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Environmental Art & Design Prize now open
Entries close 19 May
Join the conversation and inspire and enact real-world change. The prize pool is $46,000 across 4 categories.
What's on at our Creative Spaces
Stunning
Wed 20 - Sat 31 Mar
Curl Curl Creative Space
View works from 30 local artists exploring the natural beauty of their surroundings.
Solo Exhibition: Amber Oswald
Fri 5 - Fri 12 Apr
Curl Curl Creative Space
Contemplate the graceful dance that light has on the submerged human form.
Watercolour 101
Fri 3 & Fri 10 May
Avalon Creative Space
$72 - $80
Discover the joy of watercolour painting with 2 immersive half-day workshops. Led by local artist Judy Salleh.
Acrylic 101
Fri 17 & Fri 31 May
Avalon Creative Space
$72 - $80
Join artist Judy Salleh and discover the joy of acrylic painting in these immersive half-day workshops for beginners.
Opportunities
Emerging artists: Mentorship with Kate Butcher
Applications close Sat 20 Apr
Kate Butcher, our artist in residence at Eramboo, is offering a small group of early-career artists an exciting opportunity.
Creative youth
Queer Still Life: Drawing our Stories
Sun 14 Apr, 2 - 4pm
Manly Art Gallery & Museum
$9 - $10
Explore queer identity through drawing with Kim Leutwyler. For ages 15 to 19.
Northern Composure online voting now open
Closes Sun 24 Mar
Watch all the videos and vote for your favourite band to progress them to the live semis.
Out Front Live
Sat 13 Apr, 2.30 - 4pm
Manly Art Gallery & Museum
View the exhibition by HSC Visual Arts students and enjoy live music performed by young local musicians.
Watercolour and Ink for Teens
Tue 16 Apr, 11am - 4pm
Manly Art Gallery & Museum
$54 - $60
Gain hands-on experience and develop artistic skills in a supportive and collaborative environment. For ages 13 to 16 years.
Kids and families
Kids holiday workshops: Watercolour Wonder
Mon 15 Apr, 10am - 4pm
Manly Art Gallery & Museum
$36 - $40
Introducing young artists to the vibrant world of watercolour painting. For ages 6 to 12 years.
The Alphabet of Awesome Science
Mon 22 - Wed 24 Apr
Glenn Street Theatre
$40
A scientific race through the alphabet — where awesome words inspire awesome science!
Creative community
Open Mic Night
Monthly on Fridays, 5.30 - 7pm
Manly Library
Free
A showcase for original works of song, poetry, expertise, storytelling, impressions or comedy.
Collage for Carers
15 May, 10am - 12pm
Brookvale
Designed for carers, these fun and interactive workshops explore creative practice as a tool for selfcare, connection and community building.
Northern Beaches Art Society - Autumn Exhibition 2024
Thu 3 Mar - Tue 2 Apr
Tramshed Hall
Local artists, inspired by the local environment, exhibit work in a wide range of styles and mediums.
Northern Beaches Writers’ Competition 2024
Entries close Sun 31 Mar
$15
Enter your short story inspired by the theme of ‘glass’, along with an image that reflects and enhances that story.
Image credits: 1. Adelash Parsons, 2023 finalist. Photo by Karen Watson. 2. I Wish I was a Punk Rocker with Flowers in my Hair by Heidi Maunder, Northern Beaches Gallery. 3. Courtesy Amber Oswald. 4. Courtesy Judy Salleh. 5. Courtesy Judy Salleh. 6. Courtesy Kate Butcher. 7. Courtesy Lachlan Peknice. 8. Get Comfortable / Uncomfortable with Unsolicited Advice by Amy Claire Mills and Josie Young. Photo by Document Photography. 9. Kim Leutwyler in her studio. Courtesy Kim Leutwyler. 10. Courtesy Northern Composure and KALOF. 11. Riot & Repeat by Barnaby Hancock (NBSC Balgowlah Boys). 12. Courtesy Amber Oswald. 13. Courtesy Amber Oswald. 14. Courtesy That Science Gang. 15. Courtesy Manly Library. 16. Courtesy Wanita Lowe. 17. Courtesy Nicole Buckland. 18. Courtesy Northern Beaches Art Society. 19. Courtesy Northern Beaches Writers' Group.
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