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Free inclusive fun at Redleaf

November 23, 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

June 1, 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

April 26, 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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Inspiration, Kids

Fambo Queer Arts for Kids and Families

February 8, 2023

This event is resented by Waverley Council as part of Pride Amplified. Join with LGBTQIA+ artists and creatives for a fun day of art activities for ALL KINDS of kids and families. Visit the Rainbow Wall installation and add your own colourful self-portrait of your present, future or dream self.  Make your own unique Pride flag or pronoun badge, or get lost in a book in our queer story reading corner! In addition to Fambo’s great offerings, you can have a rainbow painted on your face and come together with other kids and families to celebrate the festivities of WorldPride!…

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For Mums, Inspiration

2023 Women’s Art Prize opens for entries

January 28, 2023

The 2023 Women’s Art Prize is now open for entries! “Each year Randwick City celebrates International Women’s Day with this inspiring art competition, celebrating women in Randwick City. “This year, I’m particularly excited by the new category, which opens the competition to women who may not currently live, work or study within the LGA, but have a special connection to Randwick,” said Rafaela Pandolfini, Deputy Mayor of Randwick. The annual competition is a special opportunity to shine a spotlight on women’s creative talents and to bring like-minded members of the community together to celebrate the unique contribution that women make…

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Inspiration

Affordable Art Fair is coming to Sydney

April 10, 2022

Affordable Art Fair is coming to Sydney for the first time this winter! Debuting in the brand new Winx Stand at Royal Randwick Racecourse, the event will showcase works from over 30 Australian and international galleries, featuring a variety of both emerging and established artists. Over four days, art aficionados will be able to browse and buy artworks, have their prized pieces wrapped onsite, and discover something new each day with all works rotated as they sell. A myriad of art forms will be available including painting, sculpture, installation, photography and limited-edition prints. With prices starting at $100 and capping…

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Events, Inspiration

Documenting community art created during lockdown

March 14, 2022

Documenting community art created during lockdown. A new photo book showcases the artworks of hundreds of Paddington residents that transformed local shop windows into a community art exhibition during Sydney’s second lockdown. The long weeks of lockdown in 2021 will be remembered in Paddington for the community art initiative #paddolockdownart that offered the opportunity for anyone to share and exhibit their art created during lockdown. More than 400 Paddington residents — school children, art teachers and local artists — created 590 artworks which were exhibited in the windows of more than 30 businesses including shops, pubs, cafes, galleries, law firms,…

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