Knysna Arts Society

Art Route

The Art Route is part of a worldwide initiative to make art accessible to the public. Highlighting top galleries and artist studios in Knysna and the surrounding areas, giving visitors the opportunity to engage with artists while experiencing the best the Garden Route art community has to offer.

Facilitated by the Knysna Art Society, the Art Route is an opportunity to discover hidden gems while celebrating creativity.

Click on the map below to find directions to your favourite art spots.

Click on this icon to see the list of all art venues.

🌟 Don’t miss the Art ROUTE SELFIE SPOTS!

Scattered throughout town, these public art installations by the Knysna Art Society offer the perfect backdrop for fun photos with friends:

  • ‘Kringe in die Bos’ Park (opposite the Art Café on Queen)
  • The Queen’s Chair at Art on Queen Gallery
  • Proudly Bespoke Art across from The Art Café on Queen
  • The Old Gaol art gallery & museum in Queen Street
  • Seahorse mosaic boulders on your way to Thesen Island
  • Reflections of Knysna installation at the Waterfront
  • SANParks Estuary Tribute installation

Join us for a cultural journey through Knysna’s artistic soul… a celebration of creativity, community, and coastal charm.

Plan your art meander, choose from galleries, working artist studios, restaurants and coffee shops that include gallery walls, art services and suppliers and art lessons and workshops.