Sydney Art Walks & Networking

NOTE: This event is posted on multiple Meetup groups.

ABOUT: Enjoy a fun tour of Newtown – Sydney’s bohemian suburb – on Sunday, December 14. Explore fancy shops with retro items, vintage clothing, artisanal objects, even arcana. Discover vibrant street art – out on the main street and inside hidden alleys. Listen to the fascinating stories behind some of the murals. Relax in a popular picnic spot. Make new friends in the process!

MEETING TIME: 11:10 – 11:30 AM.

MEETING POINT: Meet outside "Hui Bro's Cafe & Skewers", 326 King Street, 1, Newtown, NSW 2042. Right next to Newtown station entry/exit off King Street. You are welcome to buy a coffee.

START AND PROGRAMME: We will begin between 11:30 – 11:45 AM, moving towards the shops on King Street, then exploring a wide variety of street art. Later, a park.

END: We will get back to Newtown station by 2:45 PM. You can stop for drinks and snacks and more chatting with group members, if interested.

PRICE OF TOUR: Please pay $20 by cash on arrival.

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.
• 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.
• Be careful when you explore art galleries. Do not touch surfaces of artworks.
• 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.

NOTE: This event is posted on multiple Meetup groups.

ABOUT: Explore the rich creative scene in Woolloomooloo on Saturday, December 20. This event will introduce you to detailed murals created by activist artists Merilyn Fairskye and Michiel Dolk in 1982 to celebrate the suburb’s people and history.

Enjoy the exhibitions and outdoor art at Artspace—on diverse fascinating themes like AI, imperialism, the inner workings of the self, and mysticism. More outdoor fun later at the wharf—see sculptures installed by ARTPark Australia that facilitates travelling exhibitions across the country.

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: 11:10 – 11:30 AM.

MEETING POINT: Meet outside "Kings Cross Hotel", 244-248 William St, Potts Point NSW 2011 (near Kings Cross station).

START AND PROGRAMME: We will begin around 11:30 – 11:40 AM on William Street, reaching the murals after a 10-min walk. This will be followed by visit to Artspace. Later, we will see the large exhibition programme at the wharf.

END: We will end by 2:30 PM near a bus stop. Easy walk back to the train station. You can wait for drinks and snacks and more chatting with group members, if interested.

PRICE OF TOUR: Please pay $20 by cash on arrival.

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.
• 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.
• Be careful when you explore art galleries. Do not touch surfaces of artworks.
• 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.

NOTE: This event is posted on multiple Meetup groups.

ABOUT: Enjoy a walk around the artworks of CBD on Sunday, December 21. Come along whatever your professional background! Tech, finance, law, real estate, hospitality, healthcare, retail, fashion - all welcome. Feel at home.

This informative tour will introduce you to statues, fountains, installations and imagery commemorating important figures and events of Australian history. Learn about explorers, statesmen, royalty, women pioneers, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander servicemen, indigenous clans of the region. The First Fleet, the World Wars, the development of Sydney, local bird species, and more!

Introduce yourself to each other, exchange numbers, make new friends, chat as you walk and have fun!

MEETING TIME: 11:15 – 11:45 AM.

MEETING POINT: Outside “Customs House”, 31 Alfred St, Sydney NSW 2000 (close to Circular Quay station). We will assemble at the corner at Loftus Street. You are welcome to buy coffee/snacks from the McDonald’s nearby before the walk begins.

START AND PROGRAMME: We will begin between 11:45 AM and 12 Noon from Customs House, moving towards Museum of Sydney, the Royal Botanic Garden, Hyde Park, QVB… Break midway for those who want to grab drinks and snacks.

END: We will end the walk around 3 PM near Martin Place.

PRICE OF TOUR: Please pay $20 by cash on arrival.

IMPORTANT:

• Please check transport in advance, and make sure you sleep well the night before so you can reach the meeting point on time in the morning.
• Remember to have a good breakfast before arriving which can keep you going during the early afternoon.
• Please message if you are running late.
• 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.

NOTE: This event is posted on multiple Meetup groups.

ABOUT: A legendary wild boar that promises good fortune, Shakespeare standing with some of his characters, wartime Australian servicewomen, the Greek god Apollo with other mythological associates, an anchor and cannon preserved from "HMS Sirius" that set sail from England to Australia in 1787, and much more - discover the fascinating fountains, statues and installations in CBD along with their stories on Saturday, December 27.

Perfect for those away from family during the Christmas season, keen on socialising and learning something new!

MEETING TIME: 11:15 – 11:45 AM.

MEETING POINT: Outside “Customs House”, 31 Alfred St, Sydney NSW 2000 (close to Circular Quay station). We will assemble at the corner at Loftus Street. You are welcome to buy coffee/snacks from the McDonald’s nearby before the walk begins.

START AND PROGRAMME: We will begin between 11:45 AM and 12 Noon from Customs House, moving towards Museum of Sydney, the Royal Botanic Garden, Hyde Park, QVB… Break midway for those who want to grab drinks and snacks.

END: We will end the walk around 3 PM near Martin Place.

PRICE OF TOUR: Please pay $20 by cash on arrival.

IMPORTANT:

• Please check transport in advance, and make sure you sleep well the night before so you can reach the meeting point on time in the morning.
• Remember to have a good breakfast before arriving which can keep you going during the early afternoon.
• Please message if you are running late.
• 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.