Arts and crafts thrive in the Glen Innes Highlands. Take time to explore the many galleries, artists, crafts stores, antiques, museums and treasures.
Many locals are keeping traditional crafts alive that date back to the area’s pioneering days – saddlers, blacksmiths and farriers. A visit to Glen Innes is a chance to watch them at work or attend a workshop to learn new skills.
If you are here when the markets are on, you will not be disappointed. Our talented local artisans offer only the best, top-quality handcrafted products. You are sure to find something you love, for a gift or to spoil yourself.
Glen Innes Art Gallery presents a series of changing exhibitions of contemporary art, ceramics, sculptures and jewellery. Works exhibited frequently are by local artists, regional New England and New South Wales artists, as well as artists from other parts of Australia - adding to a veritable rich mix of artistic talent.
Located at 71 Grey Street
Open: Monday - Friday 10am - 4pm and Saturdays 9am - 1pm
The open studio of Richard Moon Wearable Silver & Silverware and the home of High Country Books, hosting regular silver jewellery workshops, a book club and a writing group.
Located at 80 Tenterfield Street (New England Highway) Deepwater
Open: Wednesday – Saturday 9am - 4pm
Sundays 9am - 12pm
Markets in the Highlands is a collective group of local makers from the region.
This concept launched in August of 2020 and has continued to be held on the second Saturday of each month.
Located at the back of Coles, Mackenzie Mall.
Open: 2nd Saturday of each month 9am - 3pm
Find all the quirky arts and crafts of Glen Innes in all corners of the Knick Knackery. You’ll find the friendly volunteers having a chat with a coffee while teaching craft activities. There are also lots of treasures and bric-a-brac finds for sale in the shop.
Located the on the corner of Wentworth and Bourke Streets
Open: Thursday-Sunday 10am - 4pm
The home of internationally acclaimed Aboriginal Artist Lloyd Gawura Hornsby. Gawura Gallery offers contemporary artworks from local, interstate and international artists. The modern gallery exhibits a range of works from established and emerging Indigenous artists, including fine arts.
Located at 9979 New England Highway
Open: Tuesday - Saturday 9am – 4pm
Carelles stocks a range of craft items, tapestries, baby’s clothing and linen. They also have a large selection of locally-made handicrafts, like blankets and jumpers to name a few. If you are an avid DIYer who enjoys making arts and crafts or other homemade items, they have everything you’ll need for your projects.
Located at 250 Grey Street
Open: Monday – Friday 9am – 5.30pm and Saturday 9am – 1pm
Colours on Grey brings creativity into people’s lives with live workshops for all skill levels. Marianne offers one-on-one private lessons, group lessons and art parties at her gallery.
Experience the online gallery.
Discover home-made arts & crafts at the weekly Cottage Markets. Browse the stalls as you enjoy a freshly brewed hot coffee and discover other treasures and local produce.
Located at Lions Park Rest Area, East Avenue & Ferguson Street.
Open: Saturday 7.30am – 12.30pm
Glen Innes Pottery Club is a community group of potters and enthusiastic students of pottery. The club runs regular workshops and shares resources, inspiration, club and relevant industry news online.
Located at 193 Grey Street, Glen Innes
Acknowledgement of Country
Glen Innes Highlands acknowledges and pays respect to the Ngarabul people as the traditional custodians of this land, their elders past, present and emerging, and to Torres Strait Islander people and all First Nations people.
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