Spotlight on Daniel Press
Sculptor and curator Daniel Press is known for his innovative approach to sculpture and commitment to uncovering emerging trends in Australian contemporary art. As a participant in the Emerging Curator Program, he developed MASS, an ambitious exhibition and public program at Curl Curl Creative Space.
MASS presented a thought-provoking exploration of the environmental histories of Curl Curl, responding to the pressing realities of our climate crisis. The exhibition showcased collaborative works from eight female-identifying artists, delving into themes of ecofeminism, transformation, and place-making.
Our Local Creatives
Each month we showcase some of the talented people who live and work in our community, exploring the diversity of artistic and creative practices on the Northern Beaches.
Our creative community
The Northern Beaches is home to a higher than average percentage of artists, creatives and cultural workers.
Our local creative community generated $1,16m in economic output and $790 million in value added for the Northern Beaches Council area in 2018/19 (4.2% of Greater Sydney's total Cultural and Creative Sector value). Our artists and creatives are the drivers of a vibrant local economy.
The Northern Beaches creative sector has the 2nd highest number of jobs in NSW for specialised design and photographic services, book and magazine publishing and arts education and the 3rd highest number of jobs in NSW for architects, artists, musicians, writers and performers. Our creative economy supported 7,050 local jobs (6.5% of total jobs in the LGA) and provided employment for 13,207 residents (8.5% of all employed residents) in 2018/19.
Find out more about our local Northern Beaches cultural and creative sector.
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