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Anke Stäcker

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Our next Open Day is on Saturday 18 April  and will feature 1pm talk by our Artist in Residence Anke Stäcker

Anke Stäcker @ankestar is a photomedia artist and curator who uses video and photography to examine psychologies and histories of the urban environment, often influenced by literature, cinema and poetry.

She will be concluding her 3-month Artist Residency with discussion of her experience at the Academy and presentation of a new video work. 

☕️ Our volunteer-run cafe will offer a delicious range of drinks and cakes generously donated by@enamoured_arts @gunningforcakes and @blackcockatoobakery

📌OPEN DAY Saturday 18 April 202610am-4 pm

National Trust members – FREE
Adult - $12
Concession* - $10
Family - $34
Child (under 5 years) – FREE
*Concession applies for full-time students, seniors, pensioners and children aged 5-15 years.

How to book your tickets
Tickets can be purchased at the door or booked in advance to guarantee your spot. https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/woodford-academy-general-entry-tickets-198198365647

📷 @ankestar

#museum #artistinresidence #bluemountainsheritage #woodfordacademy #whatsonbluemountains


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Our next Open Day is on Saturday 18 April  and will feature 1pm talk by our Artist in Residence Anke Stäcker

Anke Stäcker @ankestar is a photomedia artist and curator who uses video and photography to examine psychologies and histories of the urban environment, often influenced by literature, cinema and poetry.

She will be concluding her 3-month Artist Residency with discussion of her experience at the Academy and presentation of a new video work. 

☕️ Our volunteer-run cafe will offer a delicious range of drinks and cakes generously donated by@enamoured_arts @gunningforcakes and @blackcockatoobakery

📌OPEN DAY Saturday 18 April 202610am-4 pm

National Trust members – FREE
Adult - $12
Concession* - $10
Family - $34
Child (under 5 years) – FREE
*Concession applies for full-time students, seniors, pensioners and children aged 5-15 years.

How to book your tickets
Tickets can be purchased at the door or booked in advance to guarantee your spot. https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/woodford-academy-general-entry-tickets-198198365647

📷 @ankestar

#museum #artistinresidence #bluemountainsheritage #woodfordacademy #whatsonbluemountains


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1 months ago

Our next Open Day is on Saturday 18 April  and will feature 1pm talk by our Artist in Residence Anke Stäcker

Anke Stäcker @ankestar is a photomedia artist and curator who uses video and photography to examine psychologies and histories of the urban environment, often influenced by literature, cinema and poetry.

She will be concluding her 3-month Artist Residency with discussion of her experience at the Academy and presentation of a new video work. 

☕️ Our volunteer-run cafe will offer a delicious range of drinks and cakes generously donated by@enamoured_arts @gunningforcakes and @blackcockatoobakery

📌OPEN DAY Saturday 18 April 202610am-4 pm

National Trust members – FREE
Adult - $12
Concession* - $10
Family - $34
Child (under 5 years) – FREE
*Concession applies for full-time students, seniors, pensioners and children aged 5-15 years.

How to book your tickets
Tickets can be purchased at the door or booked in advance to guarantee your spot. https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/woodford-academy-general-entry-tickets-198198365647

📷 @ankestar

#museum #artistinresidence #bluemountainsheritage #woodfordacademy #whatsonbluemountains


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1 months ago

Anke Stäcker @ankestar - Artist in Residence - final presentation at 1 pm Saturday 18 APRIL #openday

Anke Stäcker is a photomedia artist and curator who uses video and photography to examine psychologies and histories of the urban environment, often influenced by literature, cinema and poetry.

She will be concluding her 3-month Artist Residency with a display and discussion (1pm) of her experience and artwork at the Academy.

☕️ Our volunteer-run Cafe will offer a delicious range of cakes and drinks.

📌OPEN DAY Saturday 18 April 2026
Academy open 10 - 4 pm

National Trust members – FREE
Adult - $12
Concession* - $10
Family - $34
Child (under 5 years) – FREE
*Concession applies for full-time students, seniors, pensioners and children aged 5-15 years.

How to book your tickets
Tickets can be purchased at the door or booked in advance to guarantee your spot. https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/woodford-academy-general-entry-tickets-198198365647

#museum #artistinresidence #woodfordacademynsw #bluemountainsheritage


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For the time being
Video Group exhibition
Opening tomorrow Saturday, 7 March 2 to 5pm @articulateprojectspace

Anke Stäcker, Beata Geyer, Cathy Laudenbach, Daniel Mudie Cunningham, Eugenia Raskopoulos, Julie Gough, Laurens Tan, Michael Tan, Noelene Lucas, Peter Charuk, Peter Fitzpatrick, Sue Murray - curated by Dr Noelene Lucas

“for the time being” is an exhibition of video art that addresses what is at the heart of video art, time. Each work unfolds in time and has time as its central subject. The artists variously address time as process, as an expression of contemporary life or as our unfolding relationship to land.


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For the time being
Video Group exhibition
Opening tomorrow Saturday, 7 March 2 to 5pm @articulateprojectspace

Anke Stäcker, Beata Geyer, Cathy Laudenbach, Daniel Mudie Cunningham, Eugenia Raskopoulos, Julie Gough, Laurens Tan, Michael Tan, Noelene Lucas, Peter Charuk, Peter Fitzpatrick, Sue Murray - curated by Dr Noelene Lucas

“for the time being” is an exhibition of video art that addresses what is at the heart of video art, time. Each work unfolds in time and has time as its central subject. The artists variously address time as process, as an expression of contemporary life or as our unfolding relationship to land.


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2 months ago

For the time being
Video Group exhibition
Opening tomorrow Saturday, 7 March 2 to 5pm @articulateprojectspace

Anke Stäcker, Beata Geyer, Cathy Laudenbach, Daniel Mudie Cunningham, Eugenia Raskopoulos, Julie Gough, Laurens Tan, Michael Tan, Noelene Lucas, Peter Charuk, Peter Fitzpatrick, Sue Murray - curated by Dr Noelene Lucas

“for the time being” is an exhibition of video art that addresses what is at the heart of video art, time. Each work unfolds in time and has time as its central subject. The artists variously address time as process, as an expression of contemporary life or as our unfolding relationship to land.


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2 months ago

For the time being
Video Group exhibition
Opening tomorrow Saturday, 7 March 2 to 5pm @articulateprojectspace

Anke Stäcker, Beata Geyer, Cathy Laudenbach, Daniel Mudie Cunningham, Eugenia Raskopoulos, Julie Gough, Laurens Tan, Michael Tan, Noelene Lucas, Peter Charuk, Peter Fitzpatrick, Sue Murray - curated by Dr Noelene Lucas

“for the time being” is an exhibition of video art that addresses what is at the heart of video art, time. Each work unfolds in time and has time as its central subject. The artists variously address time as process, as an expression of contemporary life or as our unfolding relationship to land.


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2 months ago


For the time being
Video Group exhibition
Opening tomorrow Saturday, 7 March 2 to 5pm @articulateprojectspace

Anke Stäcker, Beata Geyer, Cathy Laudenbach, Daniel Mudie Cunningham, Eugenia Raskopoulos, Julie Gough, Laurens Tan, Michael Tan, Noelene Lucas, Peter Charuk, Peter Fitzpatrick, Sue Murray - curated by Dr Noelene Lucas

“for the time being” is an exhibition of video art that addresses what is at the heart of video art, time. Each work unfolds in time and has time as its central subject. The artists variously address time as process, as an expression of contemporary life or as our unfolding relationship to land.


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2 months ago

For the time being
Video Group exhibition
Opening tomorrow Saturday, 7 March 2 to 5pm @articulateprojectspace

Anke Stäcker, Beata Geyer, Cathy Laudenbach, Daniel Mudie Cunningham, Eugenia Raskopoulos, Julie Gough, Laurens Tan, Michael Tan, Noelene Lucas, Peter Charuk, Peter Fitzpatrick, Sue Murray - curated by Dr Noelene Lucas

“for the time being” is an exhibition of video art that addresses what is at the heart of video art, time. Each work unfolds in time and has time as its central subject. The artists variously address time as process, as an expression of contemporary life or as our unfolding relationship to land.


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2 months ago

FOR THE TIME BEING group exhibition curated by Noelene Lucas

OPENING | Sat 7 March 2-5pm

Anke Stäcker, Beata Geyer, Cathy Laudenbach, Daniel Mudie Cunningham, Eugenia Raskopoulos, Julie Gough, Laurens Tan, Michael Tan, Noelene Lucas, Peter Charuk, Peter Fitzpatrick, Sue Murray

Curatedby Dr Noelene Lucas

“for the time being” is an exhibition of video art that addresses what is at the heart of video art, time. Each work unfolds in time and has time as its central subject. The artists variously address time as process, as an expression of contemporary life or as our unfolding relationship to land.

Downstairs and Backroom
Exhibition dates: 7-29 March
Gallery open: Fri - Sun 11am-5pm

ARTISTS and CURATOR talk Sunday 22 March 2pm

@lucasnoelene
@ankestar
@beatageyer
@cathylaudenbach
@danmudcun
@eugeniaraskopoulos
@julietasmania
@laurenstan88
@michaeltan___
@petercharuk
@peterfitzpatrick_pgfitz
@suemurrayartist

#articulateprojectspace #videoart #contemporaryart #sydneygallery #creativecommunity


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OPEN DAY this Saturday 21 February 10am - 4pm

Artist in Residence Anke Stäcker @ankestar talk at 1pm

Our first 2026 Artist in Residence is Anke Stäcker,an urban photographer storyteller who transforms urban streets - particularly overlooked or deserted areas - into emotionally charged, subjective narratives through her photography.

Coffee and light refreshments available at our volunteer-run cafe ☕️🍰

Entry Fees:

National Trust members – FREE
Adult - $12
Concession* - $10
Family - $34
Child (under 5 years) – FREE
*Concession applies for full-time students, seniors, pensioners and children aged 5-15 years.
Tickets can be purchased at the door or booked in advance to guarantee your spot. https://www.nationaltrust.org.au/event/open-days-at-woodford-academy/
Booking fees apply.

#woodfordacademy #artistinresidence #bluemountainsheritage #bluemountainsnsw #nationaltrustnsw


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OPEN DAY this Saturday 21 February 10am - 4pm

Artist in Residence Anke Stäcker @ankestar talk at 1pm

Our first 2026 Artist in Residence is Anke Stäcker,an urban photographer storyteller who transforms urban streets - particularly overlooked or deserted areas - into emotionally charged, subjective narratives through her photography.

Coffee and light refreshments available at our volunteer-run cafe ☕️🍰

Entry Fees:

National Trust members – FREE
Adult - $12
Concession* - $10
Family - $34
Child (under 5 years) – FREE
*Concession applies for full-time students, seniors, pensioners and children aged 5-15 years.
Tickets can be purchased at the door or booked in advance to guarantee your spot. https://www.nationaltrust.org.au/event/open-days-at-woodford-academy/
Booking fees apply.

#woodfordacademy #artistinresidence #bluemountainsheritage #bluemountainsnsw #nationaltrustnsw


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At artists‘ talks last Sunday with my two resurrected prints from 1998 renamed ‘Midnight at Kirkbride’. Part of the group show PROCESS.ED @articulateprojectspace
Exhibition continues until Sunday 1/3 with closing drinks at 3pm.
Second round of talks this Sunday 22/22 to 4pm. Gallery hours Fri, Sat, Sun 11am to 5pm
Other works in the photo: foreground @beatageyer and left Angharad @a.n.e_creative
#process_of_creativity #artistrunspace#analogphotography


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21 February: Artist in Residence Talk
Our first 2026 Artist in Residence is Anke Stäcker @ankestar an urban photographer storyteller who transforms urban streets - particularly overlooked or deserted areas - into emotionally charged, subjective narratives through her photography. This successful program opens with the first presentation at 1pm.
The Museum will be open from 10 am to 4 pm with coffee and light refreshments available at our volunteer-run cafe

Entry Fees:

National Trust members – FREE
Adult - $12
Concession* - $10
Family - $34
Child (under 5 years) – FREE
*Concession applies for full-time students, seniors, pensioners and children aged 5-15 years.
Tickets can be purchased at the door or booked in advance to guarantee your spot. https://www.nationaltrust.org.au/event/open-days-at-woodford-academy/
Booking fees apply.

#museum #artistinresidence #woodfordacademynsw #bluemountainsheritage #bluemountainsnsw #nationaltrustnsw


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Stills from my video Pastiche last weekend @articulateprojectspace
Come and see 62 artists in the Articulate Turns 15 exhibition
Open Fri, Sat, Sun 11 to 5pm | Closing drinks Sunday 14.12
3 to 5 pm
#filmnoir #pastiche #davidlynch #fritzlang #alfredhitchcock


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Stills from my video Pastiche last weekend @articulateprojectspace
Come and see 62 artists in the Articulate Turns 15 exhibition
Open Fri, Sat, Sun 11 to 5pm | Closing drinks Sunday 14.12
3 to 5 pm
#filmnoir #pastiche #davidlynch #fritzlang #alfredhitchcock


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Stills from my video Pastiche last weekend @articulateprojectspace
Come and see 62 artists in the Articulate Turns 15 exhibition
Open Fri, Sat, Sun 11 to 5pm | Closing drinks Sunday 14.12
3 to 5 pm
#filmnoir #pastiche #davidlynch #fritzlang #alfredhitchcock


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Stills from my video Pastiche last weekend @articulateprojectspace
Come and see 62 artists in the Articulate Turns 15 exhibition
Open Fri, Sat, Sun 11 to 5pm | Closing drinks Sunday 14.12
3 to 5 pm
#filmnoir #pastiche #davidlynch #fritzlang #alfredhitchcock


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5 months ago

AT15 ARTISTS TALKS and AFTERNOON TEA today Sunday 7 Dec2-4pm

📷 @ankestar

#AT15
#articulateprojectspace
#sydneyartscene
#contemporaryart
#artistrunspace


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clip from my video“Pastiche”, showing @articulateprojectspace in the Articulate Turns 15 show. Open Fri, Sat, Sun 11 to 5. Artists’ talks on Sunday, 7.12. | 2 to 4pm
#filmnoir #urban #davidlynch #alfredhitchcock #fritzlang #mulhollanddrive #losthighway


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AT15 Opening Day 29.11.25
#articulateprojectspace #exhibitionopening #artexhbition


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A still from my video Pastiche, an homage to film noir showing at Articulate Turns 15 @articulateprojectspace
Opening Saturday. 29 November 3 to 5pm. All welcome!
#filmnoir #davidlynch #alfredhitchcock #fritzlang #pierrotlefou #luisbuñuel #pastiche


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