ABOUT
Welcome to Red Point Arts – our thriving, vibrant arts hub in the centre of Port Kembla!
We’re a member-run arts co-op, where all types of artists, artisans and students come together to socialise, share ideas and show their arts and crafts.
We have workshops, studios and two exhibition galleries, where members can exhibit their work at affordable rates.
Red Point Artists have regular art classes and the fabulous Little Thai restaurant open 7 days.
Come and join us at our regular events:
- Exhibitions – check out our upcoming free exhibitions
- Classes – expand your horizons by coming along to one of our many art courses
- Art & Crafts on the Grass on the second Saturday of each month, where you can find artisan market stalls, open studios, free exhibitions in the galleries and live music.
- The Wentworth Markets on the last Saturday of the month, featuring boutique local stallholders.
- Calendar – check out What’s On @ Red Point
All studios and free exhibitions are open Thursdays to Saturdays, 11am to 2pm.
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SUBMISSIONS OPEN!
BRYAN & ROBYN CARR ART PRIZE & EXHIBITION 2024
Our Bryan & Robyn Carr Art Prize and Exhibition 2024 is OPEN FOR SUBMISSIONS (due 25 Oct 2024). We’re so proud of our flagship exhibition, featuring an amazing array of artists each year. It’s a great platform for artists to exhibit and be in the running for major prizes.
- 1st prize – $1,000 + free exhibition space in 2025
- 2nd prize – $600
- 3rd prize – $400
The theme for 2024 is ‘Thoughts from Private Corners’. This year’s exhibition dates are 8-20 November, so start your artmaking now to be part of this annual prize.
To enter, complete the 2024 Submission Form, or for more info, please email brcartprize@gmail.com
GETTING HERE
Red Point Arts is in ‘The Wentworth’ at 100 Wentworth St, Port Kembla.
Studios, galleries and our office are open Thursdays to Saturdays 11am to 2pm, or by appointment.
TRAIN: Port Kembla train station is 500 metres from Red Point Arts.
BUS: Premier Buses numbers 43 and 65 have regular services from the station to Red Point Arts.
CAR: There is generous free parking close by including the council carpark opposite the RSL in Allen St. Wentworth Street parking has a one hour limit.
WHAT’S ON
EVENTS
ART ON THE GRASS
Monthly art and craft market by members of Red Point Arts on the second Saturday of each month. Open from 10am – 2.30pm
Located in the courtyard at The Wentworth, 100 Wentworth Street, Port Kembla 2505
- art & craft stalls in our beautiful, grassed courtyard
- open studios with working artists
- free exhibitions in Red Point Gallery & Gallery EIGHT
- live music
- Little Thai @ Port restaurant – featuring fab food
- kid-friendly, pet-friendly, all-weather event
Next Art on the Grass… Saturday, 12 October 2024
For bookings, text Kerry Butt 0466 074 491
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THE WENTWORTH MARKETS
Welcome to our Boutique Market Day at The Wentworth, 10km south of Wollongong on the iconic Wentworth Street, Port Kembla.
– Last Saturday of each month from 10am to 2pm (excluding December)
– Monthly community event – stalls, food, art, galleries, music
– PET FRIENDLY
Next Wentworth Markets… Saturday, 26 October 2024
For more information or to book a stall, email mailto:thewentworth2505@gmail.com
Enjoy a fantastic day full of live music, food, flowers, gifts, arts, crafts, collectables and much more. We are pet friendly so bring your favourite furry friend for a lovely day out!
EXHIBITIONS
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CURRENT EXHIBITIONS…
‘Con Artists’: an exhibition by Ron Watt, Kathryn Orton, Elizabeth Trujillo, Tracy Stephenson, Jennifer Johnson, Janette Loughrey, Julie Brockenshire, Karen Heffernan & Sue Buckton
4 – 16 October 2024
Open daily (Tues to Sat) – 10am-2pm.
Opening event: 6pm, Friday 4 October 2024. Join the artists for drinks and nibbles. All welcome!
‘The Female Gaze’ : an exhibition by Ashleigh West, Liberte la Femma, Heidi Wentworth-Ping and Jodi Bush.
26 – 30 October 2024
Open daily – 10am-2pm.
Opening event: 6-9pm, Sat 26 October 2024
The Female Gaze is a multi-disciplinary exhibition bringing together four female artists. Combining photography, life drawing, illustrations, and writing the show explores diverse perspectives on the female creative experience.
Introducing:
– Ashleigh West – vibrant drawings explore and celebrate the human form, highlighting how the very act of looking transforms our perception of the physical body.
– Liberté la Femme – meditative illustrations explore the concept of “Woman as image, Woman as Bearer of the Look” and ask, when a woman looks within, what does she see?
– Heidi Wentworth-Ping – excerpts from two photography projects – the first documenting a physical and metaphorical journey through the Himalayas and the second turning the lens on herself.
– Jodi Bush – writing and poetry examining the topic of the female gaze, along with the interplay between grief, love, loss and desire.
Book your free ticket and enjoy a night of bubbles, nibbles and art! https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1294043
9-20 November 2024
Open Tues to Sat – 10am-2pm.
Opening event: 6-8pm, Fri 8 November 2024
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‘A Body of Work’: an exhibition by Jenine Bailey, Michelle Cole, Angela Forrest, Liz Jeneid, Lucia Parrella, Margot Rushton and Mary Wingrave
22-27 November 2024
Open Tues to Sun – 10am-4pm.
Opening event: 2pm, Sat 23 November 2024
UPCOMING EXHIBITIONS…
- 3-16 Oct 2024 – ‘Con Artists’ Exhibition – various artists
- 24-30 Oct 2024 – Jodi Bush book launch & exhibition
- 9-20 Nov 2024 – ‘Bryan & Robyn Carr Art Prize & Exhibition’ – various artists
- 22-27 Nov 2024 – ‘A Body of Work’ – various artists
- 28 Nov – 4 Dec 2024 – Ann Clark exhibition
- 5-11 Dec 2024 – Alena Kennedy exhibition
- 12-18 Dec 2024 – ICAN Exhibition – various artists
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CLASSES
Red Point Arts has a calendar of workshops and classes for members, which are all held in Red Point Arts Workshop 6 and in studios at 100 Wentworth Street, Port Kembla.
- All tutors are professionals and recognised in their fields.
- Membership of Red Point Arts is essential for all courses ($35 per year)
- Scroll down for information on individual classes.
WORKSHOP HIRE
If you’re interested in hiring our workshop, please text Sue Buckton on 0413 927 538
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CLASSES & WORKSHOPS.
Drop-in Art with Linda Brown
Thursdays, 9.30am-12.30pm
Workshop 6, Red Point Arts, 100 Wentworth Street, Port Kembla
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Painting & Drawing – Kathy Orton
Tuesdays 9.30am-12.30pm or 1-4pm
(Term 2: 30 July – 24 September 2024)
Workshop 6, Red Point Arts, 100 Wentworth Street, Port Kembla
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Painting & Life Drawing – Brett Masters
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Drawing with Jenny Johnson
Wednesdays (1-4pm) – contact Jenny for dates!
Workshop 6, Red Point Arts, 100 Wentworth Street, Port Kembla
Text Jenny for more info: 0421 118 969
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FLUID ART BASICS with Anita Mulrooney
Stay tuned for 2024 dates!
Contact Anita for more info on 0418 116 793.
Workshop 6, Red Point Arts, 100 Wentworth Street, Port Kembla
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GALLERY HIRE
Red Point Arts has gallery space for hire in our vibrant art precinct at 100 Wentworth Street, Port Kembla. Spaces are flexible and suitable for visual arts, sculpture, ceramics, jewellery, weaving, textile art – all kinds of arts and crafts.
Galleries have professional hanging systems, lighting and plinths included. An optional Square terminal is available for hire.
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For all gallery hire enquiries, contact info@redpointart.org.au or text Naomi on 0491 115 705.
Red Point Arts Gallery Hire Fees & Agreement: RPAA_Gallery_Hire_Agreement 3Feb24 – Fillable
MEMBERSHIP
Red Point Arts is a not-for-profit collective of local artists, run by volunteers.
Membership of Red Point Arts is $35 a year. Student memberships are $10 a year.
Join our vibrant community of artists and artisans. Red Point Arts members have access to a whole range of great benefits like:
- Regular newsletters with details of exhibitions, classes and events
- Member exhibitions – group member exhibitions are held regularly with a small entry fee
- Classes & workshops
- Expressive Mondays – subsidised by Red Point Arts
- Art & Craft on the Grass – free stalls for Red Point Arts members
- Gallery hire – competitive rates for members
Membership Enquiries:
Carol Marshman info@redpointart.org.au
Membership form – download or print:
Banking Details
IMB Bank
Account: Red Point Artists Association Inc
BSB: 641 800
A/C No: 200502859
MEET OUR ARTISTS
At Red Point Arts, we’re proud of our community of resident artists, who specialise in a diverse range of different genres and each bring something special to our arts community.
Meet some of them here and pop into our studios to see them in person Thursdays – Saturdays 11am – 2pm.
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Janette Loughrey – Studio 2
Janette’s bio: 2022 Resident Artist – Janette Loughrey
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Lynne Johns – Studio 2
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Karen Heffernan – Studio 2
Karen’s bio: 2023 Resident Artist – Karen Heffernan
Carol Marshman – Studio 3
Carol’s bio: 2022 Resident Artist – Carol Marshman
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Linda Brown – Studio 4
Linda’s bio: 2024 Resident Artist – Linda Brown
Julie Telenta – Studio 5
Julie’s bio: 2022 Resident Artist – Julie Telenta
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Anita Mulrooney – Gallery8
Anita’s bio: 2022 Resident Artist – Anita Mulrooney
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Kerry Butt – ICAN @ 9
Kerry’s bio: 2022 Resident Artist – Kerry Butt
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Ron Watt – Studio 14
Ron’s bio: 2022 Resident Artist – Ron Watt
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Donna Abbati – Studio 15
Donna’s bio: 2022 Resident Artist – Donna Abbati
NEWS
SUBMISSIONS OPEN!
BRYAN & ROBYN CARR ART PRIZE & EXHIBITION 2024
Our Bryan & Robyn Carr Art Prize and Exhibition 2024 is OPEN FOR SUBMISSIONS (due 25 Oct 2024). We’re so proud of our flagship exhibition, featuring an amazing array of artists each year. It’s a great platform for artists to exhibit and be in the running for major prizes.
- 1st prize – $1,000 + free exhibition space in 2025
- 2nd prize – $600
- 3rd prize – $400
The theme for 2024 is ‘Thoughts from Private Corners’. This year’s exhibition dates are 8-20 November, so start your artmaking now to be part of this annual prize.
To enter, complete the 2024 Submission Form, or for more info, please email brcartprize@gmail.com
Bryan & Robyn Carr Art Prize & Exhibition 2022
Red Point Arts held the inaugural Bryan & Robyn Carr Art Prize and Exhibition in November 2022.
The event was a huge success and the quality of the entrants was outstanding. Our congratulations go to the twenty finalists and four prizewinners.
Prizewinners
First Prize – $1000 + free exhibition space in 2023 – Linda Brown
Second Prize – $600 – Karen Heffernan
Third Prize – $400 – Nina Manahan
Highly Commended – Kathy Orton
The prize money has been generously donated by Katinka Dineen in memory of her late father Bryan, and his late wife Robyn who were generous supporters of Red Point Arts.
The First Prize winner exhibition space in 2023 has been donated by Red Point Arts
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International Women’s Day Exhibition
President Naomi Arrowsmith, Stephanee Horton Guest Speaker,
Renay Horton and Dulcie Dal Molin, Life Member at the opening of the International Women’s Day exhibition 2021.
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Opening of Gallery EIGHT by Paul Scully MP
Sue Buckton, Ron Watt and Paul Scully MP
CONTACT US
Red Point Arts
100 Wentworth Street, Port Kembla
Studios & galleries OPEN Thursdays to Saturdays – 11am to 2pm
- Email: info@redpointart.org.au
- Phone: 0491 115 705
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Administration Office
Studio 8 100 Wentworth Street, Port Kembla
OPEN Thursdays to Saturdays – 11am to 2pm weekly (Other times by appointment: 0491 115 705)
President
Naomi Arrowsmith
0491 115 705
Secretary
Anita Mulrooney
0418 116 793
Treasurer & Membership
Carol Marshman
0417 260 921
‘Art on the Grass’ Market bookings
Kerry Butt
By text: 0466 074 491
Mail
Attn: The Secretary
Red Point Arts
Studio 8, 100 Wentworth St
Port Kembla NSW 2525
Bank Details
IMB Bank
Account: Red Point Artists Association Inc
BSB: 641 800
A/C No: 200502859
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