The Rocks

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Celebrating some of our most significant recent acquisitions alongside MCA Collection highlights- Connected brings together a selection of works by Australian artists that explore ways in which we might interpret and interact with the world and each other.This exhibition takes us from rural southern New South Wales to the vast Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara (APY) lands- which span the central desert region of remote north-west South Australia- over to the east Kimberly region of Western Australia- up to Arnhem Land in the Northern Territory- and across the seas to the Tiwi Islands- the Torres Strait- and beyond to Indonesia.Through a diversity of materials and approaches- the works included in this exhibition articulate a sense of deep connection - to place- people or worldviews - drawing on multiple perspectives and cultural traditions from across the country and beyond. They reveal important expressions of cultural knowledge- commentary on difficult shared histories- evocations of landscape and representations of particular ideologies. Together- they highlight social- cultural and emotional connections that influence who we are and how we may relate to the world.Curator: Manya SellersArtistsBob BurruwalRosalie GascoigneMabel JuliJumaadiNoŋgirrŋa MarawiliJack NawililAlick TipotiBede TungutalumKunmanara Williams

Free WiFi- live bus tracker- recorded commentary in 8 languages- over 23 stops to exploreFor a limited time only adult tickets are 20% discounted to $36 and child tickets are only $5!* *Terms and conditions apply- valid for use between 1 September - 30 November- 2020.Learn more about the hygiene and social distancing measures.Buy online and save!

The Salon des Refuses was initiated by the S.H. Ervin Gallery in 1992 in response to the large number of works entered into the Archibald Prize which were not selected for display in the official exhibition. The Archibald Prize is one of Australia's most high profile and respected awards which attracts hundreds of entries each year and the S.H. Ervin Gallery's 'alternative' selection has become a much-anticipated feature of the Sydney scene.Each year our panel is invited to go behind the scenes of the judging process for the annual Archibald Prize for portraiture and Wynne Prize for landscape painting and figure sculpture at the Art Gallery of New South Wales- to select an exhibition from the many hundreds of works entered in both prizes but not chosen for the official award exhibition.The Salon des Refuses exhibition at the S.H. Ervin Gallery has established an excellent reputation that rivals the selections in the 'official' exhibition- with works selected for quality- diversity- humour and experimentation- and which examine contemporary art practices- different approaches to portraiture and responses to the landscape.Visitors can vote in the Holding Redlich People's Choice Award.Covid-Safe informationWe are registered as a Covid Safe business and have new safety measures.All visitors are required to sign in on arrival if they do not have pre-booked tickets. On arrival- visitors must sign in using the QR code provided and on completion show staff confirmation that will be displayed at the end of the check in process. Visitors without a smartphone can sign in at the Front Desk.What are we doing to make our venue safelimited the number of visitors in line with the 4 sqm per person and have introduced timed entry to reduce queues.taking the contact details of all visitors in case contact tracing is necessary.installed hand sanitising units and increasing our cleaning regime to thoroughly clean all touch points regularly throughout the day.removed some seating and other touchable items- including paper brochures.

The Rocks is celebrating the start of Spring with the launch of The Rocks Picnic- a weekly picnic style market experience every Sunday. Sydneysiders will be able to fill up their baskets with snackable and fresh produce from a range of stalls- before finding the perfect spot overlooking Sydney city's iconic Harbour.There's delicious bread- bagels and pastries at Brooklyn Boy Bagels or platter up with gourmet goodies from Backa Sydney and Ritas Farm for the perfect picnic. Indulge your sweet tooth at Gelatissimo or satisfy your cravings with Bondi Oysters. Or splurge on both. We won't judge.Start your day with a morning stretch at the 10am free yoga session or sit back and enjoy some of Sydney's best up and coming musicians who will be joining in the fun from 11am - 3pm- bringing their laidback acoustic sets for you to enjoy.A range of picnic furniture and rugs will be available- all of which are appropriately socially distanced- ensuring groups of friends and families can safely enjoy the atmosphere.Wrap up your Sunday picnic and spend the remainder of the afternoon strolling through The Rocks Markets- discovering the cobblestone laneways full of local- handmade homewares- fashion and fresh treats. Or if you feel like popping indoors for a refreshing drink- check out one of the many local pubs.The Rocks Picnic is a perfect way to shake off the lockdown dust - see you there soon!

Our resident yoga instructor- will lead you through a full program of strength- mobility and flexibility to get your body moving on a Sunday morning.It's all set amongst the gorgeous park grounds with views of the Harbour Bridge and the Opera House - guaranteed zen.And after you're done getting your stretch on? You're already amongst some of the best shopping and eating in Sydney. Make a day of it at The Rocks Markets and add some retail therapy and brunch to your self-care itinerary.First Fleet Park is located right next to the Circular Quay transport hub- so getting there is easy. If you prefer to drive- all day weekend parking is available for $10. Head over to Wilson Parking online to book.Remember to bring your own yoga mat! Bookings are essential as places are limited. Please remember to register your place through Eventbrite. See you there!The Rocks is a COVID-safe precinct and yoga is held outdoors- providing plenty of space for physical distancing.