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Exhibitions, workshops, films, artists' studio tours - join us for a wideranging program of arts and cultual activities over Summer/Autumn here at the Park.
Painting, sculpture, photography and new media - be inspired by the creativity of 75 young artists.
ARTEXPRESS at the Armory presents a showcase of the best major works produced for the 2009 HSC Visual Arts examination. Building 18 has been transformed into a contemporary gallery of impressive dimensions. Its size allows Sydney Olympic Park to host the most comprehensive exhibition of ARTEXPRESS, and to feature large-scale works and expansive projections of film, video and digital animation. As the gateway to Western Sydney, our exhibition highlights the creativity of students from this region.
A free Education Resource for school teachers and students is being developed and will be available for download from our website from early February 2010.
Assembled by freelance curator John Murphy, this year’s exhibition is entitled Birds that no longer live in my neighbourhood, and explores the idea that art may create beautiful, Arcadian visions; equally, it may expose the chaos and ugliness that is sometimes hidden from everyday view. The exhibition reveals ways in which art may negotiate between these two extremes through its inherent ability to effect change.
Cinewest, in partnership with Sydney Olympic Park Authority, presents a series of films by Japanese master Akira Kurosawa and Italian legend Federico Fellini.
Where: Armory Theatre, Newington Armory, Sydney Olympic Park
When: 2pm to 4pm
Cost: Free
More details here
For the past five years, up to half a dozen local and international artists have made their works for the annual Sculpture by the Sea, Bondi exhibition here at the Park’s visual arts studios as part of the Artists at the Armory program.
This creative partnership also provides exhibition opportunities for some of these artists. For the next 12 months, Blaxland Riverside Park and the Armory Wharf will host three striking works by artists from Australia, the Czech Republic and Germany. All three were Sydney Olympic Park artists-in-residence during October 2009, and their sculptures were exhibited in the 2009 Sculpture by the Sea exhibition in November.
Taken together, the works amply demonstrate the diversity of contemporary sculpture, both in terms of the materials used and the themes explored. We trust you’ll enjoy these ‘home grown’ artistic interventions in the Park’s riverside precincts, and look forward to hearing your feedback. For all sales enquiries, please call Sculpture by the Sea on 02 8399 0233 or email info@sculpturebythesea.com
Akira Kamada
kazuko no katachi (shape of family)
Materials recycled timber, metal
Dimensions 250cm x 300cm x 300cm
Price $30,000
Artist’s statement You cannot only see one love in each frame. Everything is mixed, entangled.
Biography Migrated to Australia from Japan in 1987. Garden Display, AGNSW “Seasons” 2003; Art of Flowers 2005; UWS Sculpture Award 2006 and 2008; SxS Bondi 2006-08; Woollahra Sculpture Prize 2008
Vojitech Mica Czech Republic
budka/kiosk
Materials concrete, glass, iron
Dimensions 230cm x 140cm x 110cm
Price $16,000
Artist’s statement Uses ordinary materials in a commonplace way, clearly categorised from our everyday point of view
Biography Teacher at AFA, Prague. Awarded Monument II Resistance, Prague 2003. Exhibitions include Intl’97 Socrates Sculpture Park, New York; Germinations 7-Magasin, Grenoble, France; Resistance, Prague; Socha a Objekt, Bratislava, Slovakia; Sculpture Grande, Prague.
Georg Mayerhanser Germany
obama pheonyx
Materials steel, paint
Dimensions variable
Price from $7,000
Artist’s statement Symbolic of renewal and revival. From the fire comes a new personality.
Biography Master metal-smith and autodidactic artist. Numerous national and international exhibitions. Known for monumental steel sculptures.
Meet the ArtistsDiscover our Armory visual arts studios and talk to artists about their work in the Meet the Artists at the Armory program on the fourth Sunday of each month: 28 Feb, 28 March & 25 April from 10.30 to 11.30am. Meet our guide at the Armory Wharf Visitor Information Centre for this FREE tour.
Sydney Olympic Park provides many opportunities for young people to participate in the Arts. Programs running this upcoming Summer at the Park include The Writing Workshop presented by Vogel award winner Bernard Cohen ,Cinewest Digital Filmmaking Workshops, and Drumz Buzz Drumming Workshops.
 Arts and Culture are a key part of everyday life at Sydney Olympic Park. The community of visitors and users of the Park, residents and workers alike are encouraged to embrace the concept of a creative community and to participate in arts and cultural activities.
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In addition to an ever-changing program of activities, the Park also features an outstanding program of annual arts and cultural events that cater to very diverse audiences.
| January | The Big Day Out | ||
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| March | ArtExpress at the Armory | ||
| April | The Royal Easter Show | ArtExpress at the Armory | |
| August | India Australia Friendship Fair | ||
| October | Eid | ||
| November | Fiesta Dancesports | Eid | |
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In a similar fashion to the Park’s sporting facilities, our range of unique arts and cultural venues cater for enthusiasts, community members, elite artists and large scale events.
A key precinct for the arts at Sydney Olympic Park is Newington Armory. Fronting the Parramatta River, the former Royal Australian Navy Armaments Depot includes a 500 sqm exhibition space, a flexible theatre space, artist studios and a picturesque outdoor stage and natural amphitheatre. Click the link to view our Armory Venues slideshow.
One of the highlights is our artist community program Artists at the Armory. It offers casual studio hire and artist in residence facilities for painting, sculpture, printmaking, ceramics and writing, and encourages collaborative, cross-cultural and cross-artform practice.
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Sydney Olympic Park is uniquely positioned with our setting of cultural activity within the 432 hectares of parkland at the heart of a modern metropolis. The Park also offers the opportunity to explore the relationship between nature, heritage and the Arts.