This time around, the show will only be stopping in Sydney (as opposed to the usual Melbourne opening), at aMBUSH Gallery Friday 22 July.

The other interesting aspect of this 12×12 is that ALL artworks will also be available to purchase from an online catalogue launching at 12pm Saturday 23 July.

Stay tuned for some exclusive interviews with some of the 12×12 artists…

After the outstanding success of the inaugural Secret Wars in Sydney, and the ongoing success of the Melbourne series it’s Sydney’s time to feel the love again. Series 3 of Secret Wars will call the Oxford Art Factory in Darlinghurst home. It’s a fantastic space that will showcase some of Sydney’s best artists.

Including: MISTERY, KON, SONNY  from We Buy Your Kids, ALEX LEHOURS, SPRINKLES, SHANNON CRESS, VARS ONE and HEESCO.

More info at www.project5.com.au

Join us for an evening to celebrate cutting edge art and support a worthy charity, as we auction four impressive artworks created through collaborations by some of Australia’s leading urban artists.

The Project 5 charity art auction will be the first event of its kind held in Sydney, offering art buyers a unique opportunity to purchase four large art panels (2.4m x 1.0m) with 100% of proceeds on the night going to charity.

The auction, an initiative by Cockle Bay Wharf and aMBUSH Gallery, will raise money for ICE (Information and Cultural Exchange), a charity based in Western Sydney that provides young people and disadvantaged communities with opportunities through the arts and creative industries. Don’t miss this opportunity to purchase a piece of exciting urban art from four of Australia’s leading urban artists:

Ben Frost, Shannon Crees, Beastman and Phibs.

Anne Phillips, Head of Art for Bay East Auctions, will be our auctioneer on the night. Come along for an evening of drinks, networking, creativity and what promises to be a very exciting art auction. Artworks will be on display in the Star Court at Darling Park from Monday 10 May 2010

For more information on the Project 5 arts initiative run by Cockle Bay Wharf and aMBUSH Gallery, visit: www.project5.com.au

When 6pm-8pm, Thursday 20 May, 2010

Where The Star Court, Darling Park, 201 Sussex St, Sydney

What A charity art auction of stunning urban artworks as part of the Project 5 arts initiative

Here are some photos from the Mixed Business show.

Getting settled in…

Doug Bartlett / Gimiks / Creepy / Kareena Zerefos

Mark Alsweiler

Meggs / Numskull

Beastman & Christopher Cuseo

Jumbo / Zap

Mel Kadel (sorry about the quality of the photo. The lights were annoying at the time)

Steph / Kid Zoom / Georg / WeBuyYourKids

Kid Zoom

Bridge Stehli

Close up of Bridge’s painting. So detailed!

Mark Drew “Housecall”

Mark Drew

Posters by Bridge Stehli, Numskull and Kid Zoom

Meggs

Meggs – detail

Meggs

Creepy

Daek

Max Berry (This was tiny. The attention to detail is mental)

Travis Millard

Ben Frost

Thanks to everyone that came down to see the artwork and enjoyed a nice cold beer courtesy of the Beastman bar girls.

If you didn’t make the opening, the show is still open 12-4 Saturday and Sunday this weekend, plus 12-4 Wednesday – Sunday next week. Check out a few closeups we took today of a few pieces…

Travis Millard

Max Berry

Beastman & Christopher Cuseo

Jumbo

Meggs

The exhibition is turning out to be a monster, with over 35 artists from Australia and Overseas (alot of which are travelling to Sydney for the opening), every artist has created an entirely new work specifically for this show.

GET DOWN, this Thursday 18th, 6pm. Ambush Gallery, James St Waterloo (See google map)