Gallery and Exhibition Space

The Milk Factory Art Gallery and Exhibition Space opened in July 2005 with the dual aim of providing art lovers with a venue in which to view contemporary artwork as well as offering a unique space for exhibitors to profile their works.

The original Milk Factory was built in 1921 primarily as a depot for local farmers to manufacture dairy products. Over time the factory has had many uses. Encompassing a floor area of over 90 square metres and with over 7 metre high ceilings this impressive space is ideal for exhibiting large works of art as well as sculpture and installations.

The Gallery is situated in the heart of Bowral’s CBD, within 1 ½ hours drive from most parts of Sydney, Canberra and Wollongong. Solo exhibitions are organised for invited artists from all areas throughout the year as well as mixed and group shows. This includes all mediums from original works to printmaking, ceramics, photography and sculpture.

In 2007 additional space will become available within the building. This space will be primarily for artistans seeking to rent areas of varying sizes to exhibit their own works on a semi-permanent basis. These spaces will be available on both ground and mezzanine levels and will be supervised by Gallery staff daily.

Gallery Shop and Café

There is a Gallery Shop and a small coffee shop/restaurant. For more information on the Milk Factory Café, visit our website (click on 'Web site' above, under contact details) or type in 'milk factory cafe' in the keyword search (on this page - above).

Current Exhibition

Elwyn Lynn 30 June - 17 July
A Selection of Works
From the mid 1950s until his death in 1997, Elwyn Lynn was a remarkable figure in the Sydney Art World. Over these four decades, he held an astonishing number of influential positions: President of the Contemporary Art Society, author, chairman of the Visual Arts Board, art critic for The Australian and The Bulletin, Editor of Quadrant, and Curator of the Power Gallery of Contemporary Art at the University of Sydney (which later became the basis for the collection of the Museum of Contemporary Art). He also established a considerable reputation as a painter dealing with expressive and evocative textures.

Gallery Artists

We have a range of art works from our gallery artists in our stockroom available for viewing on request. Gallery artists are as follows:
Aboriginal Artists
Arte Italiana
Australian Art, Indigenous
Barret-Hagan, Ande
Battams, Paul
Berman, Bronwyn
Carroll, Patrick
Chinese Huxian Farmers
Cooley, Del
du Moulin, Paul
Goody, Ros
Griffiths, Pamela
Hyde, Greg
Hood, Cherry
Jones, Ian
Lynn, Elwyn
McMahon, Christine
Munro, Ro
Preece, Glen
Rowe, Reg
Square Ink
Warburton, Maureen
Zietara, Jill
Zietara, Les

Venue Hire

The Art Gallery and Exhibition Space is available for short term hire for exhibitions/uses that are suitable. The Milk Factory Gallery is opened as advertised or by appointment.

In 2007 additional space will become available within the building. This space will be primarily for artistans seeking to rent areas of varying sizes to exhibit their own works on a semi-permanent basis. These spaces will be available on both ground and mezzanine levels and will be supervised by Gallery staff daily.

For hiring costs and terms and conditions please phone us.