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26 October 2009
Record crowds have enjoyed the City of
Sydney
's 2009 Art & About, cementing it as
Sydney
's biggest annual public arts festival.
"Art & About continues to grow each year, showcasing Sydney's diverse and unique creative spirit with innovative and stimulating artworks by both established and emerging artists," said Lord Mayor Clover Moore MP.
Since the official launch of Art & About on October 1:
745,000 people a day passed by contemporary Indigenous artworks on street banners thanks to Open Gallery;
An estimated 62,000 people have explored the By George! temporary artworks in
Sydney
laneways. The By George! installations will remain in place until the end of January.
Over 200 people crocheted and knitted as part of the collaborative knitting project I Kings Cross with their hard work displayed on trees, poles, signs and viewed by thousands of people throughout Kings Cross.
Over 300,000 people enjoyed
Australia
's premier outdoor public photography competition Sydney Lifedisplayed under the leafy canopy of Hyde Park North.
More than 4,500 people passed through our interactive urban home the Live Green House during its four days in
Taylor Square North
.
Art & About has also been nominated for Best Major Festival in the FBi & TIME OUT Sydney Music, Arts & Culture (SMAC) awards. The awards celebrate originality, creativity & innovation, cast your vote now at www.smacawards.com
Art & About is part of Crave Sydney, a major celebration of
Sydney
's unmatched way of life, offering 31 days of food, outdoor art and fun. Crave Sydney is one of five anchor events in the NSW Master Events Calendar created by Events NSW on behalf of the NSW Government. To plan your Crave Sydney experience www.cravesydney.com
Art & About is proudly sponsored by Strategic Partner Events NSW, Major Sponsor AMP Capital Investors, and Media Partner Fairfax Media. The City also acknowledges sponsor Wacom and People's Choice Award sponsor FUJIFILM Australia.
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