Growing Rural Arts In Nathalia
The G.R.A.I.N Store is a not-for-profit nationally recognized rural arts center with a history of exhibitions, performances and workshops located in a converted grain store shopfront in the middle of town.
The G.R.A.I.N. Store has been designated as a “Model Project” for rural development and arts and a unique relationship has been established with La Trobe University. It fosters art which furthers community, the environment, rural health, reconciliation and education locally, statewide and nationally while contributing to the economic development of the area.
The G.R.A.I.N. Store acknowledges the Yorta Yorta people of the Yorta Yorta Nations as traditional custodians of the lands skies and waters where we work. We pay our respects to elders past, present and future and recognise the strong connection to culture and innovation that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have. We recognise that sovereignty was never ceded.
CURRENT
EXHIBITION
Shelter
Late to The Party
23 Dec 2025 – 31 Jan 2026
Artists have selected a past G.R.A.I.N. Store theme they wished they had created something for.
UPCOMING
COMMUNITY
GALLERY
Currently Vacant!
Do you want to hire our community gallery?
Find out more here!
Making Space on Mondays
Every Monday 10am – 2pm The G.R.A.I.N Store is open via Petticoat Lane, for anyone to come in for a chat or to bring something in to work on.
UPCOMING
EVENTS AND WORKSHOPS
Kerryn Fields
Friday 6th February
Doors 6:30pm, Performance 7pm
Kerryn Fields is a New Zealand-born artist and Folk/Americana troubadour whose live shows feel grounding, intimate and profoundly alive.
“There’s no storyteller quite like Kerryn Fields” — Countrytown
Fields has captivated audiences at Port Fairy, Out On The Weekend, Woodford, and received standing ovations at Folk Alliance International in the USA.
“Personal, passionate and tender at once” — NZ Musician
“Folk Singer, Magician, Empress” — Sunburnt Country Music
Want more Kerryn? 💛 Join her the next morning for a free Library talk:
The Art of Finding Home Within
10:30am – 11:30am
Saturday 7 February, Nathalia Library.
BOOK HERE
Join artist Kim Carter for a relaxed, hands-on series for the creative and curious to explore how classic art principles can transform the way you use everyday technology. The course offers a deep dive into composition theory for smartphone photography. Over the first three weeks, you’ll build confidence in image-making and app navigation, learning how to compose stronger, more engaging photos using your phone.
Sessions can be attended individually or as a three-week series. Perfect for both curious beginners and experienced smartphone photographers, these sessions blend creative thinking with practical digital skills in a supportive, welcoming environment.
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