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Artists’ Studios of the Inner West

Explore a diversity of art practices and gain exclusive access to a range of accomplished artists in their private studios in Sydney’s dynamic Inner West.

Visit artist Jennifer Keeler-Milne’s studio space in the former Newtown School of Arts and gain a unique insight into her creative process. Then, join artist Wendy Sharpe to view her recently completed Women’s Empowerment mural featuring Aunty Jenny Thomsen, an Aboriginal elder and activist. This striking mural is located on a street corner in Newtown and was created as part of a public art project.

Continue to the Enmore studio of multi-media artist Alex Seton, who is best known for his marble carvings that create a fascinating tension between the classic and the contemporary.  Finish the day with a private lunch in the studios of esteemed artists Wendy Sharpe and Bernard Ollis in St Peters.

 

This tour is part of the World Art Tours program organised by the Art Gallery Society of NSW in partnership with Renaissance Tours.

At a Glance

  • Visit the private studios of visual artist Jennifer Keeler-Milne and multi-media artist Alex Seton
  • Discover the propelled approach of Inner-West councils to engage local artists for public projects
  • Enjoy a special intimate lunch in the private studios of artists Wendy Sharpe and Bernard Ollis

Tour Leader

Liz Gibson

Destination

Newtown, Enmore and St Peters

Dates

Friday, 26 February 2021 (day tour)

Fitness Level

Moderate

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At a Glance

  • Visit the private studios of visual artist Jennifer Keeler-Milne and multi-media artist Alex Seton
  • Discover the propelled approach of Inner-West councils to engage local artists for public projects
  • Enjoy a special intimate lunch in the private studios of artists Wendy Sharpe and Bernard Ollis
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  • Pricing
Per person

AUD 395

Tour price includes

  • Exclusive visits to three artists’ private studios in the Inner West
  • Transportation on an air-conditioned coach
  • Insights of your tour leader, art specialist Liz Gibson
  • Lunch including drinks

Tour code

AG2168

Fitness level

Moderate

Tour starts

9:30am
Art Gallery of New South Wales

Tour ends

Approx. 4:00pm
Art Gallery of New South Wales

Fitness Level

Moderate

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Wendy Sharpe. Photo Courtesy of the Artist

Womens Empowerment Mural Newtown. Photo Nick Langley Courtesy of Inner West council

Bernard Ollis by Martin Lane

Jennifer Keeler-Milne Newtown studio Photo Courtesy of the artist

Artists’ Studios of the Inner West

Explore a diversity of art practices and gain exclusive access to a range of accomplished artists in their private studios in Sydney’s dynamic Inner West.

Visit artist Jennifer Keeler-Milne’s studio space in the former Newtown School of Arts and gain a unique insight into her creative process. Then, join artist Wendy Sharpe to view her recently completed Women’s Empowerment mural featuring Aunty Jenny Thomsen, an Aboriginal elder and activist. This striking mural is located on a street corner in Newtown and was created as part of a public art project.

Continue to the Enmore studio of multi-media artist Alex Seton, who is best known for his marble carvings that create a fascinating tension between the classic and the contemporary.  Finish the day with a private lunch in the studios of esteemed artists Wendy Sharpe and Bernard Ollis in St Peters.

 

This tour is part of the World Art Tours program organised by the Art Gallery Society of NSW in partnership with Renaissance Tours.

  • Pricing
Per person

AUD 395

Tour price includes

  • Exclusive visits to three artists’ private studios in the Inner West
  • Transportation on an air-conditioned coach
  • Insights of your tour leader, art specialist Liz Gibson
  • Lunch including drinks

Tour code

AG2168

Fitness level

Moderate

Tour starts

9:30am
Art Gallery of New South Wales

Tour ends

Approx. 4:00pm
Art Gallery of New South Wales

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Artists’ Studios of the Inner West

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        • undertake walking tours of 2-3 hours
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        • handle extremes of temperature (e.g. below 0 or above 35 degrees)
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