March 30th, 2025Not-for-profit gallery to open in Creswick

A group of creative, focused and determined Creswick women will soon open  Art on Albert, a not-for-profit art gallery for local and regional artisans,  including painters, woodwork, ceramics, pottery, textile artists, sculptors and  photographers.  

Creswickians have long talked about what a bonus an art gallery would be to  the town and the region.

Fortunately, a group of like-minded people have formed a committee and made this a reality.  By good fortune, the perfect space recently became available at 86 Albert Street.  

Negotiations were finalised with work commencing in record time to fit out the space.  Julie Reed is president, with Heather Ingram treasurer and Traycie Walker secretary.

Interest in the gallery has been fantastic and thanks to members of the  committee – Glenis Edwards, Christine Dobson (pictured with her work Blue Moon),  Jo Flood, Jennifer Powell and Christine Reed working together to have the gallery ready in time for CresFest – visitors will be able to purchase quality art work.  

As a not-for-profit gallery the aim is to return a surplus from sales of art back to  the community to organisations like Shannon’s Bridge or the Men’s Shed.

Exhibitors  will pay for a space and will be able to leave their work for up to three months.  Ms Dobson said they were keen to encourage young and emerging artists by  providing a wall where young people can proudly display their art.  

Art on Albert, 86 Albert Street, Creswick, will be staffed by volunteers and opens  on Sunday, March 30. It will then be open Thursday to Monday from 10am to 4pm.   

Words & image: Fiona Watson