Since the 1930's, Montsalvat has been an inspiration to various artists, from sculptor Helen Lempriere to the Rolling Stones, who held a press conference here in 1971. Founder Justus Jörgensen stamped his own exceptional creative talent in the buildings and grounds, laying the foundations for other artists to explore and celebrate their own creativity within Montsalvat’s magical surrounds. 

From those heady early days, Montsalvat’s Arts Community has grown to include:

• Local and international visual and performing artists who either exhibit or  perform as part of our exhibitions or creative arts programs.
• School children of all ages and tertiary students who have found creative inspiration during workshops, excursions and photography and film shoots.
• Artists involved in our studio program which hosts local and international artists from a diversity of arts practice.
• Artists in our many studios on site who contribute greatly to Montsalvat’s creative energy, some offering workshops to the public. Click here to see details of the various classes and workshops available.
• Writers who launch their books and collections of poems at Montsalvat.
• Participants in our festival program

In short, the Montsalvat Arts Community includes a plethora of national and internationally acclaimed artists and artisans from a wide variety of arts practices.

Photo Gallery

Banner Image Credit: Amy Kennedy, Large White 2015, artist blend clay and glaze material 13cm x 29cm x 25cm. Photo by Christopher Sanders.