Tap Gallery

Phaedra by Euripides. Directed by Michael Dean. 17 – 26 July 8pm. Sun 6pm

When Phaedra falls in love with her stepson Hippolytus, it all goes really, really well and everyone lives long and fruitful lives. Here is a list of things that are in this play: savage chastity, erotic shame, ritual sacrifice, burning passion, synth-pop. Sydney’s fearless new theatre company brings to death...

Comedy / July / Latest News / Theatre

LOBBY HERO by Kenneth Lonergan 8 – 26 July 7.30pm

LOBBY HERO by Kenneth Lonergan Directed by Kevin Jackson. With Tom Oakley, Dorian Nkono, Jeremy Waters and Shari Sebbens. July 8 – 26: Tuesdays to Saturdays 7:30PM, Sundays 5PM Tickets: www.trybooking.com/FCRN Comedy, romance and drama cross paths in Lonergan’s Lobby Hero, the story of Jeff, a luckless, young security guard...

Exhibitions

PAPER CUT IMAGES BY MIGUEL CASTRO 14th to 27th July Meet the artists Saturday 19 July 4pm

Opening: Saturday 19th 4pm to 7pm Paper Cut Artworks by MIGUEL CASTRO Miguel’s inspired and amazingly detailed works are both decorative and thought provoking. Cut by hand from art high quality art paper, they breathe new life into everyday themes. From birds on a wire, to voluptuous women, to grasses billowing in...

August / Latest News / Theatre

Black Rainbow written and directed by Kathy Petrakis 13-24 august 7.30pm, Sunday 5pm

Black Rainbow, Written and Directed by Kathy Petrakis Aug 13-24 Black Rainbow A new full length work written and directed by Kathy Petrakis Starring Louis Emerson-Chase, Melody Ha, Lukasz Embart, Jeremy Burtenshaw, Bill Jordan, Ursula Dauenhauer and Rosie Spiers Previews Wed 13 and Thurs 14 August 7:30pm Performances Tuesday –...

Exhibitions / Latest News / Theatre

Outhouse Theatre Co Presents Four Places By Joel Drake Johnson July 29 – Aug 10

Four Places by Joel Drake Johnson Outhouse Theatre Co Presents Four Places By Joel Drake Johnson Directed by Nicholas Hope Featuring Kim Hillas, Amanda Stephens Lee, Jeremy Waters, Briony Williams July 29- August 10: Tuesdays- Saturdays 8 PM, Sundays 5 PM Tickets: www.outhousetheatre.org What starts as an innocent lunch between...

Exhibitions / Photography

‘As we Seek Life Within Ourselves’ Photography by Tynan Curry 15 – 21 September 2014

As we Seek Life Within Ourselves Photography by Tynan Curry The exhibition is a summary of his photography work over the past years and include music, surfing, lifestyle and moving image (Super8 footage). As we seek life within ourselves, we get to a point where things just seem to fit...

Exhibitions / Group Show / July / Mixed Media / Paintings / Photography

Calling artists to donate artworks to raise money for the catastrophic floods in #Serbia. Auction Saturday 16th August from 3-8pm

Inviting artists to generously support this important cause. Bring artworks to TAP Gallery for the Auction to be held on Saturday 16th August upstairs at TAP Gallery 278 Palmer St Darlinghurst (just one block from Oxford St) Please bring your Artwork before the 16th or on the day between the...

Festival / July / Performance / Poetry / Song & Dance / Talent Search / Theatre

POETRY on TAP – next event SUN 6th July 6:30pm celebrating 25 years of TAP Gallery!!!

CELEBRATION : Words of Love, Magical Music & a secret special guest!!! 15$ 6:30PM at tap gallery Upstairs 278 Palmer St, Darlinghurst.

Theatre

Somersault Theatre Company presents ‘My Name is Truda Vitz’ – June 25 – July 6

This is Truda. She is 17 years old. The year is 1938. She’s never smoked cigarettes but knows what they taste like. She sometimes puts jam in her coffee when it’s too strong. Truda will soon be sent away to England with six necklaces hidden underneath her fur coat. Somersault...

Exhibitions / June / Paintings

Depicting Marilyn By John Duncan 9-14 June

With the first brush I picked up five years ago, I was immediately inspired to paint the physical human being. In doing this I strive to engage their spirit, developing a personal connection to portray this undefinable on canvas. My goal is to use colour as the medium to illustrate...

June / Theatre

LOVE SONG by John Kolvenbach, 11 – 22 June

LOVE SONG by John Kolvenbach, 11 – 22 June Does love make us crazy? Or are we mad to fall in love? Beane is a loner, a misfit. On the fringe of life, the walls are closing in and the light is starting to dim. His sister Joan and her...

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

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

Judges: Oliver Smirt, lecturer Sydney College of the Arts Paul Thomas, COFA David Briggs, Julian Ashton’s Art School Judges Awards: 1 Prize, Robert Sheperd No 110 2 Prize, Hannah Penbroke No 173 3 Prize, Liz Shreeve No 142 People’s Choice votes 1 Prize, Ann Cahill 2 Prize Petrova Marlia 3...

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

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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Art Prize's / Exhibitions

The REAL REFUSE 2014 – works not hung in the #ARCHIBALD, WYNNE & SULMAN. PRESENTATIONS SATURDAY 2 AUGUST 5PM

PRESS RELEASE: IMMEDIATE Real Refuses: THE DEMOCRATIC ARCHIBALD PRIZE ! ALL WORKS GUARANTEED TO BE HUNG!! Saturday 2nd August marks the 18th Anniversary of Australia’s largest Art “non” Event – Real Refuses – where artists not selected for the ARCHIBALD, WYNNE, SULMAN, and DOUG MORAN Art Prizes exhibit their work at TAP Gallery in...

August / Exhibitions / Photography

Identity by Wakana Arai 5-10th August, 2014 Opening Night : Wednesday 6th August, 6-8 PM

Wakana Arai is a Japanese photographer based in Tokyo. From 2008, She has participated regularly in exhibitions, participating in two or more art events in annually, not only in Japan but also overseas. This is her first solo exhibition in Australia. [Identity] was a portfolio of cherry blossoms (Sakura) photographs which were taken in Japan. By photographing unique...

Art Prize's / Exhibitions / March

WOB ANNOUNCES INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY ART PRIZE: HELD EVERY MARCH FOR WOMEN ARTISTS.

INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY 2014 ART PRIZE WINNERS 1st Prize Judges Choice – ‘Losing it’ Catherine Kennedy 2nd Prize Judges Choice Janet Venn-Brown 1st Prize People’s Choice Eileen Haley WINNER 2013 Youth Award Jourdan Hancock 1ST PRIZE JUDGES CHOICE 2013: Niki McDonald ‘Tapestry Girl’ who won $2,500 cash prize from the generous sponsor WOMEN ON BOARDS ...

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...

Art Prize's

FREEDOM ART PRIZE FOR HUMAN RIGHTS, EVERY JANUARY

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 present the FREEDOM exhibition. The...

TAP TV

Palm House 2

Meet Artists Anna Boros, Ekaterina Mortensen, Ann Cahill and Lesley Dimmick and hear about their Artwork.

Art Prize's / Exhibitions / June

PRIDE ART AWARD IN CONJUNCTION WITH SYDNEY PRIDE FESTIVAL 2014 – 23 JUNE TO 6 JULY, OPENING TUES 24 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 Equal. Sydney Pride Festival is...

TAP TV

Palm House 1

Lesley Dimmick and her daughter Amy and granddaughter Eva and Michelle, Steve McLaren, Annie Boros

Drawing classes

TUESDAY 6.30PM TUITION W/ TONY JOHANSEN ARTY CLASSY

TUESDAY 6.30PM. JAN 14. 2014 TUITION WITH TONY JOHANSEN ARTY CLASSY: www.artyclassy.com Charcoal, Pencil, Ink, Watercolour, and Acrylic. Classical Based Figure Drawing Upstairs Tuesday Evening At TAP Gallery. JUST BRING YOUR SKETCH PAD & CHARCOALS

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