Exhibitions

Make yourself at home in an underground art park at the Art Gallery of NSW

Experience the largest exhibition of Ron Mueck’s work ever seen in Australia.

Celebrating prize-winning photographs from 2018 to 2023

Katerina Teaiwa reframes the Pacific island's dance

Explore the art and lives of 50 trailblazing women artists in the major exhibition

Voyage back in time to the early stories of Australians in Antarctica through the journeys of SY Aurora.

Explore historic photographs of the 1965 protest bus ride exposing racism and discrimination against Aboriginal people

Discover rare and beautiful works by contemporary artists, from the Library’s little-known collection of artists’ books.

A free exhibition on show at the State Library of NSW.

Vintage objects meet miniature LEGO® brick worlds in an extraordinary exhibition by LEGO® Masters winners.

Exhibition at White Rabbit Gallery

Discover the fascinating world behind one of Sydney’s most important urban planning tools.

A new video installation by acclaimed filmmaker and artist Apichatpong Weerasethakul

Journey through the MCA with this activity trail designed for kids and their families.

Discover the work of 2025 Anzac Memorial Veteran Artist in Residence, Hugh Semple.

An exhibition combining painting and television—two historical mediums of soft power—across two major bodies of work

Data Dreams considers AI and its impact on contemporary life through the work of 10 visionary artists.

The MCA’s 2025 Circular Quay Foyer Wall commission

A body of work inspired by the profound visual and theological legacy of Polish painter Jerzy Nowosielski.

Give the gift of art this Christmas!

Exhibiting in the 'you're okay' front window at the City of Sydney Creative Studios is Red Rey's 'Floorplay'.

The Imperial Stockings record how human bodies relate to place, to one another and to the flows of change.

A glimpse of daily life through the eyes of young Sydneysiders aged 5 to 12

A rare glimpse behind the lens of one of Australia’s most important photographers.

Designed for ages four and up, Mind Games: Art Alive offers more than 60 mind-bending installations

Experience beauty, drama and power

Read, rest and imagine together

History in the heart of Haymarket: Paddy’s celebrates community and culture through visual storytelling

An annual exhibition profiling emerging Australian artists aged 35 years and under.

A new interactive exhibition for the whole family at the Art Gallery of NSW

Loti Smorgon Sculpture Terrace commission

Artist and wharfie Sam Wallman’s provides a fresh, first-hand take on contemporary dock life.

Dive into an Underworld Adventure with SpongeBob at SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium!

Tim Ross casts his eye across the State Library’s archive to explore ideas of home and the Australian dream of home ownership.

Step into the whimsical world of beloved author and illustrator Pamela Allen.

More than 300 original artworks of landscape and portrait paintings on permanent display at the State Library of NSW.

A 3D photography exhibit detailing stories from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples living with disabilities.

A solo presentation of significant ceramic installations by Yasmin Smith.

A multi-disciplinary exhibition spanning printmaking, sculpture, video and graphic design.

We explore stories of wartime marriages in this museum exhibit

Join us for these creative art and crafting workshops

An exhibition focused on the dramatic events of the Japanese midget submarine attack on Sydney Harbour.

Experience the charm of the Yongle Palace murals

landlines/tracelines is the outcome of observing, walking and researching the ephemera that appears under my feet.

Second Look - Legacy celebrates the material intelligence and creativity of contemporary textile practice.

Life drawing with professional models and a unique creative atmosphere

In this public art installation, the watchers are also the watched.  

A debut exhibition of artworks conceptualized and underpinned by years of research, intellectual analysis and abstract interpretations

An exhibition of Japanese calligraphy by RENCLUB members.

Curious about what drawing can be?

Explore the imaginative world of surrealism in this creative painting workshop.

Meet Hugh Semple and discover the stories behind the artworks featured in his exhibition.

Gain insight into artworks ‘Ancient Feelings’ and ‘Bent Forms #1–#4’ at the Museum of Contemporary Art

Craft, illustrate, and paint a stunning butterfly artwork which you can proudly showcase at home

Learn clay figure sculpting from life in one workshop!

An exhibition of sculptures exploring the human form

Graffiti and contemporary art

Discover a world of wedding inspiration set right on the water in Pyrmont

Learn to paint a bunch of beautiful flowers from life!

An exploration of how sound – heard, silenced or remembered – shapes ritual, identity, and belonging across cultures.

Design, carve and print a personalised block, then press it onto a tote, cards or a T-shirt in this hands-on workshop.

Master the essentials of portrait art

Free your style with abstract watercolour painting.

A series of walking tours around Tallawoladah/The Rocks.

Dive into watercolours with this compact 6 week course

Liz Bradshaw: I didn’t expect to live this long

Barnardos Australia’s annual fundraising art show is returning and this year, we’re making an even bigger impact!

Art exhibition of rice paper paintings by members of the Australian Chinese Painting Society

Redefining possibilities for women in leadership

Learn the principles of perspective drawing with us

Learn digital photography with us

Capture striking animal portraits with award-winning photographer Nic van Oudtshoorn in this hands-on zoo workshop.

An expansive array of visual art, alongside an invigorating lineup of cutting-edge contemporary music.

Discover the stories behind the art with our daily Rememory Art Tours.

Biennale of Sydney at White Bay Power Station on Friday evenings with music, art and outdoor food markets

A full-day book-signing event for romance readers

Biennale of Sydney at White Bay Power Station on Friday evenings with music, art and outdoor food markets

Learn painting skills and how to use oil paints with us

An exhibition of tree portraits and Australian bush textures by Tetiana Koldunenko.

Biennale of Sydney at White Bay Power Station on Friday evenings with music, art and outdoor food markets

A major survey exhibition of work by Sydney-based artist and NAS alum Mitch Cairns

Biennale of Sydney: Picking Up The Pieces – Jewellery Making Workshop​ with Dennis Golding

Australia's largest dedicated board gaming convention, held annually in Sydney across 3 days.

Margaret Olley: Australian Intimiste celebrates the legacy and significant achievements of Margaret Olley AC

Sydney’s Favourite Wedding Expo!

Australia's Favourite and Biggest Wedding Expos

Attention artists and art lovers: the annual Glebe Art Show is back in October 2025!

An exhibition of works by our 2026 Master of Fine Art (MFA) and Doctor of Fine Art (DFA) graduate students.