Contempo FUSE

September is shaping up to be quite the month for Contempo. We're guiding walking tours with a twist, taking road trips with an art focus and hosting afternoon tea for bookworms. Come along to one of our events to be provoked and inspired - and meet a bunch of new people while you're at it!

My Favourite Things - Jacky Redgate

WEDNESDAY 29 AUGUST, 6:30-8:30PM

You may have already ventured to the Gallery's photography project space to see Jacky Redgate: the logic of vision and at tomorrow's My Favourite Things you can learn what has inspired Jacky's practice.

There are still three more talks remaining in the series so click here to book your ticket to tomorrow night's Jacky Redgate talk or find out which other artists will be speaking.

The Rocks pub walking tour

SATURDAY 1 SEPTEMBER, 12-3PM

Whether you're a Sydney local, or an out-of-towner, there's nothing better than seeing a familiar part of the city in a new light.

This weekend Contempo invites you to grab your walking shoes and your curiosity as we give you a new perspective on the The Rocks through Sydney's brewing, drinking and gastronomic culture.

Grab a friend, or come alone and meet some new people. Whatever you decide, book now - there are only a few spaces on the tour remaining!

Marc Newson - In conversation

FRIDAY 21 SEPTEMBER, 2-4PM

Australian designer Marc Newson has become an international superstar, and in September he'll be at the Gallery for the launch of the sensational new limited edition book Marc Newson: works, by Alison Castle (published by Taschen)

From mass-produced products to limited edition furniture and fashion, Newson will talk about his stellar career and sign copies of the book.

Book now to rub shoulders with one of the great designers of our time.

The life of a milliner

WEDNESDAY 26 SEPTEMBER, 6:30-8:30PM

Join established milliner Ann Shoebridge as she presents her new season collection and gives insight on the life of a modern hat-designer and how her fine art background influences her current practice.

And wait until you see the goodie bag you'll go home with!

Book now to get a glimpse into the life of a local Syndey designer.

Art Bus goes to Newcastle

SATURDAY 29 SEPTEMBER, 8AM-8PM

Art Bus is taking a road trip up North to see what's all the rage at artist run spaces in Newcastle and surrounds.

From visual artists to designers, we'll visit the studios of emerging creative practitioners and have them talk about the methods behind their madness. And with the annual This is Not Art festival coinciding with our visit, we'll be able to take a walk on the wild side of Newcastle's art community with hoards of panels and workshops to provoke, critique and inspire.

Book now - we can't think of a better way to kick off the long weekend!

Bookworms strike again

SUNDAY 30 SEPTEMBER, 2-4PM

The next instalment of book club will feature Martin Gayford's Man with the Blue Scarf. 

Described as one of the most original, enjoyable, and informative publications about art in our time, the book acts as a chronology of the nine months that the author sat for one of the world's leading portrait painters Lucian Freud. It's sure to be quite a read!

Book now for an afternoon of delightful discussion (and delightfully sweet treats).

Francis Bacon

This summer Francis Bacon: five decades will be making it's way onto the Gallery's walls. We thought you might like a sneak peak at three behind-the-scenes mini-documentaries to be released online in the lead up to the exhibition.

Click here to check out the preview.

Special offer

Spanning 26 years, two generations and two continents, Water masterfully weaves together powerful individual stories, exploring man's desire to push himself to the limits in an increasingly unstable world. This September, Sydney Theatre Company presents an exclusive Australian season of the production and you could be among the first to see it in Sydney.

If you're a Contempo member and purchase tickets for the preview performance on Wednesday 12 September, you'll pay just $50 ($40 for Under 30s) per ticket. Click here to book and use the promotion code ‘PREVIEW’.

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