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Northern Beaches Open Studios Weekend
Northern Beaches artists open their private studios, art spaces and galleries to the public on this special weekend where the public is invited ‘behind the scenes’. Check the Festival website for details and a map of the studios and spaces involved.
Download the Open Studios Programme here
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Where: various venues
When: Sat 11 & Sun 12 Sept,
10am - 5pm
Cost: all venues are free
Contact: 9976 1421
Web: full program at www.manlyartsfestival.com |
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The Shed Sculpture Studio: Christine Simpson
This working sculpture space, set in the bush on the Ingleside escarpment, is where people come to work on their own projects or to develop skills from life study across a variety of media including clay, wax, plasticene, plaster and cement for modelling, limestone, soapstone and sandstone for carving. Different casting techniques are also learnt and employed. The Shed holds its annual exhibition each November.
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Where: 6 Laurel Road East, Ingleside
When: Sun 12 Sept only, 10am - 5pm
Contact: 0406109756
Web: www.christinesimpson.com.au |
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Art Focus Gallery
Anne Bourne, Lyn Hammond & Carley Casey present contemporary, figurative realism & abstract art.
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Where: 1 Powells Road, Brookvale
When: Sat 11 & Sun 12 Sept, 10am - 5pm
Contact: 0409 129 449
Web: www.artfocusgallery.com.au |
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Jenny Green Studio
Abstract and figurative sculpture in steel and bronze by Jenny Green. Explore her studio, works for sale, light refreshments.
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Where: A14/148 Old Pittwater Road, Brookvale.
When: Sat 11 & Sun 12 Sept, 10am - 5pm
Contact: 0414 994 971, jenny@jennygreen.net
Web: www.jennygreen.net |
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Dennis Kalous & Brian McCallum
Substantial stone and mixed media landscape sculptures by Dennis Kalous and functional stone designs by Damian Cadmore in a rural paddock. Sitting like an artisan hamlet from another time this open-air studio is complemented by large metal figures by Brian McCallum. |
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Where: 6b Wilga St, Elanora Heights
When: Sat 11 & Sun 12 Sept, 10am - 5pm
Contact: 0418 458 738, d.kalous@bigpond.com.au |
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Fix8 Gallery - Nadia Turner
Abstract designs using intense bold colours and mixed media, such as bitumen and resin. |
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Where: 55 Harbord Road, Freshwater
When: Sat 11 & Sun 12 Sept, 10am - 5pm
Contact: 0433 200 330, nadia@nadiashangups.com
Web: www.nadiashangups.com |
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Beth Hamilton Galleries
Original prints from Australia and overseas, watercolours, Japanese woodblock prints. |
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Where: 35 Lauderdale Ave, Fairlight
When: Sat 11 & Sun 12 Sept, 10am - 5pm
Contact: bethgalleries35@primusonline.com.au
Parking: On Street |
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Raw Studios
Come and experience the look and feel of our artists’ studios. Learn about the creative process. A selection of recent abstract, landscape and figurative paintings and sculptures will be on show and for sale. Light refreshments from 2pm. |
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Where: 699 Pittwater Rd, Dee Why
When: Sat 11 & Sun 12 Sept, 10am - 5pm
Contact: karin@content.com.au, 0414 890 535
Parking: On Street |
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The Painted Door Studio
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 artwork for sale, a glass of wine and live music! |
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Where: Painted Door Studio, 3/575 Sydney Rd, Seaforth
When: Sat 11 & Sun 12 Sept, 10am - 5pm
Contact: www.judithgraham-art.com.au
Parking: On Street |
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Gallery Cats Open Weekend
Gallery Cats Studios open their doors and welcome you to their gallery, studios and teaching space. Join artists Chelle Dickins, Laurie McKern and Petra Pinn as they work on their current projects and artworks. |
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Where: Gallery Cats Studios, 1/121 Old Pittwater Rd, Brookvale
When: Sat 11 & Sun 12 Sept, 10am - 5pm
Contact: Laurie 0404 773 866 or Petra 0425 317 277
Web: www.gallerycatssydney.com www.lauriemckern.com.au www.petrapinn.net |
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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.
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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 |
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Eramboo Artists Environment Exhibition & Open Studio
Running for a week, with artists’ studios and sculpture workshop open for viewing. Free workshops for children, live music, and a multimedia performance installation by Imogen Cranna concludes the week. Come along and learn about the story and vision of Eramboo.
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Where: Eramboo Artists’ Environment, 223 McCarrs Creek Road, Terrey Hills
When: Weekends of 4 - 5 and 11 – 12 Sept, 10am - 5pm. Weekdays 6 – 10 Sept by appointment.
Contact: 9450 2550
Web: www.eramboo.com
Parking: McCarrs Ck Rd, opposite entry |
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Willoughby Artists Open Studio Weekend
Become an Art Tourist. Over 40 artists display their multi-talented art in venues across Willoughby. Meet the artists, see how they create their works and how they are inspired. Works are for sale. |
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Where: throughout Willoughby
When: 25 & 26 Sept, 10am - 4pm
Contact: 9777 7994
Web: Download a map at www.willoughby.nsw.gov.au |
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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. |
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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 |
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