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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.

Learn how to create stand-out content that gets shared and builds community with Chris Wirasinha- cofounder of Pedestrian.tvIn this one-off workshop- you'll learn insights into how to develop content that stands-out- gets shared and creates a deep connection with your community. You'll see how content marketing has changed since the pandemic. This session is suitable for any business who wants to rethink their customer base and attract more traffic to their website.This event will be facilitated by Rebekah Campbell- cofounder of Zambesi.Book nowWebinar outcomes:Create content that gets shared online: understand what will engage- entertain and educate your audience and the three secrets why people shareTechnical essentials: understand what makes an effective headline- what type of images to use where- how to design a video or podcast people will watch - listen to beyond the first 5 secondsHack distribution: learn tactics to use Facebook- Twitter- Instagram and LinkedIn as effective distribution channels for your contentParticipate as Chris workshops content strategy with two Sydney businesses just like you.About Chris WirasinhaChris Wirasinha is cofounder of Pedestrian.tv- Australia's most successful digital content site. Chris and his co-founder launched the company in 2005 and grew it to a media giant recently acquired by Nine Entertainment at a final valuation of $100m. From the outset- Pedestrian.tv produced quality- unique content for a millennial audience. It quickly grew to become Australia's largest youth network- now with more than 7m monthly pageviews and winner of Media Brand of the Year for two consecutive years. Chris and his team tested- iterated- reviewed and improved the content strategy at Pedestrian.tv over thirteen years. They gained insights and developed tactics that enabled Pedestrian.tv to become a distinctive authority- loved by their audience. They cracked virality and wrote the playbook for how to produce content that gets shared on social media. 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 youRethink your brand strategy with Andre Eikmeier- cofounder Vinomofo - Monday 2 November Noon to 1pmTactics for growing your business with Anna Cheng- Growth Marketing Manager at Brighte - Monday 16 November Noon - 1pmThe Reboot seriesThese 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.

Connect Sydney is a City of Sydney program- funded by the Department of Communities and Justice. The program aims to build the capacity of community and not for profit organisations through the provision of free skills and governance training. This training is primarily for organisations that support and provide services to children- young people- families and communities experiencing or at risk of vulnerability within the City of Sydney local government area.If you're responsible for fundraising- including grant writing in your organisation and want to improve your knowledge and skills in writing successful grant submissions or securing more funding- this is the training for you.This year- the Connect Sydney - Fundraising and grant application training will be delivered through two online sessions on Tuesday- 10 November 2020. You are strongly encouraged to attend both sessions to get the most out of it.Session One - fundraising from 10am to 12pm covers:How to plan for fundingHow to ask for money - most people that give in cash or in-kind give because they have been asked. Learn how to successfully ask for money using a range of mediumsHow to raise secure- unattached and predictable income - untied money to use for your group's own priorities and decisionsHow to rally the troops - instilling a fundraising culture in your organisationHow to get business to support your community group - the secrets to successful- and profitable- community-business partnershipsHow to ensure sponsors get what they expectSession Two - grant application writing from 1pm to 3pm focuses on:The best way to present your proposal - tell the story of your project and your group to get the greatest advantageHow to develop your statement of need - choosing data to support your project proposalHow to develop an 'organisational template' - to save time in writing applications and create a corporate memory that can be passed onHow to humanise your story - presenting a compelling pictureHow to do budgetsHow to align your programs with the funding body's strategic priority and support it with evidence- data and outcomes.The training will be delivered by Our Community.To register- please fill out this form.The City aims to deliver inclusive and accessible training sessions for all participants. If you have any access or communication needs- please contact Mary Liang- Policy and Program Development Officer- at 02 9265 9333 or mliang@cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au to discuss further.