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The Archibald- Wynne and Sulman Prizes is an annual exhibition eagerly anticipated by artists and audiences alike.The Archibald Prize- first awarded in 1921- is Australia's favourite art award- and one of its most prestigious. Awarded to the best portrait painting- it's a who's who of Australian culture - from politicians to celebrities- sporting heroes to artists.The Wynne Prize is awarded to the best landscape painting of Australian scenery- or figure sculpture- while the Sulman Prize is given to the best subject painting- genre painting or mural project in oil- acrylic- watercolour or mixed media.Each year- the trustees of the Art Gallery of NSW judge the Archibald and Wynne- and invite an artist to judge the Sulman. The 2020 judge is Khadim Ali.Visit the exhibition to vote for your favourite portrait in the ANZ People's Choice award before voting closes on 13 December and see the work of budding artists aged 5-18 on display in the Young Archies. Young Archie winners will be announced 24 October 2020.For families- there are also children's labels- a children's trail and an activity sheet with ideas for creating your own portraits at home.

Come and get hands-on at one of our regular Sydney City Farm working bees.Tasks vary- but can include watering- weeding- plant care- plant propagation- potting and other farm-related activities.At our lunchtime session we focus on Propagation- Seed Saving and focus on the next generation of City Farm productionThis is a great opportunity to get involved with Sydney City Farm and meet others in your community.No experience needed. Just bring a can-do attitude and we will show you everything you need to know. Please wear clothes that can get dirty and covered sturdy shoes. Bring a water bottle and hat.Next sessionThursday 29 October 2020- 12:30pm - 2:00pmThursday 5th November 2020- 12:30 - 2:00 pmThursday 12th November 2020- 12:30 - 2:00 pmBookings essential. No group bookings please.The session will not proceed in wet- extreme or dangerous weather.Do not attend the Sydney City Farm if you are unwellPlease do not attend if you are unwell or have any signs of cold of flu including a cough- sore-scratchy throat- runny nose- shortness of breath or a fever. If staff observe any of these symptoms you will be asked to leave. You will be required to fill in a quick online wellness check survey the day before your volunteer session or education program.When you arrive at the Sydney City FarmWhen you arrive to volunteer or attend an education session- scan the QR code at the entry and enter your name and phone number or email address. You must do this each time you attend. If you don't have a phone that can do this- ask a staff member to assist you. This is a NSW Health requirement and will be used for contact tracing purposes only if necessary.When at the Sydney City Farmnotify staff if you start to feel unwellmaintain 1.5 m physical distance from all people including staffwash or sanitise your hands on entry and regularly after thatyou are welcome to bring your own gardening gloves. Gloves will be supplied to volunteers and education participants who do not bring their ownfollow volunteer and education participant hygiene protocols discussed at start of sessionwipe down equipment that you use or touch with the sanitising wipes supplied

This is a great opportunity to get involved with Sydney City Farm and meet others in your community.Tasks vary but can include watering- weeding- plant care- plant propagation- potting and other farm-related activities.No experience needed. Just bring a can-do attitude and we will show you everything you need to know.Next session:Thursday 29 October 2020- 9:30 am - 11:00amThursday 5th October 2020- 9:30 - 11:00 amThursday 12th October 2020- 9:30 - 11:00 amPlease wear clothes that can get dirty and covered sturdy shoes. Bring a hat- gardening gloves and water bottle.Bookings essential. No group bookings please.This session will not proceed in wet- extreme or dangerous weather.Do not attend the Sydney City Farm if you are unwellPlease do not attend if you are unwell or have any signs of cold of flu including a cough- sore-scratchy throat- runny nose- shortness of breath or a fever. If staff observe any of these symptoms you will be asked to leave. You will be required to fill in a quick online wellness check survey the day before your volunteer session or education program.When you arrive at the Sydney City FarmWhen you arrive to volunteer or attend an education session- scan the QR code at the entry and enter your name and phone number or email address. You must do this each time you attend. If you don't have a phone that can do this- ask a staff member to assist you. This is a NSW Health requirement and will be used for contact tracing purposes only if necessary.When at the Sydney City Farmnotify staff if you start to feel unwellmaintain 1.5m physical distance from all people including staffwash or sanitise your hands on entry and regularly after thatyou are welcome to bring your own gardening gloves. Gloves will be supplied to volunteers and education participants who do not bring their ownfollow volunteer and education participant hygiene protocols discussed at start of sessionwipe down equipment that you use or touch with the sanitising wipes supplied

Join our new monthly Online Book Club- hosted by our City of Sydney librarians.If you love reading and talking about books- this is a great opportunity to connect with other readers online and find inspiration for other titles to read. Our librarians have chosen a topic or theme for each month with a suggested reading list. Club participants are encouraged to read from the list or find other related titles in the online catalogue. Then join in the discussion and hear about what others have been reading too.  Book Club is held on the last Thursday of the month via Zoom. Before the event- you'll need to install the free Zoom software on your own laptop- computer or device and read a book relating to reading topic for that month. It's free to participate in the Online Book Club- however you'll need to book to join the discussion each month and be a City of Sydney Library member.If you're not already a member- you can apply for a temporary library membership.  See the dates and topics and reading lists selected for each month below and book in to attend one or all of the sessions. Bookings for each monthly event are limited and you need to book each month individually. Once you've booked- you'll receive an email with a link to join the Book Club event on Zoom a few days prior.  Book Club dates and topics 24 September:What are you reading in isolation? Suggested reads: Sydney reads List Book now 29 October: Literary reboots Suggested reads: Literary reboots List Book now 26 November: Comfort reads  Suggested reads: Comfort reads list Book now 28 January: Armchair travel  Suggested reads: Armchair travel list Book now 25 February: Memoirs  Suggested reads: Memoir reading list Book now 25 March: Crime reads Suggested reads: Crime reads list Book now