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New artist in residence moving in

We are excited to introduce you to the 2023 Eramboo Artist in Residence, Bronte Cormican-Jones. 

Learn more about Bronte

Calling workshop facilitators

Applications open - spaces limited
Avalon Creative Space

Host a workshop in our fit-for-purpose space and engage with our community in the heart of Avalon.

Apply now

Calling exhibitors and collectives

Applications open - spaces limited
Mona Vale Creative Space - Gallery

Planning to show your work, share a skill or engage an audience? Consider hiring our versatile space in Mona Vale.

Apply now

What's on

Meet the Artist: Simone Douglas

21 Jan - 12 Feb
Manly Art Gallery & Museum

Join Northern Beaches born, New York based artist, Simone Douglas, as she discusses her work.

Register

The Playful Eye: Michael Garbutt

Mon 6 Feb, 10am - 1pm
Manly Art Gallery & Museum

Guided by the artist, engage with other participants, your thoughts and the nature of art  in this play focused workshop.

Register

Meet the Artist: Ruth Downes

Sun 12 Feb, 3 - 4pm
Manly Art Gallery & Museum

Ruth Downes will talk about her exhibition of body adornment for the age of overconsumption, and her career as a multi-disciplinary artist.

Register

Sydney World Pride Film screening: Out in the Line-up

Thu 16 Feb, 6 - 8pm
Manly Art Gallery & Museum

Watch the documentary covering the taboo of homosexuality in surfing, followed by a Q&A with the director.

Book now

Kids and Families

Young Writers in the Gallery

Mon 23 Jan, 7 - 10 years: 10am - 12pm & 9 - 14 years: 1 - 3pm
Manly Art Gallery & Museum

Participate in a creative writing workshop led by award-winning author Bernard Cohen inspired by MAG&M's Art Wall. 

Book now

Experimental animation workshop: Kellie O’Dempsey

Thu 23 Feb, 6 - 9pm
Manly Art Gallery & Museum

Join Fair Play artist Kellie O'Dempsey to learn how to make collages and drawings move using your smartphone or tablet. 

Book now

Creative community

Have you visited the Creative Library?

Check out the custom-built, multi-purpose space, available for drop-ins and class hire.

 
Find out more

Warringah Printmakers' Summer School

Explore your creativity - try your hand at woodblock, etching, cyanotype printmaking and more.

 
Find out more

 Australian-Made Market

Sun 22 Jan 8am - 2pm
James Meehan Reserve, Dee Why

This annual market showcases local makers for a morning of music and great
Aussie-made products.

Find out more

Image credits:

1. Bronte Cormican-Jones. Sightlines, 2021 2. Avalon Creative Space. Photo by Leesa Knights 3. Mona Vale Creative Space. Photo by Greg Piper 4. Simone Douglas, NYC, 2022. Photo courtesy the artist 5. Michael Garbutt. Anchoring The Kangaroo, video still 6. Ruth Downes. Photo by James Brickwood, 2021 7. Ian Thomson. Out in the Line-up, video still 8. Photo by Kapaya Creative Studio 9. Kellie O'Dempsey, Ghost Horse, The one that got away, 2020. Photo by Silversalt. 10. Photo by Northern Beaches Council Libraries 11. Susan Baran, Untitled, print. 12. Photo by Northern Beaches Council

 
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