2021 Events
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Coal Coast Record Fair
CDs & CASSETTES / FOOD TRUCK / 30,000 RECORDS / GOOD MUSIC
Welcome back to the Coal Coast Record Fair! On Saturday 5 June, come by for a relaxed cratedig at our new home at Project Contemporary Artspace at 255 Keira Street in Wollongong. With over 30,000 vinyl records for sale, this record fair is one of the largest in New South Wales. All genres are here: rock, pop, hip hop, soul, funk, metal, electronic. New, old, collectable and obscure, 45s formats too – it is all here for you to browse with friendly and knowledgeable record sellers. Good music and good people – a great day out! Located just behind the Wollongong Mall, only an hour’s drive from Sydney, you can park across the road in the Council Carpark, browse at your leisure, grab some lunch at any of the cafes and restaurants nearby, and come back for afternoon digging. The railway station is a 5 minute walk, and there are local buses to get you to where you need to be - at this record fair! This event is kid-friendly and free entry. If you have records to sell, please get in touch with us via Facebook messenger or Instagram dm. |
5th June 2021
10:30AM – 4PM 
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2020 Events |
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Sat. 7th March
Opening Night 6 pm |
International Women's Day (IWD)
The Exhibition Opening will include a number of dynamic performative and musical performances by local women.
Over 60 dynamic artworks, performances and workshops will celebrate the creative achievements, activism and commitment of women artists living full and rich productive lives in Wollongong. Contributing Artists: T.S Zaracostas, Diana Wood Conroy, Mary Wingrave, Abbey Wallace, Sam St Jon, Jen Saunders, Kathryn Orton, Catherine Moyle, Elspeth McCombe, Ann Martin, Geraldine Lefoe, Jennifer Jackson, Liz Jeneid, Karen Hook, Sand Hall, ianne Goodman, Lesley Goldacre, Emma Elder, Alannah Dreise, Jack Draper, Edith Draper, Jill Darvill, Rosa Daniela Diaz, Tori De Mestre, Dulcie Dal Molin, Beth Crawford, Abhiruchi Chikkara, Emma Burrows, Joni Braham, Libby Bloxham and Sue Bessell. |
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Fri. 21st Feb.
Opening Night 7 -10 pm |
Sensual Nature:
Refine Your Senses Natty Dipold 
Journey into your natural senses in this interactive exhibition of sculpture, photography, floral arrangement, flavours, massage & more. Experience the depths of connection through physically engaging in this exhibition that is designed to articulate & refine your awareness.
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Fri. 31st Jan.
Opening Night from 6 pm |
2020 Remix
Hire-A-Wall Members Exhibition 
Following on from the last exhibition, another group of members exhibit a range of their works.
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Fri 10th, Jan
2020 Opening Night |
New Year Expressions:
Hire-A-Wall Artfest For the first exhibition of the year and decade, a limited number of members each exhibit a range of their work. 
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2019 |
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Member Magic
Fri, 13th Dec Opening Night |
Summer Exhibition
In this exhibition, members provide a broad range of works that are available to purchase prior to Christmas. 
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Greer Harris
Opening Night Thurs, 5th Dec 6 pm till late |
Other Nature - Money & Fairytales
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EMSLA
Opening Night Fri, 8th Nov |
$20,000 prize
EMSLA celebrates excellence in still life painting and welcomes the influences of impressionism, abstraction, realism and hyperrealism in all their permutations. Fifty-five (55) artists from around the country have been shortlisted as finalists for this year’s prestigious Eutick Memorial Still Life Award (EMSLA). To be announced on Friday, November 8 during a gala launch at Project Contemporary Artspace, Wollongong, the 2019 award drew a record number of entries with finalists hailing from Western Australia, Queensland, Victoria, South Australia, NSW and the ACT. EMSLA Director Dr Leigh Summers praised the calibre of entries received this year, saying the finalists reflect the breadth of contemporary still life art. This year’s EMSLA competition will be judged by Jane Watters, the distinguished long-time director of SH Ervin Gallery housed in the historic National Trust Centre on Observatory Hill, The Rocks in Sydney. |
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Sat,
19th Oct to Sat 2nd Nov (7 shows) |
SHEkespeare:
As You Like It 
The Dire Theatre Company is proud to present SHEkespeare's ALL FEMALE production of Shakespeare's "As You Like It"!
As part of the Illawarra's only semi professional company, The Dire Theatre Company, SHEkespeare's As You Like It is a guaranteed enjoyable night out with one of the Bard's most famous comedies. Tickets Available www.trybooking.com Dates: Saturday 19th Oct, 7.30 pm Sunday 20th Oct, 2.00 pm Friday 25th Oct, 7.30 pm Saturday 26th Oct, 7.30 pm Sunday 27th Oct, 3.00 pm Friday 1st Nov, 7.30 pm Saturday 2nd Nov, 7.30 pm |
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Tues,
22nd Oct 6 pm |
AGM 2019
Project Contemporary Artspace Annual General Meeting All members welcome |
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Fri,
18th Oct Opening Night from 6 pm with Live music by pianist JingYi Pan |
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Practice What You Teach
Opening Night Tuesday 1st October 6 - 8 pm |
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Thurs,
26th September Opening Night 6.00 - 8.00 pm |
Every Artist Was First An Amateur
Illawarra Visual Arts 
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Eclectic Collection
Opening Night Friday 20th September From 6 pm |
Artworks by Project Gallery members across a range of mediums.
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Queer Arts Festival
Opening Night Friday 6th September From 7.00 pm + More Events* 7th, 8th, 10th , 11th, 12th, 13th, 14th September *(see Facebook for details) |
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Thurs, 22nd August Opening Event 10.30 - 11.45 am |
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Fri,
9th August Opening Night |
WHSPA: Collective Class Exhibition Opening
Refreshments Available 
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Wednesday
July 31st 5.30 pm to 8.30 pm Opening Night |
Aiden Campbell Exhibition: A Hint of Circus
Aiden Campbell, will be at the gallery Mon 29th and Tues 30th July 3:30-5:30pm for meet and greet! Join Aiden for refreshments while exploring his art. Aiden and the Circus Monoxide Junior Troupe will be performing during the opening night ceremony. Children friendly event 
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Friday
July 12th 6pm to 8pm Opening Night |
Natalie Rachlewicz: Fine Art Portraits Exhibition
Opening Night Friday 12th July, 6 pm to 8 pm
Opening Night is your chance to discover Natalie’s fine art portraits, with a glass of wine or bubbly in hand, nibbles and soothing beats to help you unwind on a Friday night. KIDS welcome. |
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THURSDAY 20th JUNE
Opening : 6.00- 8.00 pm Saturday 22nd JUNE Artist Talk 12.00 pm Opening Night Performance and CD Launch The Tender Funerals REALM artists-in-residence project has given families the opportunity to work with our artists and musicians to create a ceremony, an artwork or a personal commemoration of their person. Whether through music and song, stitching or installation, each of these interactions was unique.
As part of REALM, Tender Community Choir was formed under the guidance of renowned local musicians Jodi Phillis and Malika Reese. The choir meet fortnightly and have been singing at events in the Illawarra, recently at Wollongong Memorial Gardens Mother’s Day gathering. The choir will perform and launch their CD of songs on love and remembering. The Tender Cloths project, coordinated by Michele Elliot, will feature in the exhibition. These ephemeral fabric works have been made with donated funeral flowers from Tender families. After the exhibition, the cloths will go to Tender to be used as part of their mortuary care. In addition, Michele is also exhibiting artworks developed during the time of her Tender residency, on the theme of cloth, memory and loss. |
Tender Funerals Exhibition and Tender Community Choir CD Launch Please join us for the exhibition opening and Tender Community Choir’s CD launch. Guest Speaker: Ann Martin, Wollongong City Councillor and Community Advocate Artist talk with Michele Elliot: SATURDAY 22nd June @ 12.00 pm |
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Sat, 20th April
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Skateboard Film/s
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April 18th & April 26th
from 6 - 9 pm Electronic Music @ Project (During DigiTarts Digital Art Exhibition) |
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Fri, 8th Feb
6pm speeches 6:30pm |
Hire-A-Wall Summer Opening Night
We invite you to Project's Hire-A-Wall Summer exhibition Opening Night! This exhibition consists of artworks across a range of media from 15 local artists. Join us for Opening Night, Friday 8th Feb, 6pm. Artworks for purchase - all welcome. Artists Rob Knowles • Alex Sillan • Ann Clarke • Karen Bare • Anita Mulrooney Helen Simpson • Margaret Cummings • Terry Cooper • Siena Montegomery Tracy Stephenson • Marion Marsden • Renee Kamaretsos • Holly Eva Janet Zimmerman • Marilyn Ecob Gallery Hours: Wed - Sun 10am - 5pm, Weekends 12pm - 4pm Project Contemporary Artspace 255 Keira Street Wollongong >>> RSVP via the Facebook Event |
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Fri, 21st Dec
6pm speeches 6:30pm |
SUMMER MEMBER MAGIC Opening Night
We invite you to Project's own members' show. This group exhibition gives our members to exhibit their artworks. Join us in supporting these artists at this FREE event! OPENING NIGHT Friday 21st Dec 6pm (6:30 pm Intro and Talks) >>> RSVP via the Facebook Event |
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Fri, 7th Dec
from 6pm speeches 6:30pm |
FLUID Opening Night
Join us for the Opening Night Friday December 7th @ 6pm, speeches commencing at 6:30pm. An exhibition celebrating local Illawarra art professionals. All are welcome to attend this event. Give back to our teachers by coming along and supporting them on Opening Night! Saxon Reynolds Kate Stehr Sarah Cole Leen Rampe Andrea Rees Lesley Sykes Jenny Frappell Mary Costello Liz Thomas Trish Atkinson Simon Tognetti Lesley Kind Artworks for purchase, drink, nibbles and live music-all welcome. >>> Visit the Facebook Event |
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Weds,
21st Nov 6pm - 8pm 5:30pm for 6pm start |
Life Drawing
Join us for Life Drawing Wednesday 17th October! Arrive 5:30pm to set up and get yourself comfortable for a 6pm start. Artists are to provide art materials (we suggest a minimum of a pencil and a sketchbook!). Share plate/drinks are most welcome. Tea and coffee also available. This event is for persons of 18 years+ as models may express nudity. Cost:
Bookings are preferred but not essential. If minimum required persons is not met, the class will not go ahead, so please remember to RSVP via event or email if you'd like to attend :) Payments may be made prior to class or on the night - cash and eftpos available. RSVP on our Facebook Event here! See you there :) |
Thurs,
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AGM Meeting 2018
Project welcomes all to the meeting for the reelection of positions of the committee and discussion. 
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Fri, 9th Nov
from 6pm |
EMSLA Opening Night
The EMSLA Awards are being hosted for the second year in a row right here in Wollongong at Project Contemporary Artspace. As Australia’s only national Still Life Painting Award, EMSLA is celebrating its twelfth consecutive year with a non-acquisitive First Prize of $20,000.00, Opening Friday 9th November from 6pm. All are welcome to this free gala event with refreshments, champagne, and a wonderful concert by the Mendoza Tango Quartet to follow. >>> See the Facebook event Image: artsmidnorthcoast.com |
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Thurs,
1st Nov 5pm - 7pm |
Members' Social Night - November
This event is for all members to meet and greet other like-minded, creative individuals. What better place to get inspiration and make new friends. Bring a plate to share and something to drink over mingling and collaborating with other artists and creatives like yourself - there's no need to be shy...we're all humans! We encourage members to come along and give feedback to help Project HELP YOU. This is a way for you to have your say, make suggestions and discuss any new ideas, network and socialise with other members. |
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Wednesday,
17th October 6pm - 8pm 5:30pm for 6pm start |
Life Drawing
Join us for Life Drawing Wednesday 17th October! Arrive 5:30pm to set up and get yourself comfortable for a 6pm start. Artists are to provide art materials (we suggest a minimum of a pencil and a sketchbook!). Share plate/drinks are most welcome. Tea and coffee also available. This event is for persons of 18 years+ as models may express nudity. Cost:
Bookings are preferred but not essential. If minimum required persons is not met, the class will not go ahead, so please remember to RSVP via event or email if you'd like to attend :) Payments may be made prior to class or on the night - cash and eftpos available. RSVP on our Facebook Event here! See you there :) |
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Thursday,
11th October 5pm to 7pm |
Committee Meeting
Members are encouraged to attend! |
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Thursday,
4th October 5pm to 7pm |
Members' Social Night
This event is for all members to meet and greet other like-minded, creative individuals. What better place to get inspiration and make new friends. Bring a plate to share and something to drink over mingling and collaborating with other artists and creatives like yourself - there's no need to be shy...we're all humans! We encourage members to come along and give feedback to help Project HELP YOU. This is a way for you to have your say, make suggestions and discuss any new ideas, network and socialise with other members. |
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Wednesday, 8th August
6pm - 8pm 5:30pm for 6pm start |
Life Drawing
Life drawing is back! Be there 5:30pm for 6pm start. Artists are to to provide art materials. Share plate/drinks are welcome. There will be tea, coffee and biscuits. Wine is available for a small donation (this goes to different aspects of gallery operations) This event is for persons of 18 years+ as models may express nudity. Cost: Members $15 Non members $20 (join on the night to enjoy discounted rates) |
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Thursday, 2nd August
5pm - 7pm |
Members' Social Night - August
This event is for all members to meet and greet other like-minded, creative individuals. What better place to get inspiration and make new friends. Bring a plate to share and something to drink over mingling and collaborating with other artists and creatives like yourself - there's no need to be shy...we're all humans! We encourage members to come along and give feedback to help Project HELP YOU. This is a way for you to have your say, make suggestions and discuss any new ideas, network and socialise with other members. |
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Wednesday, 1st August
5pm - 7pm |
Committee Meeting
The committee meets fortnightly to stay on top of the operations of project. The meetings are open for members to attend. We are also always looking for additional members of the committee to help support your creative space, and could do with new and exciting ideas from fresh faces. |
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Thursday, 19th July
5pm - 7pm |
Committee Meeting
The committee meets fortnightly to stay on top of the operations of project. The meetings are open for members to attend. We are also always looking for additional members of the committee to help support your creative space, and could do with new and exciting ideas from fresh faces. |
Wednesday, 11th July
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Life Drawing
Life drawing is back! Be there 5:30pm for 6pm start. Artists are to to provide art materials. Share plate/drinks are welcome. There will be tea, coffee and biscuits. Wine is available for a small donation (this goes to different aspects of gallery operations) This event is for persons of 18 years+ as models may express nudity. Cost: Members $15 Non members $20 (join on the night to enjoy discounted rates) |
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Thursday, 5th July
5pm to 7pm |
Members' Social Night - July
This event is for all members to meet and greet other like-minded, creative individuals. What better place to get inspiration and make new friends. Bring a plate to share and something to drink over mingling and collaborating with other artists and creatives like yourself - there's no need to be shy...we're all humans! We encourage members to come along and give feedback to help Project HELP YOU. This is a way for you to have your say, make suggestions and discuss any new ideas, network and socialise with other members. |
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Wednesday, 4th July
5pm - 7pm |
Committee Meeting
The committee meets fortnightly to stay on top of the operations of project. The meetings are open for members to attend. We are also always looking for additional members of the committee to help support your creative space, and could do with new and exciting ideas from fresh faces. |
Saturday, 30th June
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Winter Member Magic Closing NightJoin us in celebrating the final hours of the exhibition for the Winter Member Magic Exhibition Closing, showing talent from a variety of members with artworks in all different forms, styles, mediums, and skill levels.
There will be music, drinks and nibblies provided, donations are, of course, welcome. Come along for an evening to enjoy in a creative atmosphere amongst the artists and others from 6pm. >>> RSVP via the Facebook Event and grab your FREE TICKET! |
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Wednesday, 20th June
5pm - 7pm |
Committee Meeting
The committee meets fortnightly to stay on top of the operations of project. The meetings are open for members to attend. We are also always looking for additional members of the committee to help support your creative space, and could do with new and exciting ideas from fresh faces. |
Friday, 15th June
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Winter Member Magic Opening NightJoin us in celebrating the Winter Member Magic Exhibition Opening, showing talent from a variety of members with artworks in all different forms, styles, mediums, and skill levels.
There will be music, drinks and nibblies provided, donations are, of course, welcome. Come along for an evening to enjoy in a creative atmosphere amongst the artists and others from 6pm. >>> RSVP via the Facebook Event and grab your FREE TICKET! |
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Wednesday, 13th June
6pm - 8pm 5:30pm for 6pm start |
Life Drawing
Life drawing is back! Be there 5:30pm for 6pm start. Artists are to to provide art materials. Share plate/drinks are welcome. There will be tea, coffee and biscuits. Wine is available for a small donation (this goes to different aspects of gallery operations) This event is for persons of 18 years+ as models may express nudity. Cost: Members $15 Non members $20 (join on the night to enjoy discounted rates) |
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Thursday, 7th June
5pm - 7pm |
Members' Social Night - June
This event is for all members to meet and greet other like-minded, creative individuals. What better place to get inspiration and make new friends. Bring a plate to share and something to drink over mingling and collaborating with other artists and creatives like yourself - there's no need to be shy...we're all humans! We encourage members to come along and give feedback to help Project HELP YOU. This is a way for you to have your say, make suggestions and discuss any new ideas, network and socialise with other members. |
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Wednesday, 6th June
5pm - 7pm |
Committee Meeting
The committee meets fortnightly to stay on top of the operations of project. The meetings are open for members to attend. We are also always looking for additional members of the committee to help support your creative space, and could do with new and exciting ideas from fresh faces. |
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Saturday, 7th April
6pm to Midnight |
Bread & Butter: Open Spaces (BYO)
After a series of sellout summer events Bread & Butter returns with a new concept collaborating with Project Contemporary art space for a one off showcase, with local art and music alongside a week long art exhibition. In what is rare occasion, three of Wollongong’s leading brands join Bread & Butter to give you a unique gallery takeover. This event is BYO, strictly no alcohol will be served or sold on the premise. No glass. This is an intimate space and is limited capacity. |
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Thursday, 5 April
5pm to 7pm |
Members' Social Night - April
This event is for all members to meet and greet other like-minded, creative individuals. What better place to get inspiration and make new friends. Bring a plate to share and something to drink over mingling and collaborating with other artists and creatives like yourself - there's no need to be shy...we're all humans! We encourage members to come along and give feedback to help Project HELP YOU. This is a way for you to have your say, make suggestions and discuss any new ideas, network and socialise with other members. |
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Saturday, 11 April
1pm to 4pm |
Botanics with Meg Costelloe
Meg Costelloe does a botanics in a range of mediums, while sitting the gallery for the Members Show exhibition she is running a botanics workshop. BYO art materials Cost: FREE |
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Wednesday, 11th April
6pm - 7:30pm |
Committee Meeting
The committee meets fortnightly to stay on top of the operations of project. The meetings are open for members to attend. We are also always looking for additional members of the committee to help support your creative space, and could do with new and exciting ideas from fresh faces. |
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Saturday, 14th April
2pm - 5:30pm |
Opening Event - Retrospective
Donald is an artist who is heavily influenced by the juxtaposition of his hometown’s heavy industry and environmentally sensitive beaches. His emotionally satisfying profession of fine art. His paintings are figurative works, in a contemporary impressionist style. using vibrant colours that are quintessentially Australian, employing quite visible brush strokes to enhance texture, which give his paintings a tactile quality. His works generally feature people enjoying their leisure time surrounded by a mix of man-made structures and the natural beauty of the Australian landscape. |
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Wednesday, 18th April
6pm - 8pm 5:30pm for 6pm start |
Life Drawing
Life drawing is back! Be there 5:30pm for 6pm start. Artists are to to provide art materials. Share plate/drinks are welcome. There will be tea, coffee and biscuits. Wine is available for a small donation (this goes to different aspects of gallery operations) This event is for persons of 18 years+ as models may express nudity. Cost: Members $15 Non members $20 (join on the night to enjoy discounted rates) |
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Wednesday, 25th April
6pm - 7:30pm |
Committee Meeting
The committee meets fortnightly to stay on top of the operations of project. The meetings are open for members to attend. We are also always looking for additional members of the committee to help support your creative space, and could do with new and exciting ideas from fresh faces. |
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Thursday, 3rd May
5pm - 7pm |
Members' Social Night - May
This event is for all members to meet and greet other like-minded, creative individuals. What better place to get inspiration and make new friends. Bring a plate to share and something to drink over mingling and collaborating with other artists and creatives like yourself - there's no need to be shy...we're all humans! We encourage members to come along and give feedback to help Project HELP YOU. This is a way for you to have your say, make suggestions and discuss any new ideas, network and socialise with other members. |
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Wednesday, 9th May
5pm - 7pm |
Committee Meeting
The committee meets fortnightly to stay on top of the operations of project. The meetings are open for members to attend. We are also always looking for additional members of the committee to help support your creative space, and could do with new and exciting ideas from fresh faces. |
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Friday, 11th May
6pm onwards |
Digi Tarts Opening Night
There will be Digital Art and RGB tarts! Along with a performance by digital sound artist Virus Installer! Come support the Digital Arts community and see what's happening in that branch of art. |
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Saturday, 19th May
6pm - 8pm |
Digi Tarts Closing Night
After the successful Digi Tart Opening Night last Friday evening, we are holding a Closing Event this Saturday 19th for another chance to celebrate the talent that is involved in this exhibition!
Join us this Saturday from 6pm at Project to celebrate the closing of Digital Arts and Media Festival! The festival brings together digital artists and gives them the opportunity to showcase their work so come on down to check out what it's all about and support the local artists. Enjoy drinks and nibblies among the amazing atmosphere created by some uniquely talented digital artists! |
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Wednesday, 23rd May
5pm - 7pm |
Committee Meeting
The committee meets fortnightly to stay on top of the operations of project. The meetings are open for members to attend. We are also always looking for additional members of the committee to help support your creative space, and could do with new and exciting ideas from fresh faces. |
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Sunday, 27th May
10am - 11 : 30am |
Volunteers' Morning Tea
We want project to grow and get better and better at supporting artists. The committee has been working as hard as possible giving in all their free time but things still seem to slip as there is so much to do. We really need your help!! Hence we are calling out for more support! We really hope you are still interested in being an active part of the project community. The aim of the catch up is to
*Tea, coffee, cakes and biscuits and amazing company provided |
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255 Keira St Wollongong, NSW