Newtown ArtSeat
About Newtown ArtSeat
Newtown ArtSeat offers a space where experimental and non-commercial art can be showcased.
It is a permanent structure in Newtown's Pride Square that combines public seating, artwork display and lighting. The site is highly visible and exposes any artwork to thousands of passers-by each day.
The ArtSeat has become a landmark in Newtown.
YOU WERE DRAWN HERE
Artist: Nena Salobir
This work will be on display from 6 November 2025 - 5 February 2026
Artist statement
For 10 years I have been drawing people while they draw
me. The portraits all form part of an ongoing ‘Self Portrait in
Society’. In this incarnation, all sittings will take place at the
ArtSeat. I invite everyone to take part: locals and visitors,
artists and non-artists alike. In addition to becoming part
of a larger artwork, portraits will be added to the ArtSeat
throughout the installation.
Find upcoming times online. I may also pop up at random.
No luck? I hope you will hang out with pen and paper and
find someone to draw. Share your drawings on #YouWereDrawnHere
Keep an eye on Nena’s website for upcoming times.
Website: www.selfportraitinsociety.com
Instagram: @agentlips @selfportraitinsociety
Previous exhibits
Contact
Our next annual call out will be held in 2025 for exhibitions in 2026. It will be listed on the artist opportunities page.
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For further information about Newtown ArtSeat, please contact Raffaela Cavadini via email raffaela.cavadini@innerwest.nsw.gov.au or Hannah Rouse via email hannah.rouse@innerwest.nsw.gov.au