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October Events and Exhibitions [24.09.2010]

@ ARThive – Upstairs, 111 Hunter St, off Morgan St

22 September – 3 October. Sticky Fingers

is a group exhibition showcasing imaginative local artists and illustrators including Trevor Dickinson, Carli Hyland, Daniel Smith, Ben Soedradjit, Nicholas French, Emily Mitchell, Ben Kenning, Grant Hunter, Sarah Mould, Rose Turner, and Tobius Miller. Opening night: Friday 24 September RSVP to the Facebook event

6-16 October. SATELLITE

is a photography and installation collaboration between local artists

Lance Johnson and Brenton Brooker

20-30 October. Spook House

is a solo exhibition by Steven Nuttall Opening Night: Wed 20 Oct you will see your average neighborhood gallery opening Closing Night: Sat 30 Oct – for the final night of SPOOK HOUSE we are looking at a grand closing night Halloween Ball!!!

A night of illustration, sculpture, masks, face painting, and a line up of the most evil and erotic entertainment from the very depths of the netherworld to shake your booty and chill you to the bone!!! Come along to the closing night party In spooky costume and you will receive a limited edition SPOOK HOUSE spooky face mask to party the night away in.

@ Suite 40, Level 1, above the Food Court, Hunter St Mall

21-30 October. Bounce Back

The Carousel Gallery presents a pop-up exhibition space. In conjunction with Mental Health Month, the Bounce Back exhibition showcases metal sculpture, paintings, drawings, ceramic and mosaic produced by clients of mental health services from the Hunter and Central Coast. Opening Night: Thurs 21 Oct

@ Gallery Raw – 202 King St

Figuratively Raw is Gallery RAW’s first fine art nude group photography exhibition and it’s BIG! A selection of extra large prints will dominate the walls during the month. For those of you who haven’t visited Newcastle’s only photo dedicated gallery’s new location or if you are a regular visitor, this controversial new show is a must see. Opening Night: 7pm, Friday 1 Oct

@ Before It Began – 14 Thorn St

From Russia With Love a show celebrating their transient gypsy lifestyle ie. 3rd new shop location! The girls show off their new decor and a re-opening exhibition of art music and fashion by Christian Kauter, Trine Deans & Kelly Sharpe. Opening Night: Friday 1 Oct, 6-9pm

@ Odditorium – Basement, 14 Thorn St

A treasure trove of curiosities and installations, curated by Naomi Saunders. Including Very dear to me a collection of all things doe and deer, featuring Bambi on screen and in a rug. Opening Night: Friday 1 Oct, 6-9pm