Pre-order: The Artists' Space

For the past 10 months, we have been working on an exciting Foundry project - a beautiful hardcover photography book, The Artists' Space.

To help cover the cost of printing, we're offering pre-orders now to secure your copy. Order and pay today, and your freshly printed book will be ready for collection (or postage) around the end of November.

About the book

For over a decade, Foundry has quietly grown from a small shop in Bairnsdale into a thriving creative community. The Artists' Space steps behind the finished work to reveal what happens before it - the studios, sheds, kitchen tables and quiet corners where 28 local artists and makers shape their ideas into being.

Through original photography by Deb Blennerhassett and Mike Raymond, and written profiles by Jes John, our book offers a rare opportunity to step inside the places where creativity unfolds. From purpose-built workshops and converted sheds to home studios overlooking rivers, farmland and coastline, each space reflects the unique relationship between an artist, their practice and the landscape they call home.

The artists featured are:

Sabine Amos, Brian Appleton, Barry Ashton, Daudai Brown, Pauline Crunden, Inge de Koster, Naomi Enright, Penny Gray, Chris Guthleben, Andrea Hall, Jill Hermans, Sarah Holt, Deanne Howlett, Josephine Jakobi, Daniel Jenkins, Jes John, Callie Leed, Jenny Marsden, Suzanne Martin, Clare Murphy, Marlene Rees, Wendy Reeve, Gavin Roberts, Elisabeth Scott, Kate Shone, Sam Thomas, Cindy Tong & Julia Trezise.

Foundry is raffling a beautiful collection of handmade works from the 10 exhibiting artists to support The Artists’ Space exhibition and book.

Proceeds help fund free kids’ workshops, public art and creative activities throughout the exhibition. Every ticket helps us make more happen!

You could win one of these following 10 Prizes:

Jill Hermans - Luster Wonder #2

Brooch; Shibuichi, freshwater pearls, brooch wire

2025, 50 x 50 x 10mm. RRP $340

Elisabeth Scott - Bird Etching

RRP $275

Inge deKosta - Aurora Pendant

999 Fine Silver Clay & Enamel, 925 Sterling Silver Chain

RRP $230

Gavin Roberts - Hidden burl box with endless pencil

Red gum Burl

10x8x25cm high, RRP $220

Cindy Tong - Banksia Study

Wall Hanging; Ceramic, Slip & Glaze

2026, W 130mm H 300mm D 35mm, RRP $220

Deanne Howlett - The things we leave behind - Archive of Existence

Wall hanging; Marine debris, resin fish

2026, 190mm x 100mm, RRP $150

Penny Gray - Eucalyptus 2

Cyanotype on vintage Japanese rice paper

RRP $150.00

Wendy Reeve - Saggar Fired, Ferric Chloride vessel

Ceramic

14 x 12 cm, RRP $130

Pauline Crunden - Salmon Rocks - Cape Conran 

Oil on Board 

2026, 150x100mm, RRP $ 120

CLeed / Callie Leed

Lindenow Paddock

Enamel on recycled Whiteboard

RRP $95

The raffle will be drawn at the end of The Artists’ Space exhibition at 1pm on 30 January 2027. You don’t need to be there to win, but you do need a ticket to be in for a chance!