Staging an opera involves a thrilling combination of highly talented people from all kinds of disciplines – milliners, wig makers, cobblers, costumiers, designers, carpenters, model makers, scenic artists, choreographers, repertoire and language coaches, stage hands, stage managers, directors, musicians and conductors - not to mention the singers! Take a SWIC guided tour of the Opera […]
Join SWIC on a 200th Birthday Springtime walking tour of the Royal Botanic Garden - a journey through the first 200 years of its history as a Botanic Garden by the Harbour. Our tour ends at the site of the 32nd Kaldor Public Art Project by Wiradjuri/Kamilaroi artist Jonathan Jones. Barrangal dyara (skin and bones) is […]
SWIC has booked 30 tickets at the Darlinghurst Theatre Company production of Remembering Pirates at The Eternity Theatre on Thursday 13 October at 8.00pm. This is the World Premiere of this work written by Christopher Harley. The famed children of Peter Pan are now adults. Wendy’s expecting her first child, John’s a jaded history teacher and Michael’s […]
The October Monthly Activity is about making a difference. I hope you will join me on a visit to THREAD TOGETHER on Thursday 27 October 2016. The idea is that we come together as SWIC Members and join forces to help those in need. Our host is Greg Fisher - General Manager THEAD TOGETHER. The […]
Join Art & Culture at the Art Gallery of NSW for a private tour of the much anticipated exhibition of works by renowned Australian artist, John Olsen, entitled ‘the you beaut country’. This exhibition is the most comprehensive display ever mounted of Olsen’s work, and includes paintings, ceramics, tapestries and works on paper from collections […]
We are very excited to have the opportunity to visit the Elliott- Eyes Collection in the owners’ Terrace home in Erskineville on Tuesday 18 April. Our hosts are Gordon Elliott and Michael Eyes. Their collection (219 pieces to be precise) of mainly Australian and New Zealand works is to be found in every room and […]
Join us on Tuesday 16 May 2017 for a special SWIC Art & Culture event at Macquarie University. The Sculpture Park's significance is globally recognised by the International Directory of Sculpture Parks, and was listed by Best Value Schools as one of the 25 most amazing sculpture gardens in the world. Our morning commences in the Macquarie […]
Join SWIC for a Private Tour of Australia’s Most Extraordinary Art Event, The Archibald Wynne and Sulman Prizes, on Tuesday 22 August at 9.15am. The Archibald, Wynne and Sulman Prizes is an annual exhibition eagerly anticipated by artists and audiences alike. The Archibald Prize, first awarded in 1921, is Australia’s favourite art award, and one […]
A Rare Opportunity A Special Combined Monthly Activity / Art and Culture Visit to Mahratta one of the finest Art Deco Mansions in Sydney and Enjoy a Devonshire Tea […]
Sunset Harbour Cruise - Saturday 7 October 6.00-8.00pm We live in one of the great harbour cities of the world. Come exploring our beautiful city of Sydney from the water. […]