Ironbark Gallery

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The Ironbark Gallery is a dedicated gallery, located in the Strathfield Library & Innovation Hub, available for both emerging and established artists based in the following local government areas:

  • Burwood
  • Canada Bay
  • Canterbury Bankstown
  • Cumberland
  • Inner West Council
  • Strathfield.

Ironbark Gallery is managed by Strathfield Council and provides artists the opportunity to exhibit in a professionally supported gallery.  There is no fee to exhibit in Ironbark Gallery.  Strathfield Council supports this space and provides a Curator to oversee all aspects of the exhibition process.  Artists are also given the opportunity to sell their works in conjunction with their exhibition.

Applications to exhibit are open now until 1 December 2024! Please see below for more information.

 

Upcoming exhibition - Chasing Light: a photographic journey

At its heart, photography is a dance with light—a delicate act of capturing its fleeting essence to preserve moments forever. Without light, there are no images, no moments, no memories. The essence of Chasing Light therefore lies in this pursuit of capturing the interplay of light and shadow to evoke powerful storytelling.

Chasing Light is a contemporary exhibition showcasing the works of fifteen talented photographers from the Inner West Photographic Society (IWPS). Exhibiting artists include Luca Altamore, Ron Bullions, Simon Butcher, Klaus Clemens, Ashley Cooper, Harsha Gautam, Colleen Harris, Amanda Hitchens, Ben Knight, Justin Martin, Brigid Reid, Clair Reynolds, Penelope Robertshawe, Sharon Wiley and Maggs Wilson.

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Exhibition

Strathfield Library & Innovation Hub

6 December 2024 -2 February 2025

Official Opening

Thursday 5 December 2024, 6pm

GUEST SPEAKER

Len Metcalf, Director of Len's School - professional photographic educator, exhibiting artist and photographic adventure tour guide.

RSVP by: Monday 28 November 2024

Bookings are required for the opening for catering purposes, email exhibitions@strathfield.nsw.gov.au

Take a virtual tour of the exhibition

Watch now: Exhibition Tour of Chasing Light: A Photographic Journey | Ironbark Gallery

More information

Please email exhibitions@strathfield.nsw.gov.au for more information.

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Exhibit at Ironbark Gallery

Applications for 2025 are now open and will close on SUNDAY 1 December 2024.  Due to the high calibre and number of applications received for 2024, there are only 3 exhibition periods available for 2025. Those considering applying are encouraged to refer to past exhibiting artist, Marina Mavritsky’s application as an example of a succinct and considered application(PDF, 10MB).  All applicants are evaluated by a selection committee and based on the written application and supporting material provided.

Questions or comments? Please email renee.porter@strathfield.nsw.gov.au

All applicants should read the Community Art Space Program Scope and Conditions.pdf(PDF, 197KB)

 

Past Exhibitions

 

Image: Safe from the rising tide? Andrew Tomkins exhibition install, Ironbark Gallery April – July 2024

 

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