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 28^th 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 27^th 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 4^th 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