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.pittwaterarts.com   Kids’ Art Adventures Children Aged 5 - 10 years create their own artworks while being inspired by the art on display at the Gallery. Kid’s Art Adventures is a regular event giving children the opportunity to learn about a variety of art practices through hands-on activities in the friendly Gallery environment.   Where: Manly Art Gallery & Museum When: Sundays 12 & 26 Sept, 10.30am - 12 noon Cost: $15, bookings essential Contact: 9976 1421   Saturday Story time Local picture book creators, Kate Forsyth, Aleesah Darlison, Serena Geddes and Poona Bowden will read their latest works to children in Manly Library. This is a lively, interactive session and includes fun craft activities. Children can wear fancy dress and must be accompanied by an adult. Suitable for ages 3 - 6.   Where: Children’s Area, Manly Library, Market Lane, Manly When: Saturday 11 Sept, 10am - 11.15am Contact: 9976 1720 Web: www.manly.nsw.gov.au/library   Manly’s Big Draw Adults, children and families are invited to be part of a fun community event. The outside of the Manly Art Gallery & Museum will be wrapped in paper for a giant drawing experience in the natural environment. Wet weather option indoors. Presented by the Manly Art Gallery & Museum Society as part of Drawing Australia.   Where: Manly Art Gallery & Museum When: Sunday 19 Sept, 10am - 3pm Cost: Gold coin donation to Gallery Society Contact: 9976 1421