Historical information

Walter Magilton left school early to become a dairy farmer in Western Victoria, returned to school and became a secondary school art teacher, eventually becoming an artist full-time, a painter, sculptor and jewellery maker. His paintings are in collections overseas and Australia. He teaches art from his Stony Creek Studio in Warrandyte and now married to contemporary installation artist Denise Keele-bedford. His first wife Alison, who died of breast cancer, was a weaver.

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Newspaper article: "Walter Magilton: More to life than Maggie", Green Valley, section of Diamond Valley News, no date, details of Walter Magilton's career, his tame blackbird Maggie.
Newspaper article: "Walter Magilton - Warrandyte", Network, October 1987, details of Walter Magilton's career, achievements and painting style.
Newspaper article: "A modern twist on reality", Diamond Valley Leader, no date, Walter Magilton's exhibition at Bridges Restaurant, Hurstbridge. He collaborates with his wife Denise Keele-bedford, a contemporary installation artist.
Newspaper article: "Walter Magilton: A Life's Journey in Art", Manningham and Nillumbik Bulletin, issue 51, July 2024. Walter Magilton to exhibit at Monsalvat.
Newspaper article: "Alison Magilton: weaving the threads of her life". Manningham and Nillumbik Bulletin, May 2025. A tribute exhibition of the work of Alison Magilton.
Newspaper article: "Last chance to see: Denise Keele-bedford and Walter Magilton at NaNY Gallery". Manningham and Nillumbik Bulletin, July 2025. Exhibition of works by Denise Keele-bedford and Walter Magilton.

Physical description

Newspaper clippings, A4 photocopies, etc