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The City of Ryde has recently completed the restoration and conservation of historic Brush Farm House - a significant project that has generated considerable community interest and preserved the property for years to come.
In keeping with its place as an iconic piece of the Nation’s heritage, the Council has determined Brush Farm House will be used as the City’s cultural centre, a place where the creative spirit and small business aspirations of individuals and groups in the community is celebrated and supported. As the City’s cultural centre Brush Farm House:
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Provides a vibrant gallery showing the creative output from a range of artists and entrepreneurs in the arts, food and wine.
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Hosts niche events that tap into the creative heart of Ryde and showcase the efforts of arts makers and food and wine producers to a wider audience
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Hosts classes, seminars and meetings that bring community members together to support and develop their creativity
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Provides flexible, collaborative workspace for a small community of entrepreneurial individuals who are developing creative businesses in fields related to the arts, food and wine
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Provides a venue for private functions where visitors will appreciate the house, its garden setting and its creative studio atmosphere
Through the events and activities presented at Brush Farm House events, the arts will be embedded within the community of Ryde and the heritage values of the property will be appreciated by many.
Gallery Space
A large portion of the House is dedicated gallery space and is available to local artists, organisations and schools to hold exhibitions throughout the year.
Workshop Space
The large hall at the rear of the House is available for hire and is ideal for a range of arts and cultural development activities including art classes and concerts. The hall can accommodate up to 72 people and features a wet space, large sink, audio visual equipment and electronic white board.
For more information about Brush Farm House please call Paul Graham on 9952 8312.
Open day
Sunday 6 December: The City of Ryde and Brush Farm Historical Society are hosting an open day of historic Brush Farm House. Members of the Society will conduct tours at 11am and 1.30pm. The tours run for around an hour and a half and will chronicle the social and architectural history of the House.
Bookings essential on 9952 8222.
Exhibitions
Gallery hours: 10am - 8pm weekdays, 10am - 4pm weekends during exhibitions
14 - 22 November - ARK Exhibition
A free exhibition of artworks and photography by Armenian Australians.
25 November - 6 December - Themes from the Natural World
A free exhibition of paintings by Luke Kim, an artist from the local Korean community.
9 - 20 December - Annual Members' Exhibition plus Art and Craft Show
A group exhibition by members of the Korean Women's Art Society in Sydney.
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