art Archives

A Free Underground Art Park for Families

07/06/2026

If you’re looking for a free family outing that combines adventure, creativity and play, the Art Gallery of NSW has just unveiled one of Sydney’s most unique experiences. Mike Hewson: The Key’s Under the Mat transforms the Art Gallery’s remarkable underground exhibition space, the Nelson Packer Tank, into an interactive art park where visitors are encouraged to explore, climb, create, relax and connect. Created by internationally acclaimed artist Mike Hewson, the installation blurs the boundaries between artwork, playground and community gathering space. It’s an experience unlike anything else currently on offer in Sydney and one that families will be talking…

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Community

Randwick Council Announces 2025 Women’s Art Prize Winners

21/03/2025

A vibrant celebration of creativity took centre stage as Randwick City Council unveiled the winners of the 2025 Women’s Art Prize. From a bold painting of cockatoos to introspective written pieces and intricate sculptures, this year’s winning artworks showcase the diverse artistic talents of local women. The highly anticipated announcement took place on Saturday, 8 March, at Randwick Town Hall, where artists and their families gathered to celebrate the achievements of women in the arts. Held annually in honour of International Women’s Day, the competition highlights the importance of women’s contributions to the creative community. Randwick Deputy Mayor, Councillor Marea…

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Kids, School holidays, What to do

Unleash Your Child’s Creativity at The Art Studio Maroubra These Holidays!

12/12/2024

Albert Einstein once said, “Creativity is intelligence having fun!” and The Art Studio Maroubra is the perfect place for your kids to embody that spirit during the school holidays. Located at Marine Parade, Maroubra, this vibrant art studio offers an exciting holiday program that’s guaranteed to inspire young minds and keep their creativity buzzing. Why Choose The Art Studio? In a world dominated by screens, nurturing creativity has never been more important. The Art Studio provides an enriching, hands-on experience for kids aged 5 to 15 years, offering them the chance to unleash their imagination and develop artistic skills in…

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Community, Inspiration, Parks and Beaches

Bondi Beach Sea Wall

15/09/2024

The Bondi Beach Graffiti Wall is an internationally renowned site for Street and Graffiti Artists. The space holds within it a rich history, showcasing the evolution of an art movement that began in the late 1970s. Influenced by the international trends emanating from New York and the explosive culture of MTV. Around this time, a small group of young artists in Bondi eagerly embraced the global graffiti craze, transforming this wall into their urban canvas of expression. However, in those early days, the wall existed in a grey area of legality, resulting in tensions between the local police and the…

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School holidays, What to do

Young eyes, big stories: Kids invited to Little Sydney Lives photography contest

11/04/2024

Fantastical, botanical, sibling-rivalrous, splashy or routine – the city of Sydney is looking for stirring images that reveal what our young residents find intriguing. Celebrating the unique viewpoint of Sydney’s young people, Little Sydney Lives ends with a large-format gallery displaying the works of 20 junior photographers from 1 August to 25 August. The prizes Entries will be judged in a single category. The grand prize winner and runner up will each receive an OM System E-M10 Mark IV Camera and 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 EZ Lens valued at more than $1,200 each. Winners will be announced on the opening night of…

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For Mums, Inspiration

Art Therapy for a Creative Life and Self Care

23/03/2024

Art therapy is more than just making art; it’s a journey of self-discovery, healing and connection, embracing the power of creativity for improved mental wellbeing. Art therapy is a potent antidote to anxiety, offering a respite from the incessant worries that plague our minds. Engaging in creative expression lowers cortisol levels while boosting dopamine and endorphins, fostering a sense of calm. The City of Sydney in partnership with The Equanimity Project has created three powerful workshops to begin or continue your journey of self-discovery. Tuesday 26 March: Art Therapy Postcards Tuesday 2 April: Positive Words to Live By Tuesday 9…

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Inspiration

Beauty Runs the Gauntlet, Bondi pavilion

03/03/2024

Beauty Runs the Gauntlet’, is a showcase of exceptional female artists residing in the Waverley municipality. Waverley boasts an incredible creative community including many leading contemporary artists. In this exhibition, the artists present their perspectives on the human experience, their place within the world and their relationship to environment, community and culture. Dealing with themes of histories and meaning of place, nature and its great force within us, and femininity in all its expression, they offer their unique insight into the world. Coinciding with International Women’s Day, this exhibition aims to celebrate, elevate, and highlight the creativity, diversity, and achievements…

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Events, Kids, What to do

Free inclusive fun at Redleaf

23/11/2023

Woollahra Council is hosting a free, inclusive afternoon of play, art and games with a difference on November 30. The Let’s Get Creative event is designed to lead up to International Day of People with a Disability on December 3, and is timed to coincide with the launch of local disability services provider Inala’s exhibition at the Woollahra Gallery at Redleaf. Whether you or your children have a disability or not, it’ll be a great evening for the whole family, with proceedings kicking off at 4pm with a collage workshop hosted by deaf artist Sue Jo Wright. She’ll run another…

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Inspiration

Moon Park Emporium opens new shop in Bondi, where Timeless Elegance Meets Artful Curation

01/06/2023

In a world where trends come and go, Moon Park Emporium located at 151 Curlewis Street, Bondi Beach stands as a beacon of timeless elegance and refined sophistication. This enchanting shop is more than just a place to purchase goods; it is a destination that beckons connoisseurs, designers, and design lovers alike. With a carefully curated selection of handcrafted home textiles, glamorous fashion collections, luxury accessories, and exquisite art objects, Moon Park Emporium embraces the allure of eclectic style and celebrates the beauty of enduring craftsmanship. Unveiling Timeless Collections: At Moon Park Emporium, there is no singular era, style, or…

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Inspiration

Heffron Centre artworks shine a light on local Aboriginal history and tradition

26/04/2023

A continuing cultural fishing custom practiced by Aboriginal people in Kamay (Botany Bay) for thousands of years is being celebrated on the walls of a new Randwick Council community sports centre and home for the South Sydney Rabbitohs in Maroubra set to open in the coming days. Shimmer is the work of Aboriginal artists Carmen Glynn-Braun and Dennis Golding featuring painted motifs, decals and sculptured bronze. Although differing in medium, the artworks carry the joint title Shimmer and depict local wildlife such as stingrays, barrow hawks and the annual winter mullet run that sustained Aboriginal people for generations. “We titled…

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