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Creative spaces and studios available
Applications close Sun 19 Nov
Discover unique and affordable creative spaces and studios on the Northern Beaches, perfect for your next project, exhibition or event.
What's on
Discussion: Life and Legacy of Adam Cullen
Sun 22 Oct, 2 - 3pm
MAG&M
Free
Join Max Germanos and Jasper Knight for an informal discussion on the life, times and legacy of Adam Cullen, hosted by MAG&M’s Senior Curator Katherine Roberts.
Drop in and Draw
Wed 25 Oct, 4 - 6pm
Warringah Mall Library
Free
Headspace Brookvale & KALOF host a free guided art session. No experience required. Ages 12 - 25.
Life drawing at the Gallery
Fortnightly
Tue, 7 - 9pm at Manly
Wed, 10am - 12pm at Mona Vale
Unleash your creativity with life drawing sessions. Discounted ten-class pass available.
Workshop: Weaving with Lou Nade
Thu 2 Nov, 10am - 12pm
Mona Vale Creative Space
$40 (includes materials)
Using locally and sustainably gathered plant fibres, yarns and feathers, join us for a relaxing morning of meditative and inspired weaving.
Kids and families
Fright Night U18s
Sat 28 Oct, 6 - 8pm
YOYO's Youth Centre
$20
A Halloween-themed electronic music event powered by local young people. Ages 13 - 17.
Local creative
Spotlight on artist Susie Dureau
A constantly curious artist, Susie Dureau connects with her local environment and turns sounds into vibrant paintings for her latest exhibition.
Creative community
New dates:
Les Sculptures Refusées
14 Oct - 12 Nov
Q Station, Manly
Celebrating sculpture and the artistic spirit, this exhibition re-imagines an exquisite part of Sydney's harbour foreshore.
Northern Beaches
Music Festival
Sat 4 - Sun 5 Nov
Tramshed Community Arts Centre
A weekend of culture, music, dance, and food. With 50 acts across five stages on the idyllic Narrabeen Lake.
Exhibition and workshop:
Drawn In by Holly Mahoney
Wed 1 - Sun 12 Nov, 10am - 4pm
Curl Curl Creative Space
Absorb the light and romance of the unknown through paintings of the everchanging seascape.
All abilities dance class
Thu 26 Oct, 1 - 2pm
Collaroy Swim Club
Free
An interactive and entertaining dance class that will inspire you to keep moving, no matter what your ability is.
Create and connect
Thursdays until 14 Dec
Avalon Creative Space
$40
Art therapy workshops to practice creative expression and mindfulness. No art experience necessary.
Celebrate Diwali
Sat 4 Nov, 10am - 3pm
Dee Why comes alive in an explosion of colour and music to celebrate the Indian Festival of Diwali. Join the festivities or apply to host a stall.
Opportunities
Closing soon:
Artist in Residence
Eramboo Artist Environment
Applications close Mon 23 Oct, 3pm
Apply for six months free studio space with a $3,000 allowance for materials, community engagement and public outcome.
Arts and culture
public programs survey
Survey closes Sun 5 Nov
What types of art classes and workshops would you like us to program? Tell us in a brief five-minute survey.
Inner Wheel
Art Prize
Entries close Thu 16 Nov
Exhibit and sell your work while giving back to the community. $1,000 prize for Judges Choice.
Image credits: 1. Cone of Confusion at Curl Curl Creative Space, Creative Open 2023. Image by Kayapa Creative Studio. 2. Kelly with Mare (Kildare) (2011) by Adam Cullen (1965-2012). The Germanos Collection.
3. Courtesy Andrey Novik via Unsplash. 4. Drawing courtesy Evert Ploeg. 5. Courtesy of Lou Nade.
6. Courtesy of YOYOs Youth Centre. 7. Courtesy of Susie Dureau. 8. High Water Mark - Target Anemones by Simon Reece. Courtesy Les Sculptures Refusées. 9. Courtesy The Mezcaltones. 10. Courtesy of Holly Mahoney. 11. Courtesy Dance Health Alliance. 12. Courtesy Inner View Art Therapy. 13. Northern Beaches Council. 14. Courtesy Eramboo Artist Environment. 15. Photo by Karen Watson, Weaving Bridges 2018. 16. Kookaburra by Nicole Quarry.
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