Exhibitions

Katerina Teaiwa reframes the Pacific island's dance

A changing display that illuminates histories, trajectories and highlights of the MCA’s collection artworks.

Australia’s most engaging art event

Chinese history wasn't always straight.

Epic environments of light and sound

Celebrating prize-winning photographs from 2018 to 2023

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

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

Follow the development of the NSW colony through a selection of historical maps, plans, artworks & objects

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

Group Exhibition with Oscar Nimmo, Jacquie Meng, & Billie Robertson

Explore a vibrant tapestry of life

A cutting-edge, digital-led exhibition at Artspace

Artist Magda Myszkowski will present her oeuvre at the Polish Club Ashfield’s newest gallery

Edward Waring will talk through the work in his current exhibition

Nasha Gallery is pleased to present a new solo exhibition from Sydney based artist, Bridget Stehli

A group exhibition of contemporary artists

This exhibition explores Japanese craft from a fresh perspective, highlighting its dynamism and resilience.

The MCA's 2025 Circular Quay Foyer Wall Commission

Waring continues his explorations in glass, both as material and metaphor.

Eora, is a 20-minute digital film that tells the story of Sydney’s First Nations people – before and after colonisation.

40+ speakers, 63+ workshop, 11+ professional sets & $50K+ in prizes

Solo exhibition of atmospheric, memory-laden oil paintings

A solo exhibition by Stephen Hall

What happened when Japanese art met western steamships?

Loti Smorgon Sculpture Terrace Commission

This exhibition offers new ways of understanding Australia's oldest collections, pushing the boundaries of ceramics.

City of Sydney’s children’s photography competition.

An innovative showcase of the next generation of NAS Graduates.

In Index Act, Morgan-Smith will present a series of layered drawings that function as inventories of energy.

Art, history, and stories that define the city.

A major survey of contemporary art from the Tiwi Islands.

An exhibition of oil on canvas.

Discover how posters captured the spirit of the population, essential to defeating our shared enemies in World War II

Includes paintings and drawings by 5 Australian artists

Works not selected for the official exhibition

A group show curated by Jennifer Burns

Art meets the everyday with Supa Sculpted Moments. Free exhibit until 20 July bringing over 25 contemporary sculptures.

Group Exhibition

Debuting at the Australian Museum, discover a culturally significant collection of natural history watercolour paintings

Artefacts on loan from the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum, telling stories of their young owners on that terrible day.

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

Spotlight the energy of contemporary painting in Australia today through the work of 14 Australian women artists.

Unravelling the impacts of colonisation, race & ethnicity between & within First Nations and Asian Australian peoples.

5 Australian artists from Chinese diasporic communities embrace their histories to celebrate the process of becoming.

A captivating journey through the legacy of the Titanic, featuring more than 200 objects from passengers and crew.

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

Dive deep, explore the five ocean zones

The first solo museum exhibition by Warraba Weatherall, curated by Megan Robson.

See the world through a new lens and experience the breathtaking beauty of nature in Wildlife Photographer of the Year

A walking tour inspired by artist Cerith Wyn Evans.

A major exhibition showcasing the extraordinary artists of Yirrkala in north-east Arnhem Land, Northern Territory.

Calling all young creatives (16–20) based in Western Sydney!

Join Sydney drag queen, The Fabulous Wonder Mama, at this fun life drawing workshop!

Life drawing with professional models and an amazing creative atmosphere every Wed/Thur/Fri/Sat/Sun

Methods of Deconstructions

Unwind, get creative and rediscover the joy of art

Unwind after work and connect with like-minded people through the joy of drawing

Let’s immerse ourselves in the artistic creativity of a young generation of Chinese artists.

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

Come along to our creative art workshops specially designed for seniors.

A fun, creative paint pouring workshop

Learn life drawing with us!

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

Uncover epic tales and masterworks in this year-long art lecture series. Enjoy a single lecture, or the whole year!

A landmark exhibition spotlighting Chinese-Australian artists and the Archibald Prize.

Join award-winning writer Dr Anita Heiss in conversation to explore truth-telling in First Nations fiction.

An art exhibition by Cheryl Wetsi & Shirley Steel

artwork by Daniel Lopez Lomeli, Antonio Moreno, Francisco Barba, Richard Briggs and Rodney Moya

A collaborative show featuring varied works from the artists from Sydney Printmakers

A photographic exploration of light, memory, and solitude within cinematic moments of stillness and quiet drama.

Learn the skills to create vibrant watercolour paintings

Actions for Water fosters a deeper understanding of our relationship with water and its vital role in sustaining life.

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

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

Art2Muse Gallery presents an exhibition of landscapes in oil and gouache by Jane Canfield

An exhibition of Queer-coded paintings by renowned artist and host of Sydney's Queer Sketch Club Guy James Whitworth

Are your trousers killing our planet? A mixed media exhibition about recycling clothing in the face of planetary doom.

Picture perfect glimpses of Australian Life - take a stroll through the finalists of the $10,000 photographic prize

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

Jianguo Ren & Li Zhang Private Collection of Gandhara

Bansi Joshi, Aimee Meng, Carolyn Ong & Kate Riley bring us an exhibition to remember

Watercolour Meditations on Gandhara's Fragments - Richard Chao Solo Exhibition

Join a free curator floor talk to explore the exhibition J.W. Power: Art, War and the Avant-Garde.

Learn how to paint with a palette knife with us!

Three emerging painters from the Northern Territory

Discover the joy of art at our monthly creative workshop

Join us for a fantastic artistic adventure on the first Tuesday of each month

An exhibition of landscape-inspired art by Cathy Shugg

For the drivers who do more than drive.

A tour developed specifically for visitors who are blind or have low vision and their guests

paintings by Suzie Rix & Judy Denby

Light up your weekend with an evening at the MCA Australia.

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

Expand your watercolour experience with a variety of guided exercises.

Our Sydney Annual Wedding Expo is our largest wedding expo in Australia

See science in a new light

Dive into watercolours with this compact 5 week course

New-format showcase featuring the best in boating

Learn to draw florals and foliage with us!

Immerse yourself in Sydney's tattoo culture at Sydney Town Hall : Top artists, live shows, and endless inspiration!

artwork by Lenore Bassan, Anna Couani, Ann Leahy, My Le Thi & Diann Payne

Learn how to draw and paint on your iPad using the Procreate app with us!

An untutored life drawing session celebrating the human form. Create, be present and connect in a welcoming space.

Unlock the secrets of drawing, through a series of short drawing exercises

Join us at Garvan for an evening of thought-provoking conversation and eye-catching imagery.

A photography exhibition exploring the analogue spirit through evolved digital technologies

The premier event for the Indigenous business sector

Experience pure joy at the Sydney Dog Lovers Festival!

Learn the history and techniques of this timeless lettering style

Practice representing the human form in your artwork

Learn digital photography with us

Purr for Joy at the Sydney Cat Lovers Festival!

A challenge to question not just art, but the larger psychological narratives we live within.

A collection of new process-driven paintings.

A collection of works, including preparatory drawings and new textural paintings

Dance with the Brolgas of Anna-Wili Highfield

Learn to paint beautiful portraitures using oil paints with us!

Everything for SCUBA, from equipment to travel.

Learn to draw street scenes that capture the energy of our urban environment with us

Unleash your creativity in our fun and social beginner portrait drawing workshop

Australasia’s biggest contemporary art fair

Learn the principles of perspective drawing with us

Improvised performance inspired by our major winter exhibition.

An exhibition of contemporary Ukrainian-themed acrylics by Maru Jarockyj

A group show on various contenporary and emerging artists exploring the content of the natural landscape.

Learn how to stylishly edit photographic images with us

A solo exhibition of abstract paintings by Gaia Starace

Learn to put pencil to paper with our drawing courses in a relaxed and casual atmosphere

The official opening of the much-anticipated exhibition, Artisans in the Gardens.

Japan's leading exhibition showcasing tourism, products, food, culture, and so much more!

An exciting and diverse range of artworks inspired by nature in all its forms

Australia's largest kimono competition for kimono fans to participate and enjoy!

Australia's largest consumer EV event - explore and engage with the latest & greatest EV technology

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