THE LAIRD invites you to give us a Hand Job! We are proud to present the return of this art exhibition and competition to celebrate male sexuality and fetish as part of A Week of Leather and Fetish (AWOL) 2023.

Teaming up with and Gay Life Drawing Melbourne, DEANation and Down an’ Dirty, we're inviting artists to submit themed hand-drawn works created at one of our two sessions of Brush Ups (25^th July, 1^st August).

Artworks consist of donated pieces from local artists, submitted on quality white A4 paper. Patrons to The Laird can purchase works for $30 each with proceeds benefitting Rainbow Community Angels.

CLICK HERE FOR APPLICATIONS

The three winning entries will become the face of the AWOL 2023 Cruise Card, as well as being featured on aweekofleather.com.  The winning artists will each receive a $50 Dean’s Art vouchers.

Whether you can whack one out in a minute or you like to doodle for hours, it’s all in the name of good dirty fun.

New to the game or want to hone your hand job skills? Check out our BRUSH UPS LIFE DRAWING CLASSES, being held on Tuesday 25^th July and Tuesday 1^st August at The Laird. More info at aweekofleather.com or check out The Laird’s events on Facebook.

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Cruise Card

/kruːz kɑːd/

noun

  1.  A promotional card to record and exchange contact information for the purposes of obtaining mutually beneficial services.  Also known as a “doing the business card”.

  2. A great prize to promote an artist’s artwork at The Laird.  “I won’t be calling him, but defs keeping this card!”

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KEY DATES

Brush Ups Drawing Class                             Tuesday 25th July, Tuesday 1st August

Hand Jobs Artwork Drop Off                       4-8pm, Sunday 6th August                          

Hand Jobs Launch                                          8pm, Monday 7th August                             

Hand Jobs Exhibition                                     7th-20th August                              

Winner announced                                        Sunday 13th August, Happy Ending @ The Laird

Cruise Card released                                     Sunday 13th August, Happy Ending @ The Laird

 

 

 

The Laird, Melbourne, is Australia’s longest running gay-owned and operated bar and accommodation.

Formerly known as "Melbourne's only bear and leather bar", The Laird has progressed over the years to become a haven, meeting place and party space for same-sex attracted CIS and trans males.