Arty things around town..

So recently I've played the Sydney tourist, doing things around town and checking out many places/events that are happening at the moment. Whilst doing so, I realised that there's plenty of things you can do on a shoestring (i.e. student) budget, so here's a small list -

1. Check out the 17th Biennale of Sydney. Held every two years at the wonderfully secluded Cockatoo Island, get your dose of what contemporary artists are thinking about internationally. There's plenty of film art to confuddle you (including panoramic sets of screens), an interactive green colander display to make you happy and falling pianos for your bemusement.
2. Visit the MCA or the Art Gallery of NSW (AGNSW) for free! Most exhibits are free though if they've put a price, they're definitely worth paying for if at concession rates. At the moment, 'Paths to Abstraction' is being shown at AGNSW for $15 students, $20 adults. With works by Cezanne, Monet, Kandinsky, Delaunay, Matsse & plenty others, take a look while you have the chance before it's over! (19th Sep 2010)
3. Sign up to the Arthouse hotel for free membership and get a free entertainment book worth $1000! I signed up so now you can book your first photography session, life-drawing class/other things for free, and even a few drinks to get you warmed up ;) Whether you want to chillax, have some arty fun or meet other creative (or appreciating) types, why not do it when it costs you practically nothing?
4. Check out free exhibition/gallery openings. Often there's free wine/food too, which is a plus. Art, check. Wine, check. People, check. Music, perhaps. It's fun none-the-less.

and now I'm going to leave you with something beautiful by Klimt.

~Louis Tiffon