Exhibitions

Exhibiting now in the You're Okay front window at the City of Sydney Creative Studios.

The MCA’s inaugural Harvey Norman Art Commission

From ancient myths to modern science, Bloodsuckers: Nature's Vampires reveals the truth behind these notorious feeders.

Explore behind-the-scenes film-making magic of the world of Harry Potter like never before.

MCA Australia's annual exhibition of exciting new work by Australian artists aged 35 and under.

Immerse yourself into the fascinating world of illusions and let our captivating rooms play tricks on your mind!

Explore a vibrant tapestry of life

Australia’s most engaging art event

Horizon Line is the Museum’s sanctuary for slow looking.

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

Art and storytelling from South and Southeast Asia celebrating the many avatars of Vishnu

It's our story to be told.

A four-day intensive workshop to build watercolour skills for botanical painting on paper

a retrospective

Roslyn Oxley9 Gallery is pleased to announce ‘Un-Becoming Monuments’, an exhibition of new work by Julie Rrap. ⁠

2-for-1 entry to Bloodsuckers, plus workshops, family films, after-hours fun and hands-on science at AM.

Emily's process-based practice explores stain as both material and metaphor

Exhibiting now in the 'you're okay' foyer at City of Sydney Creative Studios is 'Gleaning for Plastics' by Rox de Luca

Everyday life transformed into objects of wonder.

An extraordinary collection of rare manuscripts, books, maps and navigational instruments

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

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

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

a new exhibition exploring how the Navy has grown alongside Australia, from colonial defence to a modern maritime force.

Torres Strait pearling history, centering the overlooked stories of Indigenous and South Sea Islander seafarers

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

A solo exhibition by Japanese contemporary artist Kosuke Nagata

The evolution of Australian military service, focusing on the personal stories of NSW service.

An exhibition that traces humanity's evolving understanding of the cosmos, from ancient stargazers to modern astronomers

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

Welcome to the Theatre of Life

Art meets quantum science.

Discover 90 treasures that have been donated to the Anzac Memorial from its opening in 1934.

Travel back in time to early medieval Scotland and discover unique and mysterious Viking-age treasures.

Step into the powerful story of Tự do (Freedom), the boat that carried Vietnamese refugees to Australia in 1977.

Celebrating 40 years of Waverley Art Prize

A wearable exhibition

Joan Blond Returns to Art2Muse Gallery with her Exhibition Coastal Garden

Featuring 30 artist from Korea and Australia

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

The largest major exhibition of one of the most fearless and influential voices in Australian contemporary art.

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

a fresh perspective

Basia latest series of work ‘Sydney Through a Migrant’s Palette’ portrays the natural Sydney Harbour landscape

A solo exhibition of works in paint, ink and charcoal

A solo exhibition of ceramic works

Mary Benvenuto | Lei Feng | Fergus Berney-Gibson | India Jablonski | Fiona Verity | Daniel He Wang

A luminous look at one of Australia's greatest photographers and her international peers who shaped modernist vision

Come discover the magic of sculpture with a term workshop class at TBSSS

Join us at Create and Make Workshop for our creative art and crafting workshops

Create a fun mystery drawing of your mate or date in this oil pastel workshop!

Australian Women Artists Group Exhibition

An exhibition exploring the darker side of myth in the modern world

Frances Keevil presents an evocative exhibition by Anna Glynn, blending Eastern and Western artistic traditions.

4A's 30th Anniversary Exhibition

No prior experience is necessary—just bring your enthusiasm & willingness to explore your creativity!

The landscape of Australian native flora and fauna by Mary T Nguyen.

A collection of original photographs and collages made predominately from original photographs.

Be transported into an overgrown dreamscape where art objects become the garden’s flowers.

Learn to work with oil paints with us

Presents an ambitious body of work critiquing the procedures of institutional collection

Colour, lines, and movement abound in this psychedelic exhibition from Aisling Isolde and Phoebe Kiri

A pop up exhibition/shop showcasing award-winning bird photographer Angela Robertson-Buchanan

Celebrate tattoo art and contemporary culture with two free exhibitions in Sydney’s historic Town Hall.

Lucy Chetcuti Thought forms from the queer utopia imaginarium

Learn drawing and cartooning with us

Emily Valentine: Native Narrative August 6-29, 2026

Exhibition by Suzie Rix and Judy Denby

Sydney Tattoo Convention 2026 | Australia's Premier Tattoo Expo. 250+ artists, live tattooing & entertainment. 7–9 Aug.

Join Art Club at Empower Create Thrive for hands-on fun, creativity, and good friends!

Charles Levi and Amelia Skelton discuss their practices and examine ways materials carry memory

Join a Deaf-led Auslan-interpreted tour of Primavera 2026: Young Australian Artists

Get ready for something different and delightfully bizarre!

An artist who’s been everywhere and landed somewhere beautiful.

Life Drawing Sip and Sketch Workshop hosted by a fun Sydney Drag Queen

Sydney’s Favourite Wedding Expo!

Join artists Maddison Gibbs and Virginia Keft for an hands-on workshop exploring native plants and objects from Country.

An opening night for the exhibition of new paintings by Lisa McKimmie

Join artist Cherine Fahd in conversation with NRLW Captain Tayla Preston

Unleash your creativity! Explore clay, carving, casting, and more as you bring your ideas to life

See science in a new light

The Festival of New Work is your front row seat to the future of music theatre

For collage artists, the collage curious, or a great idea for a relaxed, low-key date night.

PoorPeopleCo presents a group art exhibition exploring the male-loneliness epidemic.

A vibrant collection of paintings exploring the meeting point between coastal landscapes and botanical forms

Create a portrait of your beloved pet using oil pastels

A cut and paste session for collage artists, the collage curious, or a great idea for a relaxed, low-key date night.

Where the future of events take shape

A nostalgic trip through southern Italy with artist LUCiA MiG

An exhibition by members of Craft NSW

Join five artists whose works are featured in Connections: MCA x Tate for a series of short talks inside the exhibition

Contemporary art from the collections of MCA Australia and Tate Modern

Australia's most stylish wedding expo of the year

This classical drawing technique produces dramatic results.

A cut and paste session for collage artists, the collage curious, or a great idea for a relaxed, low-key date night.

A cut and paste session for collage artists, the collage curious, or a great idea for a relaxed, low-key date night.

Join us for an evening of talks and art featuring scientists, researchers and artists who have explored Antarctica.

Uniquely Australian artists, showcasing a diverse range of styles, mediums and creative perspectives in the Royal Botanic Gardens

A photography exhibition of Himalayan culture and Nepalese revolution

Painting and sculpture by Pollyxenia Joannou and Nuha Saad

National Science Week

A cut and paste session for collage artists and the collage curious

A gallery tour led by members of the ground-breaking Human Remains Research Project team

Purr for joy at the Sydney Cat Lovers Festival!

Experience pure joy at the Sydney Dog Lovers Festival!

Get hands-on doing a range of Indigenous and Western science activities.

Australia's Favourite and Biggest Wedding Expos

A cut and paste session for collage artists, the collage curious, or a great idea for a relaxed, low-key date night.

Art2Muse Gallery presents 'Forest Song' by Coco Elder

A symposium on transnational exchanges in architecture and art

A creative intersection of two distinct artistic voices

Learn how to capture the energy of street scenes and our urban environment with us

Celebrating the best of the next generation of artists

Australasia's premier art fair

Capture the dynamism of wild animals in Watercolour

Immerse yourself in the world of still life painting over two inspiring days.

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

Free entry. Rare books, maps, prints & ephemera for sale. The Glasshouse, State Library NSW. 22–24 October 2026.

An exhibition of landscape paintings with glimpses of birds and animals by artist Geoffrey Adams.

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

An exhibition of ink painting by Biao Zhu