May

MAMAPALOOZA Celebrating Mothers in the Arts 27th May – 2nd June 2019. Inviting mothers to participate.

Press Release

MAMAPALOOZA

 

Celebrating Mothers in the Arts

May 2019

Press Release

MAMAPALOOZA

Celebrating Mothers & Critiquing Motherhood through the Arts

May 2019

Mamapalooza returns to Sydney in 2019! In conjunction with Mother’s Day this exciting festival celebrates mothers and critiques motherhood through the visual and performing arts in the month of May. Marked in 16 countries around the globe mothers take to the stage with art, music, theatre and comedy! This year Tap Gallery, hosted by Lesley Dimmick will be taking the lead. Be sure to join us!

MAMAMAZING ART SHOW

Tap Gallery hosts The Mamapalooza Art Show. A spectacular showcase of original works, on the theme of mothers, motherhood, single mothers, care and more from local and interstate artists.

 

Opening: Tuesday 28th May, 6 – 9pm

Where: Tap Gallery, 259 Riley Street, Surry Hills, NSW.

Guest Speaker: Joan Garvan, Maternal Researcher & Maternal Health Advocate

 

Entries Welcome. www.tapgallery.org.au

Please deliver artworks by Monday 27th May. See website for more details.

 

‘The Single Mother Trying Not to F*ck Up Life’ – BOOK LAUNCH

Mel W wrote her entire book on her iphone! The Single Mother Trying Not to F*ck Up Life is an intriguing journey into single motherhood. Mel asks questions about life, baggage, kids, men and online dating, and ultimately ‘Dude, where’s my life gone?’ Surviving with a smile.

 

Opening: Friday 31st May, 6 – 9pm

Where: Tap Gallery, 259 Riley Street, Surry Hills, NSW.

 

MUMS ROCK

A night of music by women performers, singer-songwriters and more.

 

Sat 4th May 8-11pm

Where: Paddington RSL,  220/232 Oxford St, Paddington NSW

 

Mamapalooza* – mother art and performance around the world. www.mamapalooza.com

Founder: Joy Rose (USA) www.mamapalooza.com

Sydney Team: Lesley Dimmick, Catherine Walsh, Anna Kerr.

 

For more information: www.tapgallery.org.au   email: info@tapgallery.org.au

or contact Lesley: 0400610440

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23RD REAL REFUSES EXHIBITION 2019

ARCHIBALD REAL REFUSES NOW ON  20TH – 26TH MAY 

COME ALONG ON SATURDAY 25TH MAY AT 5 – 8 PM

AND ON SUNDAY 26TH MAY FOR ARTISTS’ TALK & HIGH TEA 3 – 6 PM.

(artists be prepared to collect your paintings on Sunday 26th May)

THERE WILL BE PRIZES, PEOPLES’ CHOICE AWARD NIBBLES AND DRINKS SUPPLIED

Artists also be prepared to collect your artworks.

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“Nudes on TAP”, Art nude photographic art prize. 13 May 2019 to 19 May 2019 Official Opening: Sat 18 May 2019, 5:00PM

EXHIBITION DESCRIPTION

This photographic Art Prize that showcases the work of photographers who are passionate about capturing the sensuality and beauty of artistic nudes.
“Nudes on TAP” is an invitation to photographers of all abilities to enter the photography exhibition that celebrates both classic and contemporary expressions of the naked human figure in stylish, exquisite compositions and interpretations.

ALL ARTISTS WELCOME TO SUBMIT

For the tenth consecutive year the TAP Gallery is running the very successful “Nudes on TAP”, Art nude photographic art prize.
Over 20 photographers are exhibiting their work.

259 Riley Street

2010Surry Hills,NSW

Australia
New South Wales AU

DATES AND TIMES

13 May 2019to19 May 2019
Official Opening:
Sat 18 May 2019, 5:00PM
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PYRMONT ART PRIZE 20 & 21 MAY @ PIRRIMA PARK

CALLING ARTISTS TO ENTER

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SATURDAY 20TH – SUNDAY   21ST MAY, 11 AM – 5 PM

PYRMONT ART, FOOD & WINE FESTIVAL 

presents the 7th ANNUAL PYRMONT ART PRIZE – Cash Prizes & Gift Vouchers to be won!

EVEN BIGGER & BETTER THAN EVER

PIRRAMA PARK, PYRMONT

On SATURDAY 20 & SUNDAY 21 MAY, a great day has been planned for the celebration of the tenth annual Pyrmont Art Prize. This year the event will be held in Pirrama Park at the old Police Water site on the panoramic foreshore of Sydney Harbour, at the end of Harris Street, Pyrmont. This exciting venue has recently been converted for public use by the City of Sydney.

The day will feature over 300 new artworks on display for the prestigious PYRMONT ART PRIZE, with thousands of $ in prizes to be won. Official guest speakers and prominent judges have been invited, and a People’s Choice Award will also be presented from the attending public.

Live music and unique performances are always a special feature of the Festival. This year the festival will include street theatre and local talented musicians who will perform all day on stage. This event presented in conjunction with the Pyrmont Festival’s – Mudgee wine & food in Pirrama Park. Tickle your taste buds with unique gourmet cuisine and local produce direct from Mudgee. Bring your picnic rug and choose from a diverse range of cuisines for lunch and try some of the 120 wines from 30 of Mudgee regions top winemakers.

All artists are invited to enter the art prize, whether they are well known or not and artists are invited to create an art piece for public display and sale. This popular art event has been well attended by the community in past years, and many beautiful, original artworks may be purchased on the day.

All artworks must be 12’x12’ in size. Canvases can be picked up from TAP Gallery; 259 Riley St Surry Hills, or you can supply your own canvas. Please not all works must be unframed, on stretched canvas.

Any enquiries call TAP on 0400610440

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NUDES ON TAP 2018 – PHOTOGRAPHIC ART PRIZE in conjunction with HEADON PHOTO FESTIVAL 14-20 MAY. Presentations Saturday 19 May 5pm.

Congratulations to Andrea Westcott winning 1st prize judges Choice in the NUDES ON TAP.

Thank you to our special judge SIMONE PLANT, founder & CEO of MAISON ROUGE a place where curious minds come to create.

‘Scum – A Self Portrait’ . by Andrea Westcott

 

Congratulations to Rod Capon, 1st Prize Peoples Choice with his artwork ‘Burning Desire’

Rod has won an exhibition in Gallery 2. Keep your eye out for this fabulous photographer.

 

 

 

NUDES ON TAP IS AN ANNUAL PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITION

IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE HEADON PHOTO FESTIVAL EVERY MAY

THE EXHIBITION IS NOW OVER UNTIL NEXT MAY 2019

 

 

APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE BELOW

No need to preregister, just bring your work by the due date between 12-6pm. All works guaranteed to be hung.

 

 

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