Kids School Holiday Art Workshops
Kids ages 7+ are invited to a two hour tactile and fun creative workshop run by artist Ashley Carlson at the Mona Vale Creative Pop Up. This workshop is the perfect way to create a completely unique artwork using free expression. Each artist will first be provided a short demonstration and have the option to pick […]
NAIDOC Week 2022
Participate in a range of cultural activities to celebrate NAIDOC week. The day will include music sung in traditional Aboriginal language from Michael Birk, dance workshops for kids and adults to take part in, and a bushtucker workshop by Northern Beaches based Aboriginal owned business Bush to Bowl. Bush to Bowl aims to create spaces […]
Stepping into a New World: My Settlement Journey
Migrants and refugees residing on the Northern Beaches share stories about their settlement journeys, as part of a joint project between NSW TAFE, Community Northern Beaches and Spill the Beans Writing Community. First-hand personal accounts from people who have experienced loneliness, prejudice, unemployment, and housing challenges were collected and are being shared as a source […]
Brilliant Artists Film Night #1
Manly Art Gallery & Museum Society present a series of documentary art films on the lives of five inspirational Australian artists. The screenings include introductions and Q&As with the filmmakers, providing unique insights into the filming process and stories behind the artists, families and friends who were part of the projects. Join filmmaker Catherine Hunter […]
Monthly Craft Afternoon
This social crafting session at Tastebuds at The Hills brings craft-lovers together. We rarely give our creative selves enough time to play. Take the time for yourself, to experiment, be creative, try a new project, or dedicate time to finishing off an old one. You are encouraged to bring along whatever portable – and not […]
MAG&M Society Exhibition Preview: Environmental Art & Design Prize 2022
Enjoy a morning coffee and a special member only preview of the 2022 Environmental Art & Design Prize finalists exhibiting at Manly Art Gallery & Museum. Members are also encouraged to vote for their favourite work in the People’s Choice Awards. This is a cross-disciplinary exhibition of selected works by artists and designers across the country […]
Meet the Artists/Designers#1
A fast-moving opportunity to engage with artists and designers as you move around the gallery spaces freely, listening to stories of inspiration and the creative process. Ask questions to learn more about ideas being explored and communicated through the works on display. Find out about the Environmental Art & Design Prize 2022 exhibition – 5 to 28 Aug. […]
Pastel Portraits – Sydney
This is a three day portrait workshop where you will have the opportunity to work in full colour. You will be shown how to create a good likeness to your reference image and how to create depth and emotion in your drawing. Portraits are all about conveying depth and emotion. For that, you need to […]
IMPROVe Your Week NBYT Fundraiser
IMPROVe Your Week with a family improv night of fun at the Avalon Bowling club brought to you by and fundraising for the Northern Beaches Youth Theatre (NBYT). NBYT is the local charity community youth theatre set to bring theatrical joy and healing to the Northern Beaches. The improv night is open to public to […]
Annual Knit In
Join the Northern Beaches Annual Knit In and help create donations for Australia-wide community initiative Wrap with Love. Knit, crochet and sew squares for wraps for those in need during winter. All ages are open. Light refreshments will be provided, but don’t forget your lunch. Location: Freshwater Uniting Church, 16 Marmora Street, Freshwater