Gordon’s historic Bar Room Gallery

JANE GARDNER

Visitors to Gordon might like to call in to the historic old hotel in the main street. Before it was a hotel, the building used to be a hospital for returned servicemen, where it was once rather famously visited by Mother Teresa!

It’s now a bustling café and thanks to the generosity of the café owners, also – in a separate room with its own entrance – a small art gallery.

Situated in Gordon’s main street, the Gordon Bar Room Gallery still has the cellar trapdoor visible in the old floorboards.

The gallery was established by a group of local artists, ceramicists, crafters, and other creatives to showcase artwork from Gordon, Mt Egerton, Ballan and surrounds.

The cooperative currently consists of a core group of about 8 members, with visiting artists exhibiting on rotation.

The current exhibition, which will run until June, will be launched on Friday 12 April from 6pm.

It’s well worth a visit, not just for the historical aspect of the beautiful old building, but also to see the wonderful collection of local art.

From still life paintings, contemporary drawings, hand-made cards, through to rustic pottery and small sculptures, there’s something for every art and craft lover.

The Gordon Bar Room Gallery is open every Saturday from 10am – 2pm or by appointment.

For more information, please email: [email protected], or visit the Bar Room Gallery on Instagram.