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$236,000 in funding awarded through Woollahra Council’s Grants Program

$236,000 in funding awarded through Woollahra Council’s Grants Program

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Woollahra Council has awarded individuals, schools, community organisations and businesses from across the Woollahra Local Government Area more than $236,000 in funding through its Grants Program.

Published 18 September 2023

Winners of our ‘Caring for our Environment’ Kids Truck Art Competition announced

Winners of our ‘Caring for our Environment’ Kids Truck Art Competition announced

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Thanks to all the local primary school students who entered our Kids Truck Art Competition. We received more than 160 entries and our judges were blown away by the children’s creativity and insights around the theme ‘Caring for our Environment’.

Published 28 August 2023

2023 Woollahra Small Sculpture Prize judges announcement and call for entries

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The Woollahra Small Sculpture Prize, Australia’s pre-eminent award for small sculpture presented by Woollahra Council, has announced three new judges for 2023. Artists are invited to submit their entries by 17 July.

Published 22 May 2023

2023 Woollahra Small Sculpture Prize judges announcement and call for entries

Discover One Bright Pearl in Blackburn Gardens

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If you’re visiting Murray Rose Pool for a dip over the holidays, make sure to check out this brilliant new sculpture outside the Woollahra Gallery at Redleaf.

Published 14 December 2022

Discover One Bright Pearl in Blackburn Gardens

Woollahra Small Sculpture Prize announces finalists for 2022

Arts & Culture

The Woollahra Small Sculpture Prize, presented by Woollahra Council, has announced 50 emerging and established artists as finalists for the 21st annual Prize.

Published 21 September 2022

Woollahra Small Sculpture Prize announces finalists for 2022

NAIDOC Week 3-10 July 2022

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We’re celebrating NAIDOC Week 3 - 10 July with a range of events for all ages.

Published 8 June 2022

NAIDOC Week 3-10 July 2022

Winners announced for 2021 Youth Photographic Award and Short Film Prize

Arts & Culture

Captivating images of local landscapes and reflections on the effects of COVID lockdowns - time spent at home with family, and also loneliness and isolation - are among the winning entries in Woollahra Council’s 2021 Youth Photographic Award and Short Film Prize.

Published 18 November 2021

Winners announced for 2021 Youth Photographic Award and Short Film Prize

20th Woollahra Small Sculpture Prize

Arts & Culture

The Woollahra Gallery at Redleaf opened to the public on 4 November with the inaugural 20th anniversary exhibition of the renowned Woollahra Small Sculpture Prize. The exhibition features an exciting collection of works from previous winners alongside this year’s finalists. Open Wed-Sun. Free Admission.

Published 5 November 2021

20th Woollahra Small Sculpture Prize

Update on the Woollahra Gallery at Redleaf

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We’re eagerly awaiting the chance to welcome visitors into our new Woollahra Gallery at Redleaf in Double Bay. Find out what you can expect to see in the Gallery when it opens later in the year.

Published 1 September 2021

Update on the Woollahra Gallery at Redleaf

This lockdown project is turning Paddington into a massive art gallery

Arts & Culture

Everyone needs something to do in lockdown. Some of us watch way too much Netflix. Some of us bake bread. But Paddington resident Barbara Gruber has put us all to shame by turning her entire suburb into a massive public art project.

Published 30 August 2021

This lockdown project is turning Paddington into a massive art gallery

Top 5 eBooks and eMagazines you can download for free through your library membership

Arts & Culture

Did you know you can access a fantastic range of eBooks and eMagazines for free as part of your library membership? We share Woollahra Libraries’ Top 5 most popular eBooks and eMagazines to inspire your next read.

Published 26 July 2021

Top 5 eBooks and eMagazines you can download for free through your library membership

Newly-expanded Woollahra Digital Literary Award calling for entries

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The 2021 Woollahra Digital Literary Award is seeking submissions from talented writers working in digital mediums.

Published 3 June 2021

Newly-expanded Woollahra Digital Literary Award calling for entries
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