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Arts and Cultural Festival

Arts and Cultural Festival 2024

Celebrating our diverse and thriving arts and cultural community from 18 June - 24 July.

The festival will host a program of a variety of events to cater for people of varying ages, interests and abilities.

Events will consist of local exhibitions, theatre performances, arts and creative workshops and film screenings. Ku-ring-gai’s Arts and Cultural Festival aims to increase the awareness of arts and culture in our region, showcasing the rich culture of the area and fostering the capability of local talent.

Ku-ring-gai has a growing and changing population with a high community demand for creative and cultural participation.

Upcoming events

Local Artists @ the Grace Cossington Smith Gallery

Wednesday, 03 July 2024 | 09:00 AM to Saturday, 03 August 2024 | 11:59 PM

Exhibitions providing the opportunity to get to know artists from our local region of Hornsby and Ku-ring-gai.

Grace Cossington Smith Gallery, Abbotsleigh, 1666 Pacific Highway, Wahroonga, 2076

Tagged as: , Community event

Online drawing with Rachel Carroll - second workshop

Wednesday, 03 July 2024 | 06:00 PM to 07:30 PM

Join us online for our second of three online drawing workshops with Artist Rachel Carroll.

Tagged as: , Council event, Festivals

Ku-ring-gai Art Centre studio showcase exhibition

Friday, 05 July 2024 | 09:00 AM to 04:00 PM

35 more dates

As part of the Arts and Cultural Festival the Ku-ring-gai Art Centre will be holding a studio showcase exhibition from Friday 5 July to Friday 23 August 2024 (excluding weekends).

Ku-ring-gai Art Centre, 3 Recreation Avenue, Roseville

Tagged as: , Council event, Art Centre, Families, Seniors

Ku-ring-gai Art Centre open day morning tea and meet our artists

Friday, 05 July 2024 | 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Discover what classes are held at the Art Centre and meet our qualified tutors/artists.

Ku-ring-gai Art Centre, 3 Recreation Ave, Roseville 2069

Tagged as: , Council event, Art Centre

Family nature journaling

Saturday, 06 July 2024 | 02:00 PM to 04:00 PM

Embark on a memorable family adventure amidst the picturesque beauty of the Wildflower Garden!

Ku-ring-gai Wildflower Garden, 420 Mona Vale Road, St Ives 2075

Tagged as: , Council event, Wildflower Garden

Winterval

Sunday, 07 July 2024 | 11:30 AM

Warm your hands and get singing! Led by professional singers please gather with your neighbours for a delightful afternoon in Selkirk Park celebrating the arts, community and Marian St.

Selkirk Park, 2 Marian Street, Killara

Tagged as: , Community event

Killara Music Club hosts Willoughby Brass

Sunday, 07 July 2024 | 02:00 PM to 04:00 PM

All welcome! Music to cheer, new people to meet.

Killara Uniting Church, Corner Karranga & Arnold Streets, Killara

Tagged as: , Council event

Fully bookedBeginner coding with Scratch Jr @ Lindfield Library

Tuesday, 09 July 2024 | 09:45 AM to 11:00 AM

Learn how use the Scratch Jnr coding app to design your own animation clips! For ages 5-9.

Lindfield Library, 265 Pacific Highway, Lindfield 2070

Tagged as: , Council event, Libraries - Children Events

Cerebral Palsy Alliance - Community art classes

Tuesday, 09 July 2024 | 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM

1 more date

Come join us and see how we create our artworks & make one yourself! Join us over three weeks.

Cerebral Palsy Alliance, 6 Stanley Street, St Ives 2075

Tagged as: , Community event

Online drawing with Rachel Carroll - third workshop

Wednesday, 10 July 2024 | 06:00 PM to 07:30 PM

Join us for our third of three online drawing workshops with Artist Rachel Carroll.

Tagged as: , Council event, Online event, Festivals

Film Heritage Academy presents Shakespeare on Screen

Thursday, 11 July 2024 | 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM

A tribute to Shakespeare on the screen across the 19th - 21st centuries.

Gordon Library Meeting Room, 799 Pacific Highway, Gordon 2072

Tagged as: , Festivals

Shack – Marian St Theatre

Thursday, 11 July 2024 | 01:00 PM to 02:15 PM

7 more dates

A captivating adventure story for the whole family, presented by Marian St Theatre for Young People - zip up your warmest parka and be ready for anything...Shack awaits!

Douglas Pickering Pavilion, St Ives Showground, 450 Mona Vale Rd, St Ives 2074

Tagged as: , Community event, Families, Seniors, Teens, Children

Stuffed animal sleepover @ Turramurra Library

Thursday, 11 July 2024 | 02:30 PM to 03:30 PM

Has your toy ever wanted to sleep in the library overnight? Join us for a special storytime! For ages 3-8.

Turramurra Library, 5 Ray Street, Turramurra 2074

Tagged as: , Council event, Libraries - Children Events

An evening with Benjamin Law

Thursday, 11 July 2024 | 06:30 PM to 07:30 PM

Benjamin Law delves into queerness and identity in literature.

Gordon Library, 799 Pacific Hwy, Gordon 2072

Tagged as: , Libraries Adult Events

Winter children's disco Gordon Library

Friday, 12 July 2024 | 05:30 PM to 07:00 PM

Why can't a library have a disco? Dance away the winter chill with us

Gordon Library Meeting Room, 799 Pacific Highway, Gordon 2072

Tagged as: , Libraries - Children Events

The Phantom of the Opera (1925) silent classic with live music

Saturday, 13 July 2024 | 02:00 PM to 04:00 PM

Silent era movie with live music accompaniment from Graeme Costin.

Roseville Uniting Church, 7 Lord Street, Roseville 2069

Tagged as: , Community event, Families, Seniors

Electric 80s Fashion Food & Film

Saturday, 13 July 2024 | 02:30 PM to 05:30 PM

Join us for a celebration of all things 80s!

St Ives Community Centre, Memorial Avenue, St Ives 2075

Tagged as: , Festivals

Family art workshop at Eryldene - Pastels with artist Nick Hollo

Sunday, 14 July 2024 | 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM

In a workshop designed for families, Sydney artist Nick Hollo will introduce you to working with pastels – how to set up a picture, choose colours and create art!

Eryldene Historic House & Garden, 17 Mcintosh Street, Gordon

Tagged as: , Community event