The Old Barn, Pialligo

01/09/2025

FRENCH VINTAGE ART AND HOMEWARE by Antoinette Karsten Art
Ahh, ‘brocantes’ – the colourful antique markets of France, full of treasure from past eras.Come to this special exhibition and sale at our very own Brocante at the Old Barn Gallery where you will find a nostalgic collection of French vintage, heritage and silverware art by Antoinette Karsten.
Thursday 16 October to Sunday 2 November (Thursday – Sunday 10am – 4pm)

07/04/2025

As part of the Canberra Heritage Festival, come and see 'Unearthed: The Beauty of Nature', a stunning double exhibition by the Gumnuts Group and the Flora and Fauna artists.Housed in the heritage Old Barn Gallery in Pialligo, this exhibition runs Thursday-Sunday April 24- May 18, from 10am -4pm. All works for sale and plenty of parking - and Beltana Road is now beautiful!

19/02/2025

ARTIST IN RESIDENCE
Calligrapher Narelle Jones

Thursday 27 February – Saturday 22 March 2025
at The Old Barn Gallery18 Beltana Rd Pialligo ACT

The theme for the residency is “Imagination is greater than detail.” This will be my second “artist in residence” at the Old Barn Gallery, a great location to explore new ideas.

This year I will be starting with formal calligraphic manuscripts and moving towards more contemporary styles some of which I will turn into 3D objects.
I will also be working on a new book containing work done during my time at the gallery.

The walls of the Old Barn will be full of work I have completed during the past year. Many pieces will be for sale.

The gallery will be open from 10.00 am to 4.00 pm Wednesdays to Sundays (during the above dates) so if you are passing please drop in for chat see what I am getting up to.

Yours in “splashing” ink around,

Narelle

27/06/2023

Canberra Calligraphy Society - come see these beautiful works at our exhibition

27/06/2023

Canberra Calligraphy Exhibition - July.
The Canberra Calligraphy Society (CCS) will hold its 2023 Annual Exhibition at The Old Barn Gallery in July (Thursday 13 to Sunday 16 July, and Thursday 20 to Sunday 23 July 2023). A selection of recent works by CCS members will be on display, demonstrating a wide range of calligraphic styles, from traditional through to contemporary.The works on display in the current exhibition illustrate the inspiration and skills that members have gained from workshops with internationally renowned calligraphers (Marina Soria - Argentina, Yves Leterme - Belgium, Massimo Polello - Italy)) as well as other artists and sources.

THE OLD BARN GALLERY - 18 BELTANA ROAD, PIALLGO

22/04/2023

‘In Harmony with Nature: The Breath of Autumn’

Autumn is the time of a great change in nature when we witness the explosion of colours of deciduous trees, farewell migrating birds, and collect all the hard work rewards from gardens and orchards. The ‘In Harmony with Nature: The Breath of Autumn’ exhibition is a tribute of the Magic of Artistry group to this magnificent time.

The Magic of Artistry group was formed in May 2022 by four artists: Irina Bastrakova, Elena Bozhko-Marshall, Galina Amelina and Yuri Amelin. Each of the group members has brought their own unique style of art including painting on canvas, photography, ceramics and semi-precious stones art.Exhibiting at The Old Barn Gallery April 27 – May 6. 10am – 4pm

05/04/2023

05/04/2023

Our next exhibition and sale - part of the Canberra Heritage Festival - The Flora and Fauna Artists present 'Every Picture Tells a Story' Thursday 13 April - Sunday 23 April. Free entry and all works for sale.

16/02/2023

Exhibition title: ‘In Harmony with Nature’Group: The Magic of Artistry’

Exhibition information:The Magic of Artistry group is delighted to present their new collection of artworks at the Old Barn Gallery in February-March 2023.

‘In Harmony with Nature’ exhibition is a tribute to the group members’ passion for nature and desire to share its beauty with others.

The Magic of Artistry group was formed in May 2022 by four artists: Irina Bastrakova, Elena Bozhko-Marshall, Galina Amelina and Yuri Amelin. Each of group members has brought their own unique style of art including painting on canvas, photography, ceramics and semi-precious stones art.

The success of their first exhibition held in August 2022 at the Old Barn Galley has inspired the group artists to continue exploring nature and capturing it in their individual unique ways.

04/02/2023

‘Reflections on Nature – Bringing together a creative community’

The Old Barn Gallery, Pialligo, is delighted to host their third exhibition from Canberra’s NatureArt Lab.The ‘Reflections on Nature’ artist-in-residence project was launched on social media in May 2020 just as COVID struck and within a few months attracted a membership of around 600 people with thousands of contributions.
Led by Julia Landford, (founding director of NatureArt Lab) photographers, writers, artists, journalers, ecologists and naturalists joined forces and began to document the sights they were seeing all around them in ordinary, everyday moments.This remarkable collection of insightful connections with nature, will be on display alongside a portfolio of environmental and conservation organisations actively working in the Canberra region. The exhibition to be officially opened by Senator David Pocock, will also feature a series of talks by local environmentalists and workshops including nature journaling, nature writing, and children’s activities.

The exhibition runs from Thursday 2nd – Sunday 5th, and from Thursday 9th- Sunday 12th February and is open from 10 - 4 each day. Entry is free.

28/11/2022

Bijoux – a Treasury of Small Art Works at the Old Barn Gallery

The Gumnuts Artists collective decided that this Christmas the best gift that can be given is a small artwork – some even small enough to go in the Christmas Stocking!

The artworks (either framed or matted) are of flora, fauna, landscapes and other subjects that have fired their artistic imaginations.

Together with these small gems will be an assortment of beautiful cards – perfect for unexpected birthdays, anniversaries, and even ‘just for no reason at all’.

We look forward to seeing you!

The Old Barn Gallery, 18 Beltana Road, The Old Barn, Pialligo
Exhibition runs Thurs – Sunday, December 8-11, December 15-18

04/10/2022

Zonta at the Old Barn, Pialligo.

Our latest exhibition showcases local artists and supports Zonta projects. On show are traditional and modern works, framed and unframed artworks and jewellery.

10am - 4pm Friday 7th, Saturday 8th, Sunday 9th October

10am – 4pm Saturday 15th, Sunday 16th October

Canberra Zonta Breakfast Club raises funds to assemble birthing kits that support women in developing nations, making breast care cushions for those recovering from breast surgery, to provide kitchen starter packs to support women and families rebuilding after domestic violence, and scholarships encouraging women and girls in science technology, engineering and maths as well as business and public affairs and a doctoral scholarship for female students studying astronomy at ANU.

Old Barn Gallery, 18 Beltana Road, Pialligo