Local artists and visiting creatives have embrace this year’s festival theme, Flow, and created a dynamic and interesting menu of works, ranging from sculptures, pottery and ceramics, to photography, glass art and textiles.

More than 35 exhibitions will please art lovers, including those by members of the Millhouse Art Society and Nulladolla Pottery group.

The Millhouse and Nulladolla studios sit side-by-side in the Milton Courtyard.

Potters have been working on a range of pit-fired works, while the Millhouse Artists will present their Spring Exhibition, from landscapes to contemporary abstracts.

ARTfest coordinator Julie Sydenham was pleased with the growing number of businesses and artists getting involved in ARTfest.

As well as galleries and eateries, works will be on show at shops, real estate offices, legal practices and outdoor venues.

Most of the venues will be open during the Milton gallery Walk and Ulladulla Art Trail events.

Exhibition venues

September 21 – October 6

AKWA Surf Shop, Milton: Surf Inspired - A range of artworks including paintings and sculptural pieces.

Alley Gallery @ Dunn Lewis Centre, Ulladulla: SOAP - An exhibition of entries into the Shoalhaven Open Art Prize. Visit and vote in the people's choice prize.

Anica Art Gallery, Mollymook - Local landscape photography by Anne Amphlett (Anica) and oil paintings by Yvette Murphy.

Annabel's Café, Milton: Across the Escarpment to the Sea - A collection of local landscapes and seascapes in watercolour by Manyana artist Janet Mulligan.

Bella Coastal Property, Milton: Bella Art - Beautiful and unique art works, including photography, cuttlefish carvings and other miniature surprises by Nikki Wright and Kylie Douglass.

Boardwalk Café, Ulladulla: Southern Circle - An exhibition of photography, paintings and carvings by artists from Ulladulla to Berry, featuring work by Rebecca Baker, Margot Curtis, Kylie Douglass, Jonathon Wheeldon and Nikki Wright.

Budawang Bazaar, Milton: Treasures of Budawang - Head upstairs in Milton's Settlement to discover a treasure trove of works by creative locals.

Bunyas Organics & Antiques: Three Flow - Sharon Armstead, Marama Warren and Susan Curran present a selection of mixed media paintings, jewellery, artist books and textiles.

Coast Gateway Building, Milton: Rex Winston-Walford - An exhibition of the work of Rex Winston-Walford, an Aboriginal artist who brings modern expressionism to an ancient custom. Meet the Artist – Sunday, September 22, 1-3pm

Coastal Indulgence, Milton: Not Just Black & White - A group exhibition by students from House of Jules Art Studio in Milton exploring the beauty of a simplistic colour scheme of black and white.

Commercial Hotel, Milton: Ukulele Art - Local artists present their individual creations on a blank ukulele shape.

Cupitt’s Winery, Ulladulla: RIPE - The fourth annual sculpture exhibition is set in the beautiful grounds as well as the Tasting Room Gallery.

Dave's Place, Manyana: HeARTfest - An adventure in abstract that lends itself to the soft textures and warm tones of wood and stone via small sculptures by Manyana artist Dave Patterson. September 22 and 29, October 6, 10-4pm, 54 Curvers Drive Manyana.

Elizan’s Food, Art, Wine Bar - An exhibition featuring works by Meagan Jacobs, Judy Trick and George Sobierajski.

Harbour Bookshop: Illustrations from Miss Mouse - Local artist and illustrator Julie Sydenham presents her original drawings from Di Morrisey’s first children’s picture book, Miss Mouse.

Hozack Clisdell Lawyers, Ulladulla: Art at the Lawyers - A still exhibition of local works of art stemming from Jean Hill to Dom Barrington with a couple of other artists thrown in. Thursday October 3, 5-7pm only.

Little Gunga, Milton: In The Flow - Inspired by two trips to the island of Skopelos in Greece, Charlotte Kimberlee gets 'in the flow' with this exhibition of paintings and prints.

Manyana Yulunga Community Hall: Art & Craft Market - Arts and crafts from the local community, second-hand goods, sausage sizzle and the legendary Dogs of Cunjurong stall. Sunday October 6, 10am-3pm

Millhouse Art Gallery, Milton: Spring Exhibition - The Millhouse Art Society presents a selection of works by its members, from local landscapes to contemporary abstracts, in a range of media and styles.

Milton Bed and Breakfast, Milton: Stream of Life - An exhibition of artwork that has been painted and put together by the residents of Sarah Claydon Care Centre and In-House Care. September 26, 5pm with a performance by The Escalators.

Milton Ulladulla Bowling Club, Ulladulla: Best of MUD Camera Club - Images by members of the Milton Ulladulla District Camera Club.

Nulladolla Studio, Milton: Flowing Over With Pit Fired Pots - The Nulladolla Pottery Gallery will be overflowing with beautiful pit fired ceramic pieces created by local members.

Rosenthal Farm, Milton: China Patterns with Nadja Burke - Studio exhibition of recent ceramic works by Nadja Burke, drawing on influences and reminiscences of Jindezhen. Rosenthal Farm, 563 Croobyar Rd Milton

Rowen's Arcade, Ulladulla: Art in the Heart - The shopping hub in the heart of Ulladulla will display artwork produced by local artists which celebrates the unique nature of Ulladulla or the shop that displays the work. People's Choice barrel located in the arcade during the festival.

SAS Library, Milton: Gumnut Pre-Kinder Art Show - Children explore their creativity using drawing, painting, claywork and block building. October 11, 6-7.30pm and 12, 9am-12noon only.

Shop 3 Gallery, Milton: Colours - An exhibition of contemporary paintings, glass art and restored retro furniture by Mark Hurley, Sally Willbanks, Maz Raynsford and Jan Huon.

Spiral Handmade Gifts, Milton: Art @ Spiral - Handmade gifts from near and far.

Splatters of Milton: Art on a String - An exhibition of small works by various artists, all presented on calico pieces.

Tallwood Restaurant, Mollymook: In the Kitchen - A photographic and digital display featuring winners and entries in the eatery’s photography competition.

The Butter Factory, Pyree: Milk & Honey - Katrina Willoughby continues to explore form, using oil applied in realistic and expressive brush strokes as she captures moments from south coast country dairy farms.

The Corner, Ulladulla: Art at the Corner - A mixture of contemporary works in acrylic and oil by Rhonda Punnett; impressions of nature and life from our local area.

The Little Gallery, Milton: 8x8 Canvas Prize & Postcard Art - Two popular festival exhibitions in the one venue, featuring entries by artists of all ages in the competitions following the festival theme, Flow. Vote in the People's Choice Prize.

The Porthole Cafe, Ulladulla (formerly Care Overboard) : Song of the Journeyman - A exhibition of paintings on canvas inspired by music and the magnificence of the South Coast by artists and illustrator Penny Lovelock. Opening 7pm on Monday, September 23.

The Red Leaf Bookstore, Milton: Remembered Landscapes - An exhibition by Vicki Passlow. Meet the artist September 25, 4-5.30pm

The Settlement, Milton: Driftfoot - Dean Ware - The Old Growth Kangaroo Vine Ball Sculpture is a solid weave ball made from kangaroo vine collected in Wairo forest which will slowly be absorbed back into the environment.

The Tree House Café, Ulladulla: Random Acts of Yoga - Photography by Himani, portraying the 'Yoga at Dolphin Point' community performing Vinyasa Flow Yoga poses. Meet the artist September 28, 3pm, plus live music.

Ulladulla Picture Framing, Ulladulla: Floating on Paper - Artist Megan Boonaerts explores animals as symbols in the landscape with a collection of new works on paper and canvas using colourful mixed media collage.