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DANDENONG RANGES
Lush tree ferns, mammoth gums, the call of lyrebirds and the scent of eucalypt after the rain. All these things and more draw thousands of visitors to Sherbrooke Forest and the nearby villages. Just an hour’s drive from the heart of downtown Melbourne, Kallista embraces you as you escape from the frantic city pace to relax and enjoy the natural beauty of the forest.
A delight for the senses and spirit, Kallista offers a refreshing haven of natural beauty to visitors year round. Many of the works in our gallery reflect the serenity you find here. Our artists make it possible for you to take a bit of scenery home!

Faith and Art in the Hills
Open: 10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m Saturday and Sunday

Chapel Gallery Kallista, 92 Monbulk Rd,
Kallista, VIC 3791
Tel: 03 9755 3705
ChapelGallery@hotmail.com

ARTISTIC TRADITION
Historically visited by Wurrundjeri and the Woiwurung peoples, Kallista and the surrounding area is also home to artists associated with the Heidelberg School. Tom Roberts owned a residence here and spent his final days in Kallista. Some of his well known landscape paintings depict scenes in and around our village. His well known painting “Country Road Makers”, for example, shows
the northern side of Cook’s Corner on the Kallista-Emerald Road. That heritage continues today, with local artists who create unique and beautiful works which will enhance your home.

OUR WELCOME TO YOU
Chapel Gallery Kallista is an arts and crafts venue offering the work of local artists to the public. The gallery brings financial support to
our parish and to local artists. It provides an ongoing and visible contact for our church with the community. Chapel Gallery Kallista
fits in with local culture and provides an attractive outreach to residents and visitors. Our low operating costs allow us to keep our commission rates down. That means our artists can offer their work to you at the lowest possible price..
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THE STORY OF OUR GALLERY
From 2000-2006 Sherbrooke Uniting Parish hosted an annual art show and sale, using the Kallista Uniting Church meeting hall as the
venue. The unquestioned success of these events demonstrates that we can make our church an active participant of community life. The love and fellowship our faith inspires extends beyond Sunday morning services.
We have taken our successful annual program and expanded it into a permanent gallery offering beautiful gifts and decorative items you and your loved ones will enjoy owning or giving.

OUR MISSION
To our community, Sherbrooke Uniting Church Parish provides fellowship and regular worship services, a faith home in the hills. Chapel Gallery allista is one way in which we extend a welcoming hand to our neighbours, offering a warm and comfortable place to relax, a place where locals and visitors can mingle, enjoy the beautiful scenery and the lovely works of local artists. To our artists, the gallery continues the timehonoured traditional connection between church and art. Our gallery offers artists a place where their works can be admired and purchased by people who value fine original Australian art. To our customers, Chapel Gallery Kallista offers outstanding original pieces produced by some of the area’s finest artists. With works of many types and a wide range of prices, we have something for you no matter how large or small your budget.

OUR TEAM
Staffed and administered entirely by volunteers, our gallery is a unique experiment in church fundraising with a local flair. Come
spend some time with us and enjoy a “cuppa” in our gallery café. After selecting your art treasure, round off your day by visiting the excellent restaurants and other shops nearby. You’ll be so glad you visited us in Kallista!

ART IN THE HILLS
Chapel Gallery Kallista is located in the centre of Kallista. As a retail establishment in the hills, we benefit from being part of the artistic
and cultural environment which includes Belgrave, Emerald , Kalorama, Monbulk, Olinda, Sassafras, Selby, Sherbrooke, Tecoma
and Upwey. The uniquely beautiful surrounding of Sherbrooke Forest attracts visitors throughout the year who come here for a refreshing break from the city. Visitors look forward to sight-seeing and strolling through local shops and galleries. The tradition of small retail venues offering unique items for sale is well established here.