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Results from our volunteer survey and forum are in!

Results from our volunteer survey and forum are in!

23 Oct 2013

First up, planet-sized thanks to all of the many volunteers who participated in our recent survey and volunteer forum. We wanted to hear from you about your experience with us,...

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The Shadow of Redfern

The Shadow of Redfern

21 Oct 2013

The Shadow of Redfern by Anastasia Scoggins This month, our Sunday writers ventured into Redfern and took some photos of the neighbourhood. They then used these photos to inspire postcards...

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Bidding is closed – and we raised more than $60,000!

Bidding is closed – and we raised more than $60,000!

20 Oct 2013

Well, after some furious last-minute bidding, our art exhibition Judge a Book, Buy its Cover came to a close at 5.30pm on Saturday, 19th October. All 44 artworks were sold,...

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The countdown has begun!

The countdown has begun!

19 Oct 2013

All right everyone, less than 5 hours to go until bidding closes on our Judge a Book, Buy its Cover exhibition. There are still some fabulous bargains by outstanding artists....

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Judge a Book, Buy its Cover opens – still plenty of art bargains to be had!

Judge a Book, Buy its Cover opens – still plenty of art bargains to be had!

17 Oct 2013

We had a great turn out last night for the first opening event of our Judge a Book, Buy its Cover exhibition. Nearly 100 artists, Sydney Story Factory supporters, and...

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Start bidding now!

Start bidding now!

11 Oct 2013

We are proud to announce that (insert drum roll here) online bidding for our Judge a Book, Buy its Cover art exhibition has started at www.32auctions.com/ssf. The show features more...

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Letter from Alejandro Krakowszky to the South Sydney Rabbitohs

10 Oct 2013

I hope you win next year. I’m sorry you got kicked out in the semis. But I love how you play because you have strong attack and great defence with...

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Only 4 more days until Judge a Book, Buy its Cover goes online

Only 4 more days until Judge a Book, Buy its Cover goes online

08 Oct 2013

Yes, that’s right: on Friday this week, you’ll get your first, super-special glimpse of the more than 40 artworks in our stupendous Judge a Book, Buy its Cover exhibition. Leading...

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Thanks Longrain and Utopia Art Sydney

Thanks Longrain and Utopia Art Sydney

03 Oct 2013

Huge thanks to Longrain and Utopia Art Sydney for coming up with the wonderful idea of auctioning an art work (below) to help the Sydney Story Factory. Utopia donated this...

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Zine Out – Sydney’s best mag for creepy creatures!

Zine Out – Sydney’s best mag for creepy creatures!

01 Oct 2013

Quick! For a limited time only you can download a copy of Zine Out, Sydney’s Favourite What’s On Guide for Witches, Trolls, Ogres, Vampires and other Mythological Creatures. In the...

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Feast Your Eyes with Alex Park High Students

Feast Your Eyes with Alex Park High Students

27 Sep 2013

During term two high school students from Alexandria Park Community School completed a series of workshops about food writing. Students completed various activities including: tastings of chocolate, cheese and honey...

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Judge a Book, Buy its Cover

Judge a Book, Buy its Cover

26 Sep 2013

Children’s books always find a way into your heart and your imagination. This is what inspired our upcoming art exhibition, Judge a Book, Buy its Cover. We asked Sydneysiders to...

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Big Martian thanks to Susanne Gervay

Big Martian thanks to Susanne Gervay

26 Sep 2013

Why do we write? This was the question Susanne Gervay posed at the start of her wonderful talk last night to volunteers at the Sydney Story Factory. The answer? Well,...

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We Make Machines – Kelly

We Make Machines – Kelly

23 Sep 2013

Kelly’s Crazy Invention Click on the link to read all about this wacky invention! Special thanks to artist Amy Borrell for her contribution. Tune in every week for a new...

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We Make Machines – Finn

We Make Machines – Finn

18 Sep 2013

Finn’s Crazy Invention Click on the link to read all about this splendiferousĀ invention! Special thanks to artist Matt Roden for his contribution. Tune in every week for a new post!

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