Pop-Up Publicity mid February Arts Update   A few things you might want to know about before the month is out…
I know this is very short notice for some events, but hopefully for some you may notice this notice (to borrow from Richard Tipping) just in time.
And with Art Month Sydney looming close, there will be plenty more to see & do.  Make sure you include the Pop-Up shows in your calender.
Best of wishes.  Cassie French, Pop-Up Publicity  0416 209 391

TWO FREE LUNCHTIME TALKS followed by Q&A with the Photographer
No Bookings Required!
1pm Friday 24 Feb Customs House Library, Level 1, Circular Quay
1pm Saturday 25 Feb The Palm House, Royal Botanic Gardens
The Green Desert.  Photographs by Peter Elfes
The Palm House, Royal Botanic Gardens, Sydney Until 28 Feb
Customs House Library, Customs House, Circular Quay, Sydney Until 27 May

Reflections on Lake Eyre by Peter Elfes
Aerial & land photographs of Lake Eyre & nth.wst NSW.
Absorbing and stunning.
www.peterelfesphotography.com
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Until Saturday 25 February
Meet the four women behind Syndicate at Danks
– A brand new gallery model on the Danks Street Block
2 Danks Street, Waterloo

From L-R
Gallerists Mary Meyer (MEYER GALLERY), Sandy Edwards (ARTHERE),
Rebecca Ayre-Smith (AEON ARTS), Michelle Perry (MARNLING PRESS)
http://www.artwhatson.com.au/syndicate?more=1
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A jump start on your March Diary…

Undergrowth. Photographs by Gary Heery
A collaboration with Michelle Jank & Grandiflora
8 – 18 March  Opening Night Thursday 8 March 6 – 8pm

Gary Heery Undergrowth No.7
Shapiro Gallery, 162 Queen Street, Woollahra
Exquisite and sensual fine-art nudes – a new direction for Heery.
http://www.garyheery.com
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The Bright, the Bold & the Beautiful
A vibrant & colourful celebration of all Indigenous Australian Women
8 March – 14 April 2012   Opening Night 8 March 6 – 8pm
In association with International Women’s Day & Art Month Sydney

Lorna Fencer Naparrula, The Caterpillar 1999

Special Guests to open the Exhibition –
Rosella Namok, leading Lockhart River artist & ranked in AIAM Top 100 collectable artists
Jenny Kee, leading Aussie fashion icon and internationally acclaimed artist & designer.
A joyous celebration in colour, style and beauty for all women by leading contemporary indigenous women painters.
Coo-ee Aboriginal Art Gallery, cnr Lamrock & Chambers Street, Bondi
http://www.cooeeart.com.au
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100 Seconds.  Daniel Sponiar
22 March – 03 April  Opening Night Thursday 22 March 6 – 8pm

Daniel Sponiar Deserted
Gaffa Gallery, 281 Clarence Street, Sydney CBD
A captivating collection of photographs of Sydney’s coastal landscapes.
www.danielsponiar.com

Well it’s about time I got the 2012 ball rolling…January whizzed by in a whirl of new year resolutions, school holidays and press releases. February delivers with a new gallery opening at Danks Street; an impressive exhibition of photographs over two venues of Lake Eyre and the desert of Western NSW; and some recommendations to keep you busy until March.  All Free!  Best of wishes.
Cassie French, Pop-Up Publicity 0416 209 391

Now Showing…
The Green Desert.  Photographs by Peter Elfes
Until 28 February  The Palm House, Royal Botanic Gardens, Sydney
Until 27 May         Customs House Library, Circular Quay, Sydney

Exhibiting over two venues, open daily
Customs House, Mon-Fri 10-7, Sat-Sun 11-4
The Palm House, Royal Botanic Gardens 10-4
FREE LUNCHTIME ARTIST TALKS No Bookings required
Friday 24 Feb 1pm Customs House, Circular Quay
Saturday 25 Feb 1pm The Palm House, Botanic Gardens
Phone 0402 000 005
Web www.peterelfesphotography.com

Opening next week…
Syndicate at Danks.  Launch of new gallery model
ARTHERE / MEYER GALLERY / MARNLING PRESS / AEON ARTS
14 – 25 February
OFFICIAL LAUNCH Tue 21 February 6 – 8pm

Syndicate at Danks
2 Danks Street, Waterloo
Open Tue – Sat 11-5 or by Appointment
Phone 0417 685 347
Web www.artwhatson.com.au/syndicate
Recommended…
Native.  Anthony Amos, Tim Hixson, Sally McInerney, Peter Solness
Closes this Saturday 11 February – Meet the Artists in the Gallery

ARTHERE at Syndicate
2 Danks Street, Waterloo
Curated by Sandy Edwards, ARTHERE
Open Tue – Sat 11-5
Phone 0402 112 755
Web www.arthere.com.au

Kitsch & Cliche.  28 Photographers Act Kitschy
7 – 25 February

NG Art Gallery, 3 Little Queen Street, Chippendale 2008
Open Tue – Fri 11-10  Sat 9-10
Phone 02 9318 2992
Web www.ngart.com.au

Upcoming in March…
The Bright, the Bold & the Beautiful.                                                          Contemporary Indigenous Women’s Paintings
08 March – 14 April
Coo-ee Aboriginal Art Gallery, cnr Lamrock & Chambers Street, Bondi
To be Opened on International Women’s Day 2012
A celebration of all indigenous women with an explosion of colour and beauty.
www.cooeeart.com.au

Undergrowth.  Gary Heery
08 – 18 March
Shapiro Gallery, 162 Queen Street, Woollahra
Heery takes a new direction with fine-art nudes.
www.garyheery.com

100 Seconds.  Daniel Sponiar
22 March – 03 April
Gaffa Gallery, 281 Clarence Street, Sydney CBD
A stunning collection of Sydney’s coastal landscapes.
www.danielsponiar.com

Gallery to Discover…
Coo-ee Aboriginal Art Gallery in Bondi
Cnr Lamrock Ave & Chambers Street

Everyone should discover this gem of a gallery.  Nestled amongst paperbarks and gum trees, a few blocks back from Bondi Beach, this is a beautiful space to visit, to discover and to buy genuine artworks and artefacts.  All works come with a signed statement of authenticity.  Coo-ee is not only the oldest aboriginal art gallery in Australia, it is one of the leading aboriginal art galleries in the country. Forged with deep knowledge, connection and respect for its artists and artworks, I highly recommend a visit to Coo-ee. I love this place – a beachside bungalow gallery right in the heart of Bondi.
Phone 02 9300 9233
Hours Tue – Sat 10-5
www.cooeeart.com.au
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