Creatives and artisans are the beating heart of the Daylesford and Macedon Ranges region.

Come and discover artists’ studios and museums around every corner and have a go at creating your own masterpiece.

Our region is a truly distinctive place – where painters, sculptors, printmakers, photographers, artisans and more continually draw inspiration from the world around them – and you will too.

Step into the art zone by visiting the many independent galleries and artist-run spaces, chatting to the makers and creators, getting the inside story on the local burgeoning arts scene. Challenge your inner creativity by taking one of the many workshops or classes throughout the area. In doing so, you will instantly feel part of the thriving, artistic zone.

Meet our Art & Lost Trades operators

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Agave Print Studio

The 1970s A-frame situated in picturesque Trentham is a wonderful studio space, with…

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Buda Castlemaine

Buda Historic Home and Garden is an 1861 goldfields villa house, museum and heritage…

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Cascade Art

Amid the lofty timber trusses and leadlight windows there is Cascade Art, a contemporary…

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Cavaletti Gallery

A destination store celebrating the essence of slow fashion & slow living.

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Country Canvases

Join me for Country Canvases guided painting classes - I offer weekend group lessons,…

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CresFest Inc

CresFest is a folk and roots music festival in the forested gold rush town of Creswick,…

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Dromkeen

Dromkeen is a heritage homestead with gallery, tearoom, conference and wedding…

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Greg Mallyon Art

Greg Mallyon is an Australian artist who works as a painter and printmaker. His images…

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Mount Monument

Mount Monument is a single vineyard in Victoria’s Macedon Ranges. It sits at the base of…

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Overwrought Sculpture Garden and Gallery

Sculpture garden and gallery featuring unique Australian handmade metal artwork

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Pom-me-granite Studios

The chemistry, alchemy and process of her ceramic practise are an endless source of…

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Radius Art Hepburn

Radius connects our talented creative community to the world. Art speaks more about a…

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Stockroom Kyneton

Stockroom Kyneton is regional Victoria’s largest privately-owned contemporary art……

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The Convent Daylesford

The Convent Daylesford, nestled on the crest of Wombat Hill, over-looking Daylesford, is…

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The Mill Castlemaine

Castlemaine creativity at its best. Discover the unexpected around every corner at The…

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The Old Auction House

The Old Auction House is an independently run multi-use arts precinct located in the…

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Wildwood Instruments

Guitar Making Courses and an Art Gallery that's all about music!

Art & Lost Trades inspiration in Daylesford & the Macedon Ranges

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