Tap Gallery | The Artists Paradise

DANCING NAKED INTHE BACKYARD – 15TH TO 26TH APRIL 8pm

Welcome to Hinton Street, a quiet suburb away from the stress of the city, where the neighbours are like family. A neighbourhood that’s barely changed over the years, until a developer from Sylvan Towers arrives with a new concept: Village Living. Lush gardens and parkland, shops, a waterfall feature and...

WOB ANNOUNCES INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY ART PRIZE: Presentation SAT 8th MARCH 5-8pm

WINNER 2013 1ST PRIZE JUDGES CHOICE: Niki McDonald ‘Tapestry Girl’ who won $2,500 cash prize from the generous sponsor WOMEN ON BOARDS Exhibition will be on view 3rd-16th March 12-6pm at TAP GALLERY Artists should deliver their own works until Sunday 2nd of March. Exhibition will be on view...

Art Prize's / Exhibitions / February / March / Mardi Gras

OUTLOUD EXHIBITION & ART AWARD, MON 24 FEB – SUN 2 MARCH, PRESENTATIONS TUES 25TH FEB 6-8PM

OUTLOUD Art Prize in conjunction with Sydney Gay Lesbian Mardi Gras Presentations : Tuesday 25th Feb 2014 6-8pm Artists deliver works by Sunday 23 Feb Meet the artists for drinks Tuesday 25th Feb 6-8pm All visitors will vote for their favourite work on that night All works will be on view...

February / Mardi Gras / Theatre

PINBALL, 11-28TH FEB 2014, 8PM

Duck Duck Goose Theatre Company presents Pinball Written by Alison Lyssa Directed by Sarah Vickery Theenie has a choice – loose her child or conform to her family’s idea of what she ought to be – a compliant, dutiful daughter and “heterosexual” wife. When Theenie’s father, brother and a bigoted...

Exhibitions / February / Mardi Gras / Photography

AHOYA! A YEAR AT POLLY’S FOLLIES TUESDAY 25TH FEBRUARY 2014 6-8PM

Like an explosion in a sequin factory, Ahoya!: A year at Pollys Follies is an exhibition of photographic portraits by Dawn Service that celebrates 21 years of Pollys Follies, Sydney’s longest running drag variety show. At TAP Gallery 278 Palmer Street Darlinghurst. The exhibition launches at 6.30pm on the 25 February...

Exhibitions / Festival / March / Performance / Song & Dance

SEDA STAR’S SPECIAL EVENT FOR LADIES, SUN 9 MARCH 11-5PM 2014

DANCE PRAYER! Dance Prayer – movements and the affirmations Healing movements. Heal yourself through the movements .Dance Prayer new way to connect with your mind and the body and connect with your with your inner soul and spirit! Most population have a big problem with stress ,business working to hard...

March / Theatre

HIGH WINDOWS LOW DOORWAYS, WED 19 – SUN 30 MARCH 8PM

HIGH WINDOWS LOW DOORWAYS a multi-playwright project 19 – 30 March 2014 (Preview 19 March) Tue to Sat 8pm, Sun 6pm Tix: $25/$20 Cheap Tue $15/Preview $15 Bookings 0481 514 945 www.subtlenuance.com “Don’t tell me your beliefs. They don’t sing, or laugh, or weep. Speak of the visions you’ve had,...

Exhibitions / March

CHROMA EXHIBITION 17-30TH MARCH BY KRISTINE BALLARD & PETER PORTEOUS, OPENING TUE 18 MAR, 6PM

Chroma Exhibition MON 17 -SUN 30 March 2014 opening night at 6:00 on the 18th March Kristine Ballard and Peter Porteous CHROMA: A Quest for Colour The vivid imagery of two of Sydney’s respected contemporary artists, weaves rich hues and texture in this combined exhibition of figurative and landscape forms. A...

April / Exhibitions / March

MISSES & LANDSCAPE BY ANN LIN & MICHAEL MIKNIC, MON 31 MAR – 6 APRIL, OPENING 31 MAR 6:15-9PM

Misses & Landscape by Ann Lin & Michael Miknic Mon 31 March – 6 April daily 12 – 6pm Ann Lin, a Chinese writer, come and living in Sydney since 1980s, has been painting in oil and acrylic since 2005, works with combining abstract and realistic forms....

Exhibitions / Festival / May

MAMAPALOOZA SYDNEY ! MON 5 – SUN 11 MAY 2014

MAMAPALOOZA FESTIVAL ART, MUSIC, COMEDY 5th – 11th MAY Mamapalooza Sydney is back! This exciting festival celebrates mothers in the visual and performing arts and welcomes all artists to participate. Tuesday 6th May 6-9pm: ‘Stolen Moments’, an art exhibition exploring the themes of identity and motherhood. Friday 9th May 8-11pm:...

Art Prize's

HEAD ON PHOTO FESTIVAL, MON 12 MAY – SUN 8 JUNE 2014

Head On Awards 2014 Now Open for Entries Over $50,000 worth of prizes including $20,000 cash All judges are experts in their field and include Chris Rainier ( National Geographic), Benjamin Lowy (Getty Images) and Anne-Marie Van de Ven (Principal Curator of Sydney Powerhouse Museum). There are now four categories:...

Art Prize's / Exhibitions / Group Show / May / Photography

NUDE ON TAP 2014, MON 26 MAY – SUN 8 JUNE, PRESENTATION NIGHT SATURDAY 31TH MAY 5-8PM

February / Festival

POETRY on TAP ART GALLERY, SUN 16th FEB 6:30pm

VALENTINES WEEKEND SPECIAL EVENT : Words of Love, Magical Music & a secret special guest!!! 15$ 6:30PM at tap gallery 45 Burton ST, Darlinghurst.

Exhibitions / February

POSTCARDS FROM PARADISE BY JOSE HERRERA, MON 17- 24 FEB 2014

POSTCARDS FROM PARADISE A JOURNEY THROUGH EXOTIC LANDSCAPES OF SENSUAL COLOUR & EVOCATIVE TEXTURES by JOSÉ HERRERA paintings & limited edition reproduction 17th Febuary to the 23rd at Tap Gallery corner of Palmer & Burton St, Darlinghurst Opening show!! Enjoy a drink with Artist on Monday 17th FEB at TAP...

February / Mardi Gras / Theatre

“ESTRANGED” BY JASON CHARLES, WED 12-22TH FEB 7:30PM & 23RD 2:30PM

WEDNESDAY 12 – 22TH FEBRUARY 7.30PM “ESTRANGED” It’s a few days before Sam and Sylvia’s wedding and they’re making preparations with ‘mother’ when the doorbell rings. Trouble has arrived. Trouble comes in the form of estranged Aunt Lydia and cousin Justin who were rejected by their small northern village...

Exhibitions / February

FLASH GROUP SHOW, BRING WORK BY FEB 9, DRINKS WITH THE ARTISTS TUE 6-8pm

Works must be delivered by Sun 9th FEB 12-6pm to TAp gallery

Exhibitions / February / Group Show / Mixed Media / Paintings / Performance / Photography

GROUP EXHIBITION ‘MOMENTS IN LOVE’ MON 3 – SUN 16 FEB, DRINKS WITH THE ARTIST TUES 11TH FEB 6PM

GROUP EXHIBITION – ‘MOMENTS IN LOVE’ MON 3-SUN16 FEBRUARY, DRINKS WITH THE ARTIST : TUESDAY 11 TH 6PM Multi artist showing, across a range of media, including paint, photography, poetry, music and mixed media to explore our theme of love in all its states…beyond gender, orientation, time and space… moments...

Exhibitions / January

SANDY & MARTIN SPECTRUM OF COLOUR ART EXHIBITION & BOOK LAUNCH MON 13TH JAN 6PM

SANDY & MARTIN SPECTRUM OF COLOUR ART EXHIBITION & BOOK LAUNCH MON 13TH JAN 6PM ‘Pandora’s box and the cubby house’ ‘how not to have arguments’ On view MON 13- SUN 19TH JAN 12-6pm daily. OPENING DATE MON 13TH JAN 6PM

Art Prize's / Exhibitions / Group Show

FREEDOM ART PRIZE FOR HUMAN RIGHTS, MON 20 JAN – SUN 2 FEB, OPENING SAT 25 JAN

TAP Gallery present Freedom “People’s Choice” Exhibition January 2014 Calling for artists to enter works in the exhibition for “FREEDOM” $1000 in prizes TAP Gallery, one of Sydney’s most innovative galleries and Amnesty International Australia, the worlds largest human rights organisation have teamed up for the 18th year running to...

Exhibitions / January

EXHIBITION BY PAUL FULLBROOK, MON 20 – SUN 2 FEB 2014, OPENING THURS 23 JAN 6PM

AN EXHIBITION BY PAUL FULLBROOK TAP GALLERY on view Mon 20th Jan – Sun 2 FEB 2014 Paul Fullbrook b.1957 Sydney, Australia After leaving high school, Fullbrook became a freelance photographic assistant for some of Australia’s leading photographers in the areas of fashion and music. Soon after, Fullbrook started...

Exhibitions / January

AN EXHIBITION BY ANNA GRYCIUK, MON 20 – SUN 2 FEB2014

An exhibition by Anna Gryciuk Opening Mon 20 Jan 2014 on view Mon 20 – Sun 2 FEB 2014 daily 12 – 6pm

Art Prize's / Exhibitions / May

PYRMONT ART PRIZE, 17th & 18th of MAY 2014

PYRMONT FESTIVAL presents the 8th ANNUAL PYRMONT ART PRIZE EVEN BIGGER & BETTER THAN EVER PIRRAMA PARK, PYRMONT SATURDAY 24 MAY 10 AM – 5 PM On Saturday 25 May 2014, a great day has been planned for the celebration of the sixth annual Pyrmont Art Prize. This year the...

Art Prize's / Exhibitions / June

PRIDE ART AWARD IN CONJUNCTION WITH SYDNEY PRIDE FESTIVAL 2014 – 23 JUNE TO 6 JULY, OPENING WED 25 JUNE 6PM

A CALL TO ARTISTS PRIDE ART AWARD 2014 AT THE TAP GALLERY Sydney Pride Festival 2014 “A Time to Shine” The Sydney Pride Festival is a special time for the GLBTI community as we remember the history and celebrate the present and look forward to a day when everyone is...

Art Prize's / Exhibitions / October

OXFORD ART PRIZE 2014

We have an open section for artists to put in work. It must be on unframed canvas and 16″ x 20″ or smaller Tell your artist friends about this great event which will be outdoors with all day entertainment, Tapas dining and Sangria for all. TAP Gallery & the Darlinghurst...

Art Prize's

OXFORD ART PRIZE & PEOPLE’S CHOICE

OXFORD ART 1ST PRIZE Sydney Says Yes by Jenna Bloom OXFORD ART PRIZE PEOPLE’S CHOICE Francis St by Vino Nukaiya Bourke St by Vino Nukaiya CONGRATULATIONS!!! MANY THANKS TO EVERYBODY

July / Market

SYDNEY’S NEW NIGHT MARKET FORTNIGHTLY THURSDAY FROM 6:30PM. STARTS ON 18TH JULY

East is East Night Markets is an exciting new evening market showcasing some of the best handmade crafts form local Sydney designers. Join us fortnightly Thursday from 6.30pm at the Tap Galley in Darlinghurst and browse the eclectic array of stalls to find beautiful and unique treasures. THURSDAY...

Film

SUBMISSIONS NOW OPEN FOR NOFI SCREENING

Unveiling emergent Sydney filmmakers by showcasing their works of all mediums, styles and subjects to the community and allowing them to get their message across! Have you ever made a short film, documentary, film clip? We believe there is a world of talented filmmakers out there in the community who...

Drawing classes

LIFE DRAWING CLASS EVERY MONDAY 7-10PM

Every Monday including most public holidays Class is conducted in upstairs gallery with a nude model. 7-10pm / $10 or $7 concession rate (for regulars) Easels are available on a first-come-first-served basis(no cost) TAP Gallery, 278 Palmer st, Darlinghurst / (02) 9361 0440

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Exhibitions / March / Photography

An Exhibition by photographer Yve Lavine, TUE 4th – SUN 9th MARCH 2014, Opening : Thu 6th March 6pm-8pm EXTENDED BY POPULAR DEMAND

Sweet 16 is a photographic exhibition reflecting on the advice women over 60 would give to themselves aged 16. OPENING NIGHT Thursday 6th March 6pm-8pm On view Tue 4th to Sun 9th March 2014 daily 12 – 6 pm I have always been interested in the stories and experiences of people. In particular I’ve been drawn to...

April / Festival / March / Photography / Theatre

Stitching by Anthony Neilson, Wed 26th Mar – Sat 12th April, Opening Thur 27th 8pm,

Opening Night: 8pm Thursday 27th March 2014 On view Wed 26th March – Sat 12th April 2014 Preview 8pm Wednesday 26th March 2014 Performances 8pm Tuesday – Saturday. Saturday matinee 12th April 2pm Tickets $30 Full. $25 Concession. $20 Preview and Cheap Tuesday.( Strictly 18+) The third offering by independent theatre company Little Spoon Theatre will...

Art Prize's / Group Show / Past Exhibitions

Teacher, Sally Atkins’ wins ‘Freedom Art Prize’ for Humans rights!!

Congratulations to mixed media artist Sally Atkins who recently won the Freedom Art Prize for Humans rights 2014 organised and held at the TAP Galley in Darlinghurst. The focus of the art prize and exhibition is the artist’s interpretation of what freedom means to them (or the lack of Freedom). This year the Critic’s Choice...

Festival / January

ROSANNA LADY OF MYSTERY MAGIC SHOW – FRIDAY 31st, JAN 2014, 7:30pm

Rosanna Lady of Mystery Magic Show is on Friday 31st 7:30pm January, 2014 It’s finally happening! Rosanna Lady of Mystery magic show is on Friday,31st January, 2014. So please come & join myself & singer Hayley Milano for some fabulous music, magic moments and funny bit, upstairs theatre at the Tap Gallery – Darlinghurst. 7:30pm...

TAP TV

DANCING NAKED INTHE BACKYARD – 15TH TO 26TH APRIL 8pm

WOB ANNOUNCES INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY ART PRIZE: Presentation SAT 8th MARCH 5-8pm

OUTLOUD EXHIBITION & ART AWARD, MON 24 FEB – SUN 2 MARCH, PRESENTATIONS TUES 25TH FEB 6-8PM

PINBALL, 11-28TH FEB 2014, 8PM

AHOYA! A YEAR AT POLLY’S FOLLIES TUESDAY 25TH FEBRUARY 2014 6-8PM

SEDA STAR’S SPECIAL EVENT FOR LADIES, SUN 9 MARCH 11-5PM 2014

HIGH WINDOWS LOW DOORWAYS, WED 19 – SUN 30 MARCH 8PM

CHROMA EXHIBITION 17-30TH MARCH BY KRISTINE BALLARD & PETER PORTEOUS, OPENING TUE 18 MAR, 6PM

MISSES & LANDSCAPE BY ANN LIN & MICHAEL MIKNIC, MON 31 MAR – 6 APRIL, OPENING 31 MAR 6:15-9PM

MAMAPALOOZA SYDNEY ! MON 5 – SUN 11 MAY 2014

HEAD ON PHOTO FESTIVAL, MON 12 MAY – SUN 8 JUNE 2014

NUDE ON TAP 2014, MON 26 MAY – SUN 8 JUNE, PRESENTATION NIGHT SATURDAY 31TH MAY 5-8PM

POETRY on TAP ART GALLERY, SUN 16th FEB 6:30pm

POSTCARDS FROM PARADISE BY JOSE HERRERA, MON 17- 24 FEB 2014

“ESTRANGED” BY JASON CHARLES, WED 12-22TH FEB 7:30PM & 23RD 2:30PM

FLASH GROUP SHOW, BRING WORK BY FEB 9, DRINKS WITH THE ARTISTS TUE 6-8pm

GROUP EXHIBITION ‘MOMENTS IN LOVE’ MON 3 – SUN 16 FEB, DRINKS WITH THE ARTIST TUES 11TH FEB 6PM

SANDY & MARTIN SPECTRUM OF COLOUR ART EXHIBITION & BOOK LAUNCH MON 13TH JAN 6PM

FREEDOM ART PRIZE FOR HUMAN RIGHTS, MON 20 JAN – SUN 2 FEB, OPENING SAT 25 JAN

EXHIBITION BY PAUL FULLBROOK, MON 20 – SUN 2 FEB 2014, OPENING THURS 23 JAN 6PM

AN EXHIBITION BY ANNA GRYCIUK, MON 20 – SUN 2 FEB2014

PYRMONT ART PRIZE, 17th & 18th of MAY 2014

PRIDE ART AWARD IN CONJUNCTION WITH SYDNEY PRIDE FESTIVAL 2014 – 23 JUNE TO 6 JULY, OPENING WED 25 JUNE 6PM

OXFORD ART PRIZE 2014

OXFORD ART PRIZE & PEOPLE’S CHOICE

SYDNEY’S NEW NIGHT MARKET FORTNIGHTLY THURSDAY FROM 6:30PM. STARTS ON 18TH JULY

SUBMISSIONS NOW OPEN FOR NOFI SCREENING

LIFE DRAWING CLASS EVERY MONDAY 7-10PM

An Exhibition by photographer Yve Lavine, TUE 4th – SUN 9th MARCH 2014, Opening : Thu 6th March 6pm-8pm EXTENDED BY POPULAR DEMAND

Stitching by Anthony Neilson, Wed 26th Mar – Sat 12th April, Opening Thur 27th 8pm,

Teacher, Sally Atkins’ wins ‘Freedom Art Prize’ for Humans rights!!

ROSANNA LADY OF MYSTERY MAGIC SHOW – FRIDAY 31st, JAN 2014, 7:30pm

Palm House 2

Palm House 1

TUESDAY 6.30PM TUITION W/ TONY JOHANSEN ARTY CLASSY

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