Following a successful Sydney debut in May, The Great Artist Market (TGAM) will return to Manly Wharf on Saturday 10 October, bringing together more than 60 artists and makers and expanding across two spaces at the Wharf.

Running from 8:00am to 3:00pm, the second Sydney edition will once again take over Felons Barrel Room, while extending into the event space on the upper level of Manly Wharf for the first time, allowing the market to welcome more than 60 stallholders across art, illustration, ceramics, photography, homewares and handcrafted goods.

Market curator and artist Claire Ritchie said the expansion is a direct response to the incredible reception of the first market.

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“There was such a strong sense of excitement from both artists and visitors about having a dedicated space that celebrates and elevates handcrafted art. Taking over the upper level of Manly Wharf as well as Felons Barrel Room will allow us to showcase even more local talent, and we can’t wait to welcome the community back to discover them all.”

Felons Brewing Co brand director Dean Romeo said the market is a natural fit for Felons’ community-first spirit.

"At Felons, we've always believed in bringing people together, and The Great Artist Market is a perfect extension of that. Manly Wharf is one of the most beautiful backdrops in Sydney, and there's nothing better than seeing it come alive with local creativity and community spirit."

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Built to connect creatives directly with their audience, The Great Artist Market gives independent artists a genuine platform to showcase and sell their work. Craftsmanship, individuality and mindful making sit at the heart of the event, with a strong focus on backing small businesses and emerging talent.

Featured Stallholders Include:

• All Day Clay – Sydney ceramic artist Tee Mcmanus creates hand-built, fluted vessels influenced by her background in design and Japanese minimalism.
• Darian Woods – Northern Beaches photographer and cinematographer capturing Sydney's coastline through underwater, aerial and shoreline photography.
• Gazal Ceramics – Iranian-Australian ceramic artist Ghazal Ebnalian creates small-batch handcrafted homewares from her Marrickville studio.
• Grand Soft Day – Irish-Australian artist Katie Mooney-Sheppard creates hand-built stoneware spanning functional ceramics and one-off sculptural works.
• Hayley Biddulph – Manly-based contemporary artist working primarily with oil pastels, drawing inspiration from the Australian coastline and her travels.
• Studio Flos – Artist Claire Cassidy creates intricate, hand-cut and painted paper works exploring contemporary folklore, mythology and folk traditions.

The broader lineup spans a wide range of disciplines, offering visitors the opportunity to meet the artists and makers behind the work and buy directly from independent creatives.

Free to attend and family-friendly with free face painting, visitors can browse more than 60 stalls across Felons Barrel Room and the event space on the upper level of Manly Wharf and enjoy coffee, pastries and baked goods, Felons beers and live entertainment throughout the day.

Event Details: Saturday 10 October 8:00am – 3:00pm Manly Wharf Free Entry Website Instagram

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