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Affordable Art Fair Sydney - Nov 5 to 8
I am excited to be showing at the 2026 Sydney Affordable Art Fair. This is my third year running and my first outing with Taylor King Gallery at Stand D6, showing alongside Brisbane artist and gallerist Lisa Taylor King and award winning Melbourne photographer Mark Forbes.
I will be hanging a series of new large oil paintings from my ocean series - plus some exciting new watercolours. I will also introduce a brand new series of tonal ink drawings which you must see.
Be my guest:
I have VIP Preview & Four Day Fair Passes to share. You can use this link, which has our unique code already applied: www.eventbrite.com.au/e/1996772960677/?discount=GTKSVIP. If this link asks for money, then apply the code GTKSVIP for free tickets.
When and where:
Thursday 5 November-Sunday 8 November
See the Affordable Art Fair website for opening hours and directions
Tidal reflections - Manyung Gallery, Sorrento
I have been invited to exhibit with the prestigious Manyung Gallery Group at their lovely Sorrento Gallery on Victoria’s Mornington Peninsula in 2027.
Showing this summer as part of their “Tidal reflections” series, my work hangs in excellent company. I am pleased to be working with such a great team.
In other recent news…
2025 Sydney Affordable Art Fair
Take a look at some pictures from the Fair at Carriageworks with Northern Beaches Gallery, November 2025
SALT - Solo show at Northern Beaches Gallery
See images from Rory’s solo show at Northern Beaches Gallery in Cromer, 13th September 2025
2025 Royal Easter Show First Prize
Rory won First Prize in the 2025 RAS Sydney Easter Show Arts and Crafts Maritime/Seascape competition
Northern Beaches Gallery - Summer Art Prize
Rory won first place in the 2024 Northern Beaches Gallery Summer Art Prize with “Swirling solitude”.
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