Artists & Galleries
Visiting Lightning Ridge, it is easy to see why it is a Mecca for artists. It is one of those places. From traditional indigenous art, through to contemporary and onto the vibrant artwork that conveys the outback and its characters; there is something for everyone at the Ridge.
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Bird of Paradise Art GalleryPhone: 02 6829 0538 Website - Deep 3-mile opal field, Lightning Ridge
Local artist, Paul Bird, established the Bird of Paradise Art Gallery in 1977. Paul enjoys the challenge of painting the unique Lightning Ridge landscape, reflecting the beautiful colours of opal Built by Paul, his large gallery/studio is situated on the deep 3-mile opal field, where visitors cannot only view paintings, but also fossick for opal on the nearby diggings. Opening Hours: 9am - 5pm daily Features: Artworks, mining information, fossicking
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John Murray's Art GalleryPhone: 02 6829 1130 Website - Opal Street, Lightning Ridge  
Situated in the main street, John Murray Art Gallery is full of the vibrant paintings that have made John Murray one of Australia's leading out back artists. Entry is free; the gallery is full of large and small original paintings and hosts a wide range of reproductions, posters, cards and art souvenirs. Visitors can enjoy the artworks in the relaxed and friendly atmosphere, as well as hearing first hand some of John's inspiration on the in house DVD.
Opening Hours: Weekdays 9am - 5pm, Saturday 9am -2pm, Sunday 9am - 1pm |
Lightning Ridge Arts and Crafts Ass'Phone: 040 929 1297 - Pandora Street, Lightning Ridge  
Displaying and selling a wide range of locally-made arts and crafts. Opening Hours: (volunteer hours) 10am - 2pm 7 days |
Marie's Wilde Things -Fine Art Gallery & StudioPhone: 02 6829 0446 /0407 109 945
Visit the gallery and view a selection of Artworks by a range of local artists. Paintings, Drawings, Prints, Ceramics and more. Shed 2/1 Windlass Ave, Lightning Ridge |
The Ridge ArtSpacePhone: 02 6829 0066 Website - Onyx Street, Lightning Ridge
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Providing professional gallery space for visual artists. Self run exhibitions for established and emerging artists.
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