The Montsalvat Collection comprises over 2000 artworks dated from as early as the 1920s, prior to Montsalvat's founding, all the way up to the 1990s, highlighting the longevity of studio practice onsite. The collection covers a diverse range of media, from painting to sculpture, ceramics and jewellery, and other antiques and furnishings. Not only does the collection feature the most expansive overview of the output of Justus Jorgensen, but also of many other key artists in both the history of Montsalvat itself and the surrounding local artistic scene, such as Matcham Skipper, Lesley Sinclair, Madeleine Jorgensen, Jim Minogue, and Sonia Skipper
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Montsalvat
Founded in 1934, Montsalvat is Australia’s oldest continuously active artists’ community. Set amongst landscaped gardens, beautiful water features and heritage buildings, it is a place where art in all its forms is made and taught; and art’s transformative power is celebrated through exhibitions, festivals, concerts, workshops and on-site studios.
Painting, drawing, sculpture, photography, film, gold and silversmithing, fine woodwork, ceramics, glass, fashion/textiles, music and puppeteering are just some of the mediums featured and supported through Montsalvat’s Arts Program.
The Program is open to artists from local, national and international regions and its array of performance spaces have been consistently chosen as the preferred venue for some of Australia’s best music ensembles including the Flinders Quartet, Trio Tnima Mundi and the Collide Trio.
Located in Eltham, Montsalvat is only thirty minutes from central Melbourne and close to Victoria’s Yarra Valley vineyards. It welcomes visitors from across Australia and beyond with a unique blend of art, nature, hospitality and the mystique of a rich cultural legacy.
Permanent Collection
Online Resources
Further information about Montsalvat’s cultural heritage visit: https://www.montsalvat.com.au/heritage-research-material
getting to the gallery
By Car
Melway Reference 22 A8
FREE parking available on-site
Public Transport
Train (Hurstbridge Line) to Eltham station and bus #582 (Eltham Town Service). Disembark at the Rockliffe St / Mt Pleasant Rd stop and walk a short distance along Hillcrest Ave to Montsalvat.
(due to the birdlife at Montsalvat no pets are allowed in the grounds)
gallery Shop & Restaurant
Gallery Shop
A wide range of artworks, books, ceramics, jewellery and textiles made by local and national artists are available from the Montsalvat Shop and On-line Store.
Restaurant
The Boulevard@Montsalvat
Bookings on (03) 9431 2681
Friday – Sunday 9.30am – 3.30pm
(closed on major public holidays)
Images courtesy of Field of Vision Photography and Montsalvat.
Montsalvat
7 Hillcrest Ave
Eltham VIC 3095
T: 03 9439 7712
E: montsalvat@montsalvat.com.au
W: montsalvat.com.au
Opening Hours
Wednesday – Sunday: 10am – 4pm
Admission
Adults: $14
Concessions: $10
Children under 5: FREE
Children aged 5-12: $8
Families: $35 (2 adults + up to 3 children under 13)
Group (10-20): $12 per person
Group (20+): $10 per person
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Exhibitions
The Public Galleries Association of Victoria (PGAV) acknowledges the Wurundjeri Woi-Wurrung people of the Kulin Nation as the Traditional Owners of the lands where our office is located, and all Traditional Owners of country throughout Victoria and Australia. We recognise Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples enduring traditions and continuing creative cultures. We pay our respect to Elders past, present and emerging.
We are an LGBTQIA+ friendly organisation and celebrate cultural diversity.