Creative Open
Art, design & music
25 - 28 July
Featured Events
The Darkroom Social: 35mm Camera Photo Walk & Eco Processing Workshop
Analogue photography with experimental film processing for the environmentally conscious.
Sunday Jazz & Blues at Bar Veinte
A Manly Jazz favorite, Cope St Parade are finishing their epic Sunday with a sesh at Bar Veinte. Enjoy Mexican cuisine while listening to a melting pot of irresistible parlor music created in a style that sounds both new and old, yet always uniquely Australian.
Oily Rag Studio Creative Lighting
Discover raw aluminum sculptural lighting and handmade glass from the creative mind of James Cowden.
Sand and Sounds at Newport SLSC
Build your appetite sculpting sandcastles to win and follow it up with a delicious communal lunch set against stunning ocean views, and watch the sun go down with live grooves from the Darren Heinrich Trio.
Solo Exhibition: Laetitia Touyeras
Photography that highlights the balance of cohabitation between nature and human life.
Talking Timber: Insights from Expert Woodworkers
Panel discussion featuring Nick Pedulla (Pedulla Studio), Katie Stafford (Girl & Grain), and Peter Blanchard. Interviewed by Fiona Verity and Julie Nicholson from the Art Wank Podcast.
Cope St Parade take the North!
A Manly Jazz favorite, Cope St Parade perform a melting pot of irresistible parlor music created in a style that sounds both new and old, yet always uniquely Australian. Think Django Reinhardt meets Louis Armstrong in a good old country pub!
Family Day at the Baha’i House of Worship
Pack a picnic and bring the family for a fun-filled day on the greens with games, music, and cultural activities.
Mindful Art Workshop
Connect with your creativity with this water colour and pencil workshop for adults.
Sokol Social
Craft food, authentic Pilsner, indoor pickleball demonstrations, and a live Slovakian music performed by Slovakian folklore band Kukabura.
The Co-op Club
Enjoy the waterfront views and old-school tunes with Kotahi Groove.
Music at Mona Vale Surf Club
Dive into the groove with In-Kahoots, overlooking spectacular coastal views.
Sounds at Newport SLSC: Darren Heinrich Trio
Enjoy world-class jazz set against a spectacular coastal backdrop as the sun goes down on Newport Beach!