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Urban Art Precincts of Sydney

Explore some of Sydney’s contemporary public galleries, vibrant commercial spaces and a private collection of stunning Indigenous works in the dynamic suburbs of Marrickville, Chippendale and Annandale.

In the company of art curator Gitte Weise, discover the Galerie pompom in Chippendale that presents works by new artists based in Sydney and Melbourne. Visit thriving contemporary art galleries in Marrickville, including Scratch Art Space and The Commercial for emerging artists, showcasing a diverse group of Australian artists.

Continue to Annandale Galleries, which exhibits art by leading national, Aboriginal and international artists, with a special exhibition by acclaimed South African artist William Kentridge.

End the day with an exclusive visit to a private collection of Indigenous art works.

 

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

  • Enjoy a private guided tour of Annandale Galleries with an exhibition by prominent South African artist William Kentridge
  • Explore The Commercial, a gallery that represents an exclusive group of Australian artists
  • Visit Galerie pompom and Scratch Art Space with an early-access viewing
  • Enjoy an exclusive visit of a private collection of stunning Indigenous art pieces

Tour Leader

Gitte Weise

Destination

Marrickville, Chippendale and Annandale

Dates

Thursday, 18 March 2021 (day tour)

Fitness Level

Moderate

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At a Glance

  • Enjoy a private guided tour of Annandale Galleries with an exhibition by prominent South African artist William Kentridge
  • Explore The Commercial, a gallery that represents an exclusive group of Australian artists
  • Visit Galerie pompom and Scratch Art Space with an early-access viewing
  • Enjoy an exclusive visit of a private collection of stunning Indigenous art pieces
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  • Pricing
Per person

AUD 395

Tour price includes

  • Expert-led private guided tours of all galleries, including entry fees
  • Exclusive access to a private collection of Indigenous art works
  • Insights by your tour leader, art curator Gitte Weise
  • Lunch including drinks

Tour code

AG2159

Fitness level

Moderate

Tour starts

9:30am
Art Gallery of New South Wales

Tour ends

Approx. 4:30pm
Art Gallery of New South Wales

Fitness Level

Moderate

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Installation view of Andrew Sullivan’s solo exhibition, The Golden Wheel, Galerie pompom, Sydney. Photo credit Docqment

Carmel Byrne in studio with two artworks. Photo © Scratch Art Space

Genevieve Felix Reynolds, The new kingdom, 2020, oil paint on steel with crystal dolphin, Germany, 84 x 60 cm. Courtesy the artist and Galerie pompom

William Kentridge City of Moscow 300 x 314 cm Mohair tapestry, woven by the Stephens Tapestry Studio, Johannesburg On exhibition at Annandale Galleries

Urban Art Precincts of Sydney

Explore some of Sydney’s contemporary public galleries, vibrant commercial spaces and a private collection of stunning Indigenous works in the dynamic suburbs of Marrickville, Chippendale and Annandale.

In the company of art curator Gitte Weise, discover the Galerie pompom in Chippendale that presents works by new artists based in Sydney and Melbourne. Visit thriving contemporary art galleries in Marrickville, including Scratch Art Space and The Commercial for emerging artists, showcasing a diverse group of Australian artists.

Continue to Annandale Galleries, which exhibits art by leading national, Aboriginal and international artists, with a special exhibition by acclaimed South African artist William Kentridge.

End the day with an exclusive visit to a private collection of Indigenous art works.

 

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

  • Expert-led private guided tours of all galleries, including entry fees
  • Exclusive access to a private collection of Indigenous art works
  • Insights by your tour leader, art curator Gitte Weise
  • Lunch including drinks

Tour code

AG2159

Fitness level

Moderate

Tour starts

9:30am
Art Gallery of New South Wales

Tour ends

Approx. 4:30pm
Art Gallery of New South Wales

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Urban Art Precincts of Sydney

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        Most of our tours require a MODERATE level of fitness. However, in certain destinations, or in certain seasons, or because of the nature of travel, certain tours will require an ABOVE MODERATE or CHALLENGING level of fitness. For the overall benefit of the group, at the time of booking we will require you to declare in writing that you are fit to participate in your chosen tour according to the level of fitness required for that tour. If you (or we) have any doubts about your level of fitness, you may be required to undergo a doctor’s appraisal. This would require your doctor to read the itinerary of your chosen tour, including the fitness level, and provide you (and us) with a written confirmation of your ability to participate.
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        It is also a requirement that you do not cause any significant disruption to the tour or the tour group, and we may refuse admission on the tour, or require you to withdraw from the tour at any time if your participation causes significant disruption for other guests or the tour group or there is any safety issue as a result of your ongoing participation in the tour.

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        Tour members must be able to:

        • negotiate airports and railway stations without wheelchair assistance
        • use combined shower/bath facilities (it is impossible to guarantee walk-in shower facilities)
        • undertake walking tours of 1-2 hours duration, including using stairs, walking over cobblestones and other uneven surfaces
        • stand for long periods in museums and other sites
        • embark / disembark coaches, trains and other methods of transportation without assistance
        • handle your own luggage

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        In addition to the above, tour members must also be able to:

        • undertake walking tours of 2-3 hours
        • climb staircases of 100 or more steps

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        In addition to the above, tour members must also be able to:

        • handle extremes of temperature (e.g. below 0 or above 35 degrees)
        • handle extremes of altitudes (e.g. 4000 metres and above)

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