Interactive Arts Trail
Distance: 3km
The Arts Trail features nine interactive "Thought Spaces" are linked over this 3km trail which winds its way through the charming township.
As you move along the Stratford Arts Trail appreciate the artistic and festive culture that is so alive in the town. Along the way, you will encounter many forms of expression, including story, song, history and sculpture.
To enhance your experience even further, the art community in Stratford have introduced an MP3 guided tour and maps & MP3 players are available from the Segue Cafe' in Tyers Street.
Located at 66 Tyers St, Stratford
Created by: Kathy Luxford-Carr
Stainless steel and local stone
Positioned outside the Literary centre of town Shakespeare’s globe indicates the start of the Arts Trial and highlights Stratford’s connection with the other sister city locations around the world.
Situated on the southern end of Stratford, you will find Stratford’s Apex Park. Featuring open spaces, themed playgrounds, undercover and open area seating, BBQ facilities and so much more.
As you enter Apex Park in Stratford, you’ll be amazed at the open spaces, surrounded by bushland. Within the Park itself, you will be awed by the award-winning medieval themed playground, that has an all-abilities castle adventure. There is a wide range of play equipment, from springers to climbing equipment and everything in between.
There are a couple of asphalted walking tracks around the park, one of which will take you near the historic Avon River bridge. The park itself also features undercover BBQ facilities, seating throughout and grassed areas, facilities also include public toilets, car, caravan & RV parking.
At the edge of Apex Park Stratford, you will also find the Stratford Pump Track, which was a community driven endeavour with input from local school groups, Landcare groups and the Historical Society in Stratford.
On the rail bridge that overlooks Apex Park Stratford, acclaimed Gippsland artist Ray Thomas painted a mural on the wall of the new rail bridge in Apex Park. It features the Avon River as its theme, as chosen by Stratford locals. Ray is an award-winning artist with more than three decades of experience. His works are inspired by the stories and designs of his Gunaikurnai people, as well as the Gippsland country they call home.
The mural honours the Brayakaulung clan and their connection to the Avon River. It features Gunaikurnai ancestral totems and cultural practices including scarred canoe trees, stone grinding grooves and bush foods.
Located at 1 Raymond St, Stratford
Created by: David Howell
Ground Reclaimed brick and Mild Steel
Juliet sits perched on the balcony of her tower waiting for her Romeo.
Located at McMillan St, Stratford
Created by: Stratford Community and “WOMB”
Timber, Ceramic and Cement Render installation
A collaboration of works created by the Stratford community, the Garden for Humanity is an evolution of local creativity and tells stories through indigenous art and other local creatives. It is truly a thought space in every sense.
Located at McMillan St, Stratford
Created by: Gavin Roberts / Ken Free
Redgum and Galvanised Steel
Made from a local sacred Red Gum stump removed for road development “Torn Heart” tells not only of Shakespeare’s loves lost but the loss of heart through the destruction of our indigenous identity and history.
Located at Apex Park, Stratford
Created by: Gavin Roberts / Ken Free
Redgum and Galvanised Steel
Made from a local sacred Red Gum stump removed for road development “Torn Heart” tells not only of Shakespeare’s loves lost but the loss of heart through the destruction of our indigenous identity and history.
Located at McMillan St, Stratford
Created by: David Luxford
Concrete and Fibreglass
We all see things through different eyes, is “Boran” the big man looking into the distance or into the future. What do you see? This sculpture includes casts of the artists faces on the river side of the wall.
Located along Avon River - McMillan St, Stratford
Created by: Gina Callander, Gavin Roberts
Mild Steel
Originally made by Gina Callander in 2012 the witches were and ephemeral sculpture that were replaced in 2021 with a work by Gavin Roberts. Macbeth’s witches sit around the original Cauldron.
Located at McAlister St, Stratford
Created by: Gina Callander, Gavin Roberts
Mild Steel
Originally made by Gina Callander in 2012 the witches were and ephemeral sculpture that were replaced in 2021 with a work by Gavin Roberts. Macbeth’s witches sit around the original Cauldron.
Located at 17 Dixon St, Stratford
Created by: Gavin Roberts
Mild Steel
A place to write your own sonnets of comedy or tragedy on Shakespeare’s Stone Tablet, Or just sit in thought while watching the bustle of our little Hamlet.
A stunning preservation of period architecture, the Stratford Courthouse boasts a modern 100-seat theatre featuring film and live performances. Adjoining the theatre is the Segue Community Hub and Arts café.
The Courthouse Theatre is intimate and cosy, and gives visitors the rare feeling of being immersed in the show. At the Stratford Courthouse we take care to curate our program to bring you a selection of the highest quality artists and events on offer – and we bring them right to your doorstep!
We invite you to enjoy a quality arts experiences while also getting to meet and greet all performers post show in the “Wit’s End” bar giving you an experience like no other theatre.