• Sydney Olympic Park Industrial History - Olympic Transformation and Sydney Olympic Park - Artworks made on site
  These two new exhibitions bring together Olympic construction related photographs and memorabilia with specially commissioned artworks on the themes of construction and sustainable development.

  Photo: Fida Haq Installation detail from Change is good, so change please change

  My work for Sydney Olympic Park Industrial History - Olympic Transformation is a collaboration with photographer Bob Peters, who took a series of time-lapse photos of Olympic construction sites. The multimedia installation named Change is good, so change please change brings the disparate genres of videoart and cement painting on concrete slabs together.

  When: 23 June to 30 September 2007, Weekends Only 10am to 4pm Where: Armory Gallery,Building 18, Newington Armory,Jamieson Street, NSW

• Synthetic Spaces, Western Front 2007 at Hawkesbury Regional Gallery has now moved to Castle Hill Community Centre at Castle Grand, cnr Pennant and Castle Streets, Castle Hill and will be on till September 13th 2007. The opening hours are 9am till 7pm on Weekdays and 9am till 6pm on Saturdays and 9am till 1pm on Sundays and the number for enquiries is 9843 0127.
  For those of you who missed to check it out at Windsor, this is a second opportunity to do so.

  Previous posting:
  Group exhibition of visual arts with a site-specific focus in non-gallery spaces from 8 June  to 22 July 2007 at the Hawkesbury Regional Gallery, Windsor, NSW. Artists participating in Synthetic Spaces are: Jo Ersten, Glenda Ewin, Fida Haq, Alan Jones and Robyn Ryan.

  Photo: Fida Haq Video still from The Road Home - Part I

  
  My works for Synthetic Spaces are video-based one of which - The Road Home Part I - is a collaboration betweem me and writers from the New Writers Group, Parramatta. The video still here is part of this work. This particular work - in addition to being shown at the Hawkesbury Regional Gallery - will also be shown at this year's HomeWord festival as part of the Festival/ZineWest Launch at Riverside Theatres on Sunday 10th June between 2:15-4:15. Entry to this event is free. Read more about HomeWord07 festival on the New Writers' Group site or from the festival PDF flyer.
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• Trajectories of Dissent
  Trajectories of Dissent is a decentralised multi-venue exhibition which seeks to make a visual intervention into current representations of protest focused on the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC).

  
  Read more
  View the flyer

• Across the Board
  100 International & Australian artists + 100 skateboard decks = 100% contribution to The Cancer Council NSW
  Across the Board is a charity auction art exhibition is taking place between 3 to 10 August 2007 at Wallspace Gallery, Surry Hills, NSW.

• Sydney Olympic Park Industrial History - Olympic Transformation and Sydney Olympic Park - Artworks made on site
  These two new exhibitions bring together Olympic construction related photographs and memorabilia with specially commissioned artworks on the themes of construction and sustainable development.

  Photo: Fida Haq Cement-painted concrete slab detail from Change is good, so change please change

  My work for Sydney Olympic Park Industrial History - Olympic Transformation is a collaboration with photographer Bob Peters, who took a series of time-lapse photos of Olympic construction sites. The multimedia installation named Change is good, so change please change brings the disparate genres of videoart and cement painting on concrete slabs together.

  When: 23 June to 30 September 2007, Weekends Only 10am to 4pm Where: Armory Gallery,Building 18, Newington Armory,Jamieson Street, NSW

• Artist-in-Residence at Newington Armory - Sydney Olympic Park

  Photo: Fida Haq

  A view of Newington Armory

  Between 1st January 2007 and 31st March 2007
  The project I'm going to work on would involve creation of outdoor installations inspired by indoor games and puzzles native to Bangladesh. More on this exciting project later.

• Industrial History of Sydney Olympic Park - the Abattoir and the Brickworks

  Video still by: Fida Haq

  Still from Deep as a brickpit featuring Nicholas Coker

  
  In this exhibition that peeks at the less glamourous industrial past of the Sydney Olympic Park as an abattoir and brickworks facility, I'm displaying a video work named Deep as a brickpit.
  The exhibition is on at The Gallery, Building 18, Newington Armory, Jamieson Street, Sydney Olympic Park and runs from the 24th Sept 2006 to 14th Jan 2007 (excepting Christmas Eve 24th Dec and New Years Eve 31st Dec) and will be open on Sundays only from 11am to 4pm as part of the Explore the Armory program.
  Entry to the exhibition is free.
  More on Deep as a brickpit

• Changing Nature / 06

  Greenpeace ART4ACT!ON art exhibition and auction. My entry for the exhibition is named Six Seasons.
  Venue: The Gallery at Darling Park, 201 Sussex Street, Sydney
  Exhibition: 13-30 November 2006
  Changing Nature 06 Gala Auction: 22 Nov 2006 at 7pm
  Online Auction: 20-30 November. Check it out at www.greenpeace.org.au/changing-nature

• The Best Of | SNAP! 2006

  The Best Of SNAP! 2006 is a showcase of artists, activities and future prospects which relate to SNAP! (Skills –Navigation Art Projects), an Arts Training and Infrastructure Development Program initiated by Fairfield Community Resource Centre in September 2005.

  The Best of SNAP! 2006 represents twenty artists from Fairfield and South West Sydney who participated in project’s development through SNAP! Gallery, Artists Assistance Program and other Art Mentorship programs in 2006.
  When: 21 October - 27 November 2006
  Where: Community Space - Fairfield City Museum and Gallery, Cnr The Horsely Dr. And Oxford St., Smithfield
  

• The Inaugural William and Winifred Bowness Photography Prize
  Announcement and opening of exhibition: Thursday 24 August
  Exhibition dates: 25 August to 12 November
  Animals brush teeth in front of river/mirror 2 is a finalist for the exhibition. You can find a list of all the finalists here.

• Rhythm of Life on display at Parramatta Council Library
  After making the rounds at 'Of Angels and Chariots' at Chrissie Cotter and at the WSN Launch, Rhythm of Life is being displayed at the Parramatta Council Library from 20th July 2006 and is expected to be on display there for a couple of months. It's also going to be unveiled one of these days and I'll put up the time and date when I come to know of it.
  Previous posting:
  WSN Environmental Solutions Grass Roots Sponsorship Program
  Finally managed to finish Rhythm of Life for WSN. It turned out to be even a bigger work than 'Scenes from Idyll' and a very different one in terms of content and mood though both draw from the tradition of Islamic art quite heavily. Finding the realm of Islamic Art quite fascinating as it seems there is an absolutely limitless traditions and schools to delve into.
  Will put in info about the display schedule of the work at the Parramatta Library, WSN festival and possibly even at 'Of Angels and Chariots' as it becomes clear to me. So, please keep checking.
• Of Angels and Chariots - Australia
  21 June - 1 July 2006
  Chrissie Cotter Gallery,
  Pidcock Street
  Camperdown, NSW
  Australia

  The search is over. The spanking new faces of 'Of Angels and Chariots' have been found. Here they are, created on the opening evening of 22nd June 2006.

  
  Click on image to see a larger version

  Previous posting:
  Do you want to be the new face of Of Angels and Chariots?

  

• Of Angels and Chariots
  24 March - 6 April 2006
  Bengal Gallery of Fine Arts
  House 275 (F), Road 27 (old)
  Dhanmondi, Dhaka 120900
  Bangladesh
  This exhibition, my first ever in Bangladesh, is a survey of existing and new works executed with recycled material that draws from the tradition of decorative Rickshaw art.
  Also, there will be a display of all the photomedia works to date, probably for the first time so far, that I've carried out based on the 'Animals behaving like human beings' theme of narrative rickshaw art.
  

• 12th Asian Art Biennale Dhaka, Bangladesh, 1 to 31 March 2006.
  Here is 'Re-Mandala : How long is forever?' - my installation at the 12th Asian Biennale using roadside junk and knick knacks hawked by street peddlers.
  Again, you can visit the newly created Junk Mandala page for all things mandala.

• (8{> MAD Fida
  

  Yes I'm going mad between 6th December 2005 and 15th January 2006 - among other times - at The Make a Difference sustainable art + design centre, 55 enmore road, newtown NSW 2042.
  Hours:
  Wed 11am to 5.30pm
  Thurs 11am to 7pm
  Fri 11am to 5.30pm
  Sat 10-6pm
  Sunday 11-4pm
  

• David Adam Capra, Sardar Saaid and Fida Haq
  16th February - 2nd March 2006
  SNAP! Gallery, FCRC Level 1/25 Barbara Street, Fairfield NSW 2165

• 2005 National Photographic Purchase Award
  August 3 to September 4
  Albury Regional Art Gallery
  546 Dean Street, Albury NSW 2640

  Works displayed at Albury are:

  • Away from water on strange rock
  • Scene one by the watering hole
  • Animals brush teeth in front of river/mirror 2

• Spring Flowers

  
  Where: Campbelltown Art Centre, cnr Camden and Appin Rds, Campbelltown, NSW
  When: 8th October 2005
  Between: 11am and 3pm
  Above is an image of the giant mandala of fresh flowers and found objects that I created as part of the festival.
  Thanks to everyone who helped me with it, especially Daniel and Sonia, Anna, Penny and Paul.
  You can find more images of the mandala in the gallery section of the site.
  Full program (PDF)

• Reverse Garbage Junk Love 2005
  May 4 to 15, 2005 at the Addison Rd Gallery, 142 Addison Rd, Marrickville, NSW 2204
  Note: The works I displayed in this exhibition - 'Fly Fly Fly Fly Fly Away', 'Still Life in Blue' and 'Mughal 3' is on display at the Toyota NSW Headquarters in Caringbah. I guess their address is Corner of Captain Cook Drive and Gannons Road, Caringbah, NSW 2229. It will be on display there between 17th May and 17th June.

• Crossings
  May 6 to July 31 2005, Parramatta Heritage Centre, 346A Church Street (beside Lennox Bridge), Parramatta, NSW 2150
  Curator: Melissa Gilbert
  
  Love hurts
  
  In this exhibition, which is part of Western Front: Contemporary Art from Western Sydney a few contemporary artists will present their reflections on objects from the Parramatta Heritage Centre’s collection and what they mean for Parramatta today.
  I became interested in a circa 1850's wooden toothbrush - now broken in two with all the bristles missing - and a cracked fine china tooth-powder case which were found in the now-extinct 'Babe in the Woods' pub in Parramatta. So expect to see some really mischievous photographic works that these 'artefacts' inspired. Here's a sample.

• Geometric beauties: patterns of Islam
  15th October - 12th December 2004, Mezzanine Gallery, Parramatta Heritage Centre, 346A Church Street (beside Lennox Bridge), Parramatta, NSW 2150
  Curator: Fida Haq with support from Gay Hendriksen, Curator, Parramatta Heritage Centre
  Click on the image below to view the online catalogue of the exhibition.

  
  Press release by Parramatta Heritage Centre

• We are animals and Dhakai Jamdani
  Blacktown Mall, Cnr Warrick Lane and Main Street, Blacktown, NSW
  Curator: Adnan Begic, Blacktown Arts Centre

  Public performance: Saturday 20th November, 2004 between 12 noon and 4pm
  More info and images from We are animals - Dhakai Jamdani

Recent Community Cultural Projects:

• The Banner Project

  The Seasonal Banners developed by artists for the Baulkham Hills Shire Council's Banner Project has been flying one by one for almost a year now and I thought I'll put all the banners together on the site before the year runs out.

  So, below are images - though really small - of the banners. Click here to see larger images and learn more about their creators.

  

  Also read more about it on the Council website.

• Harris Community Centre Mural

  In this exciting project that I am currently involved in for the Harris Community Centre in Ultimo, NSW, I am painting a large-scale - 7.5m x 3.5x - outdoor mural with community input in it. The mural is based on a sun mandala pattern and I suppose it's going to look really great and add immensely to the visual stimulus of the Centre front and its surroundings when executed.

• Made in Auburn (MiA)
  Here are a few images from the display that took place on 31st May 2007 at the Auburn Council Exhibitions Gallery by participants of the MiA workshops.
  
  
  
  Photo: Fida Haq
  
  
  Top left: Objects on table, Top and bottom right:Objects displayed on wall, Bottom left: A hanging sculpture, All made of recycled materials

  More images from the display

  Previous posting:
  I am the artist facilitator carrying out a series of workshops for Made in Auburn - a Sustainable Arts and Recycling Pilot Program undertaken by the Auburn Council between March and June 2007.

  Here is the MiA workshop program that has been unfolding for a few weeks now and will keep going till June culminating in a display of objects and crafts made by the participants.

• Eco-art with Fida Haq
  Eco-Art workshop on Sunday 17 June from 9am-12noon.
  Venue: Annangrove Park, Currie Avenue, Annangrove.
  I had a wonderful time with participants of all ages in this workshop. The focus was on art using recycled media and here are a few images of the terrific works the participants did in the workshop.
  
  Photo: Evie Roberts
  
  
  Images of a few wonderful works done by the participants at the workshop at Annangrove

• Autumn in Baulkham Hills Shire

  
  

  Photo: Fida Haq
  
  
  Autumn in front of the Castle Grand, Castle Hill, NSW

  The banner for Autumn that we developed as part of the Baulkham Hills Shire Council's Banner Project is now in full flight. Autumn was developed as an outcome of a workshop I held with Year 6 students of Oakhill Drive Public School in Castle Hill.
  I could locate it at a few places: in front of the Council Headquarters at the intersection of Showground and Carrington Roads, in fromt of Castle Grand and at the intersection of Old Windsor Road and M2. Let me know if you spot it anywhere else.

  Also read more about it on the Council website.

• Living Streets - Hart Park Community Garden

  Well, a lot has happened to this project since the last posting including the launch of the renovated park on 6th July 2006. I plan to put in a lot more information and images soon. Previous posting:
  As the public artist/facilitator for the Living Streets - Hart Park Community Garden project undertaken by the Liverpool City Council, I'm going to conduct a series of workshops with residents living by Hart Park in Warwick Farm.
  The first of these workshops is on Thursday the 12th October 2006 at the park.

  This is what the flyer prepared by the Liverpool City Council says:
  Everyone is invited to participate in a community environmental art and craft workshop during the school holidays. Workshops for adults and children with all materials provided. Some of your creations will be incorporated into the overall design of your wonderful community garden set to be constructed soon.

  Where: HART PARK, Hart Street, Warwick Farm
  When: 11.00am - 1.00pm, Thursday 12 October 2006
  Entry: Free
  Conducted by: Fida Haq
  For further information call Living Streets on 0408 279 872

• Tropicana Fashion Show by Squeaky Wheel
  at Uptown Festival 2007

  
  

  Photo: Fida Haq
  
  
  Squeaky Wheel members at the UpTown Festival 2007

  Starring Nick and his dance group from Granville and Emmanuel the rapper from Mount Druitt, this performance by Squeaky Wheel at the UpTown Festival, Ultimo, NSW was an absolute hell-raiser.
  You can watch part of the performance on YouTube or on the right panel on the site as recorded by group member Juan-Carlos Martinez.
  The recycled-media 'bling' is designed by another member of the group - Fida Haq (oui, c'est moi).

  Previous posting:
  At this year's Uptown Festival at Ultimo, our group Squeaky Wheel is taking part in a fashion show based on the theme of tropicana, which is also the theme of this year's festival. So be there to check out some out-of-the world fashion completely made of recycled materials in accompaniment of playful African song and dance routines.
  More details:
  What: Tropicana Fashion Show by Squeaky Wheel at the Ultimo Pyrmont Uptown Festival 2007 is taking place on 31st March
  When: 2:10pm - 2:25pm, Saturday 31st March 2007
  Where: Main stage, Quarry Green, Quarry Strret Off Harris Strret, Ultimo, NSW

  So be there to enjoy the performance and many other fun activities at the UPTown Festival which runs between 11am and 5:30pm.

• We [Dhakai] are [Jamdani] Animals at Uptown Festival 2007

  
  

  Photo: Fida Haq
  
  
  We [Dhakai] are [Jamdani] Animals at the UpTown Festival 2007

  The dance group of Gomes and Correya sisters who performed in We [Dhakai] are [Jamdani] Animals are doing it again at this year's Uptown Festival.

  Here are details of the performance:
  What: We [Dhakai] are [Jamdani] Animals at the Ultimo Pyrmont Uptown Festival 2007 is taking place on 31st March
  When: 11:25 – 11:30, Saturday 31st March 2007
  Where: Children's and Youth Stage, Quarry Green, Quarry Strret Off Harris Strret, Ultimo, NSW

  So be there to enjoy the performance and many other fun activities at the UPTown Festival which runs between 11am and 5:30pm.

• access2art 2006 at Lifestart

  This year's access2art at Lifestart came to an end so quickly that to me it seemed like the whole thing lasted for a second. Maybe I was having too much fun and I just hope so did everyone else.
  Anyway, we are heading towards showtime fairly quickly. The exhibition this year is named A Story to Tell access2art 2006. It is an exhibition and sale of artworks about discovery, exploration and expression to celebrate the International Day of People with DisAbility. Participants this year are from Lifestart, Northwest Disability Services, Tallowood School, The Hills Special School and Warrah. The exhibition akes place at the Castle Hill Community Centre which is located at the lower ground floor, Castle Grand, cnr Castle and Pennant Sts, Castle Hill.
  Starting on the 4th of December 2006, it goes on till 5th January 2007.
  This year at Lifestart, we have done an enormous range of activities including acrylic painting on paper and canvas, silk scarf painting and a bit of ceramic painting as well. So please check it out - especially the works by participants at Lifestart (if you still can't tell, I was the artist-facilitator there :) - when you get a chance.

• dizzy@Marrickville at Marrickville Festival
  Here is the final video (well semi-final actually, there's another cut after this) for dizzy@Marrickville that you can watch on YouTube here. With a duration of 1'35'', the video profiles - literally - about 60 people who came to Marrickville Festival throughout the day in it.
  Previous posting:
  dizzy@Marrickville is an interactive digital photography and multi-media project that I will hold during this year's Marrickville Festival. Faces of people attending the Festival will be photographed from various angles and will be put on an animated strip of continuous spin that will really make you dizzy@Marrickville.
  The project is materialised with a cultural grant from the Marrickville Council.
  Date: Sunday 17th September 2006
  Time: 11am - 5pm
  Venue: Marrickville Rd, Marrickville between Illawarra and Victoria Rds

• Walking the Street 2006 - WtSo6

  Photo: Fida Haq/Squeaky Wheel

  Walking the Street 2006 postcard by Squeaky Wheel

  Walking the Street - the shopfront art exhibition along King Street, Newtown that Inner West Cultural Services organise each year is upon us again.
  IWCS is organising it for 16 years now and this year - Squeaky Wheel - the loosely-formed artists group from Western Sydney that I'm associated with - is one of the groups volunteering for the event.
  Moreover, I'm participating in it with my work Rhythm of Life.

  When: 7 to 22 October 2006
  Where: Along the south end of Newtown’s King Street
  Launch: Saturday October 7th, 1pm - 5pm at Peace Park cnr Alice St and King St Newtown

  Watch the promotional comedy made by Squeaky Wheel for WtSo6 on You Tube or on the Squeaky Wheel page.

Art on the line
• Artists forums kick off for 2008
  Posted: 12th February 2008

  Photo: Billy Burke

  Burn

  “Beginning without thought” is an attempt by artist Billy Burke to explain the foundation of his work practice. Billy will be a presenter at the first 2008 Art on the Line forum at Mars Hill Café, Parramatta, on Saturday, February 16, at 4pm. He is likely to be joined by other artist friends in presenting work.
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• Riding the waves of an artist’s career
  Posted: 27th November 2007

  Photo: Maria Ionico

  Self portrait

  Maria Ionico and Leah Harris discussed their art at the Art on the Line forum at Mars Hill Café, Parramatta, on Saturday, November 17. Maria Ionico’s surname reflects the mystery of her father’s birth, she said. He was found on the shores of the Ionian Sea during WW II. The mystery of his Italian birth, his adult work as a tiler and his quest for identity as he moved his family to and fro between Italy and Australia, have had a profound impact on Maria’s life and her professional development as an artist.
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• Classical traditions and new concepts
  Posted: 23rd October 2007

  Photo: Fida Haq

  Sumati Nagpal speaking at the forum

  With no time to prepare for her presentation at the Art on the Line forum at Mars Hill Café, Parramatta, on Saturday, October 20, Sumati Nagpal decided to provide some background information about Indian classical dance. The result was illuminating. She was followed by Deb Walker, who discussed the importance of stories and symbols in the diversity of her artistic expression. Both artists are associated with the community publication Harris Park Journo.
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• Video and writing celebrate second anniversary
  Posted: 3rd September 2007

  Photo: Katrina Stewart

  Fida Haq

  Art on the Line – 15th September 2007
  Mars Hill Café, 331 Church St, Parramatta
  Hosts: Lisa and Kevin Crouse

  This month’s meeting was Art on the Line’s second anniversary, a milestone recognised by warm applause. Presenter and host Fida Haq said he was honoured to share his work for the third time since the Parramatta Community Cultural Forum started Art on the Line monthly meetings at Mars Hill Café. Around twenty artists and writers attended. Before the meeting commenced, Fida had joined the writers in their usual gathering of readings, news and discussion.
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• HomeWord Festival 07

  Photo: © Conrad Del Villar '05

  Forum with David Malouf at HomeWord07

  In case you didn't know, the 2007 HomeWord Festival - our own writers festival in Parramatta - is taking place at quite a few venues with an elaborate program since 25th May.
  Check out details of lots of exciting stuff happening as part of the festival on the New Writers' Group site or from the festival PDF flyer.

• Art in the Round - New Works by Affordable Australian Art
  Affordable Australian Art has created quite a stir in the heart of Parramatta’s Shopping district and they are pleased to continue to do so. Located at the front of Westfield, opposite the railway station at Parramatta the gallery presents Art in the Round- New Works the works of over 30 Western Sydney based artists. The exhibition and sale opens on February 23 with new works from the artists and is sure to continue to stop pedestrian traffic.
  The artists who all reside in Sydney (and mostly Western Sydney) have provided new work for this exhibition. The range of styles and the diversity of the artists backgrounds and cultures has once again provided for fascinating collection of works.

  Affordable Australian Art presents:
  23 Feb-21 Mar Art in the Round- New Works. The diverse and unique works of over 30 Western Sydney Artists.
  Thurs 1 March In-store demonstation by pastel artist Taryn Malzard (11am- 2pm)
  Thurs 15 March In-store demonstration by oil painter Elena Parashko (4-9pm)
  23 Mar-14 Apr Art in the Round- Indigenous Artists. Modern and traditional influences result in an interesting range of works.

  Art in the Round is located at front of Westfield Parramatta - cnr Church and Argyle Streets. (Opposite the train station and below Greater Union Cinemas). Parking in Westfield carpark (from Campbell St) gives easy access to level 4 in Westfield will lead you to Borders and cinemas, just take the escalators at the cinemas down to street level and Art in the Round
  Open Wed-Sat 10-5pm (9pm Thurs) or by appointment
  

• Armory bunny cleaning teeth by the river

  Photo: Sue Irvin

  Armory bunny cleaning teeth by the river by Sue Irvin

  Sue Irvin, an artist from the South Coast of NSW, carried out a series of works with bunnies in them during her brief residency at Newington Armory in November 2006. I believe she mostly commented on other Armory artists' works in this interesting series.
  Armory bunny cleaning teeth by the river was her take on my Animals brush teeth in front of river/mirror series. I find the work brilliantly amusing!

• Elements & Environment
  Exhibition of paintings by Susan Hayward & Robyn Woodward
  At Robyn Woodward Gallery
  Shop A/ 11 Ross St Glenbrook
  Opens on Tues 21st Nov - Exhibition will continue till Sun 26th Nov
  More info: (02) 4739 8788
  Image: Shadows by Susan

• Newington Art Group exhibition at TAP Gallery
  VIBGYOR
  20-26 November 2006
  Tap Gallery, Lvl 1, 278 Palmer St, Darlinghurst
  View the leaflet

• A timely article on contemporary Bangladeshi art and artists
  In Asian Art Achive's August 2006 Newsletter, Ziaul Karim - the executive editor of Jamini, probably the only art journal from Bangladesh that covers the international art scene fairly extensively - has written a timely and informative article about contemporary Bangladeshi art. Named Bangladeshi Art in the 1990s - A survey of the 1990s generation of Bangladeshi artists", the article is a must read for anyone and everyone who wants to know what is happening in the art scene of this teeming country of 150 million.

• Kirtan-satsang by Vicki and Ron
  Vicki and Ron are back to do a winter kirtan-satsang. This one will have more of a concert feel, according to Nick Alias, one of the organisers. Come along to the Tantric Turtle studio for music, song, chai and fire!
  Details below:
  Yia and Nick Alias invite you to an evening of Kirtan and Satsang (ancient Vedic chanting) with Ron Ragel and Vikki Hansen, from Medicine Music Events. Vikki and Ron have released several albums and run workshops nationally and internationally.
  Date: Saturday August 12th, 4:30 - 7:00pm
  The Turtle Studio - 633 Old Northern Rd, Round Corner, NSW opposite Lorien Novalis.
  Indian food, chai and refreshments available. Bring cushion and drum optional.
  Entry $20 - includes a chai and a Tantric Turtle treat! For bookings call Yia on 02-96539250.

• Winter Market on 19th August
  Don't forget the Winter Market on 19th August at Lorien Novalis Steiner School (opposite Tantric Turtle studio). There's a great variety of stalls, including organics, beauty care, gifts, plants, pony rides, chai, Rainbow Cafe, drumming and dance demo, great musicians and lots of beautiful handcrafted goods, toys, felt, silks etc.
  A great day out. Any enquiries call Yia on 02-9653 9250.

• Artistic Licence
  This is the first HomeWord Event for 2006 in conjunction with Sydney Writers Festival and Parramatta City Council.
  Artistic Licence - A free forum
  (Appropriation of other people’s work.)
  Riverside Theatres, Church & Market St. Parramatta
  Thursday 25th May 8.45 – 9.45pm
  follows Sydney Writers Festival forum
  See flyer

• Life Drawing at Parramatta
  Good news! A new venue for life drawing is about to open in Parramatta.
  Join in celebrating the opening of this life drawing venue this Friday the 26th of May 2006 from 8pm till late at the WHITESPACE, 115-125 Church St Parramatta.
  See PDF flyer for more info

• Drawn Together - The drawing lives of Nora Heysen, Judy Cassab and Margaret Woodward is a fabulous exhibition that highlights drawings by the artists. It originated at the Parramatta Heritage Centre, NSW and is touring the state between 2005 and 2007.
  Find out the tour calendar here.

• Sydney: United Against Racism rally
  The National Union of Students is calling a rally to protest the recent race riots in Cronulla. The rally, to be called United Against Racism, will protest the racist violence in Cronulla last Sunday, and the ongoing racist acts that have followed from them. The rally details are:
  When: Sunday, 18th December 2005
  Time: 1pm
  Where: Town Hall Square (Sydney)
  The National Union of Students Anti-Racism Officer Mr Osmond Chiu said: "Racism from some of the media and political leaders have whipped up fear and anger to lead to the disgraceful violence at Cronulla. This rally wants to show that people are fed up with this racist violence and that enough is enough."

• Movement and Quiescence - Megalith Cityscapes of Asia

  

  is Cherilene Chan's most recent body of work in print media which - in her words - "takes Traditional Chinese Landscape to a new level of Taoist principles"...
  She got her inspiration from the unworldly energy in Asian big cities.
  At: 6-8pm
  On: Friday 2 September 2005
  At: Kyotap, 21 Mary St, Surry Hills, NSW

• Tell Me the Truth About Peace: Through Music and Poetry
  The Sydney Peace Foundation and Gleebooks present a night of theatre at the Seymour Centre.
  Featuring Colin Friels, Phillip Adams, Bob Hawke, Lior, Sydney Soloists, Ross Edwards, Terri Janke, Paul Goodchild, The Solidarity Choir, Sister Susan Connelly, Aaron McMillan, Emma Worthington-Lees, Steven Smyth, Larissa Behrendt, Ann Marie Skinner, Sydney Childrens Choir, Kuranda Seyit and Sam Wagan Watson.
  

  Monday 15 August at 7.00 pm
  York Theatre, Seymour Centre
  Tickets available from Seymour Centre Box Office 9351 7940
  $27.60 adult
  $22.60 Gleeclub members
  $17.60 concession
  View PDF flyer
  More info: www.sydneypeacefoundation.org.au

• Solo exhibition by Abu Taher
  This is so exciting!
  Probably the first ever (and hopefully not the last) exhibition of a top-rated Bangladeshi artist in Australia.
  Abu Taher, recipient of Ekushe Padak (21st February Medal) - the country's highest honour attributed to an individual for contribution in arts and literature, is to have a solo exhibition in Canberra, Australia at the ACT Legislative Assembly (Civic Square, London Circuit) between December 16 and 22, 2004. The exhibition is being held to commemorate the Victory Day (16th December) of Bangladesh.
  Read more.