2011 PROGRAM
THEATRE
On The Reel presents
“Sticks & Stones” 11 Febrauray - 4 March Sticks & Stones delves into the modern man; sexuality, family, stereotypes and personal inner demons - all as a result of the one thing that is truly promised to us all. Our two players are dead and in a waiting room, that’s monitored by a voiced receptionist. For them both to proceed to where ever it is they go next, they must come to exact conclusion of how they died…a ‘conclusive detail.’ During this process their degree of separation is uncovered. This newly discovered grounds ignites them, bringing alive many events and actions they each played out in life. Beliefs are broken and new realities are made - never to be left to die wondering. By Jay Duncan Director Gabriel Dean Fancourt Sound Nick Tsirimokos With Jay Duncan, Paul Hooper & Katherine Moss Showtimes: Opening night: 11th February / Closing night: 4th March Shows: Monday to Saturday @ 8pm Matinee: Saturdays @ 5pm, Sunday 27th @ 5pm, Friday 4th March @ 5pm
EXHIBITION / PAITNINGS
“Ecce Homo II” by Brendan O’Dowd 21 - 27 February Ecce Homo - Studio for homo erotica, the art of the male nude body. “Ecce Homo” is a Latin phrase literally translated as “Behold the man”, it is therefore exquisitely suitable as the name of this studio of male nudes and painting of homo erotic themes. These themes cover studies celebrating the male body as muscular flesh down to painting of marble torsos in an un finished or broken state; As well as paintings of Grecian urns with fantasized red figure decoration of homosexual love. The artist combines his love to the Greek and Roman culture with admiration to the male body. Together with his own experience of traveling around the world, he created this exhibition of desire. For more info go visit: www.eccehomo.com.au
Opening Night Drinks: Tuesday 22 Feb 6pm. Free to attend. All Welcome!
GLAMOUROUS DRAG / SONG / DANCE
“RED HOT RETRO” Starring Three of a Kind 27 February, Sunday The 2011 Mardi Gras festival and Tap Gallery present Red Hot Retro Starring Three of a Kind, featuring an evening of glamourous drag, song and dance, starring Mardi Gras diva Miss 3D, Stephen Carrington and Stephanie Q. Special guest is sultry songstress Chanelle St. Laurent. Doors open 6PM for canapés and nibblies. Beer, wine and champers available at the bar. The evening is a benefit to raise funds to aid the recovery of the legendary Carmen, “Queen of Kings Cross”. Showtimes 7:00PM and 8:00PM. ONE NIGHT ONLY! $15 at door $12 concession, groups and prebookings Bookings: 9361 0440
One Night Only: Sunday 27 Feb 6pm Prebooking discounts!
EXHIBITION / PHOTOGRAPHY
“Private Passions� by Duncan, Bolton, Rush & Payne 21-27 February Private Passions is a Photographic Exhibition showcasing the work of lesbian artist photographers Philippa Bolton, Digby Duncan, Diann Payne and Maralyn Rush. We have a unique approach to this subject which has eventuated from many years of living passionately. We celebrate our sensuality, imagination and longevity in an entertaining and colourful melee of sumptuous photographic creativity.
Opening Night Drinks: Tuesday 22 Feb 6pm. Free to attend. All Welcome!
EXHIBITION / PAPER CUTS
“Paper Cuts” by Miquel Castro 28 February - 6 March Miguel Castro was born in Lipa Batangas, Philippines. A multi media artworks collection of Venetian styled and designed masks, using various recycled materials. Recently he has explored working with paper and scalpel capturing emotions and directly translating them by sculpting on paper. Miguel recently spend several months in Sydney, Australia, creating more paper cuts. Since than he had major exhibitions showing his paper cuts, taking part in the BAGO (Bonafide Art Galleries Organization) Art Exhibit, ARTS CENTER Mega Mall, Manila, Philippines September 2008, followed by a one man exhibition at NINE GALLERY, Manila Philippines in November 2008. In December 2008 he had his own Christmas exhibition at the AUFERSTEHUNGS KIRCHE Berlin Friedrichshain in Berlin, Germany, in July 2009 he had a one man exhibit at the GALERIE 11 RUE & DEMI du Général Mangin, Nouméa, Nouvelle-Calédonie and in December 2009 he had is first expo at the TAP Gallery and will be back at TAP for Mardi Gras 2011.
Opening Night Drinks: Tuesday 1 March 5-9pm. Free to attend. All Welcome!
EXHIBITION / MIXED MEDIA
“BurlyBearyBeefyBlokes” by Peter Skirrow 1-6 March The love and admiration for the larger, more hairy heavily built male is the subject of Peter Skirrow’s latest exhibition “BurlyBearyBeefyBlokes”. In his art Skirrow explores two taboo areas. The admiration of strong and hyper masculine men is well accepted in our sports loving nation. But these men are more often than not a sanitised version of what masculinity is all about. Where is the smell of sweat, the rugged faces, the heavy package of trouser trouble, the overt sexuality of man as animal? Where is the vulnerability & emotion between these masculine men and their lovers? Forget the sports pages. Forget the social pages. They are to be found in Peter Skirrow’s sensual and sexual works. “BurlyBearyBeefyBlokes” features stylish black & white graphite drawings, watercolours, works in coloured pencil and in other media, and is probably Skirrow’s most arousing & sexually charged work to date.
Opening Night: Monday 28th Feb 6pm. Free to attend. All Welcome!
EXHIBITION / ART PRIZE
“OUTLOUD Art Prize” 2 March 6-8pm Peoples’ Choice vote on that night. Artist’s deliver works by 28 February to Tap Gallery 278 Palmer Street, Darlinghurst Hours: Daily, 12-6pm OutLoud is a popular annual event. Open to all gay & lesbian artists. It is always fun and well attended. The presentation night features drag shows and special guest GLBTQ performers. It encourages the audience to participate in the event by voting for their favorite work on that night of presentations. $25 per artwork to enter. You may enter as many art pieces as you would like.
Presentation Night: Wendesday 2 March 6pm. Free to attend. All Welcome!
TAP Gallery Phone: (02) 9361 0440 Email: info@tapgallery.org.au Site: www.tapgallery.org.au 278 Palmer Street/45 Burton Street Darlinghurst, NSW 2010 Sydney, Australia
Hours: Daily 12 - 6pm
Tucked away in Darlinghurst is an artist-run gallery known as TAP. For the last 19 years many of Australia’s foremost artists, including Andrew Logan, Carlos Barrios, Mark Hanham and James Powditch have launched their exciting careers, with many more artists are preparing to exhibit in the future. The TAP Gallery’s vision is a simple one, and that is to support Sydney’s arts scene by providing a workable and an affordable space for artists to exhibit. TAP supports all forms of art at a grassroots level making it a popular destination for artists and art lovers alike, which exemplifies TAP as credited with being voted the Best Art Gallery in Sydney for artworks under $5,000 in 2008 & 2009. TAP stages regular Art Prizes and group shows to give artists an opportunity to participate and be involved. Situated in close proximity to the CBD, TAP provides a flexible space with two levels, comprising different exhibition rooms. The gallery operates on a space hire basis, and includes a theatre showcasing the work of many fresh playwrights. Although TAP has over 900 sq metres of fantastic space, it can be adapted to any size with the use of movable walls to cope for smaller or larger shows. TAP offers an opportunity for the community to meet artists, actors, film makers and playwrights. It is a well known meeting place which also has a café/bookshop for relaxation.