North Sydney Public Art Trail: 20 Sites of Cultural Significance

NOTE: This event is posted on multiple Meetup groups.

ABOUT: Explore 20 sites of cultural significance recommended by the North Sydney Council on Sunday, January 18 - across Milsons Point, Lavender Bay and Kirribilli. Stops on this route will include Luna Park, Wendy's Secret Garden (created by Wendy Whiteley, the former wife of the renowned artist Brett Whiteley), First Nations design at the Coca Cola Place, the statue of St. Mary MacKillop (known for her work with the rural poor), historical landmarks and multiple site-specific installations in the North Sydney CBD.

All welcome to this exciting, educational tour! Come along if art is especially new to you. Don’t forget to exchange numbers with group members and make new friends!

MEETING TIME: 11:00 – 11:15 AM.

MEETING POINT: Outside Milsons Point Train Station, at the Alfred Street entry/exit.

START AND PROGRAMME: We will begin at 11:15 AM, moving towards Luna Park, then walking north. Short midway break for those who may want drinks/snacks.

END: We will end by 2:15 PM on Olympic Drive. Short walk back to Milsons Point Train Station. You can wait for more chatting with group members in a café, if interested.

PRICE OF TOUR: Please pay $20 by cash on arrival. Or you could transfer the amount to:
Account Name: Elucidaction Pty Ltd
St. George Bank Account Number: 433 012 445, BSB: 112-879
Please send a copy when you make the payment.

IMPORTANT:

• Please check transport in advance. Make sure you sleep well the night before, and leave home early enough in the morning so you can reach the meeting point on time.
• Remember to have a good breakfast before arriving which can keep you going during the early afternoon.
• Please message if you are running late.
• Stay with the group at all times. You are expected to be "present" and socialise with other attendees - please do not talk on the phone to somebody else unless it is urgent.
• Please inform the organiser if you want to leave before the end of the walk.
• Wear comfortable shoes, a hat or cap, sun protection. Please bring a water bottle and an umbrella.
• No additional compulsory costs beyond $20. Drinks and snacks are optional – you may also bring your own.
• Photos of the group will be clicked and may be posted on Meetup and the organiser’s social media platforms. Attendees who do not wish to be photographed must inform the organiser before the tour begins.
• Please update your registration if you are unable to make it to the event.

CONTACT: Call, text or WhatsApp Tulika at 0402 820 272 if you have any questions. Having lived across India, Thailand, the UK, Canada and Australia, Tulika is an Art and Culture Consultant and founder of the art publication + art consultancy: https://onartandaesthetics.com/. You can also connect with her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tulikabahadur/. Email: tulikabahadur[at]gmail[dot]com. For updates on Sydney events, you are welcome to join the WhatsApp group "Sydney Art & Culture Events & Tours": https://chat.whatsapp.com/BttDzLCa2TTFa2te1Q1FkZ?mode=hqrt1.