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Art & About Sydney

Locality: Sydney, Australia

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23.01.2022 We're excited to be presenting a new work by Jonathan Jones with Sydney Living Museums. Stay tuned.

22.01.2022 Hello everyone, we've cancelled the DEMO show at 4pm today due to the rain. Sydney needs rain, so it's a good thing. Enjoy it!

22.01.2022 If you're interested in indigenous culture, we recommend getting along to Late Night at the Barracks. Seeing Jonathan Jones' untitled (maraong manaóuwi) in the magic of twilight is enchanting. https://bit.ly/39mzLwe

21.01.2022 It's nearly pack-up time. This weekend is your last chance to see the Australian Life photography prize exhibition in Hyde Park. https://bit.ly/2M4hudJ

20.01.2022 Christmas present panic? This could be your answer.

20.01.2022 Who knew sheep catwalk? After swiping left and right through thousands of images, we’ve selected the 28 finalists in our annual Australian Life photography competition. The $10k grand prize winner will be announced on 19 Sept. See all the finalists herehttps://bit.ly/2lz1Ts6 This image was take by Matthew Abbott at Paradise Country - Gold Coast, Australia

19.01.2022 Cheeky, delightful and often surprising, this is how our junior go-getters see Sydney. Grand prize winners to be announced this Thursday night at our exhibition in Hyde Park!

18.01.2022 Hearing Jonathan Jones talk about his work "untitled (maraong manaóuwi)" at Hyde Park Barracks, and seeing Wiradjuri Country, is very moving. We recommend stopping for a moment and turning the sound on. It's been an honour to help bring this project to life with Sydney Living Museums. See it until Sunday 15 March, 10am to 5pm.

17.01.2022 We're announcing the grand prize winner tomorrow night. Who's your pick?

17.01.2022 The mystery begins at Pyrmont and ends at White Bay. Has anyone guessed the mega twist yet? Passenger runs until Sunday 8 March. It's booked out. But jump on the wait list. It could be your lucky week.

17.01.2022 Love public art? Hear the illustrious John Kaldor of Kaldor Public Art Projects speak at the next CityTalks at Town Hall. Acclaimed artists (and Art & About faves) Michael Landy and Jonathan Jones will also be speaking. John Kaldor has brought some seriously groundbreaking work to Australia for more than 50 years. If you fancy some big-thinking inspo, book your free spot now.https://city.sydney/city-talks-syd Photo: Wrapped Coast by Christo and Jeanne-Claude photographed by Harry Shunk

16.01.2022 REMINDER: if you fancy having your work shown as part of our 2021 program, get your application in by 7 Feb. Ideas from all art disciplines and nationalities welcome.

16.01.2022 unititled (maraong manaóuwi) by Jonathan Jones opens tomorrow! It's been such a delight working with Sydney Living Museums on this beautiful project.

15.01.2022 Can’t sleep? We want to hear what’s on your mind. We’re working with Urban Theatre Projects on a very cool audio art project by Roslyn Oades and Bob Scott. We're looking for people - anyone and everyone - to leave anonymous voice messages on The Nightline. Give us a call now!...https://bit.ly/2kx0aDf

15.01.2022 Indigenous artists and creative businesses, the City of Sydney has released a number of Covid-19 relief grants to help you through the pandemic. Even if you've never applied for a grant before, check this out and contact them. They'll help you through the process. Photo: Joseph Mayers

14.01.2022 Are you often awake between midnight and 6am? We're excited to be working with Urban Theatre Projects on an audio art project by Roslyn Oades and Bob Scott. We're looking for people - anyone and everyone - to leave anonymous voice messages on The Nightline. Give us a call tonight!

13.01.2022 Visiting or working around Circular Quay this weekend? Don’t miss a FREE performance of DEMO by Branch Nebula. It's 30 mins of pure adrenalin to ramp up your weekend. Shows at 4pm and 6:30pm today, Saturday and Sunday in front of Customs House. Come!

12.01.2022 Can’t sleep? Working the graveyard shift? Covid got you wrestling your bed clothes? We're looking for people - anyone and everyone - to leave anonymous voice messages on The Nightline. Rant, rave, ramble, we’re ready to listen. Give us a call now!

12.01.2022 Getting creative does great things for the brain. If you're itching to make more with your hands, check out these Pine Street Creative Arts Centre classes for 2020.

11.01.2022 Artists and arts org's, here's your chance to master the art of grant writing. Photo: Thelma Plum by Joseph Mayers

10.01.2022 We've wanted to talk about this for a while. And now we can! We're working with the dynamic team at Sydney Living Museums and Wiradjuri/Kamilaroi artist Jonathan Jones on an installation at Hyde Park Barracks. untitled (maraong manaóuwi) opens 21 February. It's going to be beautiful. Find out more: https://bit.ly/2PIPHRY

10.01.2022 Looking for something stimulating to do this weekend? Egg carving and emu dancing could be your thing. Check out Hyde Park Barracks on Sunday for a special program of free activities to mark the closing of Jonathan Jones’s installation untitled (maraong manaóuwi). Program:... 11am-12pm Emu egg carving demonstration and talk: David Doyle 1pm Artist Jonathan Jones in conversation with Aunty Glendra Stubbs 2pm Yarn with Aunty Julie Freeman 2.30pm Contemporary emu dance participatory performance with NAISDA Dance College 3.00pm Closing address by Stan Grant

09.01.2022 Opportunity: Pine Street Creative Arts Centre in Chippendale is seeking artists, makers and designers to join their tutor panel. Jump on this! Apply by 15 Oct...https://bit.ly/2m3D2g0

08.01.2022 Congratulations to Dominic Lorrimer for winning our $10,000 Australian Life photography prize. See all the winning images in our exhibition in Hyde Park until 13 October. Tip: it looks glorious at night

06.01.2022 Who wants to make rousing public art in Sydney? We’re looking for original, temporary art projects for our 2021 program. Up to $85k per project is on offer. We're seeking proposals from all creative disciplines and all nationalities. Spread the word! Photo: Danling Xiao, Wasteland, by Katherine Griffiths

06.01.2022 Artists, creative businesses and cultural organisations in the City of Sydney area, check out the Covid-19 relief grants. And tell everyone you know about them. We need to get these funds to as many people as possible. Photo: Artist JD Reforma by Katherine Griffiths

06.01.2022 Indigenous artists, we're seeking projects for our 2021 program. $40k-85k is available per project. Submit an idea before 5pm, 7 February. Photo: Artist Dennis Golding at the Gadigal Mural

05.01.2022 Sydney musicians, if you've lost income due to the Covid-19 crisis, check out the City of Sydney's creative fellowship grants. Less people than you realise apply, so you could be in for a good shot. You can use the money to noodle away at home and create music. Photo: Sarah Fenn by Katherine Griffiths

05.01.2022 This is one special event to add to your diary. Join in a mass emu dance to mark the closing of untitled (maraong manaóuwi) by Jonathan Jones at Hyde Park Barracks. Sunday 15 March, 2pm to 3pm. Make a beautiful memory: https://bit.ly/3aBkF6r

03.01.2022 Still can’t sleep? Working the graveyard shift? We want to hear what's on your mind, or a story from your night. Grandiose, profound, mundane - we don't care. Leave an anonymous voice message now!

02.01.2022 Hospital staff, hotel workers, cab drivers...we want to hear what's on your mind. What are you seeing? What are you thinking? What's Covid life like for you? Leave an anonymous voice message now.

01.01.2022 It’s on! We’re thrilled to be presenting DEMO by Branch Nebula this week. See skating, dance, BMX and parkour in a way never seen before. Come watch the daredevil interplay in Customs House square. Shows at 4pm and 6:30pm daily until Sunday 3 Nov. No tickets required. It’s all FREE. Soundtrack by the talented Sydneysider, Lucy Cliche.