Art Prizes

Pride Art Prize: Drinks with Artists: Thursday June 11th, 6pm, Presentations: Thursday June 18th, 6pm. Free events! All welcome.

Pride Art Prize 2026

TAP Gallery - Pride Art Prize 2026

Sydney Pride Festival 2026.

“Connected In Colour.”

To All Community Partners and Event Producers – Be part of Sydney Pride Festival 21st – 30th June 2026.

This year’s theme, “Connected in Colour,” celebrates the strength, diversity, and unity of our LGBTQIA+ community. 2026 also marks a major milestone, 15 years of Sydney Pride as a month-long festival, highlighting its growth into one of Sydney’s most important celebrations of culture, visibility, and connection. The festival will feature a vibrant mix of drag, theatre, live music, art, community events, forums, and fundraisers. We also honour the legacy of the 78ers of the first Sydney Mardi Gras and the impact of the 1969 Stonewall Riots, recognising the history that continues to shape Pride today.

“Connected in Colour is about celebrating the threads that tie us together as a community. No matter our differences, we are united by Pride.”

Glenn Hansen, co-ordinator, Sydney Pride Festival.

Donate to the PRIDE ART PRIZE

It is tax deductable and all funds raised go to the exhibiting artists

https://artists.australianculturalfund.org.au/s/project/a2EMn00000gO0ip

There will be a peoples choice vote awarded as well as the PRIX YVES HERNOT judges selection.

Opening and Drinks (BYO) with the Artists: Thursday Jun 11, 6pm

Prizes Presentation (including People’s Choice voting): Thursday June 18, 6pm.

TAP Gallery: tapgallery.org.au
Youtube: TAP TV – @TapGallerySydney
Instagram: @tapgallery and #tapgallery
Email: info@tapgallery.org.au * Telephone: 0400610440 .
Level 1, 259 Riley St, Surry Hills NSW 2010

Pride Art Prize 2026

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Pyrmont Art Prize 2025 - TAP Gallery

WINNERS OF THE PYRMONT ART PRIZE at Pirrama Park to be announced on SATURDAY 30 May at 4 PM

Pyrmont Art Prize 2026

Pyrmont Art Prize 2026 - TAP Gallery

ANNOUNCING THE PYRMONT ART PRIZE 2026

WINNERS WILL BE ANNOUNCED ON SATURDAY 30TH MAY @ 4 PM IN TAP GALLERY
 SAT & SUN 23rd & 24TH   MAY 11-5 PM.

Pyrmont Food and Wine Festival

is 2 days of Art, Food, Wine and Live Music at
Pirrama Park, Pyrmont.

ENTRY FORMS WILL BE AVAILABLE WHEN YOU DELIVER YOUR WORK TO TAP GALLERY

IF YOU WISH TO PRE REGISTER ONLINE:

https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/calling-artists-to-enter-the-pyrmont-art-prize-tickets-1987115516000?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

There will be ART CLASSES 2PM  both days

TAP Gallery: tapgallery.org.au
Youtube: TAP TV – @TapGallerySydney
Instagram: @tapgallery and #tapgallery
Email: info@tapgallery.org.au * Telephone: 0400610440 .
Level 1, 259 Riley St, Surry Hills NSW 2010

 

BUSINESS IN THE PENINSULA PRESENTS

THE 2026 PYRMONT FOOD AND WINE FESTIVAL

Sydneysiders, it’s time to dust off your picnic rugs and grab your mates—Pyrmont Festival is back for 2026! Mark your calendars for 23-24 May as Pirrama Park transforms into a buzzing hub of gourmet delights, award-winning wines, craft beers, gin, cocktails and live entertainment, all set against the stunning backdrop of Sydney Harbour.

The Pyrmont Festival is a festival celebrating food, wine and art, which includes the 2-Day food and wine event. The festival is a community-run event which fosters a strong connection with the country and the city. This year we celebrate the 14th Pyrmont Festival. We welcome all parts of the community to be part of this important festival.

✅ Free entry – everyone in the community is welcome

🍷 Wineries from NSW wine regions

🍻 Local breweries and distilleries

🍔 Local food trucks

🎵 Free live entertainment from local musicians & artists

❤️ Family and first date friendly

🤸 Kids zone

🎨 Art classes

📚 Food and wine courses

♿ Accessible access to all parts of the park

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Inviting Women Artists to submit artwork for the INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY ART PRIZE. Presentations Sat 7th March 5pm. All welcome to attend.

GET INVOLVED WITH IWD 2026

Rock Chikz – The Songs Performed by Vee Malnar and Ann Brita Nilsson

GUEST SPEAKER
MICHELLE LEE

🥇First Australian woman to row ANY ocean solo, non-stop and unassisted in 2018, thanks to the Atlantic ocean row. 3,000miles, 68 days. 🥇Fastest woman in the world to row 1 million metres (1,000kms) on a concept 2 indoor rowing machine (same one she used to learn how to row). 🥇First woman in the world to row the Pacific Ocean Solo, non-stop and unassisted. 🥇First Australian woman to row the Atlantic Ocean solo, non-stop and unassisted. Her story is a symphony of courage, resilience and unwavering belief. A testament to the human spirit and the thrill of chasing horizons. Welcome to the one and only Michelle Lee.

 

Imagine a gender equal world. A world free of bias, stereotypes, and discrimination. A world that’s diverse, equitable, and inclusive. A world where difference is valued and celebrated. Together we can forge gender equality. Get ready for #IWD2026.
International Women’s Day (IWD) has been around for over a hundred years, as have many of the issues still impacting women’s advancement. Since 1911, IWD belongs to all who care about gender equality. Celebrate women’s achievement. Raise awareness about discrimination. Take action to forge gender parity. All IWD activity is valid, that’s what makes IWD so inclusive. Collaboration is key to advancing gender equality IWD is a global movement powered by collective effort. Looking to explore a potential collaboration? Get in touch.
International Women’s Day is powered by the collective efforts of all. Collective action and shared ownership for driving gender parity is what makes International Women’s Day impactful. Gloria Steinem, world-renowned feminist, journalist and activist reportedly once explained “The story of women’s struggle for equality belongs to no single feminist nor to any one organization but to the collective efforts of all who care about human rights.” So make International Women’s Day your day and do what you can to truly make a positive difference for women.
THERE WILL BE A JUDGES AWARD

Judged by 

Jennifer Rose John 
CEO, Co-Founder
FLYING KITE STUDIOS
A PEOPLES CHOICE AWARD

judged by the attending public

PRESENTED ON THE NIGHT

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NUDES ON TAP Photographic Exhibition & Award 2025 with HEAD oN Photo Festival. Presentations Saturday 22 November 5pm

Nudes on Tap 2025

Nudes on Tap 2025 - TAP GalleryhEAd oN Photo Festival logo
EVENT MANAGER – ARTHUR MAVROS

Nudes on TAP is a non-acquisitive Australian group exhibition for artistic nude photography. It has been held at TAP Gallery every year since 2004. This year the exhibition will be held from 18th November to 30th November 2025.​The purpose of the exhibition is to provide photographers, who create in the genre of artistic nude, an affordable means in which their art works can be displayed to the public in a gallery setting.The intent of Nudes on TAP is to foster and grow a unique art photography community. To assist individual photographers grow professionally and further increase their potential.The end state that Nudes on TAP seeks to achieve is the growth of photographers and models in this particular genre of photography. As well during the Head On Photo Festival that the public can view the exhibition and appreciate the art worthiness and creativity of the artistic nude photography on display.

Exhibition submission process

Nudes on TAP is a group exhibition open to all Australian photographers. It   an opportunity to have your artwork exhibited during a major photography festival in Sydney.Submissions are sought of art nude photography of any person over the age of 18 years at the time the image was created. Photographers are responsible for ensuring that consent of any person portrayed in the image has been obtained for it to be exhibited in a public gallery. Nudes on TAP 2025 is part of the Open Program of the Head On Photo Festival in Sydney.

Photographers may submit up to 4 images that they would like to exhibit in Nudes on TAP.

Exhibition fees are $25 dollars per image. $15 if you are a full-time student. 

These fees will be paid directly to TAP Gallery. Payment details will be included on the form supplied to you when you deliver your work. Your images must be delivered or sent to TAP Gallery, 259 Riley Street, Surry Hills NSW 2010 no later than 4pm on Sunday 16th November 2025. TAP Gallery is open 12pm to 6pm daily. 

The Volunteers Award for Emerging Photographer is chosen by the volunteers who set up the exhibition on 17th November 2025.

The Peoples Choice Award is made by those attending the Awards Night of Saturday 22nd November 2025.  

THIS IS A FREE EVENT.

ALL ARE WELCOME TO ATTEND

Aura - Arthur Mavros - Nudes on Tap 2025 - TAP GalleryAURA BY ARTHUR MAVROS

 

ARTISTS TALK SATURDAY 29TH NOVEMBER  3-5PM.

MODELS TALK SUNDAY 30TH NOVEMBER 3-5PM

TAP Gallery: tapgallery.org.au
Youtube: TAP TV – @TapGallerySydney
Instagram: @tapgallery and #tapgallery
Email: info@tapgallery.org.au * Telephone: 0400610440 .
Level 1, 259 Riley St, Surry Hills NSW 2010

Nudes on Tap 2025

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Pride Art Prize Tap Gallery

PRIDE ART PRIZE 2025 on view 23rd June – 6th July 12-6pm daily. Artist’s talk Saturday 5th July 4pm.

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE ARTISTS WHO RECEIVED AWARDS IN THE 2025 PRIDE ART PRIZE!

1st place – Rex Turnbull, ‘Itinerant Worker – Broken Hill’

2nd place – Kate Galea, ‘Don’t Look at me I am Shy’

3rd place – Mark Dickson, ‘Street Couple II’

Encouragement Award – John Douglas, ‘Embracing Our Love’

Encouragement Award – Matti, ‘Stolen Men’s Underpants’

Encouragement Award – Carl Milton, ‘Boy Oh Boy’

People’s Choice 1st place – Aski, ‘Beautiful Healing’

People’s Choice 2nd place – Che Daniel, ‘Daddy Mince’

Thank you to everyone who participated, and special thanks to Yves Hernot for sponsoring the event.

ARTIST’S TALK THIS SATURDAY 5TH JLUY 4PM.

MEET THE ARTISTS FOR THE LAST DAY BEFORE THE EXHIBITION CLOSES

rize 2025

You Can Donate to this Exhibition through the

Australian Cultural Fund Project

that has been set up for this event.   All funds go to the artists.

Click here

ALL DONATIONS ARE TAX DEDUCTIBLE!  

THERE WILL BE A PERFORMANCE BY QUEER PERFORMERS ON SATURDAY 28TH JUNE AT 8 – 10PM

BOOK IN ADVANCE $15 OR $20 AT THE DOOR

GET YOUR TICKETS HERE

Sydney Pride Month 2025 -TAP Gallery

Sydney Pride festival launches Pride Month Celebrations: Love, Respect, Empower!

The Sydney Pride Month 2025, taking place from June 1st to June 30th, will celebrate diversity, unity, and equality under the theme “Love, Respect,Empower.”

This vibrant month-long event will bring together the LGBTQIA+ community and allies to honour love in all its forms, encourage mutual respect,and empower individuals to embrace their authentic selves.

With a rich lineup of Theatre, art exhibitions, workshops, and performances, the festival aims to create a space of inclusion and joy. It serves as a powerful reminder of the progress made and the work that continues toward a more equitable and compassionate society.

The Sydney Pride Month also pays tribute to the trailblazers who paved the way for LGBTQIA+ rights and visibility. It honours the courageous activists of the first Sydney Mardi Gras in 1978, who marched for equality despite facing police brutality and discrimination. Their bravery marked the beginning of a movement that transformed Sydney into a symbol of pride and acceptance.

The festival also reflects on the global significance of the 1969 Stonewall Riots
in New York, a watershed moment in the fight for LGBTQIA+ liberation.

By remembering these pivotal events, Sydney Pride celebrates the progress made while recognizing the ongoing struggle for equality and justice.

Information about the Sydney Pride month and schedule of events will be
available mid May. Visit www.sydneypride.com and celebrate Love, Respect, Empower this Pride month.

Festival Coordinator
Glenn Hansen

TAP Gallery: tapgallery.org.au
Youtube: TAP TV – @TapGallerySydney
Instagram: @tapgallery and #tapgallery
Email: info@tapgallery.org.au * Telephone: 0400610440 .
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Pride Art Prize 2025

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BECOME A SUPPORTER & DONATE TO THE OUTLOUD MARDI GRAS ART PRIZE. ALL DONATIONS BIG OR SMALL ARE ALL TAX DEDUCTABLE. ALL FUNDS RAISED GO THE ARTISTS

Support the Outloud Art Prize

SUPPORT THE ARTISTS

AUSTRALIAN CULTURAL FUND IS AN ORGANISATION SET UP TO SUPPORT AUSTRALIAN ARTS AND CULTURE

HERE IS THE LINK TO DONATE

https://artists.australianculturalfund.org.au/s/project/a2EMn00000Jk8xF

Even a small donation is welcomed

ALL FUNDS GO TO THE AWARDED ARTISTS

OUTLOUD FREE TO BE

ART PRIZE

In conjunction with Sydney Gay & Lesbian Mardi Gras

Please support & encourage creativity

PEOPLE’S CHOICE VOTE & JUDGES AWARDS WILL BE PRESENTED SAT 22ND FEB 4PM

 

Support Outloud Art Prize 2025 - TAP Gallery

 

Support the Outloud Art Prize

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