Tag: Covid

Do you wish you had the confidence and skill to draw whatever you see?Taught by artist Richard Byrnes- this in studio course provides techniques and skills for solid observational drawing.The class takes place at the venue and operates within strict Covid safe procedures.Each week- students will undertake a range of drawing exercises aimed at increasing skills and confidence.What will be coveredWe will cover figures- faces- proportion- shading- perspective and much more.The 9-week term provides a broad and practical skill base that will allow students to undertake any drawing challenge.Beginners welcome.Bring your own sketchbook and favourite media.The class is taught following Covid-19 safe procedures- has limited student numbers and employs physical distancing. The health and welfare of our students is a priority.

Anywhere but here: MCA Primavera Acquisitions responds to the global upheaval of the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. Recognising that pre-existing issues have been aggravated by the current crisis- it considers ideas of labour and domesticity- wellbeing and community- place and urbanism.The exhibition draws from the MCA's collection of works by artists who have participated in Primavera- the MCA's annual exhibition of young Australian artists aged 35 and under. While these works were created prior to the pandemic- it provides a lens for approaching them in new terms. Emma White questions capitalist demands on productivity- while Keg de Souza highlights housing instability and the importance of public space. Hiromi Tango invites us to experience the therapeutic benefits of movement and self-expression- and Dion Beasley draws us back to the local- encouraging us to deepen our social connections. The selected works highlight longstanding strains on society that need to be addressed.Anywhere but here borrows its title from a work by Matthew Griffin. As a throwaway statement- it's something any one of us might mutter under our breath in the present moment. Restlessness is one of many responses we could land on- as our emotions fluctuate along with the news cycle.While considering the immediate impacts of the pandemic on contemporary society- Anywhere but here meditates on the potential for lasting structural change.CuratorsStephanie Berlangieri and Lucy LatellaArtistsSuzannah BartaDion BeasleyShaun GladwellMatthew GriffinFelicia KanPaul KnightMoya McKennaJess MacNeilTV MooreNellKeg de SouzaHiromi TangoEmma White

Ultimo Community Centre is now open for Indoor Badminton from 9:30am to 2:15pm- Monday to Thursdays - wheel chair accessibleTimingHourly sessions are offered at 9.30am- 10.45am- 12noon and 1.15pm respectively.The costsAdults $42 per court-hour. Concession cost is: $29.50 per court-hour for the unemployed- full time students or pensioners and you must supply your own equipment.Bookings are essentialEach booking is limited to 4 people (including dependants) per activity per hour. Due to a limited availability of sessions- each hirer can make a maximum of one booking in advance. You must bring your own equipment.To book or make an enquiry please contact us during our opening hours.Tel: 02 9298 3111 from 9.30am to 2.30pm Monday to ThursdayCovid-safe guidelinesVisitors will be asked to sign in by scanning the Centre QR code with a smart phone camera- complete the form and show the submission confirmation message to staff at reception on each entry.You will be required to comply with Covid-19 safety measures when attending a booking. These will be explained when you request a booking

Have you ever gazed into a rock pool and wondered what lives inside? This Spring discover and meet the creatures of the inter-tidal zone with SEA LIFE Sydney's newly renovated rock pool.Available now for discovery- the exciting new rocky formation is entirely inspired by Sydney's rock pool scene with local starfish- sea urchins- hermit crabs and more incredible introverted organisms.You can also amplify your dive into the world of rock pools by accessing the aquarium's new interactive digital game! Simply scan a QR code and challenge each other with rock pool-inspired quizzes- watch behind the scenes videos and learn from exclusive educational activities. PLUS- there's activities for mums and dads to download and keep the kids entertained and occupied at home!SEA LIFE Sydney is a COVID Safe attractionBook your tickets and time slots online for entry

This exhibition celebrates our urban birdlife.With more than 80% of Australia's population living in cities- it might not feel like there's much room for nature. But a stroll through any Australian city proves there's no need to go bush to get in touch with wildlife.  However- with rapid urbanisation- they face a great challenge.  Many Australian bird species are declining in urban areas and declining overall.Its more important than ever to research- protect and provide education on the urban birds that surround us. Now more than ever- on behalf of the living world- we need to feel like we belong here- on the planet. That this is our home- but it is not ours alone.This exhibition is curated especially for BirdLife Australia Bird Week featuring works by printmaker Fiona Roderick- designers Eggpicnic and photographer Angela Robertson-Buchanan.This is a Covid safe exhibition. To comply there will be a limit of 8 in the gallery at one time. We will be on-hand to ensure social distancing within the gallery. There will be hand sanitiser available at the entrance.

Cloud Studies is the first solo exhibition in Australia by Forensic Architecture- a research agency comprised of architects- artists- filmmakers- journalists- scientists- lawyers and other specialists who undertake investigations into human rights abuses- state violence and environmental crimes around the world.Using the disciplinary tools of both architecture and forensics- Forensic Architecture have given rise to a new form of investigative practice that seeks to uncover- analyse and present evidence from the crimes of our recent past and consider the convergence of architecture- media- and violence.In Cloud Studies- Forensic Architecture contend with the interconnectedness of global atmospheres. The work brings together eight recent investigations under a single theme- toxic clouds. In a year of bushfire- pandemic and protest- where toxic clouds colonise the air we breathe and shape the way we connect- Cloud Studies presents evidence of perseverance and resistance.The exhibition is extended by related investigations and a publication- Responses to the Cloud- that explores the themes of Cloud Studies from a local context- with new writing by Joel Spring- Saba Bebawi- Jason De Santolo- Tom Melick- Nikki Lam- Thalia Anthony- Micaela Sahhar and curators Stella Rosa McDonald and Eleanor Zeichner. As part of our commitment to accessibility- audio recordings of these texts read by their authors are available below. Audio described tours of the exhibition are available on request.Covid-19 safetyWe want to keep you safe at UTS. Please follow these safety measures to safeguard the wellbeing of all our visitors.You must not visit UTS Gallery if you have: a cough- sore throat- fever- runny nose- loss of smell or loss of tastetravelled to a restricted area in the last 14 daysbeen diagnosed with Covid-19 or come into contact with someone who has been diagnosed in the last two weeksWhen at UTS Gallery you must: maintain 1.5 metres physical distance from others where possibleregister your contact details upon entry to UTS Gallery to enable contact tracing if necessaryuse the provided hand sanitiser at the entrance to the Galleryrespect those around you — pay attention to others' body language- take responsibility for your own behaviour and speak up if you feel uncomfortableGroups larger than 10 must be booked in advance by emailing utsgallery@uts.edu.au. Groups larger than 20 are not permitted.Further information on visiting UTS can be found at this information page.

Continuing our commitment to exhibiting Australian craft and design excellence- Australian Design Centre is delighted to present the FUSE Glass Prize.Australasia's richest prize for glass- FUSE is a non-acquisitive biennial prize for outstanding Australian and New Zealand glass artists.In 2020 the judges selected 18 finalists including NSW-based artists Erica Izard- Hiromi Tango- Jeremy Lepisto- Kate Baker- Cobi Cockburn and Yusuke Takemura.We are following the NSW Health COVID-19 Safety Industry Guidelines for museums and galleries to keep our guests and staff safe.

This is a session for older adults to help those beginners and more experienced swimmers to hone their swimming skills and improve their technique under the guidance of a swimming instructor.Covid-safe guidelinesCovid Safe measures are currently in place at our centre. Signing a Covid registry and temperature checks are compulsory on entering. Please bring your own towel and maintain social distancing while visiting. Hand sanitisers are readily available throughout the centre.Please note that Ian Thorpe Aquatic and Fitness Centre has gone cashless. Payments will need to be made via EFTPOS at reception. This has been brought in as part of the centre's Covid Safe plan.

Gallery 1: ORIENTATION : LANDSCAPE - Catherine Boardman- Margaret Dix- Nicola Dunbar & Alexandra Mills 'The urge to trap in two-dimensions- a piece of a place or the sensation it creates in us is strong and for centuries artists have pursued the representation of landscape in many media and formats.'  Gallery 2: Edge of Disquiet - Jacqui Driver 'Much of my work responds to my own experience of the unstable emotional states of grief- trauma- and anxiety- as well as dealing with the physical pain of chronic Rheumatoid Arthritis- I am inviting the audience to acknowledge spaces of discomfort and non-conformity.'Gallery 3: HEAD ON PHOTO FESTIVAL presents Apophony Lilium  Ben Blick-Hodge 'Following the linguistic concept of the same name- the Apophony series aims to explore a kind of visual intonation. Using a process of photographic capture and digital arrangement- for these works true lilies are faceted into structurally symmetrical wreathes. From the natural fall of light in multiple photographs- a coherent light source is then gathered to illuminate a form that hovers between idea and object- fabrication and documentation.'Gallery 4: DAILY RITUALS - Erin O'Brien 'As a freelance illustrator and designer- I am often constrained to the client's brief. Daily Rituals is my chance to think and draw freely every day with the influence of a single word prompt. An opportunity to do something just for me. No client notes or edits- just the joy of putting pen to paper and taking a drawing from start to finish in the space of 20 minutes. Daily Rituals is an exercise in not overthinking it- and in making art more accessible to myself and to others. Just 366 small- manageable- daily goals.'Covid-19 Safe Guidelines As a result of Covid-19 & social distancing- we will not hold our typical opening night on Thursday's fortnightly. However- we will be extending our hours on Saturday from 10am - 5pm. We encourage visitors to social distance and avoid crowding while we celebrate artists and their artworks.In accordance with the recommended social distancing rules- we have a maximum of 25 people allowed in the gallery.Our staff will be monitoring numbers and you may be asked to wait should we reach the limit.Dates may be subject to change based on current restrictions. The event will be updated accordingly on our website