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12 - 28 September 2008
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SEAFORTH ART SHOW
And Sale

Exhibition and sale of locally
produced artworks. Opening night
voting of the People’s Choice awards
and music. Refreshments available.


 

FRI 29 AUGUST, 7pm - 9pm
@ Balgowlah Boys High School
Main Hall, Maretimo St, Balgowlah
Exhibition: Sat 30, 9am - 5pm
Sun 31 Aug, 10am - 2pm
Cost: Opening $20, Sat & Sun free
Enquiries: Philip Young, 9948 3189
young.jeep@bigpond.com

         
 
         

OPEN STUDIO - THE BEACH
The Bush and The Zoo II

The opening of local artist               
David Wiggs’s studio and gallery space to the public. See an exhibition of recent works of the beach, the bush and the zoo. Bookings essential.

 

THROUGHOUT SAT'S & SUN'S
SEPTEMBER, 11am - 5pm
@ Freshwater Studio

1/505 Pittwater Rd, Brookvale
Cost : free admission
Enquiries: David, 0415 260 203
dwiggs@optusnet.com.au

         
 
         

HOLGAgrams FROM THE BEACH
Space Junk Gallery

An online photographic exhibition of the picturesque land and seascapes of Sydney’s Northern Beaches, taken exclusively using the ‘80s cult ‘plastic’ Holga cameras.
Photograph: Michael Kennedy

 

THROUGHOUT SEPTEMBER
@ Space Junk Gallery Online

Cost: free
Enquiries: info@spacejunk.net.au

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OCEAN BATHS : JUDITH GRAHAM
New Works Exhibition

An exhibition of original oil paintings by artist Judith Graham, celebrating the unspoiled beauty of the ocean baths and coastal areas of the Northern Beaches. Wine & cheese event, live music, art sales, 20 Sept.

 

THROUGHOUT SEPT, TUES TO SAT
10am - 5pm
SAT 20 SEPT Wine & Cheese from noon @ The Painted Door Studio
3/575 Sydney Road, Seaforth
Cost: free
Enquiries: Judith, 8021 3428

         
 
         

H20 2008 YOUTH PHOTO COMP
Photo Competition

Capture your photographic
impression of H2O within the context
of Manly. Prizes awarded to the best
entry in two age categories; 12 - 16 &
17 - 20. Winners exhibited at Manly
Library.

 

THROUGHOUT SEPTEMBER
@ Manly Library, Market Place

Winners Presentation:
13 Sept, 12 noon
Cost: free
Enquiries: Frank Inkster, 9976 1722

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MILITARY ART AT THE NATIONAL
Artillery Museum

The National Artillery Museum has a
fine collection of military art, including
a George Gittoes exhibition of
sketches and photographs of
Australian service men and women
on peacekeeping operations. Also
exhibitions on Sir Roden Cutler and
John Ewen.

 

THROUGHOUT SEPTEMBER
WED TO SUN, 10am - 4pm
@ cnr Scenic Drive & North Fort Rd

Cost: $11 Adults, $8 Conc & $5 Child
Enquiries: 9976 6102

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LOVE COLOUR
Karin Lumsdaine Exhibition

Manly artist Karin Lumsdaine’s bright and cheerful paintings stem from her creative connection to the beauty and vitality of colour, and belief that it has the power to uplift. This is Karin’s fifth Manly Arts Festival exhibition.

 

MON 1 - 30 SEPTEMBER
@ The Bower Restaurant

Cost: free
Enquiries: Karin, 0414 890 535
karin@content.com.au

         
 
         

VIOLETA DINEVA
Perpetual Exhibition

Spiritual, passionate and energetic, Violeta’s paintings depict scenes charged with emotion, and search for an expression of that intangible and ever present quality in nature that makes it seem beyond the time.

 

MON 1 SEPT - FRI 26 SEPT
Mon - Sat 6 - 11pm
Sun 11.30am - 5pm
@ Luka's Restaurant
357 Sydney Rd, Balgowlah
Cost: free
Enquiries: 9948 0202

         
 
         

FRAMEWORKS : TOGETHERNESS
Art for Humanity

Artists from different backgrounds who bring people together through the sharing of their art that aims to bring people together! Presented in the Frameworks outdoor gallery project outside Manly Art Gallery & Museum and Market Place, near Manly Library.
Image: Michael Yates, Space Cadet

 

FRIDAY 12 SEPT, 6pm
@ Manly Art Gallery & Museum

Cost: free
Enquiries: 9976 1421

         
 
         

BRUCE GOOLD
Artist, Designer & Printmaker

A survey exhibition of printmaker and designer Bruce Goold whose intense interest in the natural world has produced very insightful and powerful works. Part of the Artist and the Northern Beaches Series and supported by Arts NSW. A full colour catalogue accompanies the exhibition.

 

FRIDAY 12 SEPT, 6pm
@ Manly Art Gallery & Museum

Cost: free
Enquiries: 9976 1417

         
 
         

MUM = MUM2
Art Competition

This exhibition showcases the winners of the  Mum = Mum2 art competition where daughters from Australia expressed that special connection with the line of mothers before them. Also showing AvantCard postcard winner. Free card will be given to all visitors.

 

FRI 12 - 28 SEPTEMBER, 4pm
@ cnr Cafe Chill
nr Oceanworld
West Esplanade, Manly
Cost: free

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OPEN STUDIOS
Artists at Work

Watch artists at work and view their annual exhibition of paintings, prints, jewellery and journals. Find out about workshops and classes.


 

SAT 13, SUN 14, SAT 20
SUN 21 SEPT, 10am - 5pm
@ Sonja Georgeson's Studio
rear Manly Village Church, 1st floor,
Eustace Street, Manly
Cost: gold coin donation
Enquiries: Sonya, 0407 238 026

         
 
         

BODIES OF ART
Rebecca Emerson

An art exhibition and wine tasting with artworks by Rebecca Emerson

 

SUNDAY 14 SEPT, 4pm to 7.15pm
@ Manly Fishing & Sporting Assoc

270 Pittwater Rd, Manly
Cost: free
Bookings: Rebecca, 0419 426 794
bex.e@hotmail.com

         
 
         
BALGOWLAH SCHOOL FOR
Seniors Display

An exhibition of arts and crafts
produced by members of the
Balgowlah School for Seniors.
Image: Elaine Marsh
 

TUESDAY 16 SEPT, 9.30am -2.30pm
@ Balgowlah Uniting Church Hall

122 Condamine St, Balgowlah
Cost: free
Enquiries: Jim Murphy, 9949 5773
margaret.murphy@lizzy.com.au

         
 
         

BRUCE EARLES
Recent Works

Bruce Earles’s art combines elegant
complexity and playful sentiment, his
paintings presenting a very different
response to the urban environment.
Toy-like worlds pulsating with life,
light and glorious colour.

 

FRIDAY 19 SEPT - TUES 2 OCT 2008
Tues - Sat 11am - 6pm
Sunday 12pm - 5pm
@ Trevor Victor Harvey Gallery

515 Sydney Rd
Cost: free
Enquiries:9907 0595

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NORTH SHORE ART SOCIETY
Art Exhibition

An exhibition of artworks from
members of the North Shore
Art Society.

Image: Nan Tremont     


 

SAT 20 - SUN 21 SEPT
9am - 5pm
@ North Steyne Surf Club
North Steyne, Manly
Cost: free
Enquiries: Laurette Swanson,
9905 4998
swaniv@bigpond.com

         
 
         
BETH HAMILTON GALLERIES
Exhibition and Sale

An exhibition and sale of original
paintings, watercolours and oils,
edition prints from Australia and
overseas as well as pottery,
Japanese woodblock prints and
original Chinese brush paintings.
 
SAT 20 SEPT - SUN 20 SEPT,
11am - 5pm
@ Beth Hamilton Gallery

35 Lauderdale Ave, Fairlight
Cost: free
Enquiries: Beth Hamilton, 9948 6698
         
 
         

OPEN STUDIO
The Art Sanctuary

Resident and visiting artists will be working and conducting workshops on the day, visitors are welcome to visit and join in.


 

SATURDAY 20 SEPT, 10am - 4pm
(also open Fridays, 10am - 4pm)
@ William Street Studios
3 William St, Fairlight
Cost: free
Enquiries: Penny Rankin-Smith, 0438 091 885

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ART FOR GOATS
Third Annual Exhibition

Thirty per cent of sales donated to
fund goats and chickens for OXFAM’s
Unwrapped Program. Opening night
(12 Sept, 7-10pm) raffle of artworks,
auction of Warringah Printmaker’s
student works, live entertainment with
proceeds to OXFAM.

 

FRI 21 - SAT 27 SEPT
@ Ethel St, Seaforth

50 Ethel St, Seaforth
Cost : free admission
Enquiries: Laurie, 0404 773 886

         
 
         
ARTISTS & CRAFTSMEN OF
Pittwater Exhibition

Exhibition and sale of arts and crafts
by members of Artists and Craftsmen
of Pittwater Inc. featuring local, well
known artists. Raffle tickets
supporting Queenscliff Nippers on
sale.
 

FRIDAY 26 SEPT, 10am - 5pm
SATURDAY 27 SEPT, 9am - 5pm
SUNDAY 28 SEPT, 9am - 4pm
@ Queenscliff Surf Club

North Steyne
Cost: free admission
Bookings: Barbara, 9997 3762

         
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