Faded Lane Studios, a small community art gallery to the south of city, is filling a gap in the…read morearea for those interested in art and is filling a gap city wide for Adelaideans interested in quality aerosol art, both quirky & traditional. Their permission wall has been buzzing since they've opened. Would recommend checking out one of their exhibition openings if you are an art lover, checking out their permission wall if you are an art maker, and their professional recording studio if you are a music maker! Super affordable prices for musicians who don't have their own set up yet or are looking to record something at a higher level of quality.

From the owner: Faded Lane Studios is a recording studio and art gallery, specialising in affordable rates and…read moreprofessional service. We offer month-long exhibitions for up and coming or established artists, and we boast a fully equipped recording studio with experienced engineers that can handle recording, mixing and mastering. To cap it off, we have a large, double sided permission wall for aerosol and other artists to hone their skills on.

Hill Smith is an up market commercial gallery located on in the middle of Pirie St in the city…read more It is housed within a beautiful red two story building with large windows at the front and a charismatic black umbrella dome covering the entryway. There are exhibitions more or less monthly, as well as a number of works held in their stockroom which can be accessed on request. Hill Smith represents a number of the better known local and interstate artists, including David Bromley, Robert Hannaford and Nick Harding. Presently on show is the work of Stephen Trebilcock (Main gallery), Janine Mackintosh and Peter Syndicas (First Floor Gallery). I really love Janine's work which consist of something representing Mandalas constructed from various found natural and man made objects. Her work with eucalyptus leaves has an especially appealing aesthetic, the leaves being beautifully preserved and meticulously stitched with linen thread to the canvass. The juxtaposition of rusted man made objects with preserved natural elements also gives the work a musical quality. Syndicas work, exhibited also on the First floor, consisting of sticks cast in iron and bronze, also follows this natural aesthetic but is, in my opinion, less appealing and although certainly difficult to accomplish, less creative. Trebilcock's work, presented in the Main Gallery consists of a series of beautifully painted still lives, vibrant in colour and texture. The few exteriors presented in the body of work appear slightly illustrative and artificial due to an oversaturation of colour which is more suited to the still lives. This detracts slightly from the overall effect. Of particular appeal were the two triptychs, "Australian Selection" and "Oranges and Grapes."

Aptos Cruz is a must-do experience for anyone who enjoys good design, fine art, or generally just…read morevalues their domestic space. Located in the picturesque Adelaide Hills, the building and location alone are reason enough to get you there. They have a rotating display of fine art by predominantly South Australian artists as well as furniture by renowned designers, some beautiful jewellery and home decor to suit just about every taste. Admittedly, it is a shop which has 'disposable income' written all over it. Even if this is a concept you're unfamiliar with there's no harm in having a wishful window shop, or attending an exhibition opening just to soak in a little aesthetic perfection. Oh - and there is a room dedicated to books too, most of which are big, shiny and destined for wealthy people's coffee tables.

A mix between a gallery that plays host to both established and up-and-coming artists, and modern…read morehomeware store. Stepping in here it's like being inside a interior designer's heaven for 2012. There's furniture from design houses like Denmark's Fritz Hansen (purveyor of the Egg Chair). You'll find interesting conceptual lighting ideas, outdoor furniture, and something that looks like the flying carpet from Aladdin.

Friendly staff with a great mix of arty folk ! From ndis clients to adult artists who are…read moreexperienced to emerging artists, everyone is welcomed. Very eclectic and worth a look in .

The outside of this shop/gallery/arts space draws you in with its colours and curiosity, and the…read moreinside is no disappointment. The lovely woman who runs the business uses the shop to run art classes in painting, drawing and sculpture. She runs short holiday classes for beginners as well as mentoring more advanced students. At the front of the shop she displays and sells her own work along with many of her students' pieces. The work is bright and vibrant, and much of it is on a beach or sea life theme. Every piece is worth a good look at, and the range of styles is fantastic, giving you lots to choose from and admire. This certainly isn't like browsing a gallery of work that is all the same. The feeling of the shop is scattered and organic. It sells small statues and metal sculptures. Standing by the door is the life sized statue of a cow, painted in bright floral patterns. There is definitely lots to see here. The owner spends a lot of time on her community art programs, so it's a wonderful place to pop into now and again to get a little print out of her upcoming classes, as well as to see the new pieces she and her students have made.

Classy, sophisticated, very New York, crisp, colourful, tasteful, polished are words to completely…read moredescribe it. When I first saw the gallery from the street it does look impressive and was going to walk straight past but after taking a peep through the half glass door I saw a giant Xmas tree fill the frame, I decided I have to go inside even though I felt under dressed. The epitome of class exudes from all directions, simply jaw droppingly stunning with all the paintings on the walls, some not his but most are, the colour scheme is perfect. Crisp white - but not fluro white - walls, one feature black wall, chocolate drop wooden stairs, decorative seating, original honey coloured matt polished floors, this can be a library all he needs is some arty books and a coffee machine and hey presto - oops wrong word...not classy enough. Mark Lobert has certainly grown and flourished with his poppies which I'm sure we've seen pop up at one event or another, namely when the Rundle Street Markets were in existence, he is no more a starving artist having to peddle his wares at markets. He has made it now and the gallery is even to the point of ostentatious. Upstairs there are several rooms all with the Mark Lobert stamp on them, one room in particular contained several black and white photos of Port buildings framed in black on the walls, another appeared to be a storage room with more massive size paintings, and one other intriguing room had lots of people working. He was speaking to the couple in front of me explaining he runs workshops for $150 where they produce one small and one large painting with his guidance, all the while enjoying a chicken and champagne lunch. Now every artist needs some inspiration infused with alcohol, it's what makes the abstract paintings! After the couple left he just looked at me and didn't actually speak to me, maybe it was the camera hanging around my neck that was off putting...it's ok Mark no hard feelings (but I can take a photo or two of my own you know). The gallery has also expanded into a multi function centre hosting private or corporate functions, weddings, birthdays (hey, what about paint ball!), and probably just about any other sedate event. Price is let's just say an investment. Definitely worth a look as there's nothing like it in the Port.

What a wonderful day spent in Port Adelaide this weekend…read more..... So many wonderful Galleries & quirky retail to be found here! And the Endeavour was also in Port which added an amazing feel to the area! Mark Lobert's Gallery in an amazing space, with wonderful treats around every corner! After a wonderful chat with Mark, we were inspired & wanted one of everything! Maybe when we venture back down to the Gallery for his Fringe Exhibition..... Would highly recommend this Gallery to anyone visiting Port Adelaide, maybe you will be lucky enough for Mark to be creating one of his master pieces on your visit!

Artroom 5 is an underrated little home-gallery out in Henley. Perhaps the location has a little to…read moredo with the lack of people talking about Artroom 5 - I admit there has been quite a few shows I've intended to go to but bailed on due to the 25 minute bike ride from my house. This gallery is a large room of curator Vivonne Thwaite's home near the beach. Once every two months the house hosts two to four artists, some of whom tailor their work to the specific nature of a domestic home. The artists are often paired in perceptive ways - making links between different artists who work in similar contexts. A few shows have used other rooms of the house - Romi Graham did one of her trademark Britney Spears re-enactments in the bathroom. The programming is quite consistent - featuring emerging to mid-career artists, most of whom reside in or have some relationship with Adelaide. Sales aren't really a focus - more creating an intimate setting in which to interact with the work.

A great space with lots going on - Artists often painting there and many wonderful hand made items…read moreby the talented multi-cultural artists - from gorgeous baby gifts (handmade quilts, bibs, toys to Aboriginal Punu carvings) All original Aboriginal artwork and can often meet the Artist. We love to visit, and bought some wonderful baby things by Artist DK Wood, but there is also an enormous Aboriginal Art piece that I really might layby : ))

From the owner: Showing established & emerging artists from around Australia for the world to enjoy!…read moreLarge Aboriginal collection from South Australia and Northern Territory bought in by Artists who live in Adelaide or visiting.