David Kary completed a Bachelor of Creative Arts (BCA) at Wollongong University between 1990 and 1992 majoring in Arts Journalism and Theatre Studies. Ever since 1992 he has been writing about the arts scene in Sydney in various publications.
He has managed Sydney Arts Guide since 2004.
After a stellar debut in 2021, Blackheath Chamber Music Festival returns in April 2022 for a 4-day ANZAC weekend of exquisite classical music, featuring some of Australia’s outstanding artists – sourced nationally, internationally and locally.
Featuring a dozen concerts …
From a railway precinct in Temora to a courthouse in Gunning, the stage is set for a series of inspiring performances across NSW as Music in the Regions unveils its inaugural program of events.
A new independent touring organisation, Music …
Local artist Billy Bain is challenging colonial narratives of masculinity with his unique exhibition Being Manly at Manly Art Gallery & Museum (25 March – 19 June 2022).
An Indigenous man born and raised in the Manly area, his paintings …
Varuna, the National Writers’ House has announced the recipients of its First Nations Fellowships for 2022.
The six fellowship recipients and their projects are:
The Powerhouse today announced the first, internationally exclusive retrospective exhibition of renowned Australian designer Carla Zampatti. Opening 25 November 2022, the major survey exhibition will present the life of Carla Zampatti AC, OMRI (1942–2021) whose achievements as a …
Sydney Film Festival (SFF) and Deutsche Bank today announced that submissions are open for the 2022 Deutsche Bank Fellowship for First Nations Film Creatives.
The Deutsche Bank Fellowship invites First Nations film creatives to submit applications before 29 April …
The 7th annual Smartfone Flick Fest (SF3) has concluded – apart from continuing online viewing and audience voting. And Australian films have scooped the lion’s share of the awards – and $50,000 worth of prizes – which include mentorships, classes, …
Comfort in Chaos (CIC) is an experimental group exhibition featuring emerging Sydney artists and designers. The Exhibition is framed by the contemporary age of rapid change and uncertainty and foregrounds arts ability to provide connection and shared experience amongst the …
The Powerhouse has announced a $5 million investment in the future of Powerhouse Parramatta by the South Western Sydney Vitocco family. This significant philanthropic commitment will support the establishment of foundational programs for Powerhouse Parramatta: the Vitocco Family Kitchen …
Belvoir is delighted to announce two additions to the Artistic and Programming team, with the appointment of Carissa Licciardello and Hannah Goodwin as Resident Directors. Over the next 24 months, Carissa and Hannah will work with Belvoir on season programming, …