Arts and Crafts Communities

In the late 70s and early 80s publicly funded schools of art were established, where craft disciplines became accessible to the community. These were heady times in ceramics, textiles, print making, silver smithing, sculpture and wood. And the Australian community for the first time was becoming imbued with craft and art in our conversations, and our appreciations, and purchasing and collecting. And from these beginnings an appreciative clientele has evolved. And our lives have become immeasurably enriched.

Today our schools of art and design host important research, visiting international artists, provide works for international travelling exhibitions and galleries, and in general, Australia’s arts and crafts credibility is recognised internationally.

As South Australian Premier said in the 70s when launching the Adelaide Festival, the arts are the ultimate aim of a civil society -- not material wealth. As such the arts are “delicately placed” and are at risk through civil breakdown of pervasive war, or prolonged deep recession or depression.

It is imperative for the various disciplines, the commercial and public players, and all those involved in the arts, to see our broad mutual interests.

Bungendore Wood Works Gallery and its staff are dedicated to providing the ideal place for the display of Australian arts and crafts. The standard of product and display is very high and we are aware of our responsibility to house and display the best craftsmanship and finest of visual arts from this country’s craftspeople and artists.

The Gallery's success in being awarded over 15 National and State Tourism Awards for Tourism Retailing, Significant Tourist Attraction and Specialised Tourism Services is testament to the commitment to present Australian arts and crafts in the best possible way.