Due to the evolving Coronavirus (COVID-19) information and advice, the Friends has suspended all its face to face events until further notice.
Art Connect Events
2020 Art Connect Dinners dates:
Wednesday 23 September - Idris Murphy Artist
Wednesday 21 October - David Stein Conservator
Wednesday 18 November - Tim Storrier Artist
Wednesday 9 December - members drinks to select an artwork for donation to the Gallery.
For details about Art Connect membership email jduncan@wollongong.nsw.gov.au
Postpone - Objet d'Art Fair
New date to be confirmed.
Antiques, Art, Collectable for appraisal by Theodore Bruce Auctions.
Guests are limited to 2 items only per person. Entry $5.
Raffle
Want to win an iconic symbol of Italy! We are raffling a 125cc Vespa Primavera Motor Scooter with helmet and on-road costs. Tickets are $10 each or 3 for $25 and are available at the front desk of the Gallery. Raffle will be drawn in December 2020.
Win a Vespa Primavera motor scooter.pdf
Postcodes from the Edge
An art prize and exhibition featuring small format contemporary art works open to artists living within the postcode boundaries of 2508 in the north, 2534 in the south and 2576 in the west. Subject matter must reflect the Illawarra region (people, local sites, landscape etc). Strict format 2 dimensional works must be 30.5 x 40.6cm (12" x 16" including frame). President's Prize proudly sponsored by Levers Art Suppliers.
2019 Winners of Postcodes from the Edge
Postcodes will be back in 2021.
Art+Care
A new initiative of WAG Friends that encourages individuals and businesses to support the important work of conserving WAG's art Collection. This program works on a star support system (1 star $1000 1 artwork, 2 stars $2000 2 artworks, 3 stars $3000 3 artworks). Each level of support comes with incentives. Lord Mayor Gordon Bradbury AM is the patron of Art Care. All donations are tax deductible.
Full details or interest in this program, please contact Joanne Duncan at jduncan@wollongong.nsw.gov.au
Bus trips include mystery tours to some of Sydney’s most exciting commercial galleries, regional galleries and the National Gallery of Australia. For further details call Joanne Duncan (02) 4227 8502.
Friends Cookbook Artful Eating: The Flavours of Wollongong.
A collection of family recipes from Illawarra residents and local restaurants, on sale in the gift shop for $10.
Pop Up Friends Café
Quality coffee/tea and cake for $5 will be available with selected exhibitions.