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SUMMARY:Art and Culture – SWIC Private Tour Archibald\, Wynne and Sulman Prizes Art Gallery NSW Naala Nura building (South Building) - WAITLIST
DESCRIPTION:The Archibald Prize has always created controversy and conversation. For over a century\, artists from Australia and New Zealand have captured the spirit of their times through portraiture\, reflecting the personalities and issues that define their communities. \nThe Wynne Prize for landscape painting of Australian scenery\, or figure sculpture\, celebrates the diversity of representations of our country\, and the Sulman Prize is for subject painting\, genre painting or a mural project. \nEach year\, the trustees of the Art Gallery of New South Wales judge the Archibald and Wynne and invite an artist to judge the Sulman. In 2025 the Sulman will be judged by renowned artist Elizabeth Pulie. \nThese ‘must-see’ annual exhibitions of finalists and winners have become a fixture on our SWIC artistic calendar. \nDATE: Tuesday 20 May 2025 \nTIME:  9.30am – 10. 30am (approximately) \nVENUE:  Art Gallery NSW Naala Nura building (South Building) \nADDRESS:  Art Gallery Rd\, The Domain Sydney NSW 2000 \nMEETING PLACE: Outside main entrance to AGNSW South Building \nTime: 9.20am for a 9.30am private tour by AGNSW Experienced Lead Guides. \nRSVP: Alison Ross Email: arross@bigpond.net.au \nRSVP BY: 10 May 2025 \nPAYMENT OPTIONS: \n Cost: $35.00 pp or $27.00 (Senior) \nPAYMENT OPTIONS: \nPayment Option 1: By Credit Card through the Payments section of the website \nPayment Option 2: Online (direct deposit) into the SWIC bank account \nAccount Name: SWIC Inc. \nBSB No: 062-005 \nAccount No: 11889493 \nDescription: Event + your initial and surname \nTRANSPORT:  Art Gallery Road\, The Domain\, Sydney NSW 2000\, Australia. \nBy Car:  Limited metered street parking;  Pay Parking: Domain Parking Station offers $6 off your parking after the first hour when your parking ticket is stamped at The Gallery’s Information Desk. \nBy Bus: Bus 441: This bus departs from the York Street side of the Queen Victoria Building (Stand D) and drops off near the Art Gallery. It returns to the Queen Victoria Building\, picking up outside the Art Gallery. For timetable information\, you can check the Transport NSW website or contact the Transport Infoline on 131 500. \nBy Train: The closest train stations are St James and Martin Place\, both about 10-minute walk to the Gallery.
URL:https://admin.swic.org.au/groupevent/art-and-culture-swic-private-tour-archibald-wynne-and-sulman-prizes-art-gallery-nsw-naala-nura-building-south-building/
LOCATION:Art Gallery of NSW\, Art Gallery Road\, The Domain\, Sydney\, NSW\, 2000\, Australia
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SUMMARY:Art and Culture – Visit to Cao Fei:  My City is Yours Exhibition  - Art Gallery NSW North Building
DESCRIPTION:Leading Chinese contemporary artist Cao Fei brings the buzzing energy of the city to the Art Gallery of New South Wales for the artist’s first major solo exhibition in Australia\, is a Sydney-exclusive exhibition staged as part of the Sydney International Art Series 2024–25\, featuring key works from the artist’s 30-year career\, including the premiere of two new commissions. \nVoted by Art Review Magazine in 2023 as one of the art world’s 10 most influential people\, Cao Fei has documented China’s rapid urbanisation\, globalisation and digital revolution for more than two decades\, interpreting the energy of the contemporary metropolis in mesmerising films\, photography and large-scale interactive and immersive installations. \nSpanning the Ainsworth Family Gallery’s 1300-square-metre space in the Art Gallery’s Naala Badu building\, Cao’s exhibition explores China’s rapid urban\, technological and social transformations from the Y2K period to today. Designed by the artist and Hong Kong’s Beau Architects\, the exhibition takes the form of a cityscape. Divided into a series of civic zones – a central plaza\, a theatre\, a restaurant\, a factory and a haven for spiritual contemplation – the exhibition’s design is inspired by China’s recent urban transformation. \nDATE: Tuesday 18 March 2025  \nTIME:  12 noon to 2.00pm (approximately) \nVENUE:  Art Gallery NSW North Building Level: -2 \nADDRESS:  Art Gallery Rd\, The Domain Sydney NSW 2000 \nMEETING PLACE: at New North Building:  Level – 2 adjacent to entry to the exhibition \nTime: 11.55am for a 12noon introductory talk. \nPLEASE NOTE: Given the nature of the exhibition the Art Gallery do not conduct guided tours of this exhibition. We have therefore organised a twenty -minute introductory talk by an art gallery guide. We highly recommend prereading. We can provide suggested reading when we receive your RSVP. \nThis exhibition is challenging and different. We are sure it will evoke conversation. We invite you to join us for a late lunch in the Café (South Building) at 1.30pm for lively discussion and a bite to eat. Your entry ticket entitles you to return to the exhibition. \nRSVP: Alison Ross Email: arross@bigpond.net.au \nRSVP BY: 10 March 2025 \nPAYMENT OPTIONS:  SELF PURCHASE at The Hub at North Building Art Gallery New South Wales or online https://tickets.artgallery.nsw.gov.au/events \n Cost: $35.00 pp or $32.00 (Senior) Members discounts may apply. \nTRANSPORT:  Art Gallery Road\, The Domain\, Sydney NSW 2000\, Australia. \nBy Car:  Limited metered street parking;  Pay Parking: Domain Parking Station offers $6 off your parking after the first hour when your parking ticket is stamped at The Gallery’s Information Desk. \nBy Bus: Bus 441: This bus departs from the York Street side of the Queen Victoria Building (Stand D) and drops off near the Art Gallery. It returns to the Queen Victoria Building\, picking up outside the Art Gallery. For timetable information\, you can check the Transport NSW website or contact the Transport Infoline on 131 500. \nBy Train: The closest train stations are St James and Martin Place\, both about 10-minute walk to the Gallery.
URL:https://admin.swic.org.au/groupevent/art-and-culture-visit-to-cao-fei-my-city-is-yours-exhibition-art-gallery-nsw-north-building/
LOCATION:Art Gallery of NSW\, Art Gallery Road\, The Domain\, Sydney\, NSW\, 2000\, Australia
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SUMMARY:Art and Culture  - Celebrate 100 years of Collecting at Manly Art Gallery and Museum - Join us for a Curator Led Tour  ‘Clay on Country’
DESCRIPTION:Dear Art and Culture Enthusiasts\, \nCelebrate Spring and a slice of art history in Sydney with a ferry ride to Manly to visit The Manly Art Gallery and Museum\, the first metropolitan-based regional gallery in New South Wales. Manly Art Gallery & Museum has an extensive collection of Australian art\, ceramics and beach culture. Located at Manly Cove just along from the wharf\, it is the arts and cultural flagship for Sydney’s Northern Beaches and contributes richly to cultural tourism in the region. MAG&M Design Shop presents the work of local Australian artists and designers \nMAG&M was established in 1930\, however 2024 marks 100 years since the Gallery’s collection commenced.   To celebrate this milestone we have organised a SWIC Private Curator Led Tour of the indigenous ceramics’ exhibition\, ‘Clay on Country. The tour will include an introduction to the history of Manly Art Gallery and Museum. ’ \nDATE: Tuesday 17 September 2024 \nTIME: 11am -12 noon (approximately) \nVENUE: Manly Art Gallery and Museum (MAG&M) \nADDRESS: 1a West Esplanade\, Manly NSW 2095 \nPHONE: (02) 8495 5036 \nMEETING PLACE:   Foyer of the Gallery no later than 10.50am for an 11am Curator Led Tour \nCOST: $10.00 \nRSVP TO: Alison Ross Email: arross@bigpond.net.au with your name and mobile phone number to confirm your place on the tour. \nRSVP BY:  Friday 7 September 2024. Do not pay until your place is confirmed. We will always endeavour to get back within 24 hours. If you have not heard back\, please SMS:  Alison Ross: Mobile 0405 541 921 \nPAYMENT OPTIONS: \nPayment Option 1 (Preferred): By Credit Card through the Payments section of the website \nPayment Option 2: Online (direct deposit) into the SWIC bank account \nAccount Name: SWIC Inc. \nBSB No: 062-005 \nAccount No: 11889493 \nDescription: Event + your initial and surname \nTRANSPORT: Ferry from Circular Quay or bus route from Wynyard Station York St\, Stand M to Manly Wharf. Return from Belgrave St Manly\, Stand E. Hourly Service.
URL:https://admin.swic.org.au/groupevent/stories-of-art-and-place-architecture-history-art-and-storytelling/
LOCATION:Manly Art Gallery and Museum\, 1a West Esplanade\, Manly\, NSW\, 2095\, Australia
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DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20240716T110000
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SUMMARY:SWIC Private Tour - The Archibald\, Wynne and Sulman Prizes
DESCRIPTION:Laura Jones has won the Archibald Prize 2024 for her portrait of Australian author and conservationist Tim Winton. Her win marks the 14th time the Archibald Prize has been awarded to a woman and she becomes the 12th woman to win since its inception in 1921. Join the conversation with our Experienced Lead Guide on our annual SWIC guided tour of the Archibald\, Wynne and Sulman Prize Exhibition. This exhibition is often described as Australia’s most engaging art event. \nThe Archibald Prize\, first awarded in 1921\, is one of Australia’s favourite art awards\, and one of its most prestigious. Awarded to the best portrait painting\, it is a who’s who of Australian culture. 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. \nDATE: Tuesday 16 July 2024 \nTIME: 9.30am – 11am  (approximately) \nVENUE: Art Gallery of NSW\, on Gadigal Country- South Building Art Gallery Road The Domain\, Sydney NSW 2000. \nMEETING PLACE:   Outside the main entrance to old South Building Art Gallery NSW at  9.20am. Please note: Late Arrivals: Admission cannot be guaranteed outside of scheduled booking time. \nCOST: $27.00 \nRSVP TO: Alison Ross Email: arross@bigpond.net.au to confirm your place on the tour. \nRSVP BY:  Monday 8 July 2024. It is advisable to RSVP early as this event fills quickly. When the event is full\, we will go to ‘Waitlist’.  Do not pay until your place is confirmed. We will always endeavour to get back within 24 hours. If you have not heard back\, please SMS:  Alison Ross Mobile: 0405 541 921 \nPAYMENT OPTIONS: \nPayment Option 1 (Preferred): By Credit Card through the Payments section of the website \nPayment Option 2: Online (direct deposit) into the SWIC bank account \nAccount Name: SWIC Inc. \nBSB No: 062-005 \nAccount No: 11889493 \nDescription: Event + your initial and surname \nTRANSPORT: The NSW Art Gallery is located on the Eastern side of Sydney’s CBD\, next to the Royal Botanic Gardens and the Domain\, just down the road from St Mary’s Cathedral.  The Art Gallery is approximately a 5-minute walk from Macquarie Street\, across the Domain\, or from Hyde Park.    Public transit access: St James rail (15-minute walk); Martin Place rail (20-minute walk.
URL:https://admin.swic.org.au/groupevent/swic-private-tour-the-archibald-wynne-and-sulman-prizes/
LOCATION:Art Gallery of NSW\, Art Gallery Road\, The Domain\, Sydney\, NSW\, 2000\, Australia
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DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20240521T121500
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SUMMARY:Art and Culture - Visit to White Bay Power Station - FULL - Waitlist
DESCRIPTION:Dear Art and Culture Enthusiasts\, \nPlease join us on a visit to White Bay Power Station – the longest serving Sydney power station. It was constructed between 1912 and 1917 to power Sydney’s tram system and later\, its rail network. \nPlacemaking NSW has undertaken extensive remediation and conservation works to repurpose White Bay Power Station as an art\, cultural and community hub. The Power Station is significant as it is the only one retaining machinery and equipment from before the 1950s\, demonstrating the process of electricity production and its use throughout Sydney’s extensive rail network. It is listed on the NSW State Heritage\, National Trust of Australia and National Estate registers. The refurbished Powerhouse opened on 8 March 24 with a spectacular evening event to celebrate its inaugural exhibition as one of the hosts of the 24 Sydney Biennale. \nWe will explore White Bay Power Station’s historic Turbine Hall and Boiler House while enjoying an Art Tour of some of the exhibits from the 24 Biennale of Sydney. Aesthetically\, White Bay Power Station contains internal and external spaces of exceptional significance. These spaces include raw industrial spaces of scale\, quality and configuration which are becoming increasingly rare\, and which inspire visitors and users alike. Externally\, it is a widely recognised and highly visible landmark\, marking the head of White Bay and the southern entry to the Balmain Peninsula and its industrial waterfront. It retains a powerful physical presence and industrial aesthetic and is the most important surviving industrial building in NSW. \nFollowing the tour members are free to explore the site. There is a Café for those wishing to enjoy a casual lunch or a coffee.  Shuttle buses return every 15 minutes to The Queen Victoria Building. \nAboriginal Cultural Heritage.  \nThe stretch of Country now known as Bays West has been known for millennia as Gari Gurad/Nura (Saltwater Country) and Nattai Gurad/Nura (Freshwater Country). \nDATE: Tuesday 21 May 2024 \nTIME: 11. 15am – 12.15pm (approximately) \nVENUE: The White Bay Power Station \nADDRESS: Robert St\, Rozelle NSW 2039 Phone: (02) 9216 5700 \nMEETING PLACE:    Outside the building at the seating area adjacent to the Tour Hub Van at 10.55am. \nCOST: $15.00 pp \nRSVP TO: Alison Ross Email: arross@bigpond.net.au with your name and mobile phone number. \nRSVP BY:  10 May 2024 It is advisable to RSVP early as this event has a maximum of 30 members. When the event is full\, we will go to ‘Waitlist’.  Do not pay until your place is confirmed. We will always endeavour to get back within 24 hours. If you have not heard back\, please SMS:   Alison Ross Mobile: 0405 541 921 \nPAYMENT OPTIONS: \nPayment Option 1 (Preferred): By Credit Card through the Payments section of the website \nPayment Option 2: Online (direct deposit) into the SWIC bank account \nAccount Name: SWIC Inc. \nBSB No: 062-005 \nAccount No: 11889493 \nDescription: Event + your initial and surname \nTRANSPORT: There is no parking at The Power Station and extremely limited timed parking in surrounding streets. \nSpecial Event Bus Route 443 run a shuttle between QVB and WBPS every 10 -15 minutes.  The first bus leaves at 10.30am. Payment required. Journey takes approx. 10 minutes. Shuttle buses leave from Stand B York St outside the Queen Victoria Building to the Power Station. Drop off in the grounds of the Power Station is every 10 -15 minutes. \nFor further information on transport options  please consult the White Bay Power Station website.
URL:https://admin.swic.org.au/groupevent/art-and-culture-visit-to-white-bay-power-station/
LOCATION:White Bay Power Station\, Robert St\, Rozelle\, NSW\, 2039\, Australia
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SUMMARY:Art and Culture 2024
DESCRIPTION:The first Art and Culture Event for 2024 will be held on 19 March 2024. \nFurther details to be confirmed.
URL:https://admin.swic.org.au/groupevent/art-and-culture-2024/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kay Nicholas":MAILTO:swic.artandculture@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20231121T093000
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SUMMARY:Art and Culture - Art Gallery NSW - Private Tour Kandinsky - Tour full - Waitlist
DESCRIPTION:Art and Culture invites you to join us for ‘Kandinsky’. This Block Buster exhibition\, curated with the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum in New York\, draws from the Guggenheim’s rich holdings to reveal Kandinsky’s work in depth – from his beginnings in Munich\, to his return to his birthplace of Moscow with the outbreak of World War One\, followed by the interwar years in Germany where he was an instructor at the Bauhaus\, and his final chapter in Paris. \nA new music program explores the relationship between Kandinsky and music\, and a specially commissioned artist project – Point and line to plane by Desmond Lazaro – within the exhibition space draws inspiration from the ideas that influenced Kandinsky\, to form an immersive and wondrous experience for all ages. \nDATE: Tuesday 21 November 2023 \nTIME: 9.30am -11am (approximately) \nVENUE: Art Gallery of NSW\, on Gadigal Country- South Building Art Gallery Road The Domain\, Sydney NSW 2000. \nMEETING PLACE:   Outside the main entrance to old South Building Art Gallery NSW at 9.20am Please note: Late Arrivals: Admission cannot be guaranteed outside of scheduled booking time. \nCOST: $40.00pp  or  $35.00 (Seniors Card Concession) \nRSVP TO Alison Ross Email: arross@bigpond.net.au  with your name and mobile phone number. \nRSVP BY 10 November 2023 Please note that it is advisable to RSVP early as this event has a maximum of 30 members. When the event is full\, we will go to ‘Waitlist’.  Do not pay until your place is confirmed. We will always endeavour to get back within 24 hours. If you have not heard back\, please SMS: Alison Ross 0405 541 921 \nPAYMENT OPTIONS: \nPlease note new SWIC bank account details below – from September 2023 \nPayment Option 1 (Preferred): By Credit Card through the Payments section of the website \nPayment Option 2: Online (direct deposit) into the SWIC bank account \nAccount Name: SWIC Inc. \nBSB No: 062-005 \nAccount No: 11889493 \nDescription: Event + your initial and surname \nTRANSPORT: The NSW Art Gallery is located on the Eastern side of Sydney’s CBD\, next to the Royal Botanic Gardens and the Domain\, just down the road from St Mary’s Cathedral.  The Art Gallery is approximately a 5-minute walk from Macquarie Street\, across the Domain\, or from Hyde Park. Public transit access: St James rail (15-minute walk); Martin Place rail (20-minute walk.
URL:https://admin.swic.org.au/groupevent/art-and-culture-art-gallery-nsw-private-tour-kandinsky/
LOCATION:Art Gallery of NSW\, Art Gallery Road\, The Domain\, Sydney\, NSW\, 2000\, Australia
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SUMMARY:Art and Culture - Tour of the Mosman Art Prize.
DESCRIPTION:In October we have the wonderful opportunity to do a guided tour of the fabulous Mosman Art Prize. \nThe Mosman Art Prize is the longest running and most prestigious municipal art prize in Australia. Each year over 800 artists submit their work of which around 90 are chosen to form the Mosman Art Prize exhibition. \nThe Mosman Art Prize is an acquisitive award of $50\,000 sponsored by Mosman Council. \nWinning entries form the basis of the Mosman Art Gallery Collection\, a valuable and historic collection that surveys Australian painting since 1947. \nPrevious winners form a roll call of Australian art luminaries amongst whom are Grace Cossington Smith\, Lloyd Rees\, Guy Warren\, Jenny Sages\, Cressida Campbell\, Jumaadi\, Adam Cullen\, Jasper Knight and Guan Wei.\nThe judge of this year’s prize is artist Fiona Lowry. \nAfter our tour there is the opportunity to enjoy a coffee or lunch at one of the many cafes located close to the Gallery. \nDATE: Tuesday\, 17 October \nTIME: Tour starts at 10.30 am and will be approximately one hour.   Please arrive by 10.25 am. \nVENUE: Mosman Art Gallery.  Corner of Art Gallery Rd and Myahgah Rd Mosman 2088 \nmosmanartgallery.org.au     phone 9978 4178 \nCOST: Nil cost \nRSVP TO: Alison Ross   arross@bigpond.net.au \n RSVP BY: Tuesday\, 10 October 2023 \nTRANSPORT: Parking available on surrounding streets. Also there is a free parking station at 68 Vista St which is a short distance from the Gallery. \nThe Mosman Art Gallery is a short walk from the Spit Junction intersection. \nBus routes that pass though Spit Junction are the B Line\, 100\, 114\, 144 and 228.
URL:https://admin.swic.org.au/groupevent/art-and-culture-tour-of-the-mosman-art-prize/
LOCATION:Mosman Art Gallery\, 1 Art Gallery Way\, Mosman\, Sydney\, NSW\, 2088\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20230919T093000
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SUMMARY:Art and Culture - Asian Galleries Art Gallery NSW (Waitlist)
DESCRIPTION:Dear Art and Culture Enthusiasts \nDon’t miss this one! \nDisplayed over two floors of the Art Gallery of New South Wales’ historic South Building\, the Asian Lantern galleries present works from the AGNSW collection of Asian art\, which stretches from Indonesia to Mongolia\, from Japan to Iran. Both galleries feature vibrant exhibitions celebrating the richness and depth of a collection that began in 1879 and continues to develop. The gallery on the ground level is housed within a white glass pavilion inspired by the floating lanterns found throughout Asia.  At the heart of the space is Jitish Kallat’s immersive sculptural installation Public Notice 2 2007\, which presents the words of Mahatma Gandhi’s famous Salt March speech of 1930. \nExperience Lead Sylvia\, who will be guiding our group on the day\, has advised that she will be focusing on the lower gallery’s Elemental exhibition that investigates the natural elements of earth\, water and fire\, to which some traditions add wood\, metal\, void\, and wind or air.  This tour highlights are Nam June Paik’s 1991 sculpture Buddha game; a magnificent 13th-century gilt bronze of the compassionate bodhisattva Padmapani from Nepal; Phaptawan Suwannakudt’s Lives of the Buddha\, and the Zen tea room and the pieces inside. \nDATE: Tuesday 19 September 2023 \nTIME: 9.30am -11am (approximately) \nVENUE: Art Gallery of NSW\, on Gadigal Country- North Building Art Gallery Road The Domain\, Sydney NSW 2000. \nMEETING PLACE:   Outside the main entrance to old South Building Art Gallery NSW at 9.50am  Please note: Late Arrivals: Admission cannot be guaranteed outside of scheduled booking time. \nCOST: $15 (Special SWIC Price) \nRSVP TO Kay Nicholas Email: swic.artandculture@gmail.com with your name and mobile phone number. \nRSVP BY:  9 September 2023 Please note that it is advisable to RSVP early as this event has a maximum of 30 members. When the event is full\, we will go to ‘Waitlist’.  Do not pay until your place is confirmed. We will always endeavour to get back within 24 hours. If you have not heard back\, please SMS:  Kay Nicholas MOB.0438469044 \nPAYMENT OPTIONS: \nPayment Option 1 (Preferred): By Credit Card through the Payments section of the website \nPayment Option 2: Online (direct deposit) into the SWIC bank account \nAccount Name: SWIC Inc. \nBSB No: 112-879 \nAccount No: 431-019-281 \nDescription: Event + your initial and surname \nTRANSPORT: The NSW Art Gallery is located on the Eastern side of Sydney’s CBD\, next to the Royal Botanic Gardens and the Domain\, just down the road from St Mary’s Cathedral.  The Art Gallery is approximately a 5-minute walk from Macquarie Street\, across the Domain\, or from Hyde Park. Public transit access: St James rail (15-minute walk); Martin Place rail (20-minute walk.
URL:https://admin.swic.org.au/groupevent/art-and-culture-asian-galleries-art-gallery-nsw/
LOCATION:Art Gallery of NSW\, Art Gallery Road\, The Domain\, Sydney\, NSW\, 2000\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20230818T110000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20230818T123000
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SUMMARY:Art and Culture - Tour NSW Government House (Tour full)
DESCRIPTION:Our August Art and Culture event is a SWIC Guided Tour of NSW Government House\, the Official Residence and Office of Her Excellency the Honourable Margaret Beazley AC KC\, 39th Governor of New South Wales and Mr Dennis Wilson. Her Excellency is the 28th Governor to occupy this Government House and has held the position since 2 May 2019. \nIn 1788\, soon after a British settlement was established at Sydney Cove\, the first Governor of the colony of New South Wales\, Governor Arthur Phillip\, laid the foundations of Sydney’s first Government House.  It was located in Bridge Street (on the site of the Museum of Sydney) and was home to successive governors until 1845 when Governor Sir George Gipps\, 9th Governor of New South Wales took up residence in the present Government House. Locally quarried sandstone was used for the construction of this new House. Its location and architectural Elizabethan Gothic Revival style was influenced by the existing Governor’s Stables\, that had been completed in 1821 (now the Conservatorium of Music located at the main entry gates to Government House). The present Government House is characterised by castellated towers and other medieval features. \nOver the years the building has been extended\, refurbished and modernised to suit the tastes and needs of successive Governors. Today\, the House holds a significant collection of portraits\, furniture\, decorative arts and gubernatorial memorabilia as a result of Vice Regal patronage. \nPLEASE NOTE: Government House Sydney is the official residence and office of the Governor of New South Wales. For security purposes SWIC is required to complete a Visitor Registration Form prior to your attendance on this tour. Your name and valid identification is mandatory. One of the following will suffice. (Passport number\, Driver’s license number\, Medicare Card number\, Senior’s card number). \nDATE: Friday 18 August 2023 \n TIME: There will be two tours 11am/11.15am \nTour 1 commences at 11am \nTour 2 commences at 11.15am \nTour Duration:  1 hour plus extra time if you wish to do a self-guided tour of the grounds. \nVENUE: NSW Government House \nADDRESS: Government House Sydney\nMacquarie Street\nSYDNEY NSW 2000 \nPHONE: 02 9228 4111 \nMEETING PLACE: To be advised for those attending \nCOST: Nil Cost \nRSVP TO: Kay Nicholas Email: swic.artandculture@gmail.com Mobile:  0438469044 \nRSVP BY: 8 August 2023 \nPlease Note: RSVP by Email with your full name and contact phone number. \nWe will contact you after the closing date for your preferred identification information. \nThere are a maximum of 30 attendees for this event. When this event is full\, we will go to a Waitlist. \nTRANSPORT:  Public transport is recommended.
URL:https://admin.swic.org.au/groupevent/art-and-culture-tour-nsw-government-house/
LOCATION:NSW Government House\, Macquarie St\, Sydney\, NSW\, 2000\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20230720T110000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20230720T130000
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SUMMARY:Art and Culture - The National Art School - Note Change of usual day
DESCRIPTION:In Conversation with NAS Archivist & Tour of Current Exhibition \nOur July event is an introduction to the history of the National Art School by NAS Historian and Archivist Deborah Beck\, followed by a guided tour of OCCURRENT AFFAIR with Gallery Coordinator\, Ashton Biddulph. \nOCCURRENT AFFAIR is a major exhibition featuring new and recent works by Brisbane-established Aboriginal artist collective “proppaNOW”. Established in 2003\, proppaNOW is one of Australia’s leading cultural collectives\, exploring the politics of Aboriginal art and culture\, and provoking\, subverting and re- thinking what it means to be a ‘contemporary Aboriginal artist’. \nThe National Art School\, on the site of the former Darlinghurst Gaol\, stands on Gadigal land. The School moved into the former jail buildings in 1922\, as part of Sydney Technical College\, later East Sydney Technical College. It gained autonomy as an educational institution in 1996 and became the sole occupant of the Darlinghurst site in 2005. In 2019 NAS signed a 45-year lease to remain on the site and was designated a State Significant Organisation with ongoing funding; in 2021 the former Darlinghurst Jail and National Art School received  NSW heritage listing as Sydney’s oldest surviving jail complex. \nDATE: THURSDAY 20 July 2023  \nTIME:  11am – 1pm (approximately) \nVENUE: The National Art School \nADDRESS: 156 Forbes St\, Darlinghurst NSW 2010 \nPHONE: (02) 9339 8744 \nMEETING PLACE: NAS Café at 10.50am \nCOST: Nil Cost \nRSVP TO: Kay Nicholas – Email: swic.artandculture@gmail.com  Mobile:  0438469044 \nRSVP BY: 10 July 2023 \nPlease Note: RSVP to confirm your place is essential. \nIf you have not received a confirmation within 48 hours please contact us. \nThere are a maximum of 30 attendees for this event. When this event is full\, we will go to a Waitlist. \nTRANSPORT:  Public transport is recommended. Street parking is at a premium.
URL:https://admin.swic.org.au/groupevent/art-and-culture-the-national-art-school-note-change-of-usual-day/
LOCATION:National Art School\, Forbes St\, Darlinghurst\, NSW\, 2010\,
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20230620T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20230620T163000
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SUMMARY:Art and Culture - The National 4: Campbelltown Arts Centre
DESCRIPTION:This month we are travelling to the amazing Campbelltown Arts Centre to view The National 4 Exhibition and to explore this vibrant Arts Space. The National 4 is a biennial survey of contemporary Australian art being shown over four leading cultural institutions – Art Gallery of NSW\, Campbelltown Arts Centre\, MCA and Carriageworks. \nCampbelltown Arts Centre is a flagship cultural venue for Greater Sydney. It has gallery spaces\, workshops\, a performance studio and much more. \nThis event is an all- inclusive SWIC Art&Culture Day Out.  Our visit includes entry; tea and coffee station on arrival; one-hour guided tour of the National 4 Exhibition with an overview of the Arts Space; a catered two course Winter Lunch and time to wander through the Japanese Gardens and Sculpture Garden. \nMembers can make their own travel arrangements by car or choose to travel by train from Central Railway with our SWIC Group. \nNote: Full travel details will be given to those attending. \n DATE: Tuesday 20 June 2023 \nTIME:  10am – 4.30 pm (approximately) \nVENUE: Located on Dharawal land\, Campbelltown Arts Centre is proudly owned by the people of Campbelltown. \nAddress: 1 Art Gallery Rd\, Campbelltown NSW 2560. \n Phone: (02) 4645 4100 \nCOST: $50 – All inclusive: tea and coffee station on arrival; one -hour guided tour of the National 4 Exhibition with an overview of the Arts Space; a catered two course Winter Lunch and time to wander through the Japanese Gardens and Sculpture Garden and Gift Shop. The menu will be provided 10 days prior to those attending. \nPlease Note:  Following your RSVP to Alison\, payment is required to confirm. \nRSVP TO: Alison Ross Email: arross@bigpond.net.au Mobile: 0405 541 921 \nRSVP BY: 10 June 2023.  Please Note: When this event is full\, we will go to a Waitlist. \nPAYMENT OPTIONS: (e.g. Payable on the day OR the two payment options below) \nPayment Option 1 (Preferred): By Credit Card through the Payments section of the website \nPayment Option 2: Online (direct deposit) into the SWIC bank account \nAccount Name: SWIC Inc. \nBSB No: 112-879 \nAccount No: 431-019-281 \nDescription: Event + your initial and surname \nTRANSPORT:  By Train from Central Railway or private car. Gallery Car Parking is a short walk.
URL:https://admin.swic.org.au/groupevent/art-and-culture-the-national-4-campbelltown-arts-centre/
LOCATION:Campbelltown Arts Centre\, 1 Art Gallery Rd\, Campbelltown\, NSW\, 2560\, Australia
ORGANIZER;CN="Alison Ross":MAILTO:arross@bigpond.net.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20230516T092000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20230516T110000
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SUMMARY:Art and Culture - Private Tour The Archibald\, Wynne and Sulman Prizes 2023
DESCRIPTION:Our May event is a guided tour of the 2023 Archibald Prize Exhibition\, fondly known as ‘The Archies’. The Archies open at the AGNSW on 6 May so we are fortunate to be amongst the first to view this much anticipated annual event with a SWIC only tour. Those attending will also have an opportunity to see the work of our budding artists aged 5 -18 in the Young Archies Portrait Competition. \nThe Archibald Prize for portrait painting is the country’s favourite and most significant art award. Since 1921\, it has highlighted figures from all walks of life\, from famous faces to local heroes\, reflecting back to us the stories of our times. \nThe Wynne Prize is awarded to the best landscape painting of Australian scenery\, or figure sculpture\, while the Sulman Prize is given to mural project in oil\, acrylic\, watercolour or mixed media. \nThe finalists and Packing Room Prize will be announced on 27 April. The winners Archibald\, Wynne and Sulman winners will be announced on 5 May. \nDATE: Tuesday\, 16 May 2023 \nTIME:  9.30am – 11am Please meet at the AGNSW at the main entrance (South Building) no later than 9.20am. \nVENUE: Art Gallery of NSW\, on Gadigal Country. Art Gallery Road The Domain\, Sydney NSW 2000 Telephone: 02 9225 1700 \nCOST: $27 (Senior) $35 (Non-Senior) \nRSVP TO: Kay Nicholas swic.artandculture@gmail.com with your name and mobile phone number. Please pay after you have been advised that a place is available. We will always endeavour to get back within 24 hours. If you have not heard back please SMS Kay Nicholas 0438 469 044. \nRSVP BY:  Saturday 6 May 2023. Please note it is advisable to RSVP early as this event has a maximum of 30 members.)  When the event is full we will go to ‘Waitlist’. There are no refunds after the close by date unless your place can be filled from the Waitlist. \nPAYMENT OPTIONS: \nPayment Option 1 (Preferred): By Credit Card through the Payments section of the website \nPayment Option 2: Online (direct deposit) into the SWIC bank account \nAccount Name: SWIC Inc. \nBSB No: 112-879 \nAccount No: 431-019-281 \nDescription: Event + your initial and surname \nTRANSPORT: The NSW Art Gallery is located on the Eastern side of Sydney’s CBD\, next to the Royal Botanic Gardens and the Domain\, just down the road from St Mary’s Cathedral.  The Art Gallery is approximately a 5-minute walk from Macquarie Street\, across the Domain\, or from Hyde Park. BUS: Please note that the 441 bus from the Queen Victoria Building does NOT commence its service until 10am.
URL:https://admin.swic.org.au/groupevent/art-and-culture-private-tour-the-archibald-wynne-and-sulman-prizes-2023/
LOCATION:Art Gallery of NSW\, Art Gallery Road\, The Domain\, Sydney\, NSW\, 2000\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20230418T091500
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20230418T103000
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SUMMARY:Art and Culture - Guided tour of The National 4: Australian Art Now
DESCRIPTION:  \nThe National 4 is an exhibition being shown over four leading cultural institutions – Art Gallery of NSW\, Campbelltown Arts Centre\, MCA and Carriageworks. A biennial survey of contemporary Australian art at the Art Gallery of NSW. \nThe National 4 brings together 48 new artists projects involving more than 80 artists of different generations and cultural backgrounds. \n(We shall be visiting Campbelltown Arts Centre later in the year.) \nDATE: Tuesday 18 April 2023 \nTIME: 9.30 am (please arrive 10 minutes before the tour start time) The tour will last between 45 mins – 1 hour. \nWe shall meet at the front of the Southern building which is the original entrance to the Art Gallery of NSW \nVENUE: Gallery of NSW Art\, Art Gallery Rd\, The Domain\, 2000 \nCOST: Adults $25\, Seniors $18 \nRSVP TO: Kay Nicholas kay.k.nicholas@gmail.com \nRSVP BY: Monday 10 April 2023 Do not pay until your place is confirmed \nPAYMENT OPTIONS: (e.g. Payable on the day OR the two payment options below) \nPayment Option 1 (Preferred): Online (direct deposit) into the SWIC bank account \nAccount Name: SWIC Inc. \nBSB No: 112-879 \nAccount No: 431-019-281 \nDescription: Event + your initial and surname \nPayment Option 2: By Credit Card through the Payments section of the website \nTRANSPORT: \nBus 441 – Departs from the York Street side of Queen Victoria Building and drops off near the Art Gallery. Returns to Queen Victoria Building\, picking up outside the Art Gallery. \nTrain – St James and Martin Place stations are both about 10 minutes walk
URL:https://admin.swic.org.au/groupevent/art-and-culture-guided-tour-of-the-national-4-australian-art-now/
LOCATION:Art Gallery of NSW\, Art Gallery Road\, The Domain\, Sydney\, NSW\, 2000\, Australia
ORGANIZER;CN="Kay Nicholas":MAILTO:swic.artandculture@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20230321T104500
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20230321T123000
DTSTAMP:20260604T231917
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SUMMARY:Art and Culture - Zampatti Powerhouse Curatorial Guided Tour (WAITLIST)
DESCRIPTION:Join us on a SWIC Curatorial Guided Tour of Carla Zampatti Powerhouse. This is the first retrospective exhibition of renowned Australian designer\, business leader\, philanthropist and mentor\, Carla Zampatti\, AC\, OMRI (1938–2021). Encapsulating Zampatti’s trailblazing career from the establishment of her business to her most recent work\, the exhibition draws over five decades of material. \nThe major exhibition features 100 outfits\, including personal items from Zampatti’s estate\, the Carla Zampatti Fashion Archive\, the wardrobes of well-known women and the results of hundreds of responses to a public callout. Highlights include rarely seen designs from her early career and loans from clients including HRH Crown Princess Mary of Denmark. \nDATE: Tuesday 21 March 2023 \nTIME: Please arrive at 10.45am for an 11am tour. \nVENUE: Powerhouse Museum 500 Harris St Ultimo NSW 2007.  Phone: 92170222      Please enter the front doors from the forecourt on Harris St. Entry via Harris St only. \nMEETING PLACE:  The Curator will meet us in front of the Loco Train in the Foyer at 11am. \nCOST:  Nil Cost: $10 donation to the Powerhouse would be appreciated. Please place your donation in an envelope and hand to the convenors. ‘SWIC will then make the donation on your behalf. \nRSVP TO: swic.artandculture@gmail.com with your name and mobile phone number. \nRSVP BY: 10 March 2023. \nPlease note that it is advisable to RSVP early as this event has a maximum of 30 members. When the event is full we will go to ‘Waitlist.’  Do not pay until your place is confirmed. We will always endeavour to get back within 24 hours. If you have not heard back please SMS: Kay Nicholas: Mob: 0438469044 \nTRANSPORT:  The Powerhouse is located at 500 Harris St\, Ultimo. Public transport is recommended. There is limited metered street parking near the museum\, located on Harris St\, Macarthur St and adjacent streets. Wilson Parking 179 Thomas Street\, Haymarket (adjacent to Novotel Sydney Central). By Train: The closest train station is Central. The walk is approximately 15 minutes. The Goods Line is a 500m walk along flat terrain starting from the Devonshire Street Tunnel at Central Station’s Southern Concourse. By Bus: Visitors can be dropped off at the bus stop located outside the Powerhouse Museum
URL:https://admin.swic.org.au/groupevent/art-and-culture-zampatti-powerhouse-curatorial-guided-tour/
LOCATION:Powerhouse Museum\, 500 Harris Street\, Ultimo\, NSW\, NSW\, 2007\, Australia
ORGANIZER;CN="Kay Nicholas":MAILTO:swic.artandculture@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20230221T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20230221T110000
DTSTAMP:20260604T231917
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SUMMARY:Art & Culture - 2nd Tour - State of the Art
DESCRIPTION:Dear Art & Culture Enthusiasts \nFor those of you who missed out on our December 22 tour to the Sydney Modern we are delighted to announce a second tour ‘Discover the Art and Architecture of Sydney Modern’ – a very special introductory art experience. \nWho are the towering bronze beings that greet you at the entrance of the New Sydney Modern?  How was an abandoned oil tank turned into a gallery?  In this tour\, we explore the art and architecture of the Art Gallery NSW new building. Meet the one-of-a-kind artworks created for this space\, from large-scale installations by significant Indigenous artists to new sculptural work by international artists. Discover new galleries and get to know the secrets of Sydney’s most exciting new architectural landmark. The Sydney Modern Project has transformed the Art Gallery of New South Wales into a unique art museum campus with two buildings and an art garden on Gadigal Country.  From the reimagined original building\, now known as the South Building\, to the stunning new building\, known as the North Building\, you’ll find art\, both historical and contemporary\, from across Australia and around the world. \nDATE: Tuesday 21 February 2023 \nTIME: 9.30am -11.00 (approximately) \nVENUE: Art Gallery of NSW\, on Gadigal Country- North Building Art Gallery Road The Domain\, Sydney NSW 2000. \nMEETING PLACE: The Welcome Hub in the Plaza of the new building. After cloaking at the desk outside the Gallery\, one of the Welcome Hosts will escort our group inside where we will be fitted with headsets and head off with our guide. The tour will last for approximately 1 to 1.25 hours. You are then free to wander around the new building and if you wish join Alison and Kay for  morning tea (at your own expense). \nCOST: $32.00 \nRSVP TO:  Alison Ross\, arross@bigpond.net.au  with your name and mobile phone number. \nRSVP BY: 10 February 2023. Please note that it is advisable to RSVP early as this event has a maximum of 30 members. When the event is full we will go to ‘Waitlist’.  Do not pay until your place is confirmed. We will always endeavour to get back within 24 hours. If you have not heard back please SMS: Alison Ross on 0405 541 921 \nPAYMENT OPTIONS: \nPayment Option 1 (Preferred): By Credit Card through the Payments section of the website \nPayment Option 2: Online (direct deposit) into the SWIC bank account \nAccount Name: SWIC Inc. \nBSB No: 112-879 \nAccount No: 431-019-281 \nDescription: A&C Tour 2 + your initial and surname \nTRANSPORT: The NSW Art Gallery is located on the Eastern side of Sydney’s CBD\, next to the Royal Botanic Gardens and the Domain\, just down the road from St Mary’s Cathedral.  The Art Gallery is approximately a 5-minute walk from Macquarie Street\, across the Domain\, or from Hyde Park. Public transit access: St James rail (15-minute walk); Martin Place rail (20-minute walk.
URL:https://admin.swic.org.au/groupevent/art-culture-2nd-tour-state-of-the-art/
LOCATION:Art Gallery of NSW\, Art Gallery Road\, The Domain\, Sydney\, NSW\, 2000\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20221213T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20221213T110000
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SUMMARY:Art & Culture - State of the Art (WAITLIST)
DESCRIPTION:Dear Art & Culture Enthusiasts \nWith the Art Gallery of NSW’s new building opening on 3 December\, the Gallery has created a very special introduction art experience. As loyal supporters over many years SWIC Art & Culture has received the offer of being amongst the first to view the new building and commissioned works. \nWho are the towering bronze beings that greet you at the entrance of the New Sydney Modern? How was an abandoned oil tank turned into a gallery? In this tour\, we explore the art and architecture of the Art Gallery NSW’s new building. Meet the one-of-a-kind artworks created for this space\, from large-scale installations by significant Indigenous artists to new sculptural work by international artists. Discover new galleries and get to know the secrets of Sydney’s most exciting new architectural landmark. \nDATE: Tuesday 13 December 2022 \nTIME: 9.30am – 11.00am (approximately) \nVENUE: Art Gallery of NSW\, on Gadigal Country – Art Gallery Road The Domain\, Sydney NSW 2000 \nMEETING PLACE: The Welcome Hub in the Plaza of the new building. After cloaking at the desk outside the Gallery\, one of the Welcome Hosts will escort our group inside where we will be fitted with headsets and head off with our guide. The tour will last for approximately 1 to 1.25 hours. You are then free to wander around the new building\, and if you wish join Alison and Kay for morning tea (at your own expense). \nCOST: $32.00 \nRSVP TO: Kay Nicholas: swic.artandculture@gmail.com with your name and mobile phone number. \nRSVP BY: 31 October 2022. Please note that it is advisable to RSVP early as this event has a maximum of 30 members. When the event is full we will go to ‘Waitlist’. Do not pay until your place is confirmed. We will always endeavour to get back within 24 hours. If you have not heard back please SMS: Kay Nicholas: Mob: 0438469044 \nPAYMENT OPTIONS:\nPayment Option 1 (Preferred): By Credit Card through the Payments section of the website\nPayment Option 2: Online (direct deposit) into the SWIC bank account\nAccount Name: SWIC Inc.\nBSB No: 112-879\nAccount No: 431-019-281\nDescription: A&C Gallery Tour + your initial and surname \nTRANSPORT: The NSW Art Gallery is located on the Eastern side of Sydney’s CBD\, next to the Royal Botanic Gardens and the Domain\, just down the road from St Mary’s Cathedral. The Art Gallery is approximately a 5-minute walk from Macquarie Street\, across the Domain\, or from Hyde Park. Public transit access: St James rail (15-minute walk); Martin Place rail (20-minute walk.
URL:https://admin.swic.org.au/groupevent/art-culture-state-of-the-art/
LOCATION:Art Gallery of NSW\, Art Gallery Road\, The Domain\, Sydney\, NSW\, 2000\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20221115T085000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20221115T173000
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SUMMARY:Art & Culture - Day Trip by Chartered Coach to Retford Park Bowral
DESCRIPTION:Retford Park is a place of great heritage significance. Its European history extends back to grants of land promised to Edward Riley senior by Governor Macquarie in 1821. The house\, built in 1887 by Samuel Hordern and his wife Jane\, is a grand\, rendered brick\, Italianate style residence. In 1964 James Fairfax AC bought the property and started to turn it from an agricultural property into a gentleman’s residence. James Fairfax always believed that Retford Park should be preserved for the enjoyment and benefit of future generations\, particularly those of the local district. On 19th April 2016 and in fulfilment of his ambition\, Mr Fairfax gifted his historic Retford Park home to the National Trust of Australia (NSW). \nAs our coach ventures up the driveway\, this grand Victorian Italianate homestead will appear from a towering arboretum of a magnificent collection of evergreen and deciduous trees. The gardens will take your breath away! \nLunch will be at Ngununggula Southern Highlands’ Regional Gallery. Artist Ben Quilty has been a driving force in opening this world class gallery in what was the former Dairy and Veterinary Clinic at Retford Park. The name Ngununggula means ‘Belonging’ in the traditional language of the Gundungurra First Nations people. The name was gifted by elder\, Aunty Velma Mulcahy. \nOur Itinerary (times are approximate)  \n\n9.00am: Depart Western Concourse Central Railway Coach Bay.\n11.00am: Arrive Retford Park.\n11.00am- 11.30am: Morning Tea Coffee /Tea Station\, plus an extra surprise from Alison and Kay!\n11.30am -12.30pm: Guided House Tour\n12.45pm: Weather permitting stroll through Retford Park to Ngununggula Regional Gallery for lunch at ‘Hearth by Moonacres’ Café or alternatively all aboard our coach to Hearth Café.\n1.00pm: Two Course Lunch with cultured butter and sourdough; sparkling or still water followed by tea /coffee. Ingredients are sourced from Moonacres Farm.\n2.00pm – 3.20pm time at leisure: Either remain at the Regional Gallery to explore and view the current exhibition or alternatively return to Retford House for a self- guided garden tour.\n3.30pm: All aboard – homeward bound to arrive at Central at approximately 5.30pm.\n\nDATE: Tuesday 15 November 2022 \nTIME: 8.50am – 5.30pm (appr0ximately) \nMEET: Upper Western Concourse Coach Departures\, Pitt Street Level\, Central Station. All aboard by 9.00am. Full details and map will be provided to those members attending. \nVENUE Retford House\, 1325 Old South Road\, Bowral NSW \nCOST: $100.00 (all inclusive) i.e. Coach Travel; Morning Tea; House Tour; Lunch and Self- guided Regional Gallery/ Garden Tour. \n No refunds after 4 November unless your place can be filled from the Waitlist. \nRSVP TO: Kay Nicholas no later than Friday 4 November 2022.   \nEmail: swic.artandculture@gmail.com with your name and mobile phone number. We will endeavour to confirm your place within 24 hours. If you have not heard back\, please SMS Kay Nicholas on 0438 469 044. \nNOTE: It is advisable to RSVP early as this event has a maximum of 40 members. When the event is full we will go to ‘Waitlist’. DO NOT PAY FOR THIS EVENT UNTIL YOUR PLACE HAS BEEN CONFIRMED. \nPAYMENT OPTIONS:) \nPayment Option 1 (Preferred): By Credit Card through the Payments section of the website \nPayment Option 2: Online (direct deposit) into the SWIC bank account \nAccount Name: SWIC Inc. \nBSB No: 112-879 \nAccount No: 431-019-281 \nDescription: A&C Retford + your initial and surname \nTRANSPORT: VIP Coaches Luxury 48-seater coach (NSW Government Accredited).
URL:https://admin.swic.org.au/groupevent/art-culture-day-trip-by-chartered-coach-to-retford-park-bowral/
LOCATION:Retford House\, 1325 Old South Road\, Bowral\, NSW\, Australia
ORGANIZER;CN="Kay Nicholas":MAILTO:swic.artandculture@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20221019T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20221019T153000
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SUMMARY:Art & Culture - Jewish Museum - ‘Shaken to the Core’: Sidney Nolan
DESCRIPTION:‘Shaken to the Core’ brings together Australian Artist\, Sidney Nolan’s\, confronting works responding to the Holocaust. This exhibition is of a body of works created by Nolan in 1961 following the Eichmann Trial and a visit to the Auschwitz camp. The works were buried away until they were exhibited for the first time in August 2021 at the Sidney Nolan Trust in Heredfordshire\, England. \nPlease join us in the Auditorium at the Sydney Jewish Museum for a curatorial introduction by our SWIC Member and Museum Guide\, Carole Hopper. At the conclusion of Carole’s introduction you will be given a booklet for your own self- guided tour of the exhibition. \nPlease note this Art & Culture event is on WEDNESDAY 19 October as Tuesday 18 October is a Jewish holiday. Also note the time: 2.00pm-3.30pm to avoid the crowds that this exhibition has attracted. Further organisation information will be provided prior to the visit for those members attending. \nDATE: WEDNESDAY 19 October 2022 \nPlease RSVP before paying to determine a place is available. It is advisable to RSVP early as this event has a maximum of 20 members. \nTIME: 2.00pm – 3.30pm \nVENUE: Sydney Jewish Museum – 148 Darlinghurst Rd\, Darlinghurst NSW 2010 \nMEETING PLACE: Museum Reception Desk. Please arrive 10 minutes early \nCOST: $20 \nRSVP TO: Alison Ross at arross@bigpond.net.au   We will endeavour to confirm your place within 24 hours. If you haven’t had a reply\, please message Alison on 0405 541 921 \nRSVP BY: 12 October 2022 \nPAYMENT OPTIONS:  \nBy Credit Card through the Payments section on the website \nOnline (direct deposit) into the SWIC Bank Account \n Account Name: SWIC Inc. \nBSB No: 112-879 \nAccount No: 431-019-281 \nDescription: A&C Jewish Museum + your initial and surname \nTRANSPORT: We strongly advise public transport as there is no parking. The nearest Rail Station is Kings Cross.
URL:https://admin.swic.org.au/groupevent/art-and-culture-jewish-museum-shaken-to-the-core-sidney-nolan/
LOCATION:Sydney Jewish Museum\, 148 Darlinghurst Road\, Darlinghurst\, Sydney\, NSW\, 2010\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20220719T113000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20220719T123000
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SUMMARY:Art & Culture - Visit to Casula Powerhouse Arts Centre and Guided Tour: Ken Done Liveable Art and Design
DESCRIPTION:Join us on a visit to The Casula Powerhouse Arts Centre\, a cultural facility of the Liverpool City Council on the banks of the Georges River. \nBuilt in 1951 by the NSW Electricity Commission\, the Casula Powerhouse was erected to supplement electricity production during Winter and power shortages. The Powerhouse was decommissioned in 1976 and bought by Liverpool Council\, but it wasn’t until 1994 that an ambitious development saw the former Powerhouse reimagined as the Casula Powerhouse Arts Centre.  The Centre now houses an international standard exhibition space; a 322seat state of art theatre; a multi-purpose performance space; artists’ studios; three exhibition spaces and much more\, as you will discover. \nFollowing an introduction to the Arts Centre\, we will have a guided tour by Ellen Hewitt\, Curator of one of the current exhibitions – Liveable Art: Stories of Done Art and Design. This exhibition brings together a large collection of Done designed clothing\, accessories\, stationery and homewares for a public exhibition. Casula Powerhouse Arts Centre has been working with people across Australia and internationally who have cherished their Ken Done items at home over the years. The stories from these collectors have been captured and will feature in the exhibition\, alongside a wide range of Ken Done Art and Design products. \nDATE: Tuesday 19 July 2022 \nTIME: Introduction to Casula Powerhouse Arts Centre and Tour – 11.30am – 12.30pm  approximately \nVENUE: Casula Powerhouse Arts Centre\, 1 Powerhouse Rd\, Casula NSW 2170 \nPHONE: (02) 8711 7123 \nCOST: $5 pp – pay on the day. Please have the correct money in an envelope with your name \nRSVP TO:  Alison Ross arross@bigpond.net.au with your name and mobile phone number \nRSVP BY:  9 July 2022. Please note it is advisable to RSVP early as this event has a maximum number of places.  We always endeavour to get back within 24 hours. If you have not heard back\, please SMS Alison Ross on 0405 541 921 \nTRANSPORT:  By Train (recommended). The Powerhouse is located a convenient 5-minute walk from Casula Rail Station.  Casula railway station is located on the Main South line. It is served by Sydney Trains T2 Inner West & Leppington and T5 Cumberland line services. The train trip is approximately 1hour 15 minutes\, departing  from Circular Quay/ Wynyard. Full details for those wishing to travel as a group by train will be provided to those attending. \nBy Car – Parking on site. Please use the latest version of Google Maps
URL:https://admin.swic.org.au/groupevent/art-culture-visit-to-casula-powerhouse-arts-centre-and-guided-tour-ken-done-liveable-art-and-design/
LOCATION:Casula Powerhouse Arts Centre\, 1 Powerhouse Road\, Casula\, NSW\, 2170\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20220621T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20220621T110000
DTSTAMP:20260604T231917
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SUMMARY:Art & Culture - Private Tour of the 2022 Archibald\, Wynne and Sulman Prizes
DESCRIPTION:Our June event is a guided tour of the 2022 Archibald Prize Exhibition\, fondly known as ‘The Archies’. This exhibition is often described as Australia’s most engaging art event and is eagerly anticipated by artists and audiences alike. Of great interest each year is the announcement of The Packing Room Prize. Congratulations to Archibald Prize finalist Claus Stangl\, for his portrait of director writer\, actor and producer Taika Waititi (pictured). \nThe Archibald Prize\, first awarded in 1921\, is one of Australia’s favourite art awards\, and one of its most prestigious. Awarded to the best portrait painting\, it is 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. \nDATE: Tuesday 21 June 2022 \nTIME: 9.30am – please meet at the AGNSW at the main entrance no later than 9.20am \nVENUE: Art Gallery of NSW\, on Gadigal Country. Art Gallery Road\, The Domain\, Sydney NSW 2000 \nCOST: $25 (Senior) $30 (Non-Senior) \nRSVP TO: Alison Ross arross@bigpond.net.au with your name and mobile phone number Please pay after you have been advised that a place is available. \nRSVP BY:  Friday 10 June 2022. Please note it is advisable to RSVP early as this event has a maximum of 30 members.  When the event is full we will go to ‘Waitlist’. There are no refunds unless your place can be filled from the Waitlist. \nWe will always endeavour to get back within 24 hours. If you have not heard back please SMS Alison Ross: 0405 541 921 \nPAYMENT OPTIONS: \nPayment Option 1 (Preferred): By Credit Card through the Payments section of the website \nPayment Option 2: Online (direct deposit) into the SWIC bank account \nAccount Name: SWIC Inc. \nBSB No: 112-879 \nAccount No: 431-019-281 \nDescription: Archies + your initial and surname \nTRANSPORT: The NSW Art Gallery is located on the Eastern side of Sydney’s CBD\, next to the Royal Botanic Gardens and the Domain\, just down the road from St Mary’s Cathedral.  The Art Gallery is approximately a 5-minute walk from Macquarie Street\, across the Domain\, or from Hyde Park. \nBUS: Please note that the 441 bus from the Queen Victoria Building does NOT commence its service until 10.00am.
URL:https://admin.swic.org.au/groupevent/art-culture-private-tour-of-the-2022-archibald-wynne-and-sulman-prizes/
LOCATION:Art Gallery of NSW\, Art Gallery Road\, The Domain\, Sydney\, NSW\, 2000\, Australia
ORGANIZER;CN="Alison Ross":MAILTO:arross@bigpond.net.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20220419T094500
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20220419T113000
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SUMMARY:Art & Culture - Architectural and Cultural Tour of Paddington (WAITLIST)
DESCRIPTION:Paddington is one of Sydney’s oldest suburbs\, established in the early 1800s. Join us for a walk around Paddington to see how the architecture has changed from the early 1800s to today. \nOur guide\, Ian England\, lives in Paddington and has studied the architecture and cultural history of the suburb. \nThe tour will conclude at one of the pretty local coffee shops. Refreshments at your own expense. \nWe shall meet outside Juniper Hall\, 250 Oxford St\, Paddington at 9.45am on Tue 19 April 2022. \nDATE: Tuesday 19 April 2022 \nTIME: 9.45am to 11.30am \nVENUE: Meet outside Juniper Hall\, 250 Oxford St\, Paddington \nCOST: Donation of $10 cash each on the day. This payment will be given to our guide for his favourite charity\, BATYR\, a mental health charity for young people. \nRSVP TO: Alison Ross at arross@bigpond.net.au or mobile 0405 541 921 \nRSVP BY: Tuesday 12 April 2022 \nPAYMENT OPTIONS: $10 cash on the day\, correct change please \nTRANSPORT: Travel by public transport if possible because parking in Paddington is extremely difficult for periods longer than 1 hour. \n333 and 440 buses travel past Juniper Hall to and from the city.
URL:https://admin.swic.org.au/groupevent/art-culture-architectural-and-cultural-tour-of-paddington/
LOCATION:Juniper Hall\, 250 Oxford St\, Paddington\, Sydney\, NSW\, 2021\, Australia
ORGANIZER;CN="Alison Ross":MAILTO:arross@bigpond.net.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20220315T000000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20220315T000000
DTSTAMP:20260604T231917
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SUMMARY:Art & Culture - Rescheduled to 29 March
DESCRIPTION:March Art & Culture has been rescheduled to 29 March due to a clash with the Convenors’ ‘Thank you’ Lunch.
URL:https://admin.swic.org.au/groupevent/art-culture-rescheduled-to-29-march/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kay Nicholas":MAILTO:swic.artandculture@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20220216T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20220216T103000
DTSTAMP:20260604T231917
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SUMMARY:Art & Culture - 'Matisse: Life and Spirit'
DESCRIPTION:Dear Art and Culture Enthusiasts \nBest Wishes for 2022 and a warm welcome back to Art & Culture. \nThe first event for our 2022 Calendar is a guided tour of ‘Matisse: Life and Spirit’ at the Art Gallery of NSW. Developed in partnership between the Art Gallery of NSW and the Centre Pompidou Paris\, ‘Matisse: Life and Spirit’ is the greatest single exhibition of the artist’s work ever to be seen in Sydney. Through these works we find Matisse renewing his vision time and time again\, continually seeking new ways to celebrate life as he saw it. \nDATE: WEDNESDAY 16 February 2022 (Note change of day) \nTIME: 9.30am -10.30am \nNote: Owing to the major expansion construction works for the Sydney Modern Project\, entry to the AGNSW is via a temporary tunnel from Art Gallery Road. You will need to sign in using the QR Code and show your Vaccination Certificate before entering the Art Gallery. Please enter via the tunnel to meet no later than 9.20am outside the AGNSW and sign in using the QR Code. \nVENUE: Art Gallery of NSW\, on Gadigal Country\, Art Gallery Road\, The Domain\, Sydney NSW 2000 \nCOST: $32 (Senior)\, $35 (Non-Senior) \nRSVP TO: swic.artandculture@gmail.com with your name and mobile phone number. \nRSVP BY:  7 February 2022. Please note it is advisable to RSVP early as this event has a maximum of 30 members. (Covid restrictions).  When the event is full we will go to ‘Waitlist’. We will always endeavour to get back within 24 hours. If you have not heard back please SMS: Kay Nicholas: Mob: 0438 469 044 \nPAYMENT: Owing to the current Covid situation there is always a possibility that this event may need to be cancelled.  Therefore\, payment should be made following advice from the Convenors no more than 10 days prior to the event. \nPAYMENT OPTIONS: \nPayment Option 1 (Preferred): By Credit Card through the Payments section of the website \nPayment Option 2: Online (direct deposit) into the SWIC bank account \nAccount Name: SWIC Inc. \nBSB No: 112-879 \nAccount No: 431-019-281 \nDescription: A&C + your initial and surname \nTRANSPORT: The NSW Art Gallery is located on the Eastern side of Sydney’s CBD\, next to the Royal Botanic Gardens and the Domain\, just down the road from St Mary’s Cathedral.  The Art Gallery is approximately a 5-minute walk from Macquarie Street\, across the Domain\, or from Hyde Park.  Owing to construction works there is a very limited bus service and minimal street parking options.
URL:https://admin.swic.org.au/groupevent/art-culture-matisse-life-and-spirit/
LOCATION:Art Gallery of NSW\, Art Gallery Road\, The Domain\, Sydney\, NSW\, 2000\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20210817T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20210817T110000
DTSTAMP:20260604T231917
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SUMMARY:Art & Culture - SWIC Private Tour - Landmark Exhibition ‘Archie 100’ (CANCELLED)
DESCRIPTION:Our August event is a guided tour of ‘Archie 100’\, marking the Archibald’s historic 100th milestone. This landmark exhibition explores the rich history of the Archibald Prize\, unearthing fascinating stories behind more than 100 artworks carefully selected from every decade. Arranged thematically\, Archie 100: A Century of the Archibald Prize reflects not just how artistic styles and approaches to portraiture have changed over time but\, importantly\, the changing face of Australia. \nAs advised in our July Events Notice\, if you attend our July Tour of the Archibald Prize Exhibition\, you are eligible for a reduced Tour Fee of $10.00 for this exhibition. \nDATE: Tuesday 17 August 2021 \nTIME: 9.30am – please meet outside the AGNSW no later than 9.20am and sign in using the QR Code. \nVENUE: Art Gallery of NSW\, on Gadigal Country\, Art Gallery Road\, Sydney NSW 2000 \nCOST: $25 (Seniors)\, $30 (Non-Seniors)\, $10.00 for SWIC Members who attended The Archibald Prize Tour on 20 July 2021 (Two Tours Fee) \nRSVP TO: swic.artandculture@gmail.com with your name\, mobile phone number and post code for Covid Tracing Registration.  Please advise whether you attended the Archibald Tour. Do not pay until you have been advised that a place is available. \nRSVP BY: Tuesday 10 August 2021. Please note it is advisable to RSVP early. This event has a maximum of 30 members (due to Covid restrictions). When the event is full we will go to ‘Waitlist’. There are no refunds unless your place can be filled from a Waitlist. \nWe will always endeavour to get back within 24 hours. If you have not heard back please SMS: Kay Nicholas: Mob: 0438 469 044 / Alison Ross: 0405 541 921. \nPAYMENT OPTIONS: \nPayment Option 1 (Preferred): By Credit Card through the Payments section of the website \nPayment Option 2: Online (direct deposit) into the SWIC bank account \nAccount Name: SWIC Inc. \nBSB No: 112-879 \nAccount No: 431-019-281 \nDescription: Archie100 + your initial and surname \nTRANSPORT: The NSW Art Gallery is located on the Eastern side of Sydney’s CBD\, next to the Royal Botanic Gardens and the Domain\, just down the road from St Mary’s Cathedral.  The Art Gallery is approximately a 5-minute walk from Macquarie Street\, across the Domain\, or from Hyde Park. \nBUS: Please note that the 441 bus from the Queen Victoria Building does NOT commence its service until 10.00am.
URL:https://admin.swic.org.au/groupevent/art-culture-swic-private-tour-landmark-exhibition-archie-100/
LOCATION:Art Gallery of NSW\, Art Gallery Road\, The Domain\, Sydney\, NSW\, 2000\, Australia
ORGANIZER;CN="Kay Nicholas":MAILTO:swic.artandculture@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20210720T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20210720T110000
DTSTAMP:20260604T231917
CREATED:20210523T230117Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210712T062925Z
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SUMMARY:Art & Culture - SWIC Private Tour - The Archibald\, Wynne and Sulman Prizes 100th Birthday Exhibition (CANCELLED)
DESCRIPTION:Our July event is a guided tour of the 2021 Archibald Prize Exhibition. This exhibition is often described as Australia’s most engaging art event and is eagerly anticipated by artists and audiences alike. This year ‘The Archies’ turn 100! \nThe Archibald Prize\, first awarded in 1921\, is one of Australia’s favourite art awards\, and one of its most prestigious. Awarded to the best portrait painting\, it is 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\, water colour or mixed media. \nADVANCE NOTICE: Art & Culture’s August event will be a Tour of ‘Archie 100’ on Tuesday 17 August 2021.  ‘Archie 100’ marks The Archie’s historic 100th milestone. This landmark exhibition explores the rich history of the Archibald Prize\, unearthing fascinating stories behind more than 100 artworks carefully selected from every decade. The AGNSW has offered us a reduced tour price for SWIC Members who book the Archibald in July and then book ‘Archie 100’ in August. \nTo take advantage of this offer watch out for ‘Archie 100’ SWIC Private Tour to be published in the August Events Calendar. \nDATE: Tuesday 20 July 2021 \nTIME: 9.30am \nPlease meet outside the AGNSW no later than 9.20am and sign in using the QR Code. \nVENUE: Art Gallery of NSW\, on Gadigal Country\, Art Gallery Road\, The Domain\, Sydney NSW 2000 \nCOST: $25 (Senior) $30 (Non-Senior) \nRSVP TO: swic.artandculture@gmail.com with your name\, mobile phone number and post code for Covid Tracing Registration. Please pay after you have been advised that a place is available. \nRSVP BY: Tuesday 13 July 2021. Please note it is advisable to RSVP early as this event has a maximum of 30 members. (Covid restrictions).  When the event is full we will go to ‘Waitlist’. There are no refunds unless your place can be filled from the Waitlist. \nWe will always endeavour to get back within 24 hours. If you have not heard back please SMS: Kay Nicholas: Mob: 0438 469 044 / Alison Ross: 0405 541 921 \nPAYMENT OPTIONS: \nPayment Option 1 (Preferred): By Credit Card through the Payments section of the website \nPayment Option 2: Online (direct deposit) into the SWIC bank account \nAccount Name: SWIC Inc. \nBSB No: 112-879 \nAccount No: 431-019-281 \nDescription: Archie + your initial and surname \nTRANSPORT: The NSW Art Gallery is located on the Eastern side of Sydney’s CBD\, next to the Royal Botanic Gardens and the Domain\, just down the road from St Mary’s Cathedral.  The Art Gallery is approximately a 5-minute walk from Macquarie Street\, across the Domain\, or from Hyde Park. \nBUS: Please note that the 441 bus from the Queen Victoria Building does NOT commence its service until 10am. \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://admin.swic.org.au/groupevent/art-culture-swic-private-tour-the-archibald-wynne-and-sulman-prizes-100th-birthday-exhibition/
LOCATION:Art Gallery of NSW\, Art Gallery Road\, The Domain\, Sydney\, NSW\, 2000\, Australia
ORGANIZER;CN="Kay Nicholas":MAILTO:swic.artandculture@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Art & Culture - May Gibbs' 'Nutcote' (WAITLIST)
DESCRIPTION:May Gibbs\, the author and illustrator of the iconic children’s story The Complete Adventures of Snugglepot and Cuddlepie is one of Australia’s most treasured authors. This ‘SWIC Only’ tour visits her beautiful heritage listed harbourside cottage and garden of ‘Nutcote’. Built at Neutral Bay in 1925 ‘Nutcote’ is where May lived and worked for 44 years. Your ticket includes a Devonshire Morning Tea. This tour is limited to 25 members as the cottage is quite small. \nOrganisation for Attending this Art & Culture Event during Covid -19. \nStep1:  \nMembers email an RSVP to the Convenor to determine availability. \nImportant: Provide your Mobile contact number and Post Code for Covid Tracing. \nWe will always try to get back to you in 24 hours so if you have not heard please contact us again. \nStep 2: \nOn advice from the Convenor re availability the Member is asked to pay to confirm. \nDo not give your place to another member. \nAll members attending must register with the Convenor and provide Covid Tracing Information. \nDATE: Tuesday 18 May 2021 \nTIME: 10.30am – 12 noon. Meet at the front gate at 10.25am. \nVENUE: 5 Wallaringa Ave\, Kurraba Point\, Neutral Bay NSW 2089 \nCOST: $25.00 \nRSVP TO: Alison Ross- Email: arross@bigpond.net.au or Mobile: 0405 541 921 \nRSVP BY: 8 May 2021 \nPAYMENT OPTIONS: \nPayment Option 1 (Preferred): By Credit Card through the Payments section of the website \nPayment Option 2: Online (direct deposit) into the SWIC bank account \nAccount Name: SWIC Inc. \nBSB No: 112-879 \nAccount No: 431-019-281 \nDescription: A&C + your initial and surname \nTRANSPORT:  \nPrivate vehicle – Residential Parking \nBy Ferry – 5 minute walk from Neutral Bay Wharf \nBy Train – 15 minute walk from North Sydney or Milson Point stations
URL:https://admin.swic.org.au/groupevent/art-culture-may-gibbs-nutcote/
LOCATION:Nutcote\, 5 Wallaringa Ave\, Kurraba Point\, Neutral Bay\, Sydney\, NSW\, 2089\, Australia
ORGANIZER;CN="Alison Ross":MAILTO:arross@bigpond.net.au
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SUMMARY:Art & Culture - Guided Tour of the Chau Chak Wing Museum (WAITLIST)
DESCRIPTION:Find the unexpected where art\, architecture\, science\, history and ancient cultures meet. \nJoin SWIC on a Private Guided Tour of Sydney’s newest museum. \nThe Chau Chak Wing Museum brings three powerful collections to a stunning\, purpose-built space at the University of Sydney. \nAfter the tour\, join us for morning tea in the Museum Café (at your own expense) \n Organisation for Attending Art & Culture Events during Covid -19 \nStep1:  \nMembers Email an RSVP to the Convenor to determine availability. \nWe will always try to get back to you in 24 hours\, so if you haven’t heard please contact us again. \nStep 2: \nOn advice from the Convenor re availability\, the Member makes a payment to confirm their place on the tour. \nStep 3:   \nThe Member then sends a brief email to the Convenor advising of payment.  On this occasion please also advise if you will stay for Morning Tea as we will need to reserve tables. \nDATE: Tuesday 16 March 2021 \nTIME: Meet outside the main door of the Museum no later than 9.50am for a 10.00am tour. Our two guides will meet us there. \nIMPORTANT: \n\nTo meet Contact Tracing Protocols\, you will need to register on the NSW Covid App on arrival\nPlease maintain social distancing\n\nVENUE: Chau Chak Wing Museum\, University of Sydney\, Camperdown NSW 2006 \nHOW TO GET THERE: The street entrance is from Parramatta Road through the main gate of Sydney University.  It is a short walk along University Avenue to the Museum Entrance. The Museum is located directly across from the Great Hall and Quadrangle lawns\, and next to Fisher Library. \nPhone: (02) 9351 2812 \nWebsite: https://www.sydney.edu.au/museum/ \nCOST: $15pp / $10 Seniors \nRSVP: Kay Nicholas (Convenor) Email: kay.k.nicholas@gmail.com \nMORNING TEA: Please let me know when you RSVP if you would like to join us for Morning Tea at The Museum Café.  We need to have numbers to reserve tables. The Café is in a delightful setting overlooking Australian native gardens.  We have organised for you to order and pay (Credit Card only) as you enter. Please join us at the reserved tables. \nPAYMENT OPTIONS: \nPayment Option 1 (Preferred): By Credit Card through the Payments section of the website \nPayment Option 2: Online (direct deposit) into the SWIC bank account \nAccount Name: SWIC Inc. \nBSB No: 112-879 \nAccount No: 431-019-281 \nDescription: A&C + your initial and surname \nRSVP BY: Friday 5 March 2021 \nTRANSPORT: \nCar: Whilst street parking is available it is at a premium during University Terms. Parking is available at Broadway Shopping Centre – 0-2 hours free; 2-3 hours $7.50; 3-4 hours $15.00   It is a short walk from there to The University and Museum \nTrain: Alight at Central. It is a short 5-minute bus ride to the University Gates \nBus: Visit Transport NSW for help planning your public transport to the University \n  \n 
URL:https://admin.swic.org.au/groupevent/art-culture-guided-tour-of-the-chau-chak-wing-museum/
LOCATION:Chau Chak Wing Museum\, University Place\, University of Sydney\, Camperdown\, Sydney\, NSW\, 2006\, Australia
ORGANIZER;CN="Kay Nicholas":MAILTO:swic.artandculture@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Art & Culture - Brett Whiteley Studio - ‘Feathers and Flight’ (WAITLIST)
DESCRIPTION:Art & Culture will resume its 2020 Calendar with a private tour to the Brett Whiteley Studio Gallery.  The Brett Whiteley Studio was the workplace and home of Australian artist Brett Whiteley (1939–1992). It has been managed as a museum by the Art Gallery of NSW since 1995. \nOur tour will include a short introduction to the studio and to Brett Whiteley the artist as well as highlighted works from the new exhibition\, Feathers and Flight. In this exhibition of drawings\, paintings and sculpture\, Brett Whiteley expresses his joy\, humour and love through birds. \nPlease note that the studio can only accommodate reduced numbers of visitors and tour guests as a result of COVID-19 government regulations (10 people per tour). We will therefore have two tours. The first tour will commence at 10.30am and the second tour will commence at 11.45am.  All members are respectfully requested by the Studio to maintain social distancing within the studio and respond accordingly to any requests from Gallery staff. \nChanges Effecting Organisation for Art and Culture Tours \n\nMost venues require organisers of group tours to send them a guest list of attendees and a phone contact for each guest 7-10 days prior to a visit/tour. The phone number is only used in the event of a need to action Covid-19 contact tracing. The supply of a phone contact is a condition when attending.\nMost venues will no longer accept cash payments\, therefore members will need to prepay either by Credit Card on the SWIC website or by EFT to the SWIC bank account.\nMost venues have restricted tour group sizes (10 -15 people per tour).\nAll venues have specific Covid-19 restrictions that we need to adhere to.\n\n Registering for an Art & Culture event where Payment is required \n\nEmail the Convenor with your RSVP and provide your contact phone number. We will always try to reply within 24 hours\, so if you have not heard back please contact us again.\nDo not pay until you have received a reply advising availability. If there is a place available please pay ASAP as your place will not be confirmed until payment is made. To assist us please send us a quick ‘PAID’ Email.\n\nDATE: Tuesday 18 August 2020 \nTIME: Tour 1: 10.30am – 11.30am (10 people only) Tour 2: 11-45am – 12.45pm (10 people only) \nMeet at the studio entrance 5 minutes before your tour commences. \nVENUE:  Brett Whiteley Studio Gallery and Art Museum\, 2 Raper St\, Surry Hills NSW \nCOST: $20.00 (non-refundable unless your place can be filled by a member on a waitlist) \nPLEASE NOTE   As there are limited places you must RSVP to check availability before making your payment. If you do not receive a reply within 24 hours kindly contact the Convenor again. Your place is not confirmed until payment is made. \nPAYMENT OPTIONS: PAYMENT OPTIONS \nPayment Option 1 (Preferred): By Credit Card through the Payments section of the website Online (direct deposit) into the SWIC bank account \nPayment Option 2: Online (direct deposit) into the SWIC bank account \nAccount Name: SWIC Inc. \nBSB No: 112-879 \nAccount No: 431-019-281 \nDescription: A&C + your initial and surname \nRSVP TO:  Kay Nicholas  Email: kay.k.nicholas@gmail.com Mobile: 043846904 \nPlease state full name and contact phone number plus preferred tour time. \nRSVP BY: 8 August 2020 \nTRANSPORT:  Public Transport is recommended \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://admin.swic.org.au/groupevent/art-culture-brett-whiteley-studio-feathers-and-flight/
LOCATION:Brett Whiteley Studio\, 2 Raper Street\, Surry Hills\, Sydney\, NSW\, 2010\, Australia
ORGANIZER;CN="Kay Nicholas":MAILTO:swic.artandculture@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Art & Culture - Where Art Meets Nature in an Ancient Rainforest Sculpture at Scenic World (CANCELLED)
DESCRIPTION:Join us on our second Art & Culture adventure to Australia’s unique outdoor gallery in the towering Jurassic rainforest in the heart of the Blue Mountains. Nestled within World Heritage wilderness in the Jamison Valley\, the exhibition is accessed via the world’s steepest train or for a more  gentle descent\, the Scenic Cableway. This Art & Culture event is back by popular demand. \nSculpture at Scenic World is an outdoor exhibition sited along an elevated Scenic Walkway. Artworks from 30 local\, national and international sculptors reflect the beauty of the rich rainforest surrounds with explosions of colour. All artworks are installed by experienced arborists and art handlers – Sculpture at Scenic World has proudly maintained a 0% ecological footprint since the exhibition’s inception. \nOur adventure commences with an exhilarating ride on either the Scenic Railway (the world’s steepest railway) with the iconic Three Sisters as a backdrop or by Cable Way. \nAccompanied by our guide our private SWIC tour takes us along the Lillipilli Trail to view the sculptures – approximately 2.5 km of easy accessible walking.  Additional information on the tour and details of the organisation for the day will be provided on receipt of your RSVP.  You may wish to check out https://www.sculptureatscenicworld.com.au/ \nDATE: Tuesday 21 April 2020 \nTIME: Full Day – 8.00am – 6.00pm approximately \nKay Nicholas and Alison Ross (Art & Culture Convenors) will accompany those members who wish to travel by train and bus. We will meet at Central Railway station at 8.00am. Details of Station Number and precise train departure times from both Central and Katoomba will be given nearer to the time of the event. \nFor those travelling by private vehicle\, we will meet you at Scenic World at 11.30am. Details of Meeting Point will be given nearer to the time of the event. \nVENUE:  Scenic World\, Corner of Violet Street & Cliff Drive\, Katoomba NSW – 3 kilometres from Katoomba’s village centre and railway station. \nCOST:  $49.00 \nPlease be aware that there will be no refunds after 3 April 2020 unless your place can be filled by someone on the Wait List. SWIC’s discounted price includes entry to Scenic Sculptures; a two hour private guided tour; unlimited rides on Scenic Railway\, Cable Way and Sky Way; entry to the Cultural Centre in Katoomba to view small sculpture exhibition (optional). \nPAYMENT OPTIONS: \nPayment Option 1: By Credit Card on the Payments menu of the website \nPayment Option 2: Online (direct deposit) into the SWIC bank account \nAccount Name: SWIC Inc. \nBSB No: 112-879 \nAccount No: 431-019-281 \nDescription: A&C Scenic + your initial and surname \nRSVP TO: Kay Nicholas prior to payment so we can keep tabs on numbers. \nKindly advise whether you will be travelling with SWIC by train or by private vehicle. \nEmail: kay.k.nicholas@gmail.com \nRSVP BY: Friday 3 April 2020.– Please be advised that 3 April is the final date for an RSVP and payment.  An early RSVP is advised to avoid disappointment. RSVPs received after the close date will be Waitlisted. \nTRANSPORT: \n\nBy Rail to Katoomba – Sydney Trains Blue Mountains Line leaves from Central or Strathfield Stations (approximately 2hour journey). From Katoomba it is a 15minute bus ride (686 Bus) to disembark at Scenic World main building. You can use your OPAL Card on train and bus. Note: Buses will run every 15 minutes during the Exhibition.\nBy Private Vehicle to Scenic World Katoomba. Approximately two hours travel time by car from Sydney. There is free parking on site.
URL:https://admin.swic.org.au/groupevent/art-culture-where-art-meets-nature-in-an-ancient-rainforest-sculpture-at-scenic-world/
LOCATION:Scenic World\, Cnr Violet St & Cliff Drive\, Katoomba\, Sydney\, NSW\, 2780\, Australia
ORGANIZER;CN="Kay Nicholas":MAILTO:swic.artandculture@gmail.com
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