The art of making beer is about to take on a whole new meaning in a one of a kind exhibition, the Keg Show at aMBUSH Gallery on July 1. Byron Bay’s Stone & Wood Brewery has collaborated with 12 of Australia’s leading artists to create three-dimensional works of art on kegs instead of canvases, resulting in pieces that highlight the opportunities for unusual innovation within the visual world. The artists will be painting a keg each, which will then be sold to benefit the charity of the artist’s choice.

The nominated artists have been selected from a wide range of backgrounds and individual styles, including Beci Orpin, Ben Brown, Catherine Campbell, Beastman, Numskull, Sara Hingle, Claudio Kirac, Nick Chalmers, Milly Loveknuckles, Terezka Beck, Amber B and Phibs.
As one of the owners of Stone & Wood, Ross Jurisich, explains, “There’s definitely an art to making great beer, but seeing what these artists have done with our kegs is just amazing. We’re really happy to be working with such a talented bunch of people and excited about helping a bunch of different charities at the same time.”
VENUE: aMBUSH Gallery, 4a James Street, Waterloo SYDNEY NSW

DATE/TIME: Thursday 1 July 2010 from 6pm to 9pm

Photo by Rikki B.

If you love cameras and photography, and reside in Sydney, you might be interested in getting down to the Sydney Camera Market, held this Sunday, 7th March.

There will be local and interstate dealers, with around 45 tables. With 1,000’s of collectables like Still, video, digital, and (8mm, Super 8 and 16mm ) movie, cameras, lenses, lights, filters, projectors, tripods, stands, screens, books, magazines, film stock , you name it every thing photographic and movie will be there.

Held at the Ultimo Community Centre, 40 WIlliam Henry St, Ultimo.

Organized by The Camera and Image Collectors Society

‘Teem,’ a street art exhibition by successful up and coming artist Adrian Repeti,  is being held on Tuesday the 16th of February at the Marlborough Hotel, Newtown. It is set to be a fantastic night with canapes and a complimetary glass of champagne for all guests on arrival.

Adrian’s exhibition “Teem” is an amazing collection of street art featuring over 30 works that have been created on a range of mediums including canvas, skateboards, photography, a bicycle and guitar.

Opening Night: 16th Feb, 6pm,  Marlborough Hotel, Newtown.

US based artist Travis Millard. His work has been featured in many galleries around the world and in mags like King Brown and Transworld Magazine.  He and his partner will be speaking at Sydney Semi-Permanent event this March. I’m pumped!

YOURS THE DEMON is an exhibition of experimental work by screenprinter/illustrator James Jirat Patradoon.

Opening Night Thursday 7th of January
Running till 19th of January

Kinokuniya Gallery
Books Kinokuniya
Level 2, The Galleries Victoria
500 George St, Sydney

Opening night drinks provided by Cascade Green.

Today’s mystical and dark artist advent number 19, is from Sydney artist and designer Wendy Patterson of Mulberry Muse and Cafe Baudelaire. You can see more of her work on her website or visit her shop.

Today’s whimsical  advent is from Jordan Clarke, Sydney based artist and blogger.

Don’t forget if you are in Sydney, to go and check out the Finders Keepers market. Where you can find a copy of the Forth Thread zine at the Leeloo stall.

Today’s super number 3, is from the awesome Tom Hovey. Who also happens to be featured in the Forth Thread zine, which we are excited to say is now available. We are yet to set up shop, and organise stockists, but if you are keen to get your hands on a copy just contact us. Or if you are interested in stocking the zine, also get in touch.

If you are in Sydney, the zine will be available at the Leeloo stand at Finders Keepers this weekend.

Today’s eye candy is from Sydney based artist,  Rebecca Murphy. (Who is also featured in the Forth Thread Zine, due to arrive tonight).

Don’t forget if you live in Sydney, to come and check out the Enmore Design Centre, Tafe end of year exhibition, in which 400 signed copies of Forth Thread are to given away FREE!!

This Friday is the launch of an extraordinary book which commemorates the 15 year anniversary of an extraordinary magazine. IdN is set to  release  the IdN 15 year anniversary book titled “What do you love?” This massive 452 page beauty features specially commissioned works from over 250 of the amazing creatives who have collaborated with IdN over the years.

Mag Nation will be celebrating this momentous launch at their Sydney and Melbourne stores .

Sydney: Friday 6th November starting at 6pm at 155 King St, Newtown.  One of the featured artists in the book, Jeremyville, will be at the Sydney launch to sign the book for anyone who purchases it.

Melbourne: Friday 13th November starting at 6pm at mag nation Elizabeth St, on The Third Floor.