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Art Up Late: Sydney Festival
Thu 9, 16 and 23 Jan, 5 - 9pm
Manly Art Gallery & Museum
Turn your summer evenings into a celebration of creativity, sound, and fresh perspectives. This habourside program is part of this year's Sydney Festival.
Event sponsor Little Ripples
Jazz + Sketch
Thu 9 Jan, 5 - 9pm
A sketching session with a twist, featuring Sydney’s own jazz troubadour Arthur Washington.
Currents: Panel Discussion
Thu 16 Jan, 6 - 7.30pm
Shaun Gladwell, Sophie Hutchings, and Jake Nash discuss works with a water theme. Sophie will also perform.
Curatorial Tour
Thu 23 Jan, 6 - 6.40pm
Join the MAG&M team and musical shapeshifter DJ Dan Forsyth for a guided tour of The Water Understands.
Conversations with Curators
Thu 23 Jan, 7 - 8pm
Creatives connect in an industry event to discuss the craft of curating. Hear from MAG&M's curators and local artists.
News
Announcing: 2025 Artist in Residence
Congratulations to Susie Dureau, the 2025 Artist in Residence at Eramboo Artist Environment. Keep an eye out for her exhibition and events.
Live and Local wrap up
A big thank you to everyone who participated in this year's program in support of growing the local music industry.
What’s on at our creative spaces
Christmas Market at Curl Curl
Thu 19 Dec, 6 - 9.30pm
Curl Curl Creative Space
Celebrate community and craftsmanship with hand-crafted gifts for your loved ones while supporting local makers. With live music by DJ Solfa.
Exhibition: In the Language of Form
Wed 8 Jan - Sun 12 Jan
Curl Curl Creative Space
Kitty Silver's solo exhibition explores the expression of intangible feelings through sculpture of the human form.
Exhibition: Underwater
Until Sun 22 Dec
Curl Curl Creative Space
A new body of work by artist Maria del Carmen offering a sense of transformation and hope.
Summer Holiday Musical Theatre Workshops
Wed 15 - Tue 21 Jan
Avalon Creative Space
All things singing, dancing and acting for 6 to 12 year olds.
The Yarning: Fibre Arts Festival
Sat 18 Jan, 10am - 5pm
Curl Curl Creative Space
Free
A celebration of knitting and crochet for all levels of experience, with demonstrations, stalls, and entertainment.
Paper Couture at Mona Vale
Until Feb 2025
Mona Vale Creative Space Studios
Meet paper artisan Jo Neville resident at our Mona Vale Creative Space. Drop by the studio store and browse her creations for a Christmas gift.
What's on at MAG&M
Draw. Paint. Create.
Until Tue 28 Jan
Kids and families - create a postcard in this free self-guided activity.
Superfast: CEAD Forum 2025
Thu 13 Feb, 5 - 8pm
A discussion on superfast art and design - creative approaches to climate change.
Music at MAG&M: Eishan Ensemble
Fri 14 Feb, 6 - 8pm
Contemporary and classical music featuring tar virtuoso Hamed Sadeghi.
Event sponsor Little Ripples
Exhibition: The Water Understands
Until Sun 16 Feb
Explore the importance of water presented through the lens of contemporary art. Supported by Sydney Festival.
Creative community
Ghosting the Party
Fri 17 - Sat 25 Jan
North Narrabeen Community Centre
A play in which 3 generations of women face brutal questions of mortality. A black comedy from Melissa Bubnic.
Massive Music Doubleheader
Sat 25 Jan, 7 - 10pm
7th Day Brewery
Edgecliff and Bangalley embody classic rock and indie surf vibes in this epic and free local line-up.
Opportunities
Call for stallholders: Fusion Pride Picnic
EOIs close Mon 6 Jan
Fusion Pride celebrates the local LGBTQ+ community with performances, market stalls, and activities. Apply to be part of the big day.
Image credits: 1. Miguel Angelo Libarnes, Mascara(2012). 2. Courtesy Arthur Washington. 3. Courtesy of the artists. 4. Photo by Karen Watson. 5. Photo by Karen Watson. 6. Courtesy Susie Dureau. 7. Photo by Lachlan Peknice. 8. Courtesy Maria del Carmen. 9. Courtesy Maria del Carmen. 10. Courtesy Kitty Silver. 11. Courtesy The Beaches Performing Arts. 12. Courtesy Siobhan Stollznow. 13. Courtesy Jo Neville. 14. Courtesy MAG&M. 15. Anna Madeleine Raupach, Climate Sign Archive. 16. Courtesy Eishan Ensemble. 17. Shaun Gladwell, Pacific Undertow Sequence (Bondi), 2010 (still) HD video. Courtesy of the artist and PALAS, Sydney. 18. Courtesy Elanora Players. 19. Courtesy Bangalley Band. 20. Courtesy Fusion Pride.
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