Newtown ArtSeat
About Newtown ArtSeat
Newtown ArtSeat offers a space where experimental and non-commercial art can be showcased.
It is a permanent structure in Newtown's Pride Square that combines public seating, artwork display and lighting. The site is highly visible and exposes any artwork to thousands of passers-by each day.
The ArtSeat has become a landmark in Newtown.
GLITTERATI
Artist: Rhiannon Hopley
This work will be on display from 12 February to 7 May 2025
Artist statement
Glitterati celebrates the vibrancy, creativity, and unity of the LGBTQIA+ community in Sydney’s Inner West. Transforming the Newtown ArtSeat into a shimmering Progress Pride flag. Featuring over 260 portraits of diverse individuals, performers, and local icons, who embody the dynamic spirit and strength of our community. Glitterati honours the multifaceted nature of queer identity while encouraging connection and celebration.
Instagram: @rhiannonhopley
Website: www.rhiannonhopley.com
Previous exhibits
Contact
Our next annual call out will be held in 2025 for exhibitions in 2026. It will be listed on the artist opportunities page.
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For further information about Newtown ArtSeat, please contact Raffaela Cavadini via email raffaela.cavadini@innerwest.nsw.gov.au or Hannah Rouse via email hannah.rouse@innerwest.nsw.gov.au