A new exhibition featuring works by 38 Northern Beaches based artists is coming soon to the Manly Art Gallery & Museum, titled ‘Home Affairs’.

The exhibition showcases works inspired by a single theme, home, and features a wide range of different types of art, including installation, photomedia, painting, drawing, printmaking, sculpture, wood and ceramics.

Mayor Michael Regan said the exhibition supported the region’s contemporary artists and enabled them to connect to other artists.

“MAGAM has provided a valuable opportunity for these artists to show their work and to challenge their art practice.

“Most of these artists are from the Northern Beaches and some are members of the Manly Art Gallery & Museum Society.

“I would like to thank all participating artists for their enthusiasm and strong level of engagement with this exhibition project.”

MAGAM senior curator Katherine Roberts said the artists each explored a different concept of home.

“Some looked at it as an idea or a possibility, while others explored it as a place, a contested space or somewhere to escape from or to.

“I’m sure visitors will find the exhibition very absorbing and thought provoking.”

Exhibition dates: 25 October - 1 December 2019

Exhibition opening: Friday 25 October, 6 - 8pm by Katherine Roberts, Senior Curator, Manly Art Gallery & Museum

Poetry Alive ‘Spirit of Home’: 2 – 4pm, Sunday 10 November. Twenty poets perform live readings of their poems in response to the theme, selected by Michele Seminara, event curator and managing editor of Verity La.

High Tea for Artists & Friends: 3 - 4pm, Sunday 1 December. Artists, friends and visitors are invited for afternoon tea to meet fellow artists on the final day of the exhibition. Supported by MAG&M Society.

Media Enquiries: media@northernbeaches.nsw.gov.au 9942 2678