The Heidelberg School was the first major artistic movement in Australia and the notoriety of its exponents extends to the international stage. Impressionist in nature, it had a tremendous impact on the history of Australian art in general and landscape painting in particular. It comprised some of the most prominent painters in Australia ’s history: Arthur Streeton, Walter Withers, Tom Roberts, Charles Conder and Frederick McCubbin to name but a few.

The Foundation proposes to establish a Gallery & Museum within the city of Heidelberg , dedicated to the Heidelberg School of Art.

Art Foundation Scholarship Winners

This picture was taken at the Stoney Creek Studio of Walter Magilton where Walter was about to take the first Art Foundation scholarship class. The students are Daniel Kamateros, Steven Ward, and Stefan Busso.

Photos from the 2006 Heritage Art Festival

Pictured left to right are Tom Payne, Daniel Kamateros, Steven Ward, Walter Magilton, Stefan Busso and Brian Chambers