10 Art Galleries in Western Australia That You Shouldn't Miss

Waringarri is the first wholly indigenous owned art centre established in the Kimberley region and one of the oldest continuously operating art centres in Australia supporting economic independence for artists and their community. The centre operates artists’ studios and galleries and supports more than 100 artists as painters, printmakers, wood carvers, boab engravers, sculptors and textile artists. Cultural tours and performances compliment the visitor experience with a rich insight into Miriwoong culture. Waringarri Arts offers a range of authentic art and culture tours. Let our Miriwoong tour guides show you their country and culture through art.

Visit the gallery to view Glen Cowans' photography of marine images inspired by the waters of Western Australia and oceans around the world. His subjects are the seascapes within and the breathlessly beautiful life forms that live there. Cowans' images allow us to contemplate the wondrous life of the oceans. His lens is our microscope, exposing colour and species with a complexity and sculptural form not normally visible to the naked eye.

JahRoc Galleries are purveyors of artistic objects of desire. Situated in the heart of Margaret River, Western Australia, it is the largest contemporary gallery in the region, showcasing a diverse range of Fine Furniture, Fine Art, Paintings, Jewellery, Art Glass, Ceramic and Sculpture. The gallery is home to their own line of JahRoc Furniture (est 1987) and are widely revered for their bespoke designs and quality craftsmanship. JahRoc Furniture is made in Margaret River using ethically sourced local hardwoods and is often described by collectors as "Functional Art". Each furniture piece is delivered with a lifetime structural guarantee which offers the buyer peace of mind that they are investing in future heirlooms of the highest quality. JahRoc Galleries represent cutting edge emerging and established Australian Artists and has earned a reputation as "the must see gallery destination" in the region. Visit JahRoc Galleries and find out why all that do leave inspired.

Derby's Norval Gallery is run by a Kimberley artist husband and wife team Mark and Mary Norval. The gallery showcases their own insightful work as well as the artwork of many indigenous artists from the amazing Kimberley region of Western Australia. All of the artists are happy to talk about their unique artwork and are willing to share their painting techniques and ideas whilst being watched at work by visitors to the gallery. Other must see highlights of the gallery include, Australia's best historical carved Boab Nut display, an extensive collection of rare and beautiful sea shells and locally designed Boab tree inspired jewellery. For the music buffs there is a collection of 5000 of the best LPs ever recorded. The Lonely Planet Australian travel guide for 2012 rated Norval Gallery as one of its top 60 "top choice must see" destinations Australia wide. The gallery is closed during the months of November December and January

Discover the richness of Australian Aboriginal art and culture. Japingka Gallery specialises in contemporary Aboriginal Art, bringing the best of regional styles and leading artists into one gallery in Perth, Western Australia. Choose from over 4000 paintings, located in our heritage 1880s warehouse building in Fremantle. Or visit our exhibitions and artists galleries online

Original artwork created by local Broome artist James Down. Come down and see James painting on site and have a personalised artwork created just for you! Also available locally produced homewares (Coasters, Placemats, Pencil Cases, Stubby Coolers, Wine Coolers, Magnets and much more)