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

Thu 6 Mar
Sun 16 Mar

Woven sculpture exhibition with Catriona Pollard

Contemporary fibre artist, Catriona Pollard’s solo exhibition ‘And The Stars Came Out’ of sculptures using foraged vines and recycled metal wire referencing the ancient basketry technique of looping.
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Wed 19 Mar
Sun 23 Mar
Yvonnesheehan

Eclectic Two

A diverse collection of artworks with a touch of humour and quirkiness.
Curl Curl Creative Space 105 Abbotts Rd Curl Curl
Art and Culture, Curl Curl Creative Space
Wed 26 Mar
Sun 30 Mar
Yvonnesheehan

Eclectic Two

A diverse collection of artworks with a touch of humour and quirkiness.
Curl Curl Creative Space 105 Abbotts Rd Curl Curl
Art and Culture, Curl Curl Creative Space
Wed 23 Apr
10.00 AM - 3.00 PM
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April School Holiday Workshops: Reshaping Waste - Day 2: Soft plastic refashion

Discover how single use-soft plastics impact our precious environment and re-fashion items into your own bag or wallet. Talk textile waste and upcycle clothes into wearable pouches for baby wildlife rescued by Wires, Australia’s largest wildlife rescue organisation.
Curl Curl Creative Space 105 Abbott Rd Curl Curl
School Holiday Creative Workshop, Art and Culture, Curl Curl Creative Space
Thu 24 Apr
10.00 AM - 3.00 PM
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April School Holiday Workshops: Reshaping Waste - Day 3: Plastic fantastic

Get physical in a hands-on sorting, shredding and processing activity to give hard plastic waste a new life. Learn how to make pens, key rings, combs and more. Plus take part in ‘Pitchfest’ – will your solution to plastic rubbish in the environment be the winner?
Curl Curl Creative Space 105 Abbott Rd Curl Curl
School Holiday Creative Workshop, Art and Culture, Curl Curl Creative Space