Curl Curl Creative Space is a contemporary art space. We provide a platform for local artists, a unique program of exhibitions, and support for the development of creative and cultural programming on the Northern Beaches.

About

Curl Curl Creative Space is a unique indoor/outdoor cultural space available for artists, collectives and collaborative groups to hire, exhibit, and curate their work. It presents a diverse exhibition and activation program featuring work by both emerging and established artists and is well-supported by the local community.

The Curl Curl Creative Space program features 20 x two-week exhibitions annually and is periodically available for events and creative workshop opportunities.

Co-located within the Gallery are 4 artist studios available for long-term hire through the Northern Beaches Studios program. 

Gallery Details

  • Dimensions: L13m x W 9m
  • Equipment: Exhibition hanging and lighting system, 98 gallery lines, 160 gallery hooks, 15 display plinths, 17 chairs, 4 tables, 20 stools, and a complete installation/hanging kit.
  • Duration of hire: The gallery can be hired for a minimum of two weeks and a maximum of four weeks at a time.
  • Operating hours: The hirer can operate between 7am and 11pm. Example exhibition hours are 10am - 4pm. 
  • Staff: The gallery is unstaffed and artist hirers must have appropriate minders during their exhibition opening times.

Venue Hire

Apply

Applications for exhibitions in 2025 are closed.

Fees 24/25 FY

  • Exhibition Half Gallery - $206 per week
  • Exhibition Solo - $286 per week
  • Exhibition Group - $407 per week
  • Commercial - $1130 per week
  • Workshop fees - starting from $24 per hour

Key Documents

Terms and Conditions

Floorplan

Access

Location

105 Abbott Road, North Curl Curl NSW 2099

How to get here

25 mins from Manly Wharf via bus R 136. Parking is available both at the Creative Space and on the street.

Accessibility

  • From bus stop walk 150m, paved path. 
  • From car park street level access across gravel and sealed surface.
  • Public and ambulatory toilet on site.
  • Please contact us for more specific access information.

Contact Us

For more information email us at creative@northernbeaches.nsw.gov.au or call 1300 434 434.

What's On

Wed 30 Oct
Sun 10 Nov

Convoluted

The first solo show of recent National Art School Masters Graduate Joshua "Coppo" Copland-Nielsen, will playfully provoke your thoughts and senses about the domestic space and how we deal with grief through homely objects.
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Wed 13 Nov
Sun 24 Nov

Warringah Printmakers Annual Exhibition

Join us for the Warringah Printmakers Studio Annual Exhibition, showcasing an inspiring collection of members' printmaking works.
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Wed 27 Nov
Sun 8 Dec

I want to lie in the clouds with you

'I want to lie in the clouds with you' is a new solo exhibition that responds to themes of love, comfort, loss and grief by two-time Archibald Prize finalist Katherine Edney.
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Wed 8 Jan
Sun 12 Jan
Kitty Silver

In the Language of Form

The Language of Form presents the sculptural work of artist Kitty Silver. The Language of Form explores the expression of intangible feelings through sculpture of the human form.
Curl Curl Creative Space 105 Abbott Rd Curl Curl
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