Events
Moving On Party - Gallery Event + Charity Art Auction
Saturday 7 February 2026, 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm. Venue: Ralph Kerle's Art, 36 Sydney Road, Manly NSW 2095. Before anything else - thank you. Whether you've visited this or another gallery of mine, brought a friend, shared a kind word, or simply followed along, your support has been important and means a lot. There's an endless joy in watching people step inside a space filled with art - the pause, the curiosity, the conversations that start with "what do you see?" Those moments are the real reason I've kept doing this, year after year. So I'd love to invite you to this special celebration, The Moving On Party. A relaxed, uplifting night with drinks, conversation, surprise entertainment and special guests - and we'll also hold a small art auction on the night. Importantly, a percentage of auction proceeds will go to support women's domestic violence services in Manly. It's a local cause that matters, and if you choose to bid, thank you - genuinely. Warmly, Ralph.
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Art Aperitifs Presents: Strange A.F. - An Evening of Mental Magic with RJ Greaves
Friday 31 October 2025, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm. Venue: Ralph Kerle's Art Gallery, 36 Sydney Road, Manly NSW. This Halloween, Art Aperitifs invites you to a night that walks the line between illusion and imagination. In the third instalment of our October series, mentalist and bizarrist RJ Greaves brings his acclaimed performance Strange A.F. to Ralph Kerle's Art Gallery - an exploration of mind-reading, telepathy, and the seemingly impossible. Through suggestion, misdirection, and good old-fashioned hokum, RJ crafts an experience that challenges perception and celebrates the power of belief. When: Friday October 31, 7-9 pm. Where: Ralph Kerle's Art Gallery, 36 Sydney Road, Manly. Tickets: Free - limited seats, bookings essential via Eventbrite. Dress with a hint of Halloween flair and prepare to be captivated by 50 minutes of mystery, laughter, and wonder.
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Art Aperitifs: Wayne Sorensen - Into the Wild, A Photographer's Journey
Friday 24 October 2025, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm. Venue: Ralph Kerle's Art, 36 Sydney Road, Manly NSW 2095. Event 2: Into the Wild - A Photographer's Journey, with Wayne Sorensen, photographer and winner of the 2024 Australian Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year (Animals in Nature).
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Art Aperitifs: American Prize-winning Author, Matt Riordan
Friday 17 October 2025, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm. Venue: Ralph Kerle's Art, 36 Sydney Road, Manly NSW 2095. Ralph Kerle's Art Gallery, in association with The Cumberland Manly, is proud to present Art Aperitifs - a new series of FREE weekly cultural events created for our Manly community. Starting Friday, October 17th, the gallery transforms into a vibrant space for captivating conversations. Connect with friends, enjoy a complimentary drink, and immerse yourself in the worlds of art, literature, and performance.
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Official Opening of the new Ralph Kerle Gallery
Friday 22 August 2025, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm. Venue: Ralph Kerle's Gallery, 36-38 Sydney Road, Manly NSW 2095. Ralph Kerle Returns to Manly with a New Flagship Gallery at 36-38 Sydney Road. Internationally acclaimed fine-art photographer Ralph Kerle is coming home - literally - by opening a sophisticated new gallery at 36-38 Sydney Road, Manly, only metres from the beaches and waterways that inspire the majority of his work. The move follows a successful tenure in the former Billabong store on The Corso; the fresh location offers a more refined, purpose-built space that aligns with Manly's evolving cultural scene and growing appetite for premium art experiences. Local Waters, Global Reach. Kerle's signature imagery - captured while kayaking the sheltered waters of Middle Harbour, Fairlight and Manly Cove - has been exhibited from Palm Beach, Florida to the Rothko Museum in Latvia. Now, his latest series of large-scale water-reflection photographs returns to the very shoreline that birthed them. "Living with art is living with calm," says Kerle. "The rhythms of water reflections remind us to slow down, breathe and find balance - something city dwellers and tourists alike can benefit from." Opening Reception: Friday 22 August 2025, 6 pm - drinks & light entertainment. Gallery Hours: 10 am - 5 pm (Mon-Sat), 11 am - 4 pm (Sun).
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The Difference Between Perception and Sight; How We Make Sense
Friday 27 September 2024, 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm. Venue: Middle Harbour Yacht Club, 75 Parriwi Rd, Mosman NSW 2088. An Invitation: The Difference Between Perception & Sight; How We Make Sense. Join us for a fascinating exploration into the world of perception and sight. Have you ever wondered how our brains interpret the world around us? Or why we see things differently from one another? Dr. Con Petsoglou, Ophthalmologist, Sydney Eye Hospital; Senior Lecturer, University of Sydney and Director of the NSW Medical Tissue Bank, and Ralph Kerle, a renowned Australian photographer and kayaker, delve into the complexities of perception and sight, shedding light on how we make sense of the world. The evening will feature the world premiere screening of a short film entitled "Ralph's Eye," shot around Middle Harbour. The film is intended to serve as inspiration for anyone facing a disability, showing how challenges can be transformed into unique creative expressions. The event includes refreshments, vibrant entertainment courtesy of the Road Captains and a live auction, the proceeds of which will be contributed to the Sydney Eye Hospital Foundation. Ralph Kerle is a proud supporter of the Sydney Eye Hospital Foundation.
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Ralph Kerle's Art Auction Extravaganza at Peppers Hotel Manly
Thursday 7 March 2024, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm. Venue: Peppers Manly Beach Hotel. Join us for an unforgettable evening at the Peppers Manly Beach Hotel as Ralph Kerle's Art presents an exclusive art auction, both in-person and online. After a brief hiatus, we're back with a specially curated collection featuring never-before-seen artworks and oddments from the studio. Indulge in drinks while getting an exclusive sneak peek into Ralph's latest masterpieces. For those who've missed our presence over the summer, this is your limited invitation to make these exclusive pieces yours. Admittance is by RSVP only, ensuring an intimate experience for our friends, collectors, and Art Journal subscribers. Can't join us in person? Participate in the excitement online during the live auction.
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Closing Down Art Auction - Opening Night of the Manly Jazz Festival
Friday 22 September 2023, 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm. Venue: Ralph Kerle Gallery, 63 The Corso, Manly NSW 2095. We're excited to extend an exclusive invitation to you for a once-in-a-lifetime event that marks the end of an era and the beginning of a new chapter in art history. Join us on Friday September 22nd at 7:00 PM at the Ralph Kerle Gallery, 63 The Corso, Manly. This remarkable occasion celebrates the closing down sale and coincides with the grand launch of the Manly Jazz Festival. Unveiling Unique One-Off Artwork Samples and Oddments. Prepare to be amazed as we unveil a collection of unprecedented one-off artworks that have never graced the walls of the gallery or been made available for purchase. This is your exclusive opportunity to own a piece of Ralph Kerle's art history. As we bid farewell to the gallery in style, we're proud to announce that every third sale from this event will be generously donated to the Sydney Eye Hospital. To make this evening even more unforgettable, we've arranged for live entertainment by the incredibly talented Mock de Vice. Don't miss your chance to be part of history as Ralph Kerle's art takes center stage for the final time before he embarks on a new artistic journey in Europe.
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Ralph Kerle opens exclusive gallery in Double Bay, announces partnership with Sydney Eye Hospital Foundation
Thursday 10 December 2020, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm. Venue: Ralph Kerle Gallery, Cosmopolitan Centre, 22 Knox St, Double Bay NSW 2028. (Gallery is now closed.) Internationally renowned artist Ralph Kerle is delighted to announce the opening of his very own gallery in Double Bay, just in time for a warm Sydney summer. He will also be launching fundraising initiatives with Sydney Eye Hospital Foundation. Ralph is a Sydney based photographic artist. His artworks are nothing short of captivating and hypnotic, as colours and other-worldly shapes seem to develop before our eyes. Using a digital camera, he captures subtle details of reflections on water, as he kayaks through Sydney Harbour and more recently the waterways in the USA, the UAE and Portugal. In the mid 1980s, Ralph was diagnosed with keratoconus; the slow deterioration of muscles in the cornea. Subsequently a corneal transplant saved the sight in his right eye whilst his left eye is still deteriorating. As a result, Ralph's rare condition allows him to see the world uniquely. His brain has translated this visual disability into the abstraction, movement and colour dominant in his artwork. Special guests CEO Sydney Eye Hospital Foundation, Linda Fagan and specialist eye surgeon Dr Con Petsoglou joined for an exclusive talk about how our vision and its driver, the brain, affects one's creativity.
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One Night Only - Private Gallery Viewing - Miami Exhibition 2020
Thursday 12 September 2019, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm. Venue: 114 Brougham Street, Potts Point NSW 2011. Private Gallery Viewing of Ralph Kerle's Miami Exhibition 2020. 114 Brougham Street, Potts Point (one way off Cowper Wharf Road, Woolloomooloo). Thursday September 12, 6.00pm - 9.00pm. Ralph Kerle will be a featured international guest artist in 2020 at Art Palm Beach, Florida's oldest art fair, running for 23 years. Exciting new works have been created and he welcomes you to an invitation-only private viewing of the exhibition before it ships to the USA. Please join him for drinks as he discusses new directions in these works. This is strictly private invitation only. Limited numbers.
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New Works - Sydney, Portugal and Dubai
Friday 31 May 2019 to Wednesday 31 July 2019. Venue: Intercontinental Hotel, 117 Macquarie Street, Sydney NSW. Breaking News: The evening will feature a live-cross to The Mark Rothko Art Centre in Daugavpils, Latvia, where Ralph will be an international 'Artist-in-Residence' from April 2020, for a conversation with Inita Paegle, Curator, and Vineta Straznova, Owner, CREA Interior Design Gallery, Riga. 2019 has proved to be a genuinely ground breaking year for my work. Two new series of works have been created - one in Aveiro, Portugal and one in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Whilst the new works are still water based reflections, a breakthrough in content and colour can be observed because of the geography of the landscape and the light in these new environments. I have been offered two major international exhibition opportunities that will be announced at this May event with a special guest appearance by one of the curators. Really hope you can join me. Ralph.
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Ralph Kerle's Berlin Exhibition Opening at The Intercontinental Hotel, Sydney
Friday 14 September 2018, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm. Venue: Intercontinental Hotel Gallery, Sydney. Please join me for drinks at 6pm to view my latest works in the Intercontinental Hotel Gallery, Sydney before crossing live by video link to my exhibition in Berlin at 7pm. The live cross will feature previews of my exhibition and in-person interviews with Suzanne Royal, Head Curator, Enter Art Foundation, Berlin Germany and Yannick Ole-Curdt, Global Artists Agent. Ralph Kerle's Art has been selected by Enter Art Foundation as one of 42 artists represented in their Berlin Art Week exhibition at the historic Gerichtshöfe gallery, Gerichtstraße 12-13, Wedding 13347. It will be open to the public from 15th to 30th September.
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