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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.

Last Minute Productions-Studio RCC and Higher Ground Consulting Agency bring you #GetInTheGame. A 6-week media training and brand development course.Hosted by veteran journalist Simone Amelia Jordan- this course highlights the importance of identifying and crafting clear key messages for artists and entrepreneurs- and delivering them in an engaging way to media. Please see bio belowWhat you get out of it:Learn how to construct a powerful and authentic professional imageGain insight into how media works and identify which outlets make the most sense for you and your brandParticipate in media training for interview protocol and techniquesMaster your social media presence- create a content calendar- and start studying your audience for growth.Obtain general insight into the music and entertainment business.Week by week:Week 1: Personal BrandingWeek 2: Understanding The MediaWeek 3: Media TrainingWeek 4: Media Training [Part 2]Week 5: Social MediaWeek 6: What's Next?Bookings available hereMeet Simone Amelia JordanSimone Amelia Jordan is a journalist- host and brand consultant with two decades of media and marketing experience in Australia and the United States.Her lengthy experience in music journalism has allowed her to pivot into content creation and personal development for emerging artists and brands via her start-up business- Higher Ground Consulting Agency.Simone has held senior positions at Channel 10- The Source Magazine- Daily Mail- SiriusXM Radio- DrJays.com- Monster Products and founded and edited Australia's most successful Hip-Hop-R&B magazine- Urban Hitz- when she was 23 years old.Her celebrity interviews on YouTube have over 12 million views and she was chosen as one of five women in the world to design a signature sneaker for Reebok Classics' 'Classic Beat' campaign in October 2012.Simone has worked across print- radio- TV and digital arms of media and has been an active mentor for young women since the beginning of her career.Disclaimera. To the extent permitted by law- The City of Sydney- its officers- employees- agents and contractors are not liable for any personal injury- loss or damage to property or financial loss (including payment of medical expenses) any individual may suffer whilst participating in online programs and activities presented by The City of Sydney andb. By participating in City of Sydney online programs- individuals accept that they do so at their own risk and accept that they waive and forego any legal right that they may otherwise have against the City of Sydney and or against its officers- employees- agents and contractors StudioRCC programs are for 18years and over- any participants under 18yrs younger must be accompanied by an adult.)

Art2Muse Gallery presents 'New Beginnings' by Conchita Carambano.Conchita Carambano's style is highly recognisable and yet profoundly enigmatic. There is an elegance and a maturity in Conchita's abstract paintings infused by an instinctive gift with colour- line and form. The Australian landscape- our earth- have been a constant source of inspiration. It has fuelled her exploration and creativity.Her vehicle for expression has been boundary-less- and the potency of her work has fuelled an extraordinary career that continues to gather momentum. Awards- acquisitions- civic and corporate commissions- solo exhibitions and the attention of private collectors in Australia- Asia and the Middle East punctuate Conchita's burgeoning 30 year career.'When I start a painting- I focus on an idea or experience I once encountered- and let my feelings take control. At times the reaction I get is that the painting starts to take on a completely new direction to the initial one I had in mind. It takes on its own character as it were- however I am its creator and to this extent I have complete control over the end result. Because I detect this 'character'- I'm able to detect the new direction that the painting is taking and stay in complete control of its final outcome. I feel this is important to an artist. I can honestly say that when I paint a painting based on a sad feeling- I can always look at it and find it very beautiful and rewarding.' - Conchita CarambanoCovid-19 guidelinesArt2Muse is a registered Covid safe business and we can accommodate up to 6 guests in the gallery. If you are unwell- we kindly ask you stay home until you are feeling better.All artworks are available to view online and we offer a range of complimentary contactless services. Please email us for further information.

Learn how to rethink your brand strategy and get people talking about you with Andre Eikmeier- cofounder VinomofoIn today's hyper-competitive world very few companies can afford to buy growth. Facebook- LinkedIn and Google are becoming more and more expensive. The only way to break-through is to get people talking about you. You need a brand that stands for something- a brand that creates a movement - not just transacting customers. In this 1-hour intensive you'll learn how Andre and his team developed the Vinomofo brand and community. You'll gain tips to create the foundation of a brand strategy that'll create a sense of belonging- get people sharing and referring your products and build a defensible business for the long-term. This webinar is essential information for every business (retail- professional services- agencies- creatives and startups).This event will be facilitated by Rebekah Campbell- cofounder of Zambesi.Book nowWebinar outcomes:Rethink your purpose and develop a strong foundation for your brandUnderstand what drives people to follow a brand. Design a strategy to unite your tribe and create a sense of belonging that generates sustainable growthDefine how people should feel when they interact with your brand and how to bring this to life across your product- customer experience- design- voice- content and marketing materialParticipate as Andre workshops the brand and community strategy with local Sydney businesses just like youAbout Andre EikmeierAndre Eikmeier is cofounder of Vinomofo. When he and his business partner decided to create a new wine retailer from their Adelaide garage- they questioned how they could compete with Woolworths and Coles. They focussed on building a brand that brought community to an underserved audience by established players. Vinomofo has become a $100m business uniting wine lovers all over the world.Can't attend live? Register anyway and we will send you a link to the recording after the event.Other Reboot free webinars that might interest youCreate stand-out content with Chris Wirasinha- cofounder of Pedestrian.tv - Monday 9 November Noon to 1pmTactics for growing your business with Anna Cheng- Growth Marketing Manager at Brighte - Monday 16 November Noon - 1pmThe Reboot seriesThese events are part of City of Sydney's Reboot series. The program aims to help businesses and creatives adapt- innovate and bounce back better. It will focus on digital skills- customer strategy and financial strategy.The program has been created in collaboration with Zambesi- an online and face-to-face learning business that enables small business owners and their teams to learn from leaders in the field.

Vermilion Art is pleased to announce its first solo exhibition by acclaimed Chinese artist- Li Jin.To Live [It Up] has been curated by leading art critic- John McDonald- a long-term admirer of his work.From 2001-2013 Li Jin's brush-and-ink paintings were exhibited in Sydney- with great success- by the late Ray Hughes. Over the past decade Li Jin has become a global favourite- exhibiting extensively in museums and private galleries in China- Europe and the United States- where his work has been acquired by institutions such as the Metropolitan Museum of Art- New York and the Boston Museum of Fine ArtsChinese ink painting may conjure up thoughts of serene- landscapes- flowers and birds- but Li Jin takes a very different approach. Although he is steeped in tradition- and master of many techniques- his pictures are bold- whimsical and sensual - hedonistic celebrations of the pleasures of food- drink and sex - seen through a frame of self-deprecating humour.To Live [It Up]features 38 works- including a suite of 20 small- idiosyncratic coloured ink paintings- eight ink sketches incorporating his distinctive calligraphy- two painted fans- five semi-abstract ink pieces- two large- scale works on paper and one magnificent scroll painting.According to John McDonald- To Live [It Up] has a message that relates to both China's recent history and the COVID-19 outbreak: 'Having come through the hard times- we should make the most of the good times.' Or as Li Jin himself puts it: 'My appetite for life and my desire to express myself have not been diminished by the pandemic. The uncertainties have been a good test for me to keep faith in art and life.' We are COVID Safe business. For enquiries please contact us at info@vermilionart.com.au

Worried about not being able to follow along in a Zumba class? Want to build your confidence first?This class is for those thinking about starting their Zumba journey or for beginners looking to up their game a little and smash out the moves.We'll cover the fundamentals of a Zumba class and tips and tricks to make following simpler. We'll also teach you some of the common elements you'll find throughout various choreographies- so all you need to do is adapt them.You'll walk into your next Zumba class like a pro!We are a COVID Safe registered business and have a COVID Safe Plan in place. Class size is strictly limited to 20 pre-registered participants. No tickets sold at the door.

Saretta Fielding is an Aboriginal Artist from the Wonaruah Nation- born in Sydney- Australia. Saretta grew up the eldest of 6 siblings in a large close-knit extended family. Much of her work is influenced by family connection and reflective in style to many traditional sand engravings found throughout Wonaruah country. The highly textured pieces embody the age-old sandstone engraved artworks created by our ancestors and add a unique dimension to the works.In 2015 Saretta officially launched her art business full-time. Saretta Art and Design Pty Ltd is a multifaceted business- providing an extensive range of creative goods and services to a broad client base- including Government- Corporate- multinationals and commercially. Saretta works collaboratively- creating unique visual stories- flowing onto design application. Products include: Decor & fashion ranges. Services include fine arts- commissions- business branding & logos- interior and graphic design- event stylisation- public artwork- art consultancy and working alongside major building companies and architects for cultural artwork and community installations.In 2016 Saretta Art & Design established Malang Indigenous Corporation- a not for profit organisation- committed to seeing the Aboriginal community advance towards economic and social inclusion. Combining both Saretta's love of art and working within her community.

The Unexpected Guest is a 100% First Nations business and we produce Australian Certified Organic Mueslis- Maple Roasted Almonds and Prebiotic Health Bars infused with Lemon Myrtle- Wattle Seed and Bush Honey. Our products are nutritious- health and refined sugar free.

Are you ready to learn the magic of partnership dancing? We've got some great 4 week short courses for beginners covering a range of ballroom and Latin dance styles.You'll learn 4 styles of dance over 4 weeks- with the styles varying from course to course.Topics covered include:dance frame and how to hold your partnerbasic foot positions (steps)timing (dancing to the music)Courses are spread over a 4 week period with 1 x 50 minute session occurring each week.Dance styles covered in this course include:TangoWaltzCha ChaRumbaYou can also purchase a drinks add-on. Enjoy a glass of bubbly and some nibbles with your dance partner at the conclusion of session 4.*Due to COVID you must have your own dance partner.We are a COVID Safe registered business and have a COVID Safe Plan. Class size is strictly limited to 20 pre-registered participants. No ticket sales at the door.