COMING UP NEXT
Gallery Closed for the Festive Season
18th December - Early 2024
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MEMBER MARKETS
Member Markets are on the first Saturday of each PCA Member Exhibition. 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Upcoming dates: Saturday 16th December If you are interested in joining our future markets, please send us an email :) |
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2023 |
Exhibitions |
11th - 22nd January |
Gallery Closed |
25th January - 5th February |
Create '23 - Members Exhibition |
8th - 26th February |
Project Contemporary Artspace Still Life Painting Prize 2023 |
1st - 19th March |
International Womens Day Exhibition - EMBRACE EQUITY |
22nd March - 2nd April |
The Project Collection - From the Vault |
5th - 16th April |
Noir Et Blanc - Black and White themed - Members Exhibition |
19th - 30th April |
Sporulation |
3rd - 7th May |
Keirabald |
10th - 21st May |
Kyle Montgomery - Fem Self-Love and Body Neutrality |
24th May - 4th June |
Kylie Sweeney |
7th - 18th June |
Pride Showcase |
21st June -2 July |
Housing Trust |
5th - 16th July |
Committee Showcase |
19th - 30th July |
Winter Walls - Hire A Wall (Members Exhibition) + Coal Coast Record Fair (Saturday 29th July) |
2nd - 13th August |
Youth Exhibition |
16th - 27th August |
Just Let Go (Curated by Mollie Trantor) |
30th August - 10th September |
t21 Celebrate |
13th September - 1st October |
Greenacres: Outsiders Art |
4th - 22nd October |
Two Trees Talking |
25th October - 5th November |
Wollongong High School of the Performing Arts |
8th - 19th November |
Every Artist Was Once An Amateur |
22nd November - 3rd December |
Textiles |
6th - 17th December |
Summer Arts Festival (Members Exhibition) + Coal Coast Record Fair (Saturday 9th December) |
18th December - early 2024 |
Gallery closed over the festive season |
GALLERY HIRE
Would you like to hire the entire gallery to exhibit your masterpieces?
Or, are you and your friends interested in holding a group exhibition?
Gallery hire is $700 p/w - minimum 2 weeks.
We have no bookings available in 2023.
For more information, please email us :)
Would you like to hire the entire gallery to exhibit your masterpieces?
Or, are you and your friends interested in holding a group exhibition?
Gallery hire is $700 p/w - minimum 2 weeks.
We have no bookings available in 2023.
For more information, please email us :)
2023 EXHIBITIONS
Textiles & Fibre
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This exhibition celebrates the diverse world of textile artistry, showcasing the beauty, innovation, and cultural significance of textiles as a medium for creative expression.
Opening NIght: Saturday November 25th 6:00 - 8:00 pm |
Every Artist Was Once An Amateur
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An exhibition of Year 10 and 11 visual arts, photography and visual design works from public schools across the Illawarra.
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Wollongong High School of the Performing Arts:
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A diverse selection of high quality artsworks from local students, including painting, drawing, and sculpture.
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Two Trees Talking:
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Opening Event
Friday 6th October 6:00 - 9.00 pm “The Two Trees Talking Exhibition is about bringing others together... whoever wants/needs a safe platform to realign their identity after Injury, trauma, abuse, or just need to find out who they are again.... Now in its 5th Year, this exhibition continues to gain traction as an annual event”.- Terry Cooper, Curator. During this exhibition:
Unplugged Open Mic Night Project Contemporary Artspace is hosting our fourth Open Mic night Thursday 5th October 6 pm |
Greenacres:
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Art is a great leveller for people who live with disabilities. it gives direct access to a real world discussion about methods and technique and style. This raises self-esteem, which improves overall health, interpersonal skills, and personal development.
The Outsider Artists involved in the art exhibition have a range of disabilities, which encompass physical, psychological and neurological disabilities. This includes conditions like autism, cerebral palsy and Down syndrome. We also encompass a wide variety of ages from 18yrs to 65yrs with culturally diverse backgrounds, which include Aboriginal, Portuguese, and Nepalese, Greek and Italian artists. A public community exhibition goes a long way to removing stigma around disability creates connections and generating opportunities to build a sense of belonging; promote social inclusion; and empower individuals. Outsider Art Classes provides artist led support that promotes friendship, connections whilst learning new skills. The Outsider artist Exhibition gives artists who live with disability the opportunity to see their artwork hanging in a prominent position and an even greater sense of accomplishment. Especially when their artwork gets sold! This year, the exhibition includes a range of arts, including painting, drawing, ceramics and Jewellery. We hope you will pencil our opening celebration in your diary for Thursday 14th September 2023, 10.00am to 11.45am. Come along and meet over 100 artists Project Contemporary Art Space, 255 Keira Street, Wollongong. Bring your friends and enjoy a free morning tea. Free event. Parking at the door or across the road at the parking station. Wheelchair friendly. We will then open daily between 10-5 pm until Sunday the 1st October 2023 |
t21 CELEBRATE
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Opening Night
Friday 1st of September 6:30-9pm Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children There will be food and drinks available. The opening will be officiated by Minister Ryan Park. Special Event: On Sunday there will be a picnic day with two food trunks and room set up on the grassy strip next to the gallery for a family fun day! There will be so much to do with Matilda's Farm, Messy Makers, a BBQ and live music. The event is open to public with a gold coin donation. As well throughout the exhibition there will be a raffle running and T21 merchandise available for purchase at the gallery, including but not limited to: Books $40 Drinks bottle $35 Calanders $25 Keyrings $5 Earrings $35 Socks $10 There are hundreds of photographs lining our walls and even a projector set up showing the behind the scenes process behind the book creation and photography sessions. This is an exhibition you won't want to miss! |
JUST LET GO
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This exhibition is about how as artists, we use art to let go of things in our lives that don’t serve us anymore. Any negative experience, person or emotion we have, we let go of when we create.
The art of letting go is something that takes practice and a term I have turned into a mantra, a mantra that has turned into a belief. Holding on to negative energy can only cause us harm so by having art as an outlet to channel these experiences we make way for new and exciting ones. It’s about acknowledging that there’s things outside of our control that we cannot change and by accepting this we become more connected to ourselves. The art of letting go also applies to the creation of an artwork, I’ve seen first hand how creatives are quick to criticise of their artwork and this stops them from freely expressing themselves. If they 'Just Let Go' of those feelings and push through that negative energy they would go on to create something worthwhile. Each artist in this exhibition has done just that, they have created something that is an extension of themselves, their experiences and their knowledge. They have created without hesitation or fear of judgement. They have created because they can. They have created because they love it. OPENING NIGHT Friday 18th August 6 - 8 pm Hope to see you. Project Contemporary Artspace 255 Keira St. Wollongong |
Youth Exhibition
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Still Life Drawing Workshop
August 9th, 6:30pm All ages are welcome! Come along and practise your still life drawing skills, in an inclusive environment. Youth Open Mic August 10th, 6pm This mic night is for young people aged 12-24 to perfom solo or with friends to showcase their passions and talent! All stages welcomed. Drama performances, singing, magic, juggling, spoken word and more! - DM us to register now! 
Youth Market Day
August 12th, 10-4pm Young Illawarra creators will be selling and sharing their creations, ranging from hand made stickers, art prints, crochet items, upcycled earrings and so much more! 
Join us through this exhibition to celebrate International Youth Day and recognise the achievements of up and coming artists! For many of these artists it will be their first time exhibiting and we hope to make it a fun and easy experience.
We can't wait to see you all throughout this exhibition to celebrate. 255 Keira Street, Wollongong. |
Winter Walls
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An exhibition of selected works from a limited number of Project members.
One lucky artist will also be awarded the 'Curator's Choice Award' during
Opening night 21st July 6 - 8 pm Also during this exhibition: Coal Coast Record Fair Saturday 29th July 10:00 am - 4:00 pm |
Committee Showcase
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During This Exhibition
Come along and check out our creative markets.
July 8th 10:00 M - 4:00 pm Open Mic Night
Project Contemporary Artspace is hosting our third Open Mic night. Thursday 13 July from 6.30pm. Performers of all abilities and styles are invited to come along and perform in a welcoming atmosphere to a supportive and friendly audience. We can provide a small PA and 2 microphones and stands, guitar amplification, and a rather ramshackle electric drum kit. Light refreshments are available for a gold coin donation. Free entry for performers and audience! All ages, alcohol free event. if you are interested in performing, please DM or email info@projectgallery.com.au with the subject title 'Open Mic'. Let us know your name, type of act and any requirements eg. set up time, equipment, props etc. We are also hoping to get a few jams going, so feel free to suggest a tune (3 chords max!) Acts should be approximately 10 minutes. A sign up sheet for walk-ins will also be available. Can't make any promises though, our first two open mic nights were pretty solidly booked. Best to register now! We look forward to hearing from you, and seeing you on the night. |
TRUST:
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40th Anniversary Exhibition Opening
Wednesday, June 21st 5.30 pm Housing Trust will celebrate our rich 40 year history with an innovative exhibition TRUST by renowned photographer Tim Bauer featuring the faces of Housing Trust where our staff, tenants and community tell their diverse stories in unique ways. It is with much pleasure the Housing Trust Board and Executive Team invite you and your families along to our exclusive opening party: June 21st at 5:30pm at Project Contemporary Artspace, 255 Keira Street Wollongong This event is catered so please RSVP by COB 12 June 2023 with any dietary requirements and how many people you will be bringing along. If you have any questions please reach out to Joanne Reed on 4254 1166. RSVP |
Pride Art Exhibition:
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EVENTS
✏️ Queer Life Drawing: 14th June, 6:30pm - 8:30pm ✏️ Model: Yelena Felsch - last year's Pride Curator's Choice winner Please arrive at 6:00pm to set yourself up and get comfortable for 6:30pm start 🎙 Queer Open Mic Night: 15th June, 6:30pm 🎙 In collaboration with Crush Collective. There will be some stalls and food available so arrive early to check them out! Please arrive at 6:00pm to set yourself up and get comfortable for 6:30pm start 🏳️🌈 Pride Market Day: 17th June, 10:00am - 4:00pm 🏳️🌈 Market stalls from our Queer artists and their allies. 🖌 Community Art Drawing Workshop: 17th June, 12:00pm - 4:00pm 🖌 Come draw with us! 🎨 Drag Workshop: 18th June, 12:00pm -2:00 pm 🎨 Hosted by Drag King @lawofaus and Drag Queen @the.fancyy, ALL AGES. Came along to learn the tips and tricks to owning the stage! 🎤 Closing Gala: 18th June, 2:00pm - 4:00 pm 🎤💜 With performances by Lawrence, Fancy and @giorgia_clare_ as well as artist talks and 'Members' Choice' winner announced. 
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SIX:
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Kylie Sweeney de Havilland curates a collection of artworks by emerging local artists.
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KYLE MONTGOMERY:
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Self-love through nudity is about bearing your vulnerable self, the skin rolls, the stretch marks, scars and/or different body types. It's about understanding your body the way it is and hopefully learning to accept that it goes through changes and to respect and appreciate these changes.
Body neutrality is a shift in perspective, from body hatred, disgust, and dislike, to body appreciation and respect. It is honouring the body as it is and taking a few steps down the body image continuum towards a more neutral zone. Body neutrality is the space where you do not support your body hatred anymore. Events Life Drawing Wednesday 10th May (with ebsandflows.lifemodel) 6pm $20 entry - paid at the door (Bookings essential) Sensuality, Self-Love and Sequins Thursday 11th May 6 pm (with Eva Devore) For more info: Details |
KEIRABALD
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This exhibition is a portrait competition with students from Years 5 and 6 at Balgownie, Coniston, Fairy Meadow, Pleasant Heights, and Wollongong public schools and Year 7 from Keira High.
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Sporulation
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WHAT IS SPORULATION?
Sporulation: the formation of spores, a reproductive body produced by fungi capable of development into a new individual either directly or after fusion with another spore. 2023 THEME: PSYCHEDELICS AND DEATH Artists are invited to explore any number of threads that run through this theme. This exhibition will have discussions, workshops and panels so check out the link in @sporulation bio to reserve and book spots! Events include: 'Psychedelic Preparation and Integration Workshop' 'Psychedelic Cacti Workshops: Make and take home your own Cacti' & more! Events
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Noir Et Blanc
5th - 16 April This is a Black and White themed Members Exhibition. Opening Night: THURSDAY 6th April 6 - 8 pm Dress code Black and White NO COLOUR 
Easter opening times
CLOSED Friday 7th and Sunday 9th OPEN: Saturday 8th, 11-4pm 
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This exhibition includes:
Member Markets Saturday 15th April 10.00 - 3.00 pm 
Open Mic Night
Thursday 13th April 6.30 pm All ages 
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The Project Collection
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Opening Night
Friday 24th March 6 - 8 pm At last! The project vault has been prised open for the exhibition of selected works by the Project committee, and members of their family. Come join us for an alcohol free, family friendly event. The Project team. |
International Women's Day Exhibition
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1st - 19th March
This is an annual exhibition celebrating IWD. |
PROJECT CONTEMPORARY ARTSPACE
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This is our second still life painting prize, an exhibition of exceptional still life paintings.
Opening Night Friday 10th February 6 - 8 pm Closing Gala Friday 24th February 6 - 8 pm First Prize: $1000 + Second Prize People's Choice Award Curators Choice and more! Member Markets 12th February 10 am - 4 pm |
Create '23
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Members' Exhibition
Opening NIght: Friday 27th January 6pm till 8pm 
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2022 EXHIBITIONS
2022 DATES |
EXHIBITION |
19th - 23rd January |
In light of all things |
26th January - 14th February |
Youth: Dismissed |
16th - 27th February |
Project Contemporary Artspace Inaugural Still Life Painting Prize |
2nd - 20th March |
International Women's Day |
23rd March - 3rd April |
The Secret Lives Of Maps |
6th - 17th April |
Spiritual Self and Soul Space |
20th April - 1st May |
Sporulation |
4th - 8th May |
Dreaming With Eyes Open - KeiraBald |
11th May - 29th May |
Living In Colour (Members Show) |
Saturday 21st May |
South Coast Record Fair |
1st June - 12th June |
Pride Art Showcase |
15th June - 26th June |
Hidden Harvest |
29th June - 10th July |
Reimagine - curated by Tom Williams |
13th July - 24th July |
Eclecticity (Members Show) |
27th July - 7th August |
Snapshot Photography |
10th - 14th August |
Every Artist Was First An Amateur - curated by Lucy Pulham |
17th - 21st August - Opening Night August 19th and Coal Coast Record Fair August 20th |
Committee Showcase Exhibition |
24th - 28th August |
Building Glass Houses by Make Space Art Collective - curated by Greer Harris |
31st August - 11th September |
Marco Polo - by Daniel Breda |
14th September - 2nd October |
Outsiders Art - Greenacres |
5th - 23rd October |
Two Trees Talking - Curated by Terry Cooper |
26th 30th October |
Illuminate - Members Exhibition |
2nd - 13th November |
Wollongong HIgh School of Performing Arts - Curated by Saxon Reynolds |
14th November - 4th December |
Closed for maintenance. |
7th - 18th December - Opening Night December 10th and Coal Coast Record Fair December 17th |
Members End of Year Festival |
Gallery closed from 19th December |
Gallery re-opens early 2023 |
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Summer Arts Festival
Member Exhibition Opening NIght Friday 9th December 6-8 pm 
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End of Year Markets Sun Dec 11th 10 - 4 pm 
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Wollongong High School of Performing Arts
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Curated by Saxon Reynolds
Opening NIght 4th November 6 -8 pm |
Illuminate
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Member Exhibition
A celebration of light. |
Two Trees Talking 2022
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Curated by Terry Cooper
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Outsiders Art 2022
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Curated by Greenacres
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Marco Polo
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An Interactive multi-media experience. |
Building Glass Houses
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An Exhibition By:
Make Space Art Collective Opening Night Friday 26th August 6 - 8 pm 
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Project Committee Showcase Exhibition
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Opening Night
Friday 19th August 6-8pm. This exhibition provides an opportunity to see a diverse range of work by the Project Contemporary Artspace committee. ALSO DURING THIS EXHIBITION: Coal Coast Record Fair August 20th Details |
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Every Artist was First an Amateur
10th - 14th August 
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Curated by Lucy Pulham
Opening Night Thursday 11th August 6 - 8 pm. After the huge success of the 2019 exhibition, and covid delays since, the Visual Arts Community Network Illawarra are excited to announce the ‘Every artist was first an amateur’ exhibition again in 2022.
The project is a weeklong art exhibition featuring work by year 10 and year 11 Creative Arts students from across the Illawarra. |
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Snapshot: Photography
27th July - 7th August 
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Members Show
Opening NIght Friday 29th July 6 - 8 pm Project Gallery's 3rd annual photographic exhibition. |
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Eclecticity
13th - 24th July 
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Members Show
An eclectic mix of mediums and themes to warm your mind. Opening NIght Saturday 16th July 6 - 8 pm |
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Reimagine
29th June - 10th July 
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A Multi-Media Exhibition
Curated by Tom Williams Launch Event Tuesday 5th July 5.30 pm - 7.30 pm In 2019 a large carpark in central Wollongong was transformed into a skate park by a group of people who wanted to manually reconstruct the space into something that could be shared actively, creatively and inclusively. Redevelopment has now erased the skatepark, but the same spirit of invention and community remains in the people who came together there. Reimagine presents work by a group of artists who were brought together by this place, and who are driven to transform, reinvent and record the world they live in. This exhibition is an elegy for a place that contained rich culture and community; it’s also a document and a continuation of that culture. The exhibition includes photographs, drawings, paintings, 3D works, glasswork, textiles, prints and graff work. Exhibiting artists: Sarah Cameron, Simon De Mayo, Keanan Garrett, Ryan Grant, Seiji Hirajima, Megan Low, Mark Merrikan, Will Morgan, Marlon Roche, Brett Scar, Tom Williams |
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Hidden Harvest
15th June - 26th June Join Wollongong’s food waste legends Hidden Harvest for our annual community art extravaganza: the Art of Food Waste! The crew at Hidden Harvest believe that food waste doesn't need to be a big scary issue: everyone eats so everyone has an opportunity to make an impact. Join Hidden Harvest as we leave our kitchens to play with food in a whole new context: Project Contemporary Gallery. Curated by the wonderful Xanthe Barker, we’ve invited our local art community to chew on the theme of food waste and cook up something arty in their preferred mediums- and, trust us when we say, the results are delicious! ARTISTS Angelic Graft // Brooke Taylor // Clare O'Toole // Don Poo-leone // Dunisha Udugahapaththuwa // Erin Mison // Enuka Paulo // John Svoronos // Leah Ann Early // Paige Mandy // Nicci Bedson // Tim Barker // Rochelle Morris // Shan McLoughlin OPENING NIGHT FRIDAY 17 JUNE 6PM - 10PM 6pm - Doors open 6:30pm - Welcome to Country (smoking ceremony) 6:45pm - Official opening speech 7pm - Mingling, toasties & art 10pm - Doors close SPECIAL EVENTS Sunday 19 - Toasties, Talks & Tinnies A panel discussion on “Building resilience in our local food system.” Wednesday 22 - Life Drawing An intimate night drawing in the gallery. Details Thursday 23 - Cocktail Night with Births & Deaths An informal cocktail hour with curator-hosted art tours. Saturday 25 - Closing Celebration with Holy Pavlova A fun gig night catered with our food-saving toasties. For tickets to our special events, go here: https://bit.ly/AOFW-MENU |
Project Contemporary Artspace presents our Pride Art Showcase! Our aim is to provide a platform for members of our rainbow community to express themselves in a safe and welcoming environment. Our Pride Showcase will be an artistic celebration of the local LGBTQIA community. Starting a conversation and allowing people to gain visibility and feel accepted is integral to, our artists use their work to explore gender and sexuality in solidarity with the LGBTQIA community.
This exhibition is comprised of 16 talented local artists. |
Opening NIght
3rd June 6 - 8 pm 6:00 pm - Doors open 6:30 pm - Welcome and official exhibition opening speech 6:40 pm - Award ceremony 6:50 pm - Live Music: Imaginary People - @imaginarypeoplesyd 7:20 pm - Drag: Jayoncé - @___jayonce___ 7:35pm - Live Music: Dreamwaker - @dreamwakeraus 8:00 pm - Doors close Afternoon Tea: 2:00 doors open 2:30 speech and members choice award 2:45 Drag: Lawrence of Australia - @lawofaus 3:00 - 3:30 Live Music: Audrey Beth @audreybethmusic 4:00 doors close Events: Pride life drawing Wednesday 1st & 8th 6-8 Coal Coast Record fair 11th June Details Afternoon tea and closing 12th June 2-4 Vote for your favourite artwork to win the Members’ Choice Award, which will be announced during Afternoon Tea. Prizes include free entry to exhibit at Project Contemporary Artspace, PCA gift cards and more! Meet the artists and put a red dot on your favourite painting to take home with you (at closing of the exhibition of course! Share with your friends and family, this will be a wonderful evening for everyone! |
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Living In Colour
(Member Exhibition) 11th - 29th May Opening NIght Saturday 14th May 6-8 pm A curated selection of member artists providing an expansive expression of life and living in colour. |
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Dreaming With Eyes Open
KeiraBald 2022 4th - 8th May Artworks provided by students from seven schools, including: Keira High, Balgownie Public School, Fairy Meadow Demonstration School, Mount Ousley Primary School, and Pleasant Heights Public School. 
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SPORULATION
20th April - 1st May Sporulation: the formation of spores, a reproductive body produced by fungi capable of development into a new individual either directly or after fusion with another spore Sporulation explores the so-called psychedelic renaissance underway around the world. This exhibition will drop creative spores to bring greater awareness of psychedelic medicines to the Illawarra community. Psychedelic medicine is arriving in Australia, arguably not before time. With ever-increasing levels of mental health issues exacerbated by pandemic lockdowns and no real advances in effective treatments for nearly 50 years, it’s time for change. Sporulation 2022 is themed around psilocybin, one of the medicines being pursued for clinical use with people suffering from treatment-resistant depression. The active ingredient in “magic mushrooms”, a high enough dose of psilocybin elicits a “mystical experience” which can lead to transformational experiences – including remission from long-standing depression. Artists contemplate the scientific representation of the psilocybin molecule – in the scheme of things a very small molecule – as the starting point for their exploration of how something so small can lead to such a remarkable outcome. Works investigate aspects of this topic, from formal scientific research through to indigenous or personal storytelling, from the clinical therapeutic process through to shamanic healing ritual, from the ethical, legal and political issues around medicalisation of a plant medicine through to the content and consequence of a psilocybin trip. |
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Spiritual Self & Soul Space 2022
'Connecting through spaces' 6th April - 16th April Opening Talks & Drinks : Saturday 9th April 2 - 4 pm Featured Artists: Sue Bishop, Keith Chidzey, Stevon Orlando & Erin Kathleen Muir The Group show Spiritual Self & Soul Space returns for 2022 with 'Connecting through Spaces', extending on ranging individual art previously explored in 'The Elements' show in 2018. www.spiritualselfandsoulspace.com ** Please note: Due to NSW HEALTH Regulations, you must be double vaccinated to enter the gallery and to attend the Opening. The team will be checking your vaccination certificates and venue check-ins at the entry. 
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The Secret Lives of Maps
21st March - 3rd April ‘Lost,’ says Warwick Keen, artist and Gomeroi man from north-west NSW. Lost refers to the starting point of an artistic journey begun in a small town with Country and identity denied. Influenced by his mother’s doodles he made black and white drawings using marker pen on cardboard. ‘They were a hodge podge of images from all over the world. Putting bits and pieces of world together to create a world of my own.’ Fifty years later, after decades of study, art practice, exhibitions, commissions and teaching, and the conscious development of his own Aboriginality, a mature body of these ‘mind maps’ will be exhibited at Project Contemporary Artspace, Wollongong, 23 March-3 April 2022. The paintings display a strong sense of his early identification with symmetry, geometry and pattern making, an easy use of acrylic paint, and include culturally related images drawn from his indigenous heritage and indigenous art. ‘Working on these mind maps has helped me find my way.’ Other influences on Warwick’s work include Pop Art, south-eastern Australian Aboriginal Art iconography and the Black Activism of 1980’s Australia. The exhibition is called The Secret Lives of Maps and co-exhibitor is Margaret McHugh. Her conceptual work draws from maps of the Shoalhaven where both artists reside. In the new territories and terrains she creates from black and white media with support from eco-dyes, she explores mapping as an instrument of power and control, most evident in the theft of land from First Nations people. All of her initial mark-making draws from a Surrealist repertoire. Each work frames a journey. All works will be shown Wednesday-Sunday from 23 March – 3 April. |
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International Women's Day
Exhibtion: 'BREAK THE BIAS' 2nd - 20th March International Women's Day is celebrated annually around the world on the 8th of March to mark a call to action for accelerating women’s equality. Now in its 21st year, the annual International Women's Day Art Exhibition celebrates female artists from the local Illawarra region. Responding to the theme ‘Breaking the Bias’, thirty-two local artists have created a range of artwork that embraces women's equality. The diverse artists come together to interpret the theme in a variety of artwork styles including sculpture, photography, printmaking, textiles, drawing, digital media, ceramics, limited edition prints, and paintings. The one commonality is their gender and their personal experience as a woman. |
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Project Contemporary Artspace
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YOUTH: DISMISSED
28th January - 13th February art by young people, for all people.
Opening Night: Friday 28th January @ 6 pm |
In Light Of All Things
17th - 23rd Jan 2022
Opening Night
Thursday 20th January
From 6.00pm
2021 MEMBER SHOWS
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8th Dec - 19th Dec
SUMMER MEMBER MAGIC Opening Night: Friday 10th Dec / 6:00 - 8:00 pm Coal Coast Record Fair: Saturday 11th Dec Featured Artists: Laura Brennan, Maria Buncic, Mariam Chanaoui, Emily Cox, Jennifer Gowen, Michael Ilievski, Kirsten Jones, Natasha Josifovski, Alison Lawther. Wendi Leigh, Isabella Levis, Lilybeth Mayhew, Garry McDougall Hannah Orrock, Clare O'Toole, Simon Theuma, Samuel Tonks, Kathleen Wigan ** Please note: Due to NSW HEALTH Regulations, you must be double vaccinated to enter the gallery before the 15th of December and to attend on Opening night. The team will be checking your vaccination certificates and venue check-ins at the entry. |
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23rd June - 1st August, 2021
SNAPSHOT - Members Photography Exhibition OPENING NIGHT: Friday, 25th June @ 6pm 255 Keira Street, Wollongong ______ Note: Due to the NSW Covid19 lockdown, the Snapshot exhibition has been paused, and extended, but will end on 1st August. Wednesday July 21st - Sunday, 1st of August. |
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Project Committee Pop-Up
4th - 6th June A brief exhibition of works by the Project Committee |
Members' Exhibition:
The Isolated Artist
28th April - 9th May
A collection of works created during lockdown
The Isolated Artist
28th April - 9th May
A collection of works created during lockdown
Members' Exhibition:
Autumn Member Magic
14th - 25th April
An eclectic mix of art from Project Contemporary Artspace members.
Live music by
Low Hanging Fruit
Autumn Member Magic
14th - 25th April
An eclectic mix of art from Project Contemporary Artspace members.
Live music by
Low Hanging Fruit
2021 EXHIBITIONS
John Harris: Remote Sensing
9th - 20th June ‘Remote Sensing’ is a multidisciplinary response to the artist’s archive of original 4 x 5 inch negatives and 16mm films produced by NASA during the Gemini era. Many of the images were originally produced as an integral component of rocket manufacture in the early 60’s and offer a compelling window into a pivotal moment of the twentieth century - the lead up to humankind’s landing on the lunar surface. At a time in which new horizons of space travel are again on the agenda, these refigured images offer a reflection on the imbrications of the industrial and elemental in the scientific process and speak ultimately to human frailty and the precious nature of life on earth. This body of work also includes experimental photograms and other ‘rephotography’ from the archives of mid-century human space flight. |
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The Keirabald Prize art exhibition is an annual exhibition of portraits by students in years 5, 6 and 7 across a number of inner-city Wollongong schools.
This year's theme is In My World |
Keirabald Exhibition
26th - 30th May Our exhibition emulates the Archibald Prize and normally runs around the same time. Unlike the Archibald, however, the Keirabald has a theme each year; the theme for 2021 is In My World. Students have interpreted this in a number of delightful and interesting ways.
In preparing for the competition, students from Years 5 and 6 at Balgownie, Coniston, Wollongong and Fairy Meadow public schools, along with students in Year 7 from Keira High School, investigated the Archibald Prize, studied portraiture and experimented with media to create their own portrait. Like the Archibald Prize, works were then judged by a panel of people with wide experience in the art world. This process generated much discussion until a winner and highly commended work from each of the years was decided. Where the Archibald has a People’s Choice award, we instead award a Gallery Director’s Prize. This is selected by the director of the gallery in which the works are exhibited. We also have a Packer’s Prize chosen by the SASS Staff of Keira High School. Congratulations to all students who have their work exhibited here and to their teachers who continue to engage students in the joy of making art. |
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Joint Exhibition
and Book Launch John Svoronos and Christine Sykes Official opening and book launch: 2pm Saturday 15 May, 2021 |
Exhibition: Just a Lot of STUFF
John Svoronos 12th - 23rd May This exhibition combines paintings and installations. John's installations use "stuff without intentional discrimination, judgement or rhetoric... unconventional objects, material that does not rate highly in our hierarchy of importance". Inadvertently, each has its own appeal, seemingly forming unintended metaphors. Life, death and regeneration are all part of the flux of life. We as ‘’privileged humans” discriminate according to our own personal evolution. The detritus and disposable stuff from this process of discrimination and desire says as much as our so-called conscious choices, a look at the other side of the coin. John uses what many see as detritus; expendable and cheap, but he is "hopeful you can see some poetry amongst it". John's older paintings revolve around the stories of Jonah, the Wodi Wodi trail and the black panther, along with his fascination with poetry. Of a more recent work, John says: "Jonah’s journey is a recent work. For me it was a journey of paint. I had no intent other than to add paint and see where each mark would lead, and hope that at some point it would work as a distinct whole." Art and literature combine in the painting of John's partner, Christine Sykes at the kitchen table, where she wrote her novel and memoir. Book Launch:
Christine Sykes GOUGH AND ME: My journey from Cabramatta to China and beyond |
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Art as Activity
31st March - 11th April Daniel Breda 'Art As Activity' explores the concept of ‘dynamic sensation’ in neo-futurist art through the synchronization of virtual reality and installation art. The exhibition will portray Breda’s love of creating active participation in the gallery space, alongside his painting practice to form juxtapositions between innovative technology and traditional art.
Described by the Italian Futurists in 1909, ‘dynamic sensation’ involved artists representing their ‘whole environment’. This included depictions of machines, nature, humans and the movements of such; presented in unification. In contemporary space, our environment also includes the digitalised spaces of screen culture, digital interfaces and virtual environments. To convey this concept in a neo-futurist manner, utilising installation and virtual reality art, this project creates active participation through the synchronization of the Virtual interface with real-life experience. |
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Visual Arts Collective
17/03/21 - 28/03/21 Wollongong High School of the Performing Arts Exhibition An exhibition of works by young local artists. |
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Choose to Challenge
03/03/21 - 14/03/2021 |
International Women's Day Exhibition:
Co-ordinated by Sue Bessell |
International Women's Day is celebrated annually around the world on the 8th March to mark a call to action for accelerating women’s equality.
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Thirty Illawarra artists have made artworks responding to the theme – Choose to Challenge.
The exhibition includes artworks in different materials and styles, including collage, textiles, limited edition prints, digital media and photography, drawing, sculpture, artist books, ceramics and paintings. Exhibition Coordinator Sue Bessell said ‘ this years theme ‘Choose to Challenge” reflects a number of important worldwide actions that have taken place that protest and question embedded inequalities in our society. Local women artists in the Illawarra have come together in this year’s annual l International Women’s Day exhibition to express their creative achievements, challenge biases and to advocate for a more inclusive and equal society.’ This year there will be a Closing Celebration instead of an opening night. The Closing Celebration will be on Saturday 13th March at 6pm at Project Contemporary Artspace. For further info: Sue Bessell 0411 055 981 E: suebessell5@gmail.com |
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A PHOTOGRAPHIC EXHIBITION CHANGING THE WORLD ONE CHROMOSOME AT A TIME 
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CELEBRATING DOWN SYNDROME:
17/02/21 - 28/02/21 We’re proud to present a very special photographic exhibition from Celebrate T21 in February, celebrating the lives of more than 100 incredible people with Down syndrome across Australia. Featuring beautiful images captured by more than 60 photographers around the country, the photos celebrate the diversity of people with Down syndrome from pregnancy through to childhood and into adulthood. Celebrate T21 is a small business based in the Illawarra, which operates a national community service: supporting and advocating for people with Down syndrome and their families. The exhibition by Celebrate T21 is an opportunity to shine a light on the lives of people with Down syndrome, also known as Trisomy 21, and also to remove outdated stigmas around the condition. Celebrate T21 have produced two beautiful photo books to celebrate the lives and experiences of families who have a member with Down syndrome through wonderful photos and heartfelt stories - an Australian version of the book was published in 2018, and a UK version for British charity Wouldn’t Change a Thing in 2019. “Our hope is to provide all families with a new diagnosis of Down syndrome in Australia with this very special gift pack, which welcomes them into the supportive Celebrate T21 community, and provides comfort when it is most needed” - Stephanie Rodden, founder, Celebrate T21. The exhibition has been made possible through fundraising by the families who feature in the book, and more than 2,000 copies of the book will be distributed for free across Australia by organisations such as Down Syndrome Australia, Heart Kids, T21 Mum Network Australia, 321 Pregnancy Care, 21 Gifts and through doctors and specialists. Find out more at: https://celebratet21.com |
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ART OF FOOD WASTE
03/02/21 - 14/02/21 Hidden Harvest presents a jam-packed schedule of events & delicious delicacies that celebrate our local community through art & food! Schedule: Opening Night - 5th February Evening Serenade - 6th February Wasted Wednesday Dinner - 10th February Life Drawing - 11th February Evening Serenade - 12th February Closing Celebration - 13th February |
2020 MEMBER SHOWS
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2020 EXHIBITIONS
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A Photographic Exhibition of Resilience and Resistance
#voicesforchange The Illawarra Women’s Health Centre, in partnership with the Illawarra Mercury, DVNSW and Waples is holding a photographic exhibition of women who have survived family and domestic violence. Taken by Walkley Award winning photographer Sylvia Liber, the powerful and intimate large scale photos cut through the words and statistics of domestic and family violence, bringing to the viewer both the full force of the mental and emotional trauma of violence and abuse - but importantly it showcases the strength, resilience and power of survival. EVENT:
Wednesday 25th November #VOICESFORCHANGE Acknowledging International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women |
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Waves and Particles
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Two Trees Talking
"I Was Here, I Am Here" Curated by: Terry Cooper Two Trees Talking is a unique community art exhibition raising awareness around mental health and well-being.
It is a professionally-curated, contemporary art show telling the stories of more than 30 local artists. The exhibition is the brainchild of Terry Cooper, an artist with 5 decades experience in making art. A professional surfboard maker, Terry stopped creating art during a decade of debilitating pain and depression. He returned to art as his weapon of choice against the destructive thoughts brought about by physical and emotional pain, and slowly battled his way back to himself, his family and the world Terry thought that if art could have such a profoundly positive effect on his mental health and his ability to function in the world, there surely must be others with a similar experience. And so the Two Trees Talking art exhibition was born Terry’s vision is to create a platform for artistic expression of pain, provide a safe experience of healing and growth for all who exhibit, and start a broader conversation about how art can be used as a weapon against mental distress and illness, and a medicine to keep people healthy. We are proud to feature a diverse range of emerging and established local artists, many of whom are exhibiting for the first time. |
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EMERGENCE
Virginia Settre & Andy Ophee |
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Expressions of Interest
Curated by: Greer Harris Artists:
Alison Brown Verity Cole Emily Duncan Greer Harris Audrey Jones Isabella Levis Renae MacAlpine Erin Mison Merle Stone |
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International Women's Day (IWD)
The 2020 International Women's Day is celebrated annually on 8th March and is a global day of celebration to mark a call to action for accelerating women’s equality.This year’s theme is 'An equal world is an enabled world'. #IWD2020#EachforEqual
International Women's Day Art Exhibition at Project Contemporary Artspace in Wollongong celebrates the work of 31 local women artists and their creative contribution to the cultural, social, economic and political life of the Illawarra. The Exhibition runs from Wed 2th March – 22nd March 2020. The Exhibition Opening will take place on Saturday 7th March 2020 at 6pm, and will also include a number of dynamic performative and musical performances by local women Sensual Nature:
Refine Your Senses Curated by: Natty Dipold Welcome to a space where you are invited to shift your awareness from the everyday into a space where you can feel, look, taste, hear, smell the nature with in you
Join myself @lizlivesecstaticcreativity @vanessaianni @jodievictoriaoshea @nattydipoldphotography @the_boochbar + more For a naturally fun way to connect to your body - awareness - heart - connection |
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