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Maestri: Influences from Italy to Australia
Fri 19 Sep - Sun 30 Nov, 10am - 5pm
Manly Art Gallery and Museum
View the new exhibition highlighting artist, teacher and Manly local, Antonio Dattilo-Rubbo, his legacy as a teacher and champion of Australian art.
Embodied - A Deaf Perspective
Thu 2 - Sat 11 Oct, 11am - 4pm
Curl Curl Creative Space
Discover how deaf artists translate emotion, movement and dialogue into bold, gestural forms that speak beyond sound.
Contemporary Metal on the Northern Beaches
Fri 10 - Sun 19 Oct, 11am - 4pm
Various venues
Workshops, talks and demos exploring jewellery making on the Northern Beaches during Sydney Craft Week.
Opportunities
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Live Performance Venue Grant program round two
Apply now for a grant to support venues in hosting live music performances. |
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Northern Beaches Gallery Summer Art Prize
Apply now to be a part of the Summer Art Prize. Exhibition runs through November. |
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What's on
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Art Amongst the Books
Join us on opening night for this exhibition of painting and ceramics. |
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Manhattan Short Film Festival
View ten short films from the next generation of filmmakers. |
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Creative community
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NIDA Open - screen acting boot camp
Is your teen ready to step into the spotlight and develop their acting technique? Grades 7 to 10. |
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School holiday workshop: Watercolour Wonders of the Ocean
Introduce your young artists to watercolour painting. Suitable for 8 to 12 years. |
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What's on at our creative spaces
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From Where She Stands
Experience an immersive installation that transforms discarded textiles. |
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Above Ground
Explore this group exhibition celebrating nature, sustainability and creative reuse. |
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Public art
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Have your say – Coast Walk public art, CollaroyWe’re commissioning an artwork at Collaroy rockpool as part of the public art trail. |
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Have your say – Coast Walk public art, NewportWe’re commissioning an artwork in Newport as part of the public art trail. |
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What's on at MAG&M
Masterclass Series 2025: Oil Pastel Landscapes with Nick Hollo
Mon 27 Oct, 10am - 3pm
Join artist Nick Hollo for a drawing session in oil pastels en plein air and enjoy a complimentary light lunch.
Maestri: Atelier & Aperitivo
Fri 7 Nov, 5.30 – 8 pm
Join us for a night of Italian-inspired art, drawing, and live music.
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Environmental Art & Design Prize: People's Choice winnersCongratulations to Dongwang Fan, Susie Roberts and Lucinda Ornelas! Exhibition supported by foundation sponsor Colormaker Industries, event sponsors Kimbriki Environmental Enterprises and Seadrift Distillery. |
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Meet the Artists: Beyond the Box
An opportunity to engage with the artists and hear about their creative process. |
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Special exhibition tour: Maestri
Join this guided tour with two of the key contributors to the exhibition: Federica De Rosa and Luigi Barletta. |
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Kids holiday workshop: Carboard Cosmos - Draw, Sculpt, Assemble
Perfect for young artists, blending drawing, design and sculpture in a playful, eco-friendly way. |
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Local creative
Interview - Summer Rain
September local creative Summer Rain, winner of Northern Composure Unplugged 2025.
Image Credits: 1. Antonio Dattilo-Rubbo, East Esplanade, courtesy of Manly Art Gallery and Museum, 2. Angie Goto, Vital Signs, 2025, 3. Photo courtesy of Batch Jewellery, 4. Image courtesy of Above Ground group show, 5. Image courtesy of From Where She Stands group show, 6. Director, Nicholas Mason, image courtesy of Glen St Theatre, 7. Photo courtesy of Northern Beaches Libraries, 8. NIDA, image courtesy of Glen St Theatre, 9. Image courtesy of Amber Oswald, 10. Courtesy Northern Beaches Council, 11. Courtesy Northern Beaches Council, 12. Nick Hollo, Manly Cove, courtesy of the artist, 13. Massimo Bertucci, courtesy of the Artist. 14. Dongwang Fan, Nine Gum Trees, courtesy of the artist, 15. Gabriella Bates, courtesy of the artist, 16. A Dattilo-Rubbo, The artist and the model, c 1940, 17. Gabriella Bates, Green Star, 2025, 18. Photo courtesy of Summer Rain, 19. Image courtesy of Kayapacs, 20. Photo courtesy of Northern Beaches Gallery.
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