
Arts & cultural program
Created at Blenheim House
The third round of Created at Blenheim House will activate historic Blenheim House with art and entertainment over the last two weeks in February (see dates below). The opening night is Thursday 16 February from 6pm to 8pm and will be an informal event which is open to the public and where you can relax and enjoy the exhibition with some light refreshments.
Dates and times for Created at Blenheim House
- Thursday 16 February, 6pm to 8pm (opening night, everyone welcome)
- Friday 17 February, 11am to 3pm
- Saturday 18 February, 11am to 3pm
- Sunday 19 February, 11am to 3pm
and in the following week,
- Thursday 23 February, 6pm to 8pm
- Friday 24 February, 11am to 3pm
- Saturday 25 February, 11am to 3pm
- Sunday 26 February, 11am to 3pm.
Exhibition works from local artists include photography, sculpture, trompe l'œil, music and song, installation art and a human poetry jukebox.
Artists and performers include Blair Greenberg, Cat Jones, Harpe Diem, Jack McLain, Leanne Ridgeway, Maya Stocks, mcdermottbaxter, Natalie Bateman, Nicola Smith, Nicolas Witte, Paris Rosemont, Rosemary Strachen, Stefania Riccardi & Alexandra Mills, and Zoe Marni Robertson.
- Blair Greenberg will perform on Sunday 19 and Friday 24 February from 2pm to 2.30pm
- Harpe Diem (a duo of Cinzia Montresor and Karen Hickmott) will perform on Sunday 19 February from 12.30pm to 1.40pm
- Paris Rosemont will perform Sunday 26 February from 11am to 12pm
Get Creative celebrates the start of the transformation of Blenheim House from historic residence to arts and culture centre.
If you have any questions contact Avril Jeans, Supervisor Venues and Cultural Programming on 0427 071 729 or avril.jeans@randwick.nsw.gov.au.
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Marine Dream in Botany Bay - Sue Liu at the Bayview
Sat 11 Feb 2023 - Sun 21 May 2023
10 am - 10 am
The Bayview Gallery, La Perouse Museum
The Bayview Gallery at La Perouse Museum is delighted to host artist Sue Liu and her intricate marine images drawn from scuba dives in Kamay Botany Bay.
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Weekly Tai Chi
Fri 3 Mar 2023 - Fri 24 Mar 2023
7.30 am - 8.30 am
Kensington Park
As part of Multicultural March join us every Friday in Kensington Park for weekly Tai Chi.
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Talking Sport
Fri 17 Mar 2023 - Sun 29 Oct 2023
10 am - 10 am
Community Galleries, La Perouse Museum
The La Perouse Museum is delighted to present Talking Sport: Members of the La Perouse Aboriginal community share their sporting memories.
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Sue Liu at the Bayview: Meet the Artist in the Gallery
Sat 25 Mar 2023 - Sun 26 Mar 2023
10 am - 3 pm
The Bayview Gallery, La Perouse Museum
Drop in and visit the artist behind the Bayview Gallery's exciting second exhibition, 'Marine Dream in Botany Bay.'
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The Spot Festival 2023
Sun 26 Mar 2023 - Sun 26 Mar 2023
1 pm - 8 pm
The Spot, Randwick
Hit the Spot for a feast of food and music on Sunday 26 March 2023 from 1pm to 8pm.
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Celebrating Harmony
Fri 31 Mar 2023 - Fri 31 Mar 2023
5 pm - 7 pm
Kensington Park Community Centre
The 2023 Harmony Week theme is ‘Living in Harmony’
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Easter Eat Drink Play
Thu 6 Apr 2023 - Thu 6 Apr 2023
3 pm
Pioneers Park, Malabar
Join us again for more tasty meals and support our local foodies by participating in the Easter Eat, Drink, Play at Pioneers Park, Malabar from Thursday 6 to Monday 18 April.
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Sue Liu at the Bayview: Meet the Artist in the Gallery
Sat 20 May 2023 - Sun 21 May 2023
10 am - 3 pm
The Bayview Gallery, La Perouse Museum
Drop in and visit the artist Sue Liu on the final weekend of her exciting Bayview Gallery exhibition, 'Marine Dream in Botany Bay.'
Arts and culture COVID-19 support
Council understands that artists, performers and creatives have been hit hard by COVID-19 restrictions. Now more than ever, it’s important to support our arts and cultural sector. At the Council meeting held on Tuesday 25 March, we endorsed a $2.3 million COVID-19 community support package which included the Arts and Culture sector. The list below will help you to navigate the variety of resources, funding and support which is available and to connect with fellow artists and creative.
Resources, Networking & Help
APRA AMCOS - Advice for live music streaming licensing during COVID-19
Australian Festival Association - Federal and State stimulus and resources
Arts Law Centre of Australia - COVID-19 FAQS for artists
Arts and Creative Industry - Digital support group
Australia Council - Creative Connections webinar series
Australian Music Association - opportunities for workers in the music industry
Centre for Projection Art – online mentorship opportunities
Create NSW - webinars
Creative Plus Business - COVID-19 survival webinars
Google - guide for artists to live performance online during COVID-19
Live Music Office - information and support
Media Entertainment and Arts Alliance - advice and support
Museums and Galleries of NSW - resources and tips for NSW Museums and Galleries
Music NSW – supporting live music opportunities in Australia
Performing Arts Connections - advice and resources
SIMA - free space and mentorship opportunities
Surveys & Advocacy
Ausdance NSW - survey
Change.org - petitions & contact lists
I Lost My Gig - quantifying loss of revenue
Sector Networking
Art Tasker - work and skill sharing via Facebook
Australian arts amidst COVID-19
Doctors without babysitters meet artists without work
Freelance Jungle - online social group for creatives
Healthcare parents meet artists with childcare skills
Lean In - performing arts Australia coping with COVID-19
Mental Health Support
Entertainment Assist - mental health support
Beyond Blue - 1300 22 4636
Coronavirus Mental Wellbeing Support Service - 1800 512 348
Lifeline - 13 11 14
Support Act - 1800 959 500 available 24hrs a day