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Sydney Exhibitions

• 22 June to 2 July 2009 - Nine til Five - A photographic exhibition by Perth photographer David Jo Bradley. The photographs aim to convey the idea that consumerism creates non-places such as car parks, freeways and shopping complexes. Free entry. HQ Gallery, 60a Frame Crt, Leederville.
   
• 17 June to 3 July 2009 - Love, Thieves and Fear Make Ghosts: Old Tales and New Forms of Japanese Ghosts - By Melbourne-based artist Andrea Innocent. Showing at the Japan Foundation Gallery, Level 1, Chifley Plaza, 2 Chifley Square, Sydney.
   
• 22 June to 4 July 2009 - Heartfelt Photography Exhibition - A free exhibition by The Australian Community of Child Photographers (ACOCP). ACOCP is a volunteer run service that provides family portraits of children that have been stillborn, died neo-natally, are terminally ill or have been born very early. Free to the public, the showing features 20 to 30 images submitted by ACOCP photographers with the blessings of the children’s families. Showing Monday to Friday from 11.00am to 6.00pm and Saturdays from 12.00pm to 4.00pm at the MLC Gallery, 449 Harris Street, Ultimo.
   
• 14 June to 14 July 2009 - Imprints - Artist Christine Maudy celebrates 20 solo exhibitions. Promenarts Gallery, 188 Beatie St, Balmain.
   
• 10 April to 24 July 2009 - When Mammoths Roamed - Learn about the life of the woolly mammoth through interactive displays. Admission is $20 for adults, $15 for concession, $12 for children aged 5 to 15 years and free for children under 5. Australian Museum, 6 College St, Sydney.
   
• 2 May to 16 August 2009 - Climate Change: Our Future, Our Choice - An interactive exhibition that aims to show how the Earth will be affected by climate change. General admission is $12 for adults, $6 for children aged 5 to 15 years and $8 for concession. Australian Museum, 6 College St, Sydney.
   
• 7 to 25 August 2009 - Aaron Kinnane, Bandit Moon & The Bastard Son - Open Monday to Saturday, 10.00am to 6.00pm at the Charles Hewitt Gallery, 335 South Dowling St, Darlinghurst.
   
• 12 to 28 August 2009 - Urban Ghosts - The artist has used modern objects in works inspired by supernatural themes. Showing at the Japan Foundation Gallery, Level 1, Chifley Plaza, 2 Chifley Square, Sydney.
   
• 11 to 20 September 2009 - Save the Children - Make a Thing of the Past - A free exhibition of modern day items from around the world representing practices and issues the organisation would like to 'Make a Thing of the Past.' Westfield, Bondi Junction. 
   
• 17 September to 6 October 2009 - A Definite Likeness - The exhibition features objects, clothes and toys from artist Sophie Gralton's childhood and aims to take the viewer on a haunting journey into a child's world. Monday to Saturday, 10.00am to 6.00pm at the Charles Hewitt Gallery, 335 South Dowling St, Sydney.
   
• 12 September to 7 October 2009 - Mark Thompson - The exhibition will focus on portraits of entertainment personalities, including Garry McDonald and Marina Prior. Mark Thomson also had an entry in the 2009 Archibald prize. Robin Gibson Gallery, 278 Liverpool St, Darlinghurst, Sydney. 
   
• 25 July 2009 to 18 April 2010 - Archibald Prize Regional Tour - An Australian award, The Archibald Prize, began in 1921 and 'aims to foster portraiture.'  The Regional tour includes Western Plains, Cowra, Broken Hill, Gosford, Griffith and Maitland.
  

Sydney Galleries and Museums

• Art Gallery of NSW -  Art Gallery Rd, The Domain, Sydney.
• Australian Museum - 6 College St, Sydney.
• Biennale of Sydney - Festival of contemporary art.
• Campbeltown Art Centre - Cnr Camden and Appin Rd, Campbelltown.
• Casula Powerhouse - A multi-disciplinary arts centre. 1 Casula Rd, Casula.
• Changeable Art Public Gallery - An art space that operates as a public gallery on the second Saturday of each month.
• Charles Hewitt Gallery - Free entry. 335 South Dowling St, Darlinghurst.
• GIG Gallery - 70A Glebe Point Rd, Glebe.
• Hazelhurst Regional Gallery and Arts Centre - Cnr Kingsway and Talara Rd, North Gymea.
• Migration Heritage Centre - By appointment only. 500 Harris St, Ultimo.
• Mosman Art Gallery - Cnr Art Gallery Way and Myahgah Rd, Mosman.
• Museum of Contemporary Art - 140 George St, The Rocks, Sydney.
• Museums and Galleries NSW - A new website which will include touring exhibitions, conference papers and information resources for the museum and gallery sector.
• Norman Lindsay Gallery and Museum - Featuring the works of writer and artist Norman Lindsay (author of The Magic Pudding). 14 Norman Lindsay Cres, Faulconbridge.
• Nutcote Museum - The former home of May Gibbs. 5 Wallaringa Ave, Neutral Bay.
• Penrith Regional Gallery - 86 River Rd, Emu Plains.
• Primrose Park Art & Craft Centre - Matora Lane, Primrose Park.
• Powerhouse Museum - 500 Harris St, Ultimo.
• Sydney Art on Paper Fair (SAPF) exhibits and sells the widest range and highest quality of art works on paper for 5 days once every 2 years
• TAP Gallery - An 'open policy, artist-run collective' providing a forum for emerging artists to exhibit and promote their work. The Gallery is also a venue for visual and performing arts events. 278 Palmer St, Darlinghurst.
• The Art Trail - Bundeena and Maianbar.

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