Calling Artists

WINNERS OF THE PYRMONT ART PRIZE at Pirrama Park to be announced on SATURDAY 30 May at 4 PM

Pyrmont Art Prize 2026

ANNOUNCING THE PYRMONT ART PRIZE 2026

WINNERS WILL BE ANNOUNCED ON SATURDAY 30TH MAY @ 4 PM IN TAP GALLERY

SAT & SUN 23^rd & 24TH MAY 11-5 PM.

Pyrmont Food and Wine Festival

is 2 days of Art, Food, Wine and Live Music at
Pirrama Park, Pyrmont.

ENTRY FORMS WILL BE AVAILABLE WHEN YOU DELIVER YOUR WORK TO TAP GALLERY

IF YOU WISH TO PRE REGISTER ONLINE:

https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/calling-artists-to-enter-the-pyrmont-art-prize-tickets-1987115516000?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

There will be ART CLASSES 2PM both days

TAP Gallery: tapgallery.org.au
Youtube: TAP TV – @TapGallerySydney
Instagram: @tapgallery and #tapgallery
Email: info@tapgallery.org.au * Telephone: 0400610440 .
Level 1, 259 Riley St, Surry Hills NSW 2010

BUSINESS IN THE PENINSULA PRESENTS

THE 2026 PYRMONT FOOD AND WINE FESTIVAL

Sydneysiders, it’s time to dust off your picnic rugs and grab your mates—Pyrmont Festival is back for 2026! Mark your calendars for 23-24 May as Pirrama Park transforms into a buzzing hub of gourmet delights, award-winning wines, craft beers, gin, cocktails and live entertainment, all set against the stunning backdrop of Sydney Harbour.

The Pyrmont Festival is a festival celebrating food, wine and art, which includes the 2-Day food and wine event. The festival is a community-run event which fosters a strong connection with the country and the city. This year we celebrate the 14th Pyrmont Festival. We welcome all parts of the community to be part of this important festival.

✅ Free entry – everyone in the community is welcome

🍷 Wineries from NSW wine regions

🍻 Local breweries and distilleries

🍔 Local food trucks

🎵 Free live entertainment from local musicians & artists

❤️ Family and first date friendly

🤸 Kids zone

🎨 Art classes

📚 Food and wine courses

♿ Accessible access to all parts of the park

By admin, 7 monthsMarch 19, 2026 ago

CALLING ALL ARTISTS TO OUR AUTUMN GROUP SHOW 23RD – 29TH MARCH

Autumn Group Show 2026

CALLING ALL ARTISTS TO OUR

AUTUMN GROUP SHOW

23RD – 29TH MARCH

ANY THEME, ALL MEDIA

$25 ENTRY FEE PER PIECE

DELIVER ENTRIES TO TAP GALLERY

BY SUNDAY 22ND MARCH

OPEN DAILY BETWEEN 12-6PM

OPENING WEDNESDAY 25TH MARCH @ 6 PM

Autumn group Show 2026

By admin, 8 monthsMarch 14, 2026 ago

FIRST GROUP SHOW OF THE NEW YEAR 2026 open to all artists.

New Gems Group Show February 2026

Only$25/artwork to exhibit

Open theme

All works guaranteed to be hung.

New Gems Group Show February 2026

By admin, 9 monthsJanuary 15, 2026 ago

Inviting Women Artists to submit artwork for the INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY ART PRIZE. Presentations Sat 7th March 5pm. All welcome to attend.

GET INVOLVED WITH IWD 2026

Rock Chikz – The Songs Performed by Vee Malnar and Ann Brita Nilsson

GUEST SPEAKER

MICHELLE LEE

🥇First Australian woman to row ANY ocean solo, non-stop and unassisted in 2018, thanks to the Atlantic ocean row. 3,000miles, 68 days. 🥇Fastest woman in the world to row 1 million metres (1,000kms) on a concept 2 indoor rowing machine (same one she used to learn how to row). 🥇First woman in the world to row the Pacific Ocean Solo, non-stop and unassisted. 🥇First Australian woman to row the Atlantic Ocean solo, non-stop and unassisted. Her story is a symphony of courage, resilience and unwavering belief. A testament to the human spirit and the thrill of chasing horizons. Welcome to the one and only Michelle Lee.

Imagine a gender equal world. A world free of bias, stereotypes, and discrimination. A world that’s diverse, equitable, and inclusive. A world where difference is valued and celebrated. Together we can forge gender equality. Get ready for #IWD2026.

International Women’s Day (IWD) has been around for over a hundred years, as have many of the issues still impacting women’s advancement. Since 1911, IWD belongs to all who care about gender equality. Celebrate women’s achievement. Raise awareness about discrimination. Take action to forge gender parity. All IWD activity is valid, that’s what makes IWD so inclusive. Collaboration is key to advancing gender equality IWD is a global movement powered by collective effort. Looking to explore a potential collaboration? Get in touch.

International Women’s Day is powered by the collective efforts of all. Collective action and shared ownership for driving gender parity is what makes International Women’s Day impactful. Gloria Steinem, world-renowned feminist, journalist and activist reportedly once explained “The story of women’s struggle for equality belongs to no single feminist nor to any one organization but to the collective efforts of all who care about human rights.” So make International Women’s Day your day and do what you can to truly make a positive difference for women.

THERE WILL BE A JUDGES AWARD

Judged by

Jennifer Rose John

CEO, Co-Founder

FLYING KITE STUDIOS

A PEOPLES CHOICE AWARD

judged by the attending public

PRESENTED ON THE NIGHT

By admin, 9 monthsJanuary 15, 2026 ago

=:Calling all artists to exhibit in the NEXT OPEN GROUP SHOW – MYSTIC & MAGIC

Mystic & Magic Group Show

Calling all artists to exhibit
in the
NEXT OPEN GROUP SHOW
You are cordially invited to attend the 2025 exhibition

MYSTIC & MAGIC

Welcome to the Mystic & Magic group art show! Join us in person at the TAP Art Gallery for a mesmerizing display of mystical and magical artworks. Immerse yourself in a world of enchantment and wonder as you explore the diverse creations of talented artists. From mystical landscapes to magical creatures, this show promises to ignite your imagination and spark your curiosity. Plus this event will showcase some of the best wellness and psychic healers who will be available on the opening night and at times during the week of the exhibition, including Jo Thomson from Awakening Lotus, Saskia from Love Empowerment Clinic, and Psychic Medium Luda. Also, if you are an artist, and wish to be a part of this amazing group art show there is still time to enter. Entries close on the 7th September. Contact Tap Gallery. https://tapgallery.org.au/mystic-and-magic-group-show/ Hope to see you there!Mystic & Magic Group Show 2025

Art that expresses non-physical realities & emotional or spiritual states

Opening night and drinks with the Artists
Wednesday 10th September 6 pm

on the opening night we will have…

Psychic Medium Luda https://www.facebook.com/psychicmediumluda/
Available for readings.

and Aura Photographer Jo Thomson https://www.facebook.com/awakening.lotus.sydney

Plus
Love Empowerment Workshop: Saturday 13th 10am-12pm @ Tap Gallery
with Saskia Kalwinek, Reiki practitioner, sound healer and more.

https://loveempowermentclinic.com.au/services/retreat-and-workshops/

Saturday night 13th 6pm 10pm

Music and dance to DJ Michael T.

Exhibition runs from 8th – 14th September 2025, 12-6 pm daily.

Please deliver works by Sun, 7 September, 12 – 6pm.
Fee for exhibiting: $25 per work.

Plus: Psychic healing, art therapy, readings and more…Sat 13th, Sun 14th September.

https://tapgallery.org.au/mystic-and-magic-group-show/ Hope to see you there!

IT IS FREE TO ATTEND
BOOK: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/mystic-magic-group-art-show-tickets-1574592170569

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By admin, 1 yearJuly 29, 2025 ago

NUDES ON TAP Photographic Exhibition & Award 2025 with HEAD oN Photo Festival. Presentations Saturday 22 November 5pm

Nudes on Tap 2025

EVENT MANAGER – ARTHUR MAVROS

Nudes on TAP is a non-acquisitive Australian group exhibition for artistic nude photography. It has been held at TAP Gallery every year since 2004. This year the exhibition will be held from 18th November to 30th November 2025.The purpose of the exhibition is to provide photographers, who create in the genre of artistic nude, an affordable means in which their art works can be displayed to the public in a gallery setting.The intent of Nudes on TAP is to foster and grow a unique art photography community. To assist individual photographers grow professionally and further increase their potential.The end state that Nudes on TAP seeks to achieve is the growth of photographers and models in this particular genre of photography. As well during the Head On Photo Festival that the public can view the exhibition and appreciate the art worthiness and creativity of the artistic nude photography on display.

Exhibition submission process

Nudes on TAP is a group exhibition open to all Australian photographers. It an opportunity to have your artwork exhibited during a major photography festival in Sydney.Submissions are sought of art nude photography of any person over the age of 18 years at the time the image was created. Photographers are responsible for ensuring that consent of any person portrayed in the image has been obtained for it to be exhibited in a public gallery. Nudes on TAP 2025 is part of the Open Program of the Head On Photo Festival in Sydney.

Photographers may submit up to 4 images that they would like to exhibit in Nudes on TAP.

Exhibition fees are $25 dollars per image. $15 if you are a full-time student.

These fees will be paid directly to TAP Gallery. Payment details will be included on the form supplied to you when you deliver your work. Your images must be delivered or sent to TAP Gallery, 259 Riley Street, Surry Hills NSW 2010 no later than 4pm on Sunday 16th November 2025. TAP Gallery is open 12pm to 6pm daily.

The Volunteers Award for Emerging Photographer is chosen by the volunteers who set up the exhibition on 17th November 2025.

The Peoples Choice Award is made by those attending the Awards Night of Saturday 22nd November 2025.

THIS IS A FREE EVENT.

ALL ARE WELCOME TO ATTEND

AURA BY ARTHUR MAVROS

ARTISTS TALK SATURDAY 29TH NOVEMBER 3-5PM.

MODELS TALK SUNDAY 30TH NOVEMBER 3-5PM