The Artists' Playground at The Galeries

Overview

Sydney will be taken over by art, culture and events in March, when Art Month Sydney returns for another year to fill the city with artist talks, exhibitions and performances.

Proud sponsors of Art Month, The Galeries on George St will be participating with what they're calling the Artists' Playground. From March 1-20 the centre will come alive with an immersive displays of interactive art. There will be 12 bespoke pieces curated around the centre, all completed by emerging artists. Art will be integrated into the walls, floors, columns and laneways — in some cases, hidden in plain sight.

Customers can uncover the artwork and navigate the exhibition with an Augmented Reality app called EyeJack. Point your camera at each of the artworks to 'unlock' their movement and sound. Unlock all 12 artworks and win amazing prizes from The Galeries' lovely retailers.

Artists were allowed to run free with their ideas. On March 2 and 16 (from 11am), performance art will blend its way into The Galeries, with a model whose body will be painted into a backdrop inspired by one of Gorman's exclusive, colourful prints. Another model will be painted to blend into an existing mural within The Galeries, created by Ox King.

Also, if you spend $200 or more at the centre from March 1 - 20 and you can claim a SoL Cup (reusable coffee cup) that is printed with a lovely limited edition image designed by Furry Little Peach. Show your receipt at the SoL Cup pop-up on the ground floor between March 1-20.