Tell us about the concept behind The Underground Art Markets Party.
The concept is basically to create an artistic space for anyone and everything in an environment that’s fresh and new to Sydney.We really hope to get involved as much as possible with local businesses and create a new artistic hub in Bondi Junction. There is so much potential and we hope to have a place that artists can come and share their ideas. This first market event we have DJs, live bands, projections, acrobatics and all sorts of stalls from live painters to records to shisha. Something for everyone.
How important is it to feature a cross-section of the Sydney arts community?
The more events we run the more amazing people we meet. It’s great to try and get as many different artists involved as I think most people don’t even realise what’s out there. It’s really when you have all these people together in a space that it makes the atmosphere so alive.
Just how much is that community thriving in 2015?
So much! Even the response to the first initial concept was insane with enquiries and attendees and so many creatives supporting what we are trying to do. Even interstate creatives reached out asking when we would take it Australia-wide! It is something that will constantly keep growing and thriving.
Who’s headlining the entertainment on the night? What else can we expect?
We have Oddly Wholesome, who do amazing work incorporating arts and music with such a fresh vibe at their events. They will be taking over the main stage from 7pm as the party heats up.
Since it opened, Jam Gallery has been committed to local artists and musicians. Where to next from here for the venue?
We have built on quality and a consistently changing atmosphere. I believe the different cross-sections see their venue in their own light, which is great. Jam Gallery’s point of difference is really the creative drive we have to keep working with local artists. Bondi Junction and this space have so many possibilities and we will continue to try and bring people together and reach the goal of creating our own little wonderland. Check our Facebook for all our events as they come up.
The Underground Art Markets Party takes place atJam Gallery onSunday May 31.
