The Sydney Traveler » Art-and-About http://www.thesydneytraveler.com All about Sydney for travelers and residents Fri, 28 Aug 2009 08:45:50 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 en hourly 1 Get Art and About in Sydney http://www.thesydneytraveler.com/2008/10/get-art-and-about-in-sydney/ http://www.thesydneytraveler.com/2008/10/get-art-and-about-in-sydney/#comments Sat, 04 Oct 2008 04:05:05 +0000 http://www.thesydneytraveler.com/get-art-and-about-in-sydney/ Post from: The Sydney Traveler

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Sydney’s largest public art festival, Art & About, kicks off today. The event is celebrating its seventh year, which promises to be one of the biggest yet. Over three weeks Australia’s emerging and established artists will join international stars in a series of exhibitions and events in the streets and galleries of Sydney.

So keep your eyes peeled, because art is all around you! These are just some of the highlights!

Sydney Life (October 4 to 26): More than 20 vibrant photographs will be presented in the natural outdoor gallery of Hyde Park. If you visit on weeknights from October 13-24, you can also check out the Night Noodle Markets at the same time!

The Stables (October 11 to 26): This art project by Annie Kennedy depicts the role of horses and stables in Erskineville’s history. See these outdoor installations and shopfront exhibitions along Erskineville Road.

Open Gallery Retrospective (October 7 to 26): 18 of the best Open Gallery artworks from the last six years will be shown on giant street banners around the city.

By George! (October 4 to 26): The laneways of George Street will become creative spaces displaying some amazing temporary art installations.

Oxford Street: This colorful street will host free life drawing classes, an exhibition by Gareth Ernst in the Taylor Square heritage toilets, and much more

Dates: 4 to 26 October
Locations: All around Sydney
Cost: Free
Website: http://www.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/artandabout/

Image source: Art about About Festival website

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]]> Rebecca by Veta Hong @ Art and About, Hyde Park, Source: Charlie Brewer @ Flickr http://www.flickr.com/photos/charliebrewer/I love art, but I often struggle to actually get myself to a gallery. If you’re anything like me, then you’ll love the brilliant Art and About Festival which brings art to you.

You may have noticed some of the exhibition’s works already. They’re all around you, in parks, on poles, and in alleyways. But if you haven’t spotted any of these vibrant artworks, here are some places you shouldn’t miss.

Few people ever get to Bulletin Place, Albion Place, or Temperance Lane. But right now these under-used laneways have a new lease on life. From tonight until Saturday you can see live bands and artworks at the Bulletin Place Bar. Make sure you stop in to the Albion Place Gallery, home to 30 local pieces. And if you’re walking home, take Temperance Lane. The multi-coloured LED lights look like a beautiful kaleidoscope.

Hyde Park is home to the Sydney Life Photography Exhibition. These works capture the quirky people and stunning landscapes found in this beautiful city. There are also some exciting sculptures near Circular Quay.

So why not get out there and soak up this wonderful free arts festival. Afraid you’ll miss something? Fear not. Catalogues are available online and at various locations around the city. The Art and About Festival runs until October 21.

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