” with the chance to win a $50 Bendigo Brewing gift voucher!

While you sketch, you may also like to try some of their delicious wood fired pizza, burgers or fries.

Suitable for all abilities and all materials supplied! Kids welcome and receive a free creativity kit.

Let’s get a Bit Sketchi! Get tickets here:

Create a quick & quirky, urban, ink and watercolour sketch with the guidance of local artist, Kim Lowe while enjoying a drink, good food and great company.

21/05/2026

🤣😂 A sketch for a painting… 🎨