Offshore : Artists of Scotland Island &
Pittwater’s Western Foreshore

The Pittwater region of Sydney
continues to attract and inspire artists,
drawn by its natural beauty, relative
isolation and creative community. This
exhibition reflects the strengths of their
collective consciousness as well as the
diversity of media and techniques, and
ideas and themes in their individual
works. Curated by Katherine Roberts.

Where: Manly Art Gallery & Museum,
West Esplanade, Manly
When: 2 Sept - 6 Nov, Tues - Sun
10am - 5pm
Cost: Free
Contact: 9976 1421
Image: Chuck Bradley

On the Beach: Gems from the
MAG&M Swimwear Collection

An exhibition exploring Manly’s
unique collection of swimwear and
beach wear. From the woollen ‘Neck
to Knees’ of the Edwardian era, to
the skimpy ‘itsy bitsy’ bikini, Manly’s
collection documents the evolving
styles of swimwear and our changing
relationship with the beach. Curated by
Sarah Johnson with Lorraine Foster.

Where: Manly Art Gallery & Museum,
West Esplanade, Manly
When: 2 Sept 2011 - 14 Aug 2012,
Tues - Sun 10am - 5pm
Cost: Free
Contact: 9976 1421

Frameworks : Eramboo

Manly Council’s Frameworks outdoor
gallery features the work of seven artists
from the Eramboo Artist Environment,
Terrey Hills. Eramboo is a non-profit
organisation, existing as a site of arts
and education for over fifty years and
with a focus is on contemporary arts
and crafts, including painting, sculpture,
photography, film making, design,
sound, music and digital media.

Where: Outside Manly Art Gallery &
Museum, and in Market Place, Manly
When: 2 Sept 2011 - 4 March 2012
Artist Talks & Performance, 23 Oct, 3pm
Cost: Free
Contact: 9976 1421
www.eramboo.com

Saltmotion Gallery

Joel Coleman has epitomised the
very essence of the beaches lifestyle.
Joel’s photography boasts perfect
waves, surfing talent and the exquisite
sunrises that nature has to offer.
Visit the gallery, find artwork for
yourself or a gift or join Saltmotion’s
mailing list for the best ocean
photography delivered to your inbox.

Where: Market Place, Manly
When: 10am - 5pm daily
Cost: Free
Contact: 9976 6518,
www.saltmotion.com
Image: Joel Coleman

Artist of the Art Tree Exhibition

At the North Head Sanctuary,
Environmentally themed images
will be on display and for sale.
Photography, oil painting, sculpture
and mixed media. Meet the artists
on the weekend of 10 and 11 Sept.

Where: North Head Sanctuary,
North Head Scenic Drive, Manly
When: 8 - 11 Sept, 10am - 4pm
Cost: Free
Contact: Rachel, 0423 982 349
www.thearttree.com.au

Spring Into Art

Come and see works by a range of
talented local artists. Great quality
art in a range of mediums, and all
works are for sale!

Where: Art Smart,
50 Ethel Street, Seaforth
When: 3 - 17 Sept, Mon - Fri
9am - 5:30pm, Sat 9am - 4pm
Cost: Free
Contact: 9949 7477
www.artsmart.net.au

Seaforth Artshow and Sale

An annual exhibition by local artists:
various art forms on display, musical
recitals and school performances
throughout the weekend. Friday is
opening night party - come along and
meet the artists - and Saturday night a
Black Tie Degustation Dinner and Drama
Presentation.

Where: School Hall, Balgowlah Boys High Campus. Maretimo Street, Balgowlah
When: 27 - 28 August 10am - 3pm,
Fri 26 Opening Night 7 - 9pm,
Sat 27 Black Tie Dinner 7 - 10pm
Cost: Exhibition free. Opening Night $20. Black Tie Degustation Dinner $60. Contact: 9948 3189

5 Degrees

An exhibition of two-dimensional
gouache and digital images exploring
the use of colour through the narrative,
‘5 Degrees of Seperation’. Works by
Certificate IV Design students from
Northern Beaches College, TAFE NSW.

Where: Artbox, O Block,
Northern Beaches College,
154 Old Pittwater Rd, Brookvale
When: Opening Night: Tues 13 Sept,
5pm - 7pm. Exhibition: 13 - 24 Sept,
9am - 5pm Mon - Fri
Cost: Free
Contact: Fine Arts Dept, 9941 5304
Image: Emma Slaytor-Walker

Homes & Gardens of Manly

Come along and enjoy a selection
of sketches and drawings of the
Manly environment: homes, gardens,
waterways, and vistas.

Where: Erin Hill Studio,
97 Sydney Road, Manly
When: Mon to Sat, 2 - 18 Sept,
11am - 4pm
Cost: Free
Contact: 0412 141 223

Northshore Art Society

Members of North Shore Art Society
gather together for an exhibition
and sale of their collected works.
Featuring a great range of artists,
and mediums such as paintings,
drawings, watercolours and more!

Where: North Steyne Surf Club,
North Steyne, Manly
When: Sat & Sun 3 & 4 Sept,
9am - 4pm
Cost: Free
Contact: 9979 2453,
www.northshoreartsociety.org
Image detail: Joanna Geluk

Hairy Art

Hair is one of the defining characteristics
of the mammalian class. Human Beings
express themselves with hairstyles.
Manly has a high density of hair salons.
It’s the wo’manly defining our hairy
landscape. This small exhibition explores
artists’ fascinations with hair in the
setting of an exquisite hair salon.

Where: Amorous Hairdressing,
Shop 3a / 22 Central Ave, Manly
When: Fri 2 - Sun 18 Sept,
during opening hours
Cost: Free
Contact: www.angelavanboxtel.com
Image: I Long for the Freedom of the Sea, Lily McDonnell.
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Art by Association

Australian and international artists present
work where visitors can feast on colour,
concept and connection. Paintings,
drawing, photography, sculpture, graffiti
and comics. Grab a coffee, a couch and
enjoy artists talks, poetry, comedy and
music. Don’t miss opening night,
Sat 3, 6pm, and Church Service in
the Art, Sun 10 - 11:30am.
Full details: www.ART-hub.org

Where: Manly Village Church, 4 West Promenade (nr Gilbert Park), Manly
When: Sat 3 Sep 10.30am - 9pm,
Sun 4 Sept 11.30am - 5.30pm,
and additional hours during the week
Cost: Free
Contact: 9905 7215

Ocean Swims Photography

Capturing the beauty of ocean
swimming in photography.
Photographers capture the wonder
and beauty of old and young
conquering the oceans in different
weather conditions. Showcasing a
different view of the amazing
Northern Beaches.

Where: Red Earth Cafe,
Short Street Plaza, Manly
When: Fri 2 - Sun 18 Sept,
during opening hours
Cost: Free
Contact: www.angelavanboxtel.com
Image: Sevadevi Glover
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Art on a Platter

Local artists have decorated dinner
plates into beautiful unique pieces
of art. Art on a platter gives new
dimension to the local café lifestyle.
Each plate is an original, individually
hand painted and signed by the artist.

Where: Café La-Bas,
19 Pittwater Rd, Manly
When: Fri 2 - Sun 18 Sept,
during opening hours
Cost: Free
Contact: www.angelavanboxtel.com
Image: Pascale Pinn
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Installation Court

DVD installation by local school
children who explore connections
with their local beaches: rocks, sea
and sand. Inside a transformed squash
court a local ‘beach’ will be recreated
with rubbish found in the oceans by
Ecodivers and objects by Two Hands
Project (a collaborative approach to
cleaning up the world).

Where: North Head Sanctuary,
North Head Scenic Drive, Manly
When: Sat 10 - Sun 11 Sept,
10am - 4pm
Cost: Free
Contact & Register:
www.angelavanboxtel.com

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40 by 40

An eclectic exhibition of local
northern beaches artists both
emerging and established.
A celebration of our beautiful
environment and varied artistic
influences.

Where: Artfocus Gallery and Studio,
1 Powells Rd, Brookvale
When: Exhibition runs 17 - 30 Sept,
Mon - Fri, 10am - 4pm. Opening
Night Sat 17 Sept, 6pm - 9pm.
Cost: Free
Contact: Artfocus, 9905 7111

Artists & Craftsmen of Pittwater

A cornucopia of arts and crafts for
sale by local artists and craftspeople.
We have paintings, ceramics,
jewellery, glass, and textiles
including silk items, patchwork,
babies and children’s clothes, quilts
and more. All at reasonable prices
and just a short stroll along the
seafront.

Where: Queenscliff Surf Lifesaving
Club, North Steyne, Queenscliff
When: Fri - Sun, 9 - 11 Sept,
9am - 4pm
Cost: Free
Contact: Vivien 9918 8185,
or Jo 9412 1651

Cupcakes in a Crisis : Hot Tea & Sweet Art

Love a good tea party? Pretty porcelain,
dainty sandwiches & dresses, outrageous
hats & gorgeous artwork?... Join us for an
afternoon of frivolous fun! Win original art
for best tea party outfit. Admission & 25%
of all artwork sales goes to the Hamlin Fistula
Relief & Aid Fund (www.fistulatrust.org).

Where: Gallery Cats Studios,
1/121 Old Pittwater Road, Brookvale
When: Afternoon Tea: Sun 4 Sept,
12noon - 4pm. Free exhibition runs 5 - 18 Sept, Mon - Fri, 10.30am - 2.30pm, Sat - Sun 10.30am - 4.30pm. Cost: $25 adults, $20 conc., $15 kids. Contact: Laurie 0404 773 866, Petra 0425 317 277
www.lauriemckern.com.au

Pittwater Artists Trail Winter Exhibition

Pittwater Artists Trail is hosting an
exhibition of ceramics, paintings, silk
screens, sculpture, miniatures, glass and
mosaics. A wonderful opportunity to
peruse Pittwater talent whilst soaking
up the ocean views by the fire.
Artists are donating works to Mona Vale
Hospital, and pledging 10% of sales to
the Surf Life Saving Association.

Where: Bilgola Surf Club,
The Serpentine, Bilgola
When: 19 - 21 Aug, Fri 6 - 9pm,
Sat & Sun 10am - 4pm
Cost: Free
Contact: Lorrie 9997 8079
www.pittwaterartiststrail.com.au

Willoughby Open Studio Weekend

Become an Art Tourist. Discover
the diverse skills and talent
of artists who live in the City of
Willoughby. Most venues free.
Map can be downloaded from
www.willoughby.nsw.gov.au
and follow the links.

Where: throughout Willoughby
When: Sat 3 & Sun 4 Sept,
10am - 4pm
Contact: Jacky Talbot, Arts & Cultural Manager, 9777 7994 or 0419 803 511