THE artist collective Peninsula Studio Trail Inc. (PST) is opening its members’ working studios for two weekends, inviting the community to see art being made and to meet the people behind the work.
Visitors will be welcome to explore artists’ private working spaces across the Mornington Peninsula, talk to the creators about their process, and view or purchase unique works straight from the studio.
The free event will be held on Saturday 15 and Sunday 16 November, as well as Saturday 22 and Sunday 23 November.
Jackie Quail, who was the winner of the People’s Prize at PST’s recent annual group exhibition in Mornington, is one of five exhibiting members at the Milgate Drive Mornington studio, which will open to the public on both weekends.
Speaking of her recent award, she said “To have my painting recognised from all the beautiful artwork at the show, actually took my breath away”.
“It was such an amazing feeling. But then to sell my Cherry Blossom Path painting to a lady who felt the same way as I did, was wonderful,” she said.
“I got my inspirations from everyday interaction with daily life, from walking the dog in all the beautiful places on the Mornington Peninsula.”
PST is a not-for-profit group of artists committed to promoting fine arts and craft on the Mornington Peninsula. They work in a wide variety of media – ceramics, painting (oil, watercolour and acrylic), textiles, printmaking, photography, sculpture and glass.
Attending the open-studio event offers a behind-the-scenes look at how art is made, direct contact with artists, and the opportunity to buy original work in a relaxed setting.
All studios will be open from 10am to 5pm.
To plan ahead, visit the PST website for a trail guide, map and list of participating studios: peninsulastudiotrailinc.org/plan-your-trip-map
First published in the Mornington News – 11 November 2025
