Original Art Showcase and Galleries
Resident Artist – Watershed Art Gallery
IN PERSON at 621 McDonalds Road, Pokolbin NSW 2320
Thursday – Monday 10:30 – 4:30pm.
Watershed Art Gallery.
Watershed Gallery is a vibrant and continually changing space for Wine Country locals and visitors to enjoy and interact with art and artists.
Resident Artist – Done By Hand
ONLINE
Done By Hand.
Done By Hand is a beautifully curated Australian Made Artisan Store and Gallery. Art, Homewares, Jewellery and Handmade giftware, this online store is full of locally made beauty.
Upcoming Markets and Events
‘The Olive Tree Market’, Newcastle *Monthly Market*
Always on the 1st Saturday of every month.
Saturday 7 October, 2023
Saturday 4 November, 2023
Saturday 2 December, 2023
Location: Civic Park, Newcastle
Newcastle’s Premier Art and Design Market.
Olive Tree Market is more than a market, it’s a vibrant space with a festival atmosphere, a place to sample delicious street food and discover the best local artisans. For updates on the event, go to:
Sunday 4 November, 2023
Location: 22 Church Street, Burwood, NSW
Featuring original, high quality, outstanding Australian artisan made goods. Held inside Burwood’s restored and beautifully maintained 1871 mansion “Woodstock” Building, located at 22 Church Street, Burwood NSW 2134. Entry to the Woodstock Artisans Market is free. For updates on the event, go to:
www.facebook.com/woodstockartisansmarket
LAST EVENT OF 2023: Fri – Sun, 8 – 10 December, 2023
Location: EPIC, Exhibition Park, Canberra
‘Handmade’ is a quarterly market that brings together the best of Australian-Made artisans. I’ll have alllllll my goodies there, including one-off original artworks. For updates on the event, go to:
www.handmadecanberra.com.au
Saturday – Wednesday 17 – 20 February, 20242
Location: Sydney Olympic Park
I’ll be in the Australian Made section of the AGHA Sydney Gift Fair! A must-attend event, connecting wholesalers with retailers, corporate & hospitality buyers, stylists, designers and more. In February 2024, you will discover thousands of new, boutique and premium products from hundreds of new and returning exhibitors. Source your new season ranges and explore exhibitors and exclusive features all under one roof! For updates on the event, go to:
Past Markets and Events
Saturday – Wednesday 2 – 6 August, 20232
Location: Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre
I’ll be in the AUstralian Made section of the AGHA Sydney Gift Fair! A must-attend event, connecting wholesalers with retailers, corporate & hospitality buyers, stylists, designers and more. In August 2023, you will discover thousands of new, boutique and premium products from hundreds of new and returning exhibitors. Source your new season ranges and explore exhibitors and exclusive features all under one roof! For updates on the event, go to:
Saturday – Sunday, 16-17 Sept, 2023, 10am – 4pm
Saturday – Sunday, 1-2 April, 2023, 10am – 4pm
Location: White Bay Cruise Terminal, Rozelle
The ‘Makers & Shakers Market’ is an indoor/outdoor market featuring a curated lineup of 100+ Australian handmade stalls. Makers and Shakers has proudly signed up as an event partner of the official Australia Made Campaign. This means that the only products on sale at the event will be Australian made. For updates on the event, go to:
Saturday – Sunday 29 – 30 October, 2022
Saturday – Sunday, 2-4 December, 2022, 10am – 4pm
Saturday – Sunday, 29 – 30 July, 2023
Location: EPIC, Exhibition Park, Canberra
‘Handmade’ is a quarterly market that brings together the best of Australian design and produces. I’ll have all my goodies there, including original artworks. For updates on the event, go to:
www.handmadecanberra.com.au
‘The Big Design Market‘
Friday – Saturday, 9 – 11 September, 2022
Location: The Cutaway, Barangaroo
Friday 10am – 9pm
Saturday 10am – 6pm
Sunday 10am – 5pm
‘The Big Design Market’ will return to the Cutaway, Barangaroo on 9 – 11 September 2022 with over 200 exciting exhibitors selling designer homewares, hand-made ceramics, limited-edition art prints, Australian-made fashion, unique jewellery, stationery and much more! For updates, go to:
Sydney Town Hall, Sydney, NSW
10am – 5pm, Saturday 16 July, 2022
‘Sydney Made’ is bringing you a curated line-up featuring over 75 local stalls of makers, artists & designers with products ranging from homewares, lifestyle, bath and skincare, art, fashion (for big and little people), jewellery, accessories and more! For updates, go to:
Friday – Sunday 29 – 31 July, 2022
Location: The Cutaway, Barangaroo
‘Finders Keepers’ is Australia’s largest curated marketplace of makers, designers and entrepreneurs. This major market event is where communities come together to shop, explore and discover the very best from designers, makers and entrepreneurs in our country. For updates on the event, go to:
Streets Alive Market, Brighton Le Sands – IN PERSON
Saturday – Sunday 14 – 15 May, 2022. 10am – 10pm
Location: Bay Street, Brighton Le Sands
Join us for Streets Alive on Bay Street Brighton Le Sands, kicking off with breakfast through to dinner enjoying live music, browse the market stalls finish off with a skate on the ice skating rink before settling at the open air cinema. This event is funded by the ‘Festival of Place’ an initiative of the Department of Planning and Environment. For updates on the event, go to:
bayside.eventsair.com/streetsalivebrighton22
‘On the Wall – 6 Week Showcase’
IN PERSON at Fern Street Art Gallery, Gerringong.
4 April 2022 – 15 May 2022, Thursday – Sunday 10-4pm.
Fern Street Art Gallery.
Fern Street Gallery is an award-winning contemporary art gallery located in the charming seaside town of Gerringong.
Home to a select group of South Coast Artists with their art on permanent show, along with the Gallery hosting frequent exhibitions by national artists.
Saturday – Sunday 30 April – 1 May, 2022
Location: EPIC, Exhibition Park, Canberra
‘Handmade’ is a quarterly market that brings together the best of Australian design and produces. I’ll have all my goodies there, including original artworks. For updates on the event, go to:
www.handmadecanberra.com.au
IN PERSON at Bendigo Bank, Leichhardt NSW
Monday – Friday 28th February – 8th April, 2021
The ‘Retail Pop-up Shop’ at Bendigo Bank, Leichhardt is a beautiful space within the bank’s retail space which they offer to small local businesses to showcase their products/talents.
During my 6 week residency, I plan to showcase new original artworks and paint on-site – follow my socials for more!
www.instagram.com/shannon.dwyer.artist
‘Sydney Gift Fair’
IN PERSON at Sydney Showground, Sydney Olympic Park.
Friday 18 – Monday 21 February, 2022
Australian Gift and Homewares Association.
The AGHA Sydney Gift Fair is the must-attend event connecting wholesalers with retailers, corporate & hospitality buyers, stylists, designers and more. In February 2022, you will discover thousands of new, boutique and premium products from hundreds of new and returning exhibitors. Source your new season ranges at Sydney Olympic Park and explore exhibitors and exclusive features including Artisan Lane, Australian Made Pavilion, Design Life, New Product Showcase and more all under one roof!
‘Woodstock Artisan Market’ – IN PERSON at 22 Church St, Burwood, NSW.
Sunday November 7, 2021
Woodstock Artisans Market features original, high quality, outstanding Australian artisan made goods. Held inside Burwood’s restored and beautifully maintained 1871 mansion “Woodstock” Community Centre, located at 22 Church Street, Burwood NSW 2134. Surrounded by a large park with 2 playgrounds and bbq areas. Entry to the Woodstock Artisans Market is free. Disabled parking is available and Disabled access is provided at Woodstock Community Centre. The venue is approximately 10 minutes’ walk from Burwood Train Station.
Friday-Sunday 16 – 18th June, 2021
‘Handmade’ is a quarterly market that brings together the best of Australian design and produces. I’ll have all my goodies there, including original artworks. For updates on the event, go to:
‘Finders Keepers‘ – VIRTUAL market!
Fri, Sat & Sunday 18 – 20th June, 2021
The Finders Keepers is Australia’s largest curated marketplace of makers, designers and entrepreneurs. Online, and via our major market events, the Finders Keepers is where communities come together to shop, explore and discover the very best from designers, makers and entrepreneurs in our country. Check it out:
www.thefinderskeepersmarketplace.com/
‘Night Market‘ – IN PERSON Market
From 6pm Wednesday 21st April, 2021
Night market pop-up! Local mini market at Leichhardt Bowling Club for the Leichhardt & Annandale Business Chambers.
‘The Handmade Market‘ (Mother’s Day) – VIRTUAL
Saturday-Sunday 20-21st March, 2021
NEW product launch! Giveaways and spot sales! Get EXCITED!
‘Handmade’ is usually a quarterly market held in Canberra but, due to the outbreak of Covid-19 this event is now VIRTUAL! Check out all the amazing Australian-Made businesses involved at:
www.handmadecanberra.com.au
11th Greenway Art Prize Exhibition FINALIST
6-15 November 2020
A curated show profiling the work of outstanding new and emerging artists as well as established professional artists. The Art Prize shines light on the Inner West ‘GreenWay’ corridor and seeks to capture its importance and essence through art.
Entered Artwork: ‘Roxy’, Red Wattlebird 2020
Hosted by Art Est. Art School and Gallery in Leichhardt
www.greenwayartprize.org.au
Monday 10 August – Friday 4th Sept 2020
I’ve been lucky enough to secure a retail pop-up shop at Bendigo Bank, Leichhardt in a beautiful space at the front of their store to help me showcase my art, a space to create and the ability to connect with customers who want to come and say hello.
*Original works will be available for purchase at this event.*
www.instagram.com/shannon.dwyer.artist
‘The Handmade Market‘ – VIRTUAL
Sat Mar 22 – Sun Mar 22, 2020
‘Handmade’ is usually a quarterly market held in Canberra but, due to the outbreak of Covid-19 the first VIRTUAL Handmade Market was born!
www.handmadecanberra.com.au
POSTPONED DUE TO COVID-19Saturday 28 March 2020
An Art Exhibition raising awareness and funds for Endangered Australian Wildlife.
Hosted by The Australian Reptile Park for Aussie Ark
69 Pacific Hwy, Somersby NSW
*Original works will be available for purchase at this event.*
www.reptilepark.com.au
‘Handmade Markets’ – VIRTUAL
PHYSICAL EVENT CANCELLED DUE TO COVID-19
SHOP at HANDMADECANBERRA.COM.AU
Sat Mar 22 – Sun Mar 22, 2020
‘Handmade’ is a quarterly market that brings together the best of Australian design and produces. With over 270 stalls of gifts, homewares, fashion and food, it is the biggest indoor market in the region, curated and committed to quality.
*Framed original works will be available for purchase*
www.handmadecanberra.com.au
Sat Feb 28 – Sun Mar 8, 2020
‘Artastique’ is an art exhibition and festival, bringing together artists with shops and businesses in High Street Maitland. For 10 days businesses will team up with artists to display the artist’s work in shop windows for the public to view and enjoy.
*Framed original works will be available for purchase*
www.artastique.com
10th Greenway Art Prize Exhibition FINALIST Nov 2019
31 October – 19 November 2019
ARTWORK SOLD ON OPENING NIGHT
Artwork: ‘Eye on You’, 2018
Hosted by Art Est. Art School and Gallery in Leichhardt
The Handmade Market – Canberra
Sat-Sun, 7 – 8 September 2019
EPIC Exhibition Park
Flemington Rd, Mitchell ACT
The Coal Loader Artisans Market – Waverton
Sunday, 25 August 2019
Coal Loader Centre for Sustainability
2 Balls Head Dr, Waverton NSW
The Cannery Market – Rosebery
4 August 2019
The Cannery
61 Mentmore Ave, Rosebery NSW
‘Woodstock Artisan Market’
Sunday 6 November, 20222
Sunday 4 December, 20222
Location: 22 Church Street, Burwood, NSW
Featuring original, high quality, outstanding Australian artisan made goods. Held inside Burwood’s restored and beautifully maintained 1871 mansion “Woodstock” Building, located at 22 Church Street, Burwood NSW 2134. Entry to the Woodstock Artisans Market is free. For updates on the event, go to:
www.facebook.com/woodstockartisansmarket
Saturday – Sunday 19 – 20 December, 2022. 10am – 5pm
Location: White Bay Cruise Terminal, Rozelle
The ‘Makers & Shakers Market’ is an indoor/outdoor market featuring a curated lineup of 100+ Australian handmade stalls. Makers and Shakers has proudly signed up as an event partner of the official Australia Made Campaign. This means that the only products on sale at the event will be Australian made. For updates on the event, go to:
www.themakersandshakers.com.au/sydney-market
12th Greenway Art Prize Exhibition FINALIST
3-19 December 2020
A curated show profiling the work of outstanding new and emerging artists as well as established professional artists. The Art Prize shines light on the Inner West ‘GreenWay’ corridor and seeks to capture its importance and essence through art.
Entered Artwork: ‘Fanny’, Rufous Fantail 2021
Hosted by Art Est. Art School and Gallery in the Mungo Scott Building Flour Mill of Summer Hill precinct
‘Olive Tree Market’
IN PERSON at Civic Park, Newcastle, NSW.
Saturday November 20, 2021
Saturday December 4, 2021
Saturday December 18, 2021
Newcastle’s Premier Art and Design Market.
Olive Tree Market is more than a market, it’s a meeting place, a vibrant space with a festival atmosphere, a place for our visitors to gather with family and friends, to sample delicious street food and discover the best of live independent music. Olive Tree provides visitors to the market with a unique opportunity to meet local artisans, view high quality goods and collect, source, and commission one-off works. We regularly provide our visitor community with opportunities to participate in immersive workshops and cultural happenings.
www.theolivetreemarket.com.au
‘Pop-Up Shop’ – IN PERSON at Bendigo Bank, Leichhardt NSW
Monday – Friday 8th – 26th November, 2021
The ‘Retail Pop-up Shop’ at Bendigo Bank, Leichhardt is a beautiful space within the bank’s retail space which they offer to small local businesses to showcase their products/talents.
During my 2 week residency, I plan to showcase new original artworks and paint on-site. Be sure to follow my socials for more information!
www.instagram.com/shannon.dwyer.artist
‘Hunter Valley Art Fair‘ – IN PERSON market!
Sat, Sun & Monday 12 – 14th June, 2021
Join me in the Hunter Valley Vineyards this June long weekend and treat yourself to original artworks and unique handmade wares. Located at: HUNTER VALLEY VINEYARDS, Pokolbin Hall, 128 McDonald’s Road Pokolbin. For updates on the event, go to:
www.huntervalleyartfair.com.au
‘The Handmade Market‘ – VIRTUAL
Saturday 28th November, 2020
NEW art prints, NEW Limited Edition prints, NEW original art drop and a brand NEW CALENDAR for 2021! Get EXCITED!
‘Handmade’ is usually a quarterly market held in Canberra but, due to the outbreak of Covid-19 this event is now VIRTUAL! Check out all the amazing Australian-Made businesses involved at:
www.handmadecanberra.com.au
‘The Handmade Market‘ – VIRTUAL
Saturday 26th September, 2020
‘Handmade’ is usually a quarterly market held in Canberra but, due to the outbreak of Covid-19 this event is now VIRTUAL! Check out all the amazing Australian-Made businesses involved at:
www.handmadecanberra.com.au
‘The Handmade Market‘ – VIRTUAL
Saturday 11th July, 2020
‘Handmade’ is usually a quarterly market held in Canberra but, due to the outbreak of Covid-19 this event is now VIRTUAL! Check out all the amazing Australian-Made businesses involved at:
www.handmadecanberra.com.au
‘The Handmade Mother’s Day Market‘ – VIRTUAL
Sunday 26 April, 2020
The second VIRTUAL Handmade Market to help you all prepare for Mother’s Day in the weird new world of self-isolation! Online shopping brought to you by ‘Handmade’ providing only the best handmade, high-quality Australian Made goods to your screens!
www.handmadecanberra.com.au
CANCELLED DUE TO COVID-19
Sunday 5 April 2020
Held twice a year, usually on the first Sunday of both April and December, the Millthorpe Markets are acknowledged as one of the best in NSW with visitors enjoying great food, excellent stalls and a wonderful atmosphere with over 9000 visitors supporting 250 stalls located within the school grounds and adjoining Redmond oval.
www.millthorpemarkets.com
The Handmade Christmas Market – Canberra, ACT
Friday – Sunday, 6 – 8 December 2019
EPIC Exhibition Park
Flemington Rd, Mitchell ACT
Millthorpe Market – Millthorpe, NSW
Sunday 1st December 2019
Millthorpe Public School,
Park St, Millthorpe NSW 2798
2019 Glebe Art Show
Wednesday 23rd – 27th October 2019
The Tramsheds, 1 Dalgal Way,
Forest Lodge 2037
www.glebeartshow.org.au
Kirribilli Market – Kirribilli
27 July 2019
Burton Street Tunnel,
Milsons Point NSW 2061
Art for Aussie Animals Exhibition March 2019
Friday 22 March 2019
Hosted by The Australian Reptile Park for Aussie Ark
69 Pacific Hwy, Somersby NSW
Exhibiting 12 original artworks of which 10 artworks sold and 2 artworks were donated to Aussie Ark
9th Greenway Art Prize Exhibition FINALIST
November 2018
WINNER of DERIVAN PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARD
Artwork: ‘Eye on You’, 2018
Hosted by Art Est. Art School and Gallery in Leichhardt