The gallery is on the sea-side of the main street right toward the end. It has an unassuming frontage, but as you enter what was once Robe's saddlery, you will discover a labyrinth of rooms adorned with an always interesting collection of art work. Much of the work is from local artists, and has a nautical theme, but there are also artists from far afield, and one of my favourite past times in Robe is to browse the gallery to see what owners Terry and Nancy Johnson have curated for the current season, including the most recent works from Terry Johnson himself. The front room houses some works and small gifts and handcrafted pieces, but as you venture deeper into other rooms you will find larger and more expensive pieces, such as sculptures, glass works and paintings. The room at the rear catches a beautiful light at times and is a very serene place to while away some time dreaming of where all the pieces could go in your home. Terry and his wife Nancy only live in Robe during the summer months, and so the Gallery closes at the end of April to re-open in the spring. They are warm and inviting, full of interesting anecdotes and information about the artwork and artists. Terry also knows a fair bit about local history which he is happy to share with the interested. As the winter days lengthen into Spring, I always find a sense of anticipation that Terry and Nancy are wending their way from their winter retreat with another cache of goodies for me to ogle and buy. read more

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