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.
- 2023 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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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.
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, 14 Oct 2023
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, 30 Sep 2023
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
Red Point Arts has a calendar of exhibitions in our two gallery spaces at 100 Wentworth Street, Port Kembla.
- Red Point Gallery
- Gallery 8
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CURRENT EXHIBITIONS…
‘A DISTANT PRESENCE’ – by Liz Jeneid
7 – 30 September 2023
10am-4pm, Wednesday to Sunday
Opening: 2pm Sunday, 10 September. To be opened by Diana Wood Conroy, Artist and scholar. Emeritus Professor, Visual Arts, University of Wollongong.
And I know there are plants that grow in this area, often unwanted weeds but all have a beauty of their own.
This exhibition celebrates my place …where I live’ – Liz Jeneid
‘WINGS’ – art exhibition by Linda Brown
29 September – 4 October2023
10am-2pm Thursday to Saturday.
Opening: 1pm, Sat 30 September.
We invite you to join us for the opening celebrations on Saturday 30th September 1pm.
I enjoy abstract suggestions, creating textures, combining them with my love of nature and and birds.
I hope my works evoke a sense of peace and tranquility, and encourage the viewer to explore the natural environment of their local areas’ Linda Brown
‘Con Artists’ exhibition by various artists
5-11 October 2023
10am-2pm daily
Opening: 6-8pm, Friday 6 Oct 23. All welcome!
Red Point Arts has a calendar of exhibitions in our two gallery spaces at 100 Wentworth Street, Port Kembla.
- Red Point Gallery
- Gallery 8
‘REFLECTIONS: Escarpment to Coast’ – jewellery exhibition by Carol Marshman
13-18 October 2023
10am-2pm daily
Opening: 11.30am, Sat 14 Oct.
UPCOMING EXHIBITIONS…
- 10-22 Nov 2023 – Bryan & Robyn Carr Art Prize & Exhibition
- 23-29 Nov 2023 – Ann Clarke exhibition
- 30 Nov – 13 Dec 2023 – ICAN Exhibition
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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.
Workshop Hire Fees & Agreement: download here
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WORKSHOPS
FLUID ART with Anita Mulrooney
- 2-4pm, Saturday 18 November 23
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EXPRESSIVE MONDAYS
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OCT 2023 – EXPRESSIVE MONDAYS
CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS with Kerry Butt
- 9am-12pm on Monday 19, 16, 23 and 30 October 23
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EXPRESSIVE MONDAYS 2023
- November: ‘Basket Weaving’ with Lynne Johns
- December: TBA
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REGULAR CLASSES
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Painting & Drawing – Kathy Orton
Tuesdays 9.30am-12.30pm or 1-4pm. (Term 4: 10 Oct – 5 Dec 23)
Workshop 6, Red Point Arts, 100 Wentworth Street, Port Kembla
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Painting & Life Drawing – Brett Masters
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Jewellery Classes – Carol Marshman
Wed 9.30-12.30pm, or Saturdays 10am-1pm, or by appt.
Studio 3, Red Point Arts, 100 Wentworth Street, Port Kembla
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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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GALLERY HIRE
Red Point Arts has two beautiful galleries for hire in the vibrant art precinct at 100 Wentworth Street, Port Kembla. Both are suitable for visual arts, sculpture, ceramics, jewellery, weaving, textile art – all kinds of arts and crafts.
Both galleries have professional hanging systems, lighting and plinths included. An optional Square terminal is available for hire.
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Red Point Art Gallery
Red Point Art Gallery is our largest gallery space suitable for solo to large group exhibitions.
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Gallery EIGHT
Our boutique gallery, Gallery EIGHT, is suitable for solo exhibitions, or smaller groups.
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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:
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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Carol Marshman – Studio 3
Carol’s bio: 2022 Resident Artist – Carol Marshman
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Julie Telenta – Studio 5
Julie’s bio: 2022 Resident Artist – Julie Telenta
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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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Anita Mulrooney – Studio 15
Anita’s bio: 2022 Resident Artist – Anita Mulrooney
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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 2023
You can find the Entry Form and more in our Submission Form 2023, or for more info, please email brcprize@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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