Art lovers, photographers and all visitors to Sydney will find something to enjoy at Sculpture at Barangaroo, to be held in Sydney’s spectacular new Harbour foreshore park, Barangaroo Reserve, from 6-21 August 2016.
The event is presented in partnership with Sculpture by the Sea, which has been delighting Sydney with its outdoor exhibitions along the Bondi coastal walk for almost 20 years.
The arts takes centre stage for the inner city under the 2016-2017 budget with a sweeping redevelopment of the Walsh Bay cultural precinct.
Described as “once in a generation” cultural infrastructure projects, more than $147 million has been allocated to the renewal of the Opera House and redevelopment of the Walsh Bay Arts precinct.
The area, which stretches along Hickson Road, includes blue ribbon institutions Sydney Theatre Company, Sydney Dance Company, Bangarra Dance, Gondwana Choirs and Sydney Philharmonia Choirs.
The full article on Daily Telegraph HERE
Walsh Bay Wine Cellars: is inviting Walsh Bay Residents, Businesses and Staff to a wine tasting season, commencing 24 June to 12 August.
5pm to 7.30pm Every Friday for 8 weeks.
Enjoy a different focus every week with a representative from the wine companies on hand to answer any question - see the invitation for more details. Matching food to go with the wines for the week.
16 May - 22 May: A highlight of the Walsh Bay Cultural Calendar is the Sydney Writers Festival. The Festival brings a huge number of literary fans to the Precinct and provides an exciting week combining books, talks, lectures and great food.
My Perfect Festival is a great way to enjoy a selection of the Artistic Director’s Festival highlights and relax between events at the SWF private lounge at Walsh Bay.
The Barangaroo Delivery Authority is soon to be deconstructing the Sydney harbour Control Tower. In an effort to reduce the impact to Merriman St and Clyne Reserve and to reduce noise from the works, there will be a temporary closure of upper Clyne Reserve, including the playground.
At this stage, it is expected that upper Clyne Reserve will be closed for at least five months from May until early October.
Tonkin Zulaikha has been appointed Tonkin Zulaikha Greer (TZG) to design the $139 million redevelopment of Walsh Bay Arts Precinct.
TZG was appointed through a selected tender process and will coordinate design across the precinct.
The redevelopment centres around two piers in Walsh Bay. Pier 4/5 will be redeveloped with upgraded spaces for the Sydney Theatre Company, Australian Theatre for Young People and Bangarra Dance Company. Pier 2/3, the last undeveloped pier in Walsh Bay, will be transformed into a new 450-seat auditorium for the Australian Chamber Orchestra.
The Federal Government has announced a $1 million contribution to the Bell Shakespeare capital campaign, which will help the company secure a permanent home at Sydney’s Pier 2/3.
The funding will be used to leverage other private donations for the capital campaign.
Minister for the Arts Mitch Fifield said, ‘Bell Shakespeare’s new facility will be a fitting tribute to its Founding Artistic Director John Bell AO, who retired from his role with the company at the end of last year.’
FREE wifi available in the public areas within the Precinct.
Sydney’s blessed with a seemingly infinite capacity to surprise and charm. It may be a street you’ve never walked before. A building you’ve never noticed until today. A new perspective perhaps, the discovery of fascinating fragments of our turbulent history. Even something as familiar as the Harbour can still reveal well-kept secrets, unfolding a rich past in the midst of modernity. Leave the hustle and bustle of The Rocks, step quietly past the posing brides, pause to marvel at the great grey bridge that soars up from its granite towers above you and find yourself in Walsh Bay, where everything old is new again..!
Luke Meads, Precinct Manager
