Eighty Tales from the Vault 2010 celebrates the 80th anniversary of the Manly Art Gallery & Museum. This special exhibition highlights some of the fascinating stories that have contributed to the life of the Gallery over 80 years; its diverse collection and Gallery founders, together with new contemporary works by artists of the region.   Where: Manly Art Gallery & Museum When: 3 Sept - 7 Nov, Tuesdays - Sundays 10am - 5pm Contact: 9976 1421   Royal Far West - Caring for Country Kids in Manly The Extraordinary Legacy of Stanley G. Drummond & Lucy Drummond Presented in partnership with Royal Far West and curated by Margo Bavinton, this exhibition gives insight into its unique history and service, operating in Manly since 1924, initially bringing children from remote country areas for respite in seaside Manly and now providing specialist health services not available in rural areas.   Where: Manly Art Gallery & Museum When: 3 Sept 2010 - 29 Aug 2011 Contact: 9976 1421 Image detail: Sisters Graves & Fawcett visit a lonely camp in the Central West, NSW (c1950). Image courtesy Royal Far West   Frameworks: Illustrators – From Pen to Pixel Artist and curator Angela van Boxtel explores the visual language of illustration through artworks presented in Manly Council’s Frameworks outdoor gallery project. Artists include Angela van Boxtel, Lara Allport, Julie Nettleton, Saffron Craig, Hung Lin, Cheryl Orsini, Simon Swingler and Alissa Stytsenko.   Where: outdoors Manly Art Gallery & Museum and Market Place, Manly When: 3 Sept 2010 - 6 March 2011; Artist’s Talk 12 Sept, 3pm Contact: 9976 1421   Words & Music An exhibition by five talented artists presenting their interpretation of the theme of ‘musicians and their music’. Works in oil, acrylic, gouche, pastel and mixed media.   Where: Cristals Restaurant, 90 The Corso, Manly When: 3 - 19 Sept, 8am - 8pm daily Contact: Jan Karras 9939 3727, email: jan@raglangallery.com.au   The Magic of Light An exhibition showing the impact of light and the many visual variations that it creates: the wonder of light and its ability to give a painting life, the magic of light and glass, and the mystery of light and its effect on porcelain.   Where: Raglan Gallery, suite 28, 117 Old Pittwater Rd, Brookvale When: 9 – 19 Sept, Mon - Sat, 10am - 6pm. Opening night: 9th September, 6pm Contact: Jan Karras 9939 3727 Image: Angela Mellor   Tree Huggers Artist Angela van Boxtel explores recycling and eco awareness in an exciting outdoor public art project. Recycled textiles are turned into wrap artworks, many featuring imprints of the natural environment. Artworks will be wrapped around the trees at Manly Cove to create this vibrant outdoor exhibition.   Where: Manly Cove, West Esplanade, Manly When: Sat 4 Sept, 10am - 2pm Contact: 0413 011 940 Web: www.angelavanboxtel.com   Renaissance Reworked An exhibition of old and new technologies, retelling the narratives of old masterwork paintings, presented by students from the School of Fine Arts, Digital Arts and Design, Northern Beaches College. Also, come along to the Open Studio Day with free tours of the various studios around campus.   Where: ArtBox, 0 Block, Northern Beaches College, 154 Old Pittwater Rd, Brookvale When: Open Studios Day Tues 14 Sept, 10am - 7pm Exhibition 7 - 17 Sept, 9am - 4pm Contact: 9941 5304   Art at Night Inspired by the Vivid Sydney Festival, Art at Night brings an arrangement of coloured light boxes to Manly. They will light up the night and bring a soft moody glow to their surrounds. These soft, transient images will explore a magical world of visions and eternal beauty.   Where: 10 James Street, Manly When: Fri 17 Sept, 8pm Contact: 0413 011 940 Web: www.angelavanboxtel.com   Underground Art Space A unique art space where you’ll see artwork that is beautiful, affordable and original! Bold feminine nudes by Kere Baker, sumptuous abstract work by Vivianne Hazenveld, vivid realistic and abstract photographs by Cade Turner, calming nature inspired abstracts by Rebecca Smith, and more!   Where: Suite 1, 294 Sydney Rd, Balgowlah When: Opening Sat 4 Sept, 4 - 6pm. Exhibition runs 4 - 19 Sept. Open Studios 11 - 12 Sept. Contact: 0417 450 744 or 0424 604 603 Web: www.redolivestudios.com   Submergia The painted Door Studio presents Submergia by Judith Graham, a series of large oil paintings exploring the grace of the human form in an underwater haven. Explore her studio, with beautiful original artwork for sale, a glass of wine and live music!   Where: Painted Door Studio, 3/575 Sydney Rd, Seaforth When: Weekend of 11 and 12 Sept, 10am to 5pm Web: www.judithgraham-art.com.au   Nadia’s Hang Ups fix 8 gallery Nadia’s art is full of vibrancy, energy and colour, and she captures the joy and movement of life, using abstract forms to suggest this richness. Meet the artist 2pm - 5pm Sat 11th Sept.   Where: Fix 8 Gallery, 55 Harbord Rd, Freshwater When: 9 - 26 Sept, Wed to Sunday 10am - 4pm Contact: 9938 3135 Web: www.nadiashangups.com   Art for Goats 5th Annual Exhibition Buy some art and we’ll throw in a goat! 30% of all artwork sales will go to OXFAM Australia in support of their unwrapped program. Opening night will include live entertainment and the raffling of twelve fabulous artworks!   Where: Gallery Cats Studios, 1/121 Old Pittwater Rd, Brookvale When: Opening Night 10 Sept, 7-10pm. Exhibition runs 10 Sept - 8 Oct, Weekdays 10:30am - 2:30pm Sat 12 - 5pm / Sun by appointment. Contact: Laurie 0404 773 866 Web: www.artforgoats.com   Lumsdaine & Stephens Manly painter Karin Lumsdaine and Lindfield sculptor and painter Gwyneth Stephens are pleased to present their second exhibition. Lumsdaine and Stephens have created an uplifting collection of new works that celebrate the energy and beauty of colour, form and movement.   Where: Raw Studios & Gallery, 699 Pittwater Rd, Dee Why When: 11 - 18 Sept, 10am - 5pm Contact: 0414 890 535   Anita West Trevor Victor Harvey Gallery Anita’s work is a dichotomy of fragmented images drawn from her experiences at the beach and bush. These are the inspiration she uses to help create a lyrical narrative of Australian beach life that so many of us have experienced.   Where: Trevor Victor Harvey Gallery, 515 Sydney Rd, Seaforth When: 11 Sept - 3 Oct, Open: Tues - Sat 11am - 6pm, Sun 12 - 5pm Contact: 9907 0595 Web: www.tvhgallery.com.au   The Beauty of Biodiversity An exhibition celebrating the International Year of Biodiversity. Showcasing the work of 30 local artists: MEC’s ‘Artists with Easels’ and ‘The Art Tree Group’. Meet artists painting en plein air around the grounds of ICMS, and artist talks at the Courtyard Café throughout the weekend.   Where: Int. College of Management Sydney, 151 Darley Rd, Manly When: 18 & 19 Sept, 9am - 5pm Contact: Manly Environment Centre 9976 2842 Web: www.mec.org.au   Springtime Art Exhibition Come and see works by the talented students taking classes at Art Smart. You will be amazed at the variety and calibre of work on offer. Works are for sale, so who knows what you may find!   Where: Ethel Street Gallery, 50 Ethel St, Seaforth When: Opening Sat 4 Sept, 2pm - 5pm. Exhibition 4 - 18 Sept, Mon - Fri 9am - 5.30pm, Sat 9am - 4pm Contact: 9949 7477 Web: www.artsmart.net.au   Beyond Tomorrow Expressionist artist Violeta Dineva will be exhibiting her latest work at the lovely Brazuca restaurant, on Manly beach. Her colourful paintings are charged with energy, movement and emotion, and are inspired by the Manly coastal area - its beauty, wilderness and unpredictable seasonal changes in scenery and colour.   Where: Brazuca Restaurant and Churrascaria, 48 North Steyne, Manly When: 4 - 19 September, 11am - 10pm Contact: 9977 6307 Web: www.brazucamanly.com.au   Seaforth Art Show & Sale Enjoy this annual exhibition of works by local artists working in various mediums and art forms, as well as musical recitals and school performances throughout the weekend. Meet the artists at the Friday opening night, and enjoy a Black Tie Degustation Dinner on Saturday night.   Where: School Hall, Balgowlah Boys High Campus. Maretimo Street, Balgowlah When: 28 - 29 August 10am - 3pm, Fri 27 Opening Night 7 - 9pm, Sat 28 Black Tie Dinner 7 - 10pm Cost: Exhibition free. Opening $20. Dinner $60 Bookings & enquiries: 9948 3189   3rd Manly Young Artists Exhibition - Enter now! Presented by Brush Art 4 Kids and open to all children aged 5 - 16 years, this event provides an opportunity to showcase young artistic talent. Children enter by attending one 3½ workshop session where they produce a large canvas painting in their own style. Great prizes, artwork judged by local artists, no prior art experience necessary.   Where: If u like ART studio, 2/200 Pittwater Rd, Manly When: Sat 4, 18 & 25 Sept 9am - 12.30pm & Sun 12 Sept 11am - 2.30pm Cost: $55 (includes all materials) Contact: Daphne 0409 569 483   Pittwater Art Fest Celebrate the creativity of Pittwater’s Youth with an exhibition of entered works, and the ‘Art in the Park’ free community day which includes live music, roving entertainment and art classes for kids, taught in various mediums by professional artists.   Where: Avalon Recreational Centre When: Exhibition 10am - 4pm 24 – 29 Sept, Opening 6 - 8pm Fri 24 Sept, Art in the Park Sat 25 Sept 9am - 1pm Cost: $10 entry to ArtFest exhibition, ‘Art in the Park’ is Free Contact: Karen 0421 038 952 Web: www.pittwaterartfest.com   Looking Back – Thinking Forward Enjoy Scotland Island and offshore Pittwater’s bicentenary celebration with a traditional fair day; displays, stalls, re-enactments, wandering minstrels and dusk lantern parade, and an exhibition Postcards from Pittwater of images that explore our history and sense of place and community.   Where: Community Hall, Robertson Road & Catherine Park, Scotland Island When: Exhibition opening Sat 11 Sept, 6 - 9pm with a cappella choir ‘Isingonthecake’. Fair Sun 12 Sept, 10am - 6.30pm Cost: Gold coin donation Contact: 9997 4875   Street Art Exhibition An exhibition of urban/street artworks produced by local young people with the assistance of aerosol art tutors. Exhibition will include a short documentary produced by the young artists exploring the history and meaning of this artform.   Where: Manly Youth Centre, Kangaroo St, Manly When: Fri 17 Sept, 6 - 9pm Contact: Manly Youth Centre 9977 5599   Saltmotion Gallery & Cafe Fresh, quintessentially Manly images; sunrises and surf scenes, underwater photography and aerial views of the region by photographer Joel Coleman, complimented by a limited edition t-shirt range as well as organic coffee and baked treats for you to enjoy.   Where: Saltmotion, Market Place, Manly When: Open 7 days per week, coffee from 7am, gallery open till 6pm Contact: 9976 6518 Web: www.saltmotion.com   North Shore Art Society Exhibition An exhibition of artworks showcasing the talent and diversity within the North Shore Art Society. Works include paintings of various mediums, sizes and prices, in traditional and modern art styles.   Where: North Steyne Surf Club, North Steyne, Manly When: Sat 4 & Sun 5 Sept, 9am - 5pm Cost: Free Contact: 9979 2453 Image by Brian Hutchings   Mad Tea Party - A Tribute to Lewis Carroll Jump down the rabbit hole with the locally based Art Tree Group! Inspired by Lewis Carroll's famous books, Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass, this exciting exhibition is a fun attraction for all the family. Meet the artists and enjoy tea and cupcakes at “ A Mad Tea Party” from 1pm Sunday 26 September   Where: Complete Framing Gallery, Manly Vale, Studio 4, 410 Pittwater Road Manly         When: 15 Sept – 31 Oct, 9-5 Monday to Friday,  10-2 Saturdays Cost: Free Contact: 9020 6070 Web: www.thearttree.com.au         Stella Alive Come and experience College life at Stella Maris College, Manly, featuring Visual Art, Design & Technology displays, Music, Dance and Drama performances and exhibition displays from individual subject areas. This expo showcases the educational depth and diversity on offer at Stella Maris College.   When: Tuesday 7 September 4-8.30pm Where: Stella Maris College, enter via Iluka Avenue, Manly Cost: Free Contact: 9977 5144 Web: www.stellamaris.com.au Image: Dysmorphia by Alice Cooper, Year 12 Visual Arts student Jo Knight         The Murray darling river basin – a journey This event is an art exhibition that explores the Murray Darling River Basin at length. The artist Rachel Carroll began her journey at the Murray Mouth and the Coorong Wetlands in 2006 in South Australia as part of her Masters at COFA, UNSW.   Where: Painters Gallery, 1773 Pittwater Road, Mona Vale When: 2 – 30 September, opening Thurs 2 Sept, 6pm, open Tues – Sat 11 5pm                           Contact: 9997 6607   Web: www.paintersgallery.com.au         Open Studio/Home of  Nada Herman-Witkamp Come view this unique, historical property (Hy-Brasil) perched high over Pittwater Avalon. Nada’s vibrant , bold, textural, Australian oil paintings, depicting life on the northern beaches, south coast and city scapes. Picnickers are welcome. Artists are welcome to work outdoors. Live music Sunday 5 September 2-4pm. A painting will be raffled for the Cancer Council.   Where: 62 Chisholm Avenue, Avenue When: open every Friday-Sunday for the month of September, 10am-5pm Cost: Entry is free. Tea and coffee available Inquiries: Nada 0414849580 Web: www.nada-art.com         Artists & Craftsmen of Pittwater Exhibition Artists & Craftsmen present a big exhibition and sale of creative works by its members. You will be able to purchase quilts, ceramics, jewellery, paintings, folk art, quilting, paper tolle and more at affordable prices. Come and enjoy the demonstrations!   Where: Queenscliff Surf Club, North Steyne, Manly When: Friday 10 - Sunday 12 Sept, Fri-Sat 10am -4.30pm, Sun 10am -4pm Cost: Free or donation to Little Nippers Contact: 9412 1651 Web: www.acop.com Image by Lorraine Wingfield         G Spot Glass Studio Open Weekend Come along to a weekend of demonstrations and workshops on the art of blowing and fusing hot glass. Sign up for a workshop and make your own earrings, brooch or plate. Also on display will be artworks, and tours showing how these can be incorporated into the home.   Where: The G-Spot Glassworks, 30 Greycliff Street, Queenscliff When: 18 - 19 Sept, 10am - 4pm Cost: Gold coin donation, $10 for workshops Contact: 9938 6395 Web: www.sallieportnoyglass.com.au Parking: On Street