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Arts and Culture at Sydney Olympic Park


Autumn/Winter Program

Exhibitions, workshops, films, artists' studio tours - join us for a wideranging program of arts and cultual activities over Autumn/Winter here at the Park.

Visual Arts

Memory Flows: Rivers, Creeks and the Great Artesian Basin

Date
Every weekend, 15 May - 20 June 2010
Time
10am - 4pm
Venue
Newington Armory

Memory Flows exhibitionThe Memory Flows exhibition involves a range of approaches to artmaking that stream together to make an integrated but textured whole. All of the artists share certain themes and concerns — around rivers, streaming, collaborating, and encountering audiences in new ways. The exhibition venue, the Armory Gallery, is 500 sqm former explosive storehouse on the southern banks of the Parramatta River, and provides an ideal backdrop for works exploring the nature/culture nexus.

The project is an interdisciplinary collaboration: the artists come from different practices (including new media, sound, media arts and performance) but share a concern with the environment. Their approaches vary, however, and they use a range of tactics — from play and humour, to locative and mobile mediated practices, to the poetic. All of the artists are highly experienced and have been participated in major interdisciplinary media arts festivals and events.

Presented in partnership with the Centre for Media Arts Innovation, University of Technology, Sydney.

Curated by Norie Neumark, Deborah Turnbull and Sophia Kouyoumdjian.

The Artists

Ian Andrews
Chris Bowman
Chris Caines
Damian Castaldi
Sherre DeLys
Clement Girault
Jacqueline Gothe
Ian Gwilt
Megan Heyward
Nigel Helyer
Neil Jenkins
Solange Kershaw
Roger Mills
Maria Miranda
Norie Neumark
Shannon O'Neill
Greg Shapley
Victor Steffensen
Jen Teo
Jes Tyrrell


Cinematheque 09 poster

Cinewest Cinémathèque 2010

 

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


Sculpture by the Sea - Temporary Public Art

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 ArtistsMeet the Artists

Discover 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: 23 May, 27 June & 25 July from 10.30 to 11.30am.  Meet our guide at the Armory Wharf Visitor Information Centre for this FREE tour. 

 

 

 


Participate

Introduction to Flamenco

Discover the passion and art of Flamenco with El Duende Flamenco Dance Company. Students will be shown the basic technique fo castanets, footwork, hand and arm movements and will also learn a short dance to one of the most popular flamenco rhythms. The workshop will be accompanied by live guitar.
 
Where: Armory Theatre, Newington Armory, Sydney Olympic Park
When:
1pm-3pm, Sunday 23rd May, 20th June,  Sunday 4th July, Sunday 8th August  Sunday 12th September
Cost:
$35 Adults; $25 Children
 
For More Information and Bookings.

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. 

Crowds at the 2005 ARTEXPRESS at the ArmoryArts 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.

lazykings101Sydney 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.


Annual Program of Arts and Cultural Events

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

Movies in The Overflow
& Short Soup

 

The Big Day Out
February
   
March ArtExpress at the Armory
 
 April  The Royal Easter Show  ArtExpress at the Armory

Bengali Festival

August
India Australia Friendship Fair
   
October Eid  
November Fiesta Dancesports Eid
 
December    

Oudoor stage with canopyIn 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.