ARTISTIC CATCHUP GROUP 21 – 27 October, opening Tues22 @ 6pm. Artists talk Sunday 27th 22pm
The Artistic Catchup Group is a collective of some 20 emerging artists from the Greater Western and Blue Mountains area.
The group first met up at the beginning of 2019 under the guidance and mentorship of former head of painting and drawing, Shadee Selim. It was his vision to bring former students and like-minded people together and create a dynamic environment in which all could be inspired to start their visual arts practice once again.
Together, the group has worked hard, inspiring and encouraging one another and building on this vision to create a strong group of creatives, each working on their own ideas and themes, developing their own unique style. The result is a large collection of visual artworks that celebrate courage and commitment, talent and diversity.
It is with great pleasure that we share this diverse and exciting range of works with all those who visit TAP Gallery.
We warmly invite you to view works on exhibition from Monday 21st until Sunday 27th October, 2019.
Artistic Catchup Group
Exhibition
Official Opening by
Dr David Cubby
Tuesday 22nd October at 6pm
Drinks, nibbles and meet the artists
Artist Talks & Afternoon Tea
Sunday 27th October at 2pm
Works on view from 21st until 27th October 2019
at
TAP Art Gallery
KOALAS IN INK 8 – 20 OCTOBER by Chinese artist Guanghai Zang. Meet the artist Tuesday 8 October 6pm.
We cordially invite you to attend the opening ceremony of the Chinese artist Zhang Guanghai’s first art exhibition in Australia “Koalas In Ink”(水墨中的考拉). The artworks exhibited mainly include a batch of artworks completed by Guanghai in 1998, including traditional landscape paintings, flower and bird paintings, abstract paintings, and some great works that show a cultural integration of China and Australia – where koala meets Chinese ink painting.
We are very much looking forward to your visit to the opening ceremony of the “Koalas in Ink” to witness the official launch of this art exhibition and the wonderful moment of China and Australian culture.
Prints & Paintings by Jan Snowdon 28 oct – 3 nov. Drinks with the artists Tuesday 29 Oct 6pm
Prints & Paintings
by Jan Snowdon 28 oct – 3 nov.
Drinks with the artists Tuesday 29 Oct 6pm
Jan has been working on mirror images. She lives in rural Murwillumbah concentrating on her inspirations of the rainforest and surroundings of the area. She has also taken part in community murals and has been working seriously on her art since early teenage years. She is now concentrating on etchings & linocuts. All welcome to attend the launch on Tuesday 29th October at 6pm.
PUT OUT THE FIRE – Debbie Nankervis opened Tuesday, 1 October 2019 from 18:00-20:00
Solo Exhibition by Debbie Nankervis
Join us for opening drinks Tuesday October 1st in The White Room for the hottest event this side of El Niño, celebrating the Golden Anniversary of Sister Cities Sydney and San Francisco.
As we begin the second half of the century of this liaison between the two cities, we are reminded of the relationship that exists between sisters that is forged over time, the sacrifices that are made, and the bonds that keep them working together as a team, despite distances that keep them apart.
The sisterhood was never more discernible than when the Suffragettes fought for women’s rights more than a hundred years ago. It is vital we acknowledge their achievements, and not let their hard work fall by the wayside into complacency and acceptance.
The images of fire hydrants in this exhibition represent strength of character from the ground up, working individually towards a common goal of safety, solidarity, and selfless service. Although visually different on both sides of the Pacific, they still value respect and equal rights.
It is important to remember the courage firefighters face and the risks they take to save lives and protect property.
SFFD – “A work environment that values health, wellness, cultural diversity and is free of harassment and discrimination”.
NSWFR – “ORTA RECENS QUAM PURA NITES – Newly Risen, How Brightly We Shine”
Limited edition ultra gloss aluminium metal prints available from Print2Metal, and/or digital prints on high quality archival paper from Sun Studios.
Call for photographic documentation
TAP Gallery is calling for photographic submissions to document its past operations from 1989-2015, in Taylor Square and of its Palmer and Burton Streets premises. Photographs received will be considered for the publication of Running TAP, a book project to be launched next year that documents the Gallery’s activities and accounts for the life-and-times of the independent arts spanning 30 years in Darlinghurst, Sydney (1990-2020).
We are looking for photographs that evoke ideas and emotions in ways that words alone cannot. High quality photographic imaging in print, scanned, or other forms of digitisation is preferred. Larger than A3 size in print-form will not be eligible. Permissions and attribution are required. Permission and attribution forms are available here: Permission form and Attribution form. We encourage you to submit directly to the Gallery within opening hours, Monday – Sunday, 12-6pm. or by email to Jacqui on eziweb@optusnet.com.au.
We welcome your experiences through your photographic documentation of 30 years of Running TAP. For more information please email: info@tapgallery.org.au, mobile: 0400 610 440, 259 Riley Street, Surry Hills NSW 2010
Deadline is now End April 2019.