Friday 10 September to Monday 4 October 2010
10 am - 4 pm, free event

A free exhibition open daily from Friday 10 September to Monday 4 October 2010 will present the work of eight established and emerging Sydney artists from the Cockatoo Island Artists in Residency Program (ARP).

Curated by Annie Laerkesen, the ARP exhibition will feature contemporary works from Richard Goodwin, Mari Velonaki, Mikala Dwyer, Daniel Boyd, Keg de Souza, the Boat People, Justene Williams and Margaret Roberts.

The works will include video art, multi media and interactive installations, robotics, sculpture, painting and photography. The Cockatoo Island ARP was established as a trial in 2009 by the Harbour Trust to assist NSW artists with studio space.

Friday 3 September to Sunday 12 September 2010
10 am - 4 pm, free event

Me and Mine is a free art exhibition by students from The Joseph Varga School for children with special needs.

Now celebrating it's 10th anniversary, the exhibition displays over 75 works from students aged between 5 and 18 years old who attend the not for profit school for children with special educational needs and individual talents.

Open from 10am to 4pm daily until Sunday 12 September 2010, the exhibition enables children to express themselves through art and produce quality work that is displayed in a professional manner.

Click here for more information on The Joseph Varga School

Thursday 9 September to Monday 4 October 2010
10 am - 4 pm, free event

Cockatoo Island's buildings and outdoor spaces will be filled with sounds, voices and images in a series of eight installations by media artist Eva Muller from Thursday 9 September.

Muller's work transforms texts by the playwright Heiner Muller into installations located within the tunnels, old docks and buildings on Cockatoo.

The Sound of the Sun is a free exhibition, open daily from 10am to 4pm until Monday 4 October 2010. Visit www.thesoundofthesun.com for more information.

Friday 24 September

Bring the family to Cockatoo Island on Friday 24 September for the Kite and Noodle Night, where kids and adults will experience kite flying with expert guides and eat delicious home made noodles. Stay over night in the Cockatoo campground in a pre-erected tent or hop on a ferry back to Circular Quay or other inner harbour wharfs. The Cockatoo Island campground has a kitchen with fridges, a microwave and BBQs, hot showers and undercover tables and chairs.

When: Friday 24 September, 6.30 pm to 9 pm or overnight stay
Bookings essential: Call 02 8898 9774
Suitable for all ages
Cost for overnight stay: $150 per family of 4, includes 2 kites, 4 noodle boxes, 1 tent, 4 sleeping mats, 2 chairs, 1 lantern
Cost for kite flying and noodles only: $36, includes 2 kites, 2 noodle boxes

Relaxed and family-friendly, staying on Cockatoo Island is the perfect way to spend New Year's Eve with your family and friends. Enjoy the spectacle of Sydney's famous fireworks with the convenience of a good night's sleep just metres away.

The island will only be open to people who are staying in our holiday houses or camp site.

Camping tickets are on sale now. For further information, visit New Year's Eve on Cockatoo Island