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Exhibitions
Little Sydney Lives Retrospective
Customs House
Exhibitions
Little Sydney Lives Retrospective
Celebrating prize-winning photographs from 2018 to 2023
Dance Protest, Project Banaba
Chau Chak Wing Museum
Exhibitions
Dance Protest, Project Banaba
Katerina Teaiwa reframes the Pacific island's dance
Dangerously Modern exhibition
Art Gallery of NSW
Exhibitions
Dangerously Modern exhibition
Explore the art and lives of 50 trailblazing women artists in the major exhibition
Frozen Witness: Aurora's Polar Voyages
Australian National Maritime Museum
Exhibitions
Frozen Witness: Aurora's Polar Voyages
Voyage back in time to the early stories of Australians in Antarctica through the journeys of SY Aurora.
On the Road to Justice: Remembering the Freedom Ride
Glebe Library
Community & causes
On the Road to Justice: Remembering the Freedom Ride
Explore historic photographs of the 1965 protest bus ride exposing racism and discrimination against Aboriginal people
Paper Universe: The book as art
State Library of NSW
Exhibitions
Paper Universe: The book as art
Discover rare and beautiful works by contemporary artists, from the Library’s little-known collection of artists’ books.
PIX: The magazine that changed everything
State Library of NSW
Exhibitions
PIX: The magazine that changed everything
A free exhibition on show at the State Library of NSW.
RELICS: A New World Rises
Australian Museum
Exhibitions
RELICS: A New World Rises
Vintage objects meet miniature LEGO® brick worlds in an extraordinary exhibition by LEGO® Masters winners.
The Model Makers
Customs House
Exhibitions
The Model Makers
Discover the fascinating world behind one of Sydney’s most important urban planning tools.
‘A Conversation with the Sun (Afterimage)’
Museum of Contemporary Art
Exhibitions
‘A Conversation with the Sun (Afterimage)’
A new video installation by acclaimed filmmaker and artist Apichatpong Weerasethakul
‘All That Surrounds’ photographic exhibition
Petersham
Talks, courses & workshops
‘All That Surrounds’ photographic exhibition
Works by Sydney-based photographic artist Milena Bennett
Acrylic painting course for beginners
Sydney Community College
Talks, courses & workshops
Acrylic painting course for beginners
Learn to paint using acrylics
Annie Kennedy - landscape paintings
Glebe
Exhibitions
Annie Kennedy - landscape paintings
321 Exhibition Series
Beyond Service: Veterans’ New Journeys Exhibition
Anzac Memorial
Exhibitions
Beyond Service: Veterans’ New Journeys Exhibition
Discover the work of 2025 Anzac Memorial Veteran Artist in Residence, Hugh Semple.
Ceramics Art Exhibition at Sydney CBD
CBD Gallery
Talks, courses & workshops
Ceramics Art Exhibition at Sydney CBD
CBD Gallery is thrilled to present Sydney-based ceramics artist Megan McKenzie's debut solo exhibition 'Inner Workings'
Christopher Kulendran Thomas: Safe Zone
Artspace
Exhibitions
Christopher Kulendran Thomas: Safe Zone
An exhibition combining painting and television—two historical mediums of soft power—across two major bodies of work
Creative Expressive Experimental Art and Drawing Workshop
Surry Hills
Talks, courses & workshops
Creative Expressive Experimental Art and Drawing Workshop
Join us for these creative art and crafting workshops
Eora by Michael Riley
Museum of Sydney
Theatre, dance & film
Eora by Michael Riley
Eora, is a 20-minute digital film that tells the story of Sydney’s First Nations people – before and after colonisation.
Euan Macleod: Glacier
S.H. Ervin Gallery (National Trust Centre)
Exhibitions
Euan Macleod: Glacier
An exhibition inspired by the rugged beauty of the Haupapa Tasman Glacier, New Zealand
Floorplay
You're Okay Gallery
Exhibitions
Floorplay
Exhibiting in the 'you're okay' front window at the City of Sydney Creative Studios is Red Rey's 'Floorplay'.
Folio: Contemporary Australian Drawing & Print
Surry Hills
Exhibitions
Folio: Contemporary Australian Drawing & Print
A cross-section of Australian artists whose works on paper reveal the vitality, range, and relevance of the medium.
Foster + Partners | Civic Vision exhibition
Sydney
Exhibitions
Foster + Partners | Civic Vision exhibition
Exhibition of global projects by leading architecture and design practice, Foster + Partners
Imperial Stockings
Australian Design Centre
Exhibitions
Imperial Stockings
The Imperial Stockings record how human bodies relate to place, to one another and to the flows of change.
Interior design and styling course: Beginners
Sydney Community College
Talks, courses & workshops
Interior design and styling course: Beginners
Learn to master the art of interior design and styling with our comprehensive interior design short courses in Sydney!
Isabella Edwards: Surrounds
Gallery LNL
Tours & experiences
Isabella Edwards: Surrounds
A solo exhibition of ceramics
Japanese Maritime Postcards – Movement is Convenient
Australian National Maritime Museum
Community & causes
Japanese Maritime Postcards – Movement is Convenient
What happened when Japanese art met western steamships?
landlines/tracelines
Australian Design Centre
Exhibitions
landlines/tracelines
landlines/tracelines is the outcome of observing, walking and researching the ephemera that appears under my feet.
Little Sydney Lives Exhibition 2025
Customs House
Talks, courses & workshops
Little Sydney Lives Exhibition 2025
A glimpse of daily life through the eyes of young Sydneysiders aged 5 to 12
Mervyn Bishop: Close Up
State Library of NSW
Exhibitions
Mervyn Bishop: Close Up
A rare glimpse behind the lens of one of Australia’s most important photographers.
Mind Games: Art Alive
Chippendale
Tours & experiences
Mind Games: Art Alive
Designed for ages four and up, Mind Games: Art Alive offers more than 60 mind-bending installations
Ocean Photographer of the Year
Australian National Maritime Museum
Talks, courses & workshops
Ocean Photographer of the Year
Experience beauty, drama and power
Owen Rye: A Review
Gallery LNL
Tours & experiences
Owen Rye: A Review
Solo exhibition of recent and rare ceramic works
Paddy’s x State Library NSW Photography Exhibition
Haymarket
Talks, courses & workshops
Paddy’s x State Library NSW Photography Exhibition
History in the heart of Haymarket: Paddy’s celebrates community and culture through visual storytelling
Papunya Tula Artists: Community XV
Waterloo
Exhibitions
Papunya Tula Artists: Community XV
Annual exhibition from Australia's leading Indigenous community art centre
Raquel Caballero: The Patchwork Portal
Art Gallery of NSW
Children & family
Raquel Caballero: The Patchwork Portal
A new interactive exhibition for the whole family at the Art Gallery of NSW
Rising Artists presented by Wesley Foster Care
Sydney
Children & family
Rising Artists presented by Wesley Foster Care
Joy through their eyes: a celebration of the creativity of children and young people
Sculpture workshops
Erskineville
Talks, courses & workshops
Sculpture workshops
Come discover the magic of sculpture with a term workshop class at TBSSS
Second Look - Legacy
Australian Design Centre
Talks, courses & workshops
Second Look - Legacy
Second Look - Legacy celebrates the material intelligence and creativity of contemporary textile practice.
Secret Strike – War on Our Shores
Australian National Maritime Museum
Exhibitions
Secret Strike – War on Our Shores
An exhibition focused on the dramatic events of the Japanese midget submarine attack on Sydney Harbour.
The Australian Dream?
State Library of NSW
Exhibitions
The Australian Dream?
Tim Ross casts his eye across the State Library’s archive to explore ideas of home and the Australian dream of home ownership.
The Centenary Exhibition
Anzac Memorial
Exhibitions
The Centenary Exhibition
The evolution of Australian military service, focusing on the personal stories of NSW service.
The Curious World of Pamela Allen
State Library of NSW
Children & family
The Curious World of Pamela Allen
Step into the whimsical world of beloved author and illustrator Pamela Allen.
The Paintings Gallery
State Library of NSW
Exhibitions
The Paintings Gallery
More than 300 original artworks of landscape and portrait paintings on permanent display at the State Library of NSW.
Treasures of the Anzac Memorial
Anzac Memorial
Exhibitions
Treasures of the Anzac Memorial
Discover 90 treasures that have been donated to the Anzac Memorial from its opening in 1934
Ultimate Depth – A Journey to the Bottom of the Sea
Australian National Maritime Museum
Exhibitions
Ultimate Depth – A Journey to the Bottom of the Sea
Dive deep, explore the five ocean zones
Unfinished Business
Australian Museum
Exhibitions
Unfinished Business
A 3D photography exhibit detailing stories from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples living with disabilities.
Yongle Palace Murals Art Exhibition
China Cultural Centre (Sydney)
Exhibitions
Yongle Palace Murals Art Exhibition
Experience the charm of the Yongle Palace murals
Ur Wayii (Incoming Tide)
Australian National Maritime Museum
Exhibitions
Ur Wayii (Incoming Tide)
A multi-disciplinary exhibition spanning printmaking, sculpture, video and graphic design.
War Brides, Grooms and Babies
Australian National Maritime Museum
Exhibitions
War Brides, Grooms and Babies
We explore stories of wartime marriages in this museum exhibit
40 Years of AKAVA: Tracing Four Decades of Ebb and Flow
The Concourse
Talks, courses & workshops
40 Years of AKAVA: Tracing Four Decades of Ebb and Flow
A group exhibition celebrating 40 years of AKAVA
Data Dreams: Art and AI
Museum of Contemporary Art
Exhibitions
Data Dreams: Art and AI
Data Dreams considers AI and its impact on contemporary life through the work of 10 visionary artists.
Diena Georgetti: The Civilisation of the Abstract
The Rocks
Exhibitions
Diena Georgetti: The Civilisation of the Abstract
The MCA’s 2025 Circular Quay Foyer Wall commission
Exhibition: Hidden Icon by Joanna Pinkiewicz
Polish Club Ashfield
Talks, courses & workshops
Exhibition: Hidden Icon by Joanna Pinkiewicz
A body of work inspired by the profound visual and theological legacy of Polish painter Jerzy Nowosielski.
Nudenight life drawing at Doodler
Marrickville
Talks, courses & workshops
Nudenight life drawing at Doodler
Life drawing with professional models and a unique creative atmosphere
Oil Painting course
Sydney Community College
Talks, courses & workshops
Oil Painting course
Learn to work with oil paints with us
Primavera 2025: Young Australian Artists
Museum of Contemporary Art
Exhibitions
Primavera 2025: Young Australian Artists
An annual exhibition profiling emerging Australian artists aged 35 years and under.
Ricky Swallow, ‘Bent Forms #1–#4’, 2025
Museum of Contemporary Art
Exhibitions
Ricky Swallow, ‘Bent Forms #1–#4’, 2025
Loti Smorgon Sculpture Terrace commission
The Vase and Flower Show III
Robin Gibson Gallery
Exhibitions
The Vase and Flower Show III
A project raising the status of the domestic vase of flowers
Timeless Reverie: A Solo Exhibition by Dairie Chan
Community Bank Darling Square Art Space
Exhibitions
Timeless Reverie: A Solo Exhibition by Dairie Chan
Join the ArtSHINE community for Timeless Reverie: celebrating heritage, craftsmanship, and the enduring beauty of memory
Yasmin Smith: Elemental Life
Museum of Contemporary Art
Exhibitions
Yasmin Smith: Elemental Life
A solo presentation of significant ceramic installations by Yasmin Smith.
Agus Wijaya: ‘Red Milk’
Stanley Street Gallery
Exhibitions
Agus Wijaya: ‘Red Milk’
Agus Wijaya’s second solo exhibition at Stanley Street Gallery
Draw Your Mate or Date Mystery Portrait Workshop
Surry Hills
Talks, courses & workshops
Draw Your Mate or Date Mystery Portrait Workshop
Create a fun mystery drawing of your mate or date in this oil pastel workshop!
Group Show / IMMERSION
Newtown
Talks, courses & workshops
Group Show / IMMERSION
Discover drawing processes where excessive, cumulative and durational mark-making results in states of utter immersion.
PeopleHaus 2025: Where HR Community Shape the Future of Work
North Sydney
Exhibitions
PeopleHaus 2025: Where HR Community Shape the Future of Work
Bringing Australia’s top HR, L&D, and P&C community together for insights, energy, and human-first conversations.
Sam Wallman: View from the Docks
Australian National Maritime Museum
Exhibitions
Sam Wallman: View from the Docks
Artist and wharfie Sam Wallman’s provides a fresh, first-hand take on contemporary dock life.
Sculpture Classes - traditional and contemporary techniques
Willoughby Arts Centre
Talks, courses & workshops
Sculpture Classes - traditional and contemporary techniques
Conducted by sculptor Richard Byrnes in a fully equipped studio.
Small Works Show 2025
Tiliqua Tiliqua
Exhibitions
Small Works Show 2025
The biggest smallest show returns to Tiliqua Tiliqua for 2025!
The Grad Show 2025 Opening Night
Darlinghurst
Nightlife
The Grad Show 2025 Opening Night
Celebrate the future of contemporary Australian art
Watercolour and drawing skills - evening class in studio
North Sydney Community Centre
Talks, courses & workshops
Watercolour and drawing skills - evening class in studio
Learn the skills to create vibrant watercolour paintings
Yvonne Terkildsen: Love Endures
Glebe
Exhibitions
Yvonne Terkildsen: Love Endures
Paintings of unfolding evanescence
Artist Drop-in Sessions: Meet Hugh Semple
Anzac Memorial
Talks, courses & workshops
Artist Drop-in Sessions: Meet Hugh Semple
Meet Hugh Semple and discover the stories behind the artworks featured in his exhibition.
Dine and Draw with Sam Wallman
Australian National Maritime Museum
Talks, courses & workshops
Dine and Draw with Sam Wallman
Create your own mini comic about work and everyday life in this hands-on workshop with Sam Wallman
Gathering II
The Cross Art Projects
Talks, courses & workshops
Gathering II
An exhibition of three female artists who paint three key foods from bush and sea.
Mixed Media Beautiful Buttlerfly Illustration Workshop
Surry Hills
Talks, courses & workshops
Mixed Media Beautiful Buttlerfly Illustration Workshop
Craft, illustrate, and paint a stunning butterfly artwork which you can proudly showcase at home
Student & Tutor Exhibition
North Sydney Community Centre
Talks, courses & workshops
Student & Tutor Exhibition
You’re Invited to our Student & Tutor Exhibition!
The 6th Sydney Tea Expo 2025
Lower Town Hall - Sydney Town Hall
Food & drink
The 6th Sydney Tea Expo 2025
Discover tea culture at the 6th Sydney Tea Expo 2025—tea makers, tastings, ceremonies & cultural exchange.
Boundless
The Royal Botanic Garden
Talks, courses & workshops
Boundless
An exhibition of artists' books & journals and works on paper
Concert: Mahalia Barnes and the Soul Mates
Art Gallery of NSW
Talks, courses & workshops
Concert: Mahalia Barnes and the Soul Mates
Mahalia Barnes and The Soul Mates return to the Art Gallery.
Modern Pointed Pen Calligraphy Course
Sydney Community College
Talks, courses & workshops
Modern Pointed Pen Calligraphy Course
Learn to write in modern pointed pen script
Revolve Gallery & Studios Opening
Redfern
Exhibitions
Revolve Gallery & Studios Opening
Join us for the opening of Revolve Studios, an artist-run space on Gadigal Land built by artists for artists.
Curator tours: Outdoor sculptures
Museum of Contemporary Art
Tours & experiences
Curator tours: Outdoor sculptures
Gain insight into artworks ‘Ancient Feelings’ and ‘Bent Forms #1–#4’ at the Museum of Contemporary Art
Nightmare Before Christmas Life Drawing at Shakespeare Hotel
Surry Hills
Talks, courses & workshops
Nightmare Before Christmas Life Drawing at Shakespeare Hotel
Get your creative juices flowing at the Shakey with this themed life drawing experience
The Annual 2025 | UNSW Art & Design Graduate Exhibition
UNSW Art & Design
Talks, courses & workshops
The Annual 2025 | UNSW Art & Design Graduate Exhibition
The Annual is Australia’s largest showcase of graduate art and design.
‘Self Expression’ by Alex Nemirovsky
Quay Quarter
Shopping, markets & fairs
‘Self Expression’ by Alex Nemirovsky
Multi international award winning modern artist Alex Nemirovsky opening his debut Sydney show!
FAMILY OF SOME THING: A5 Gift Card exhibition
Darlington
Community & causes
FAMILY OF SOME THING: A5 Gift Card exhibition
FAMILY OF SOME THING: A5 Gift Card exhibition in support of Maggie's Rescue
Techstars Demo Day
ICC Sydney
Talks, courses & workshops
Techstars Demo Day
Join us for an exclusive showcase of what world-class innovation looks like.
WEA Sydney Art Exhibition 2025
Sydney
Talks, courses & workshops
WEA Sydney Art Exhibition 2025
Celebrate creativity at the WEA Sydney Art Exhibition 2025 – where student talent and community shine!
Cartoon drawing course for beginners
Sydney Community College
Talks, courses & workshops
Cartoon drawing course for beginners
Learn drawing and cartooning with us
Urban sketching group
Sydney Community College
Talks, courses & workshops
Urban sketching group
Learn how to capture the energy of street scenes and our urban environment with us
Auslan Tour: Primavera 2025
Museum of Contemporary Art
Talks, courses & workshops
Auslan Tour: Primavera 2025
An Auslan guided tour of MCA's Primavera 2025 exhibition.
'A Thrill of Hope' - a Wet Paint Collective art show
Rozelle
Shopping, markets & fairs
'A Thrill of Hope' - a Wet Paint Collective art show
In conjunction with Rozelle Presbyterian Church, a Sydney women's art collective presents a pop-up show.
3D printing and design for beginners 16+ yrs
Darling Square Library
Talks, courses & workshops
3D printing and design for beginners 16+ yrs
Learn the basics and bring your ideas to life with 3D printing in this hands-on beginner session.
Azazie Pop-up
Sydney Harbour YHA
Shopping, markets & fairs
Azazie Pop-up
Brides-to-be, bridal parties, and fashion lovers are invited to shop Azazie’s Pop-Up
Glaze Galleria Christmas Makers Market
Drummoyne
Shopping, markets & fairs
Glaze Galleria Christmas Makers Market
Shop locally handmade ceramics this year!
One work: Yasmin Smith
Museum of Contemporary Art
Talks, courses & workshops
One work: Yasmin Smith
Create your own artwork in response to ideas of place, connection and transformation.
Talk: Ada Ackerman on art in the age of AI
Museum of Contemporary Art
Talks, courses & workshops
Talk: Ada Ackerman on art in the age of AI
Talk with Ada Ackerman shares her research into how contemporary artists think about AI
Roman Gryg Art Exhibition
Glebe
Exhibitions
Roman Gryg Art Exhibition
Summer in Katoomba
The Hooligans
White Rabbit Gallery
Tours & experiences
The Hooligans
Exhibition at White Rabbit Gallery
Neena Mand: Primordial Pulse
Art2Muse Gallery
Community & causes
Neena Mand: Primordial Pulse
A debut exhibition of artworks conceptualized and underpinned by years of research, intellectual analysis and abstract interpretations
Figure Sculpting Workshop
Bondi
Talks, courses & workshops
Figure Sculpting Workshop
Learn clay figure sculpting from life in one workshop!
Floral Painting Workshop with Jackson Davis
Bondi
Talks, courses & workshops
Floral Painting Workshop with Jackson Davis
Learn to paint a bunch of beautiful flowers from life!
Echoes of the Firecracker
Chatswood
Community & causes
Echoes of the Firecracker
An exploration of how sound – heard, silenced or remembered – shapes ritual, identity, and belonging across cultures.
School holidays: block-print your tote or t-shirt, 10-13yrs
Pine Street Creative Arts Centre
Talks, courses & workshops
School holidays: block-print your tote or t-shirt, 10-13yrs
Design, carve and print a personalised block, then press it onto a tote, cards or a T-shirt in this hands-on workshop.
Graphite Portraiture for Beginners
Sydney Community College
Talks, courses & workshops
Graphite Portraiture for Beginners
Master the essentials of portrait art
Abstract Watercolour Painting
Bondi
Talks, courses & workshops
Abstract Watercolour Painting
Free your style with abstract watercolour painting.
Public art walks: MCA and beyond
Museum of Contemporary Art
Talks, courses & workshops
Public art walks: MCA and beyond
A series of walking tours around Tallawoladah/The Rocks.
Watercolour skills: 6 week course
Waverley Woollahra Art School
Talks, courses & workshops
Watercolour skills: 6 week course
Dive into watercolours with this compact 6 week course
The Unbound Art Show
The Royal Botanic Garden
Community & causes
The Unbound Art Show
Barnardos Australia’s annual fundraising art show is returning and this year, we’re making an even bigger impact!
Celebrate LNY with Australian Chinese Painting Society
The Shop Gallery
Exhibitions
Celebrate LNY with Australian Chinese Painting Society
Art exhibition of rice paper paintings by members of the Australian Chinese Painting Society
Women Unlimited Leadership Summit
Hilton Sydney
Talks, courses & workshops
Women Unlimited Leadership Summit
Redefining possibilities for women in leadership
Perspective drawing workshop
Sydney Community College
Talks, courses & workshops
Perspective drawing workshop
Learn the principles of perspective drawing with us
Photography course for beginners
Sydney Community College
Talks, courses & workshops
Photography course for beginners
Learn digital photography with us
Wildlife photography
Sydney Community College
Talks, courses & workshops
Wildlife photography
Capture striking animal portraits with award-winning photographer Nic van Oudtshoorn in this hands-on zoo workshop.
Lights On - 25th Biennale of Sydney Opening Night
White Bay Power Station
Music
Lights On - 25th Biennale of Sydney Opening Night
An expansive array of visual art, alongside an invigorating lineup of cutting-edge contemporary music.
Biennale of Sydney - Arts Tours at White Bay Power Station
White Bay Power Station
Talks, courses & workshops
Biennale of Sydney - Arts Tours at White Bay Power Station
Discover the stories behind the art with our daily Rememory Art Tours.
Art After Dark – Tujiko Noriko and Mara
White Bay Power Station
Music
Art After Dark – Tujiko Noriko and Mara
Biennale of Sydney at White Bay Power Station on Friday evenings with music, art and outdoor food markets
A Romantic Rendezvous 2026
Surry Hills
Community & causes
A Romantic Rendezvous 2026
A full-day book-signing event for romance readers
Art After Dark – Ruhail Qaisar and Marcus Whale
White Bay Power Station
Music
Art After Dark – Ruhail Qaisar and Marcus Whale
Biennale of Sydney at White Bay Power Station on Friday evenings with music, art and outdoor food markets
Oil painting workshop
Sydney Community College
Talks, courses & workshops
Oil painting workshop
Learn painting skills and how to use oil paints with us
Art After Dark – Allara and Liam Keenan
White Bay Power Station
Music
Art After Dark – Allara and Liam Keenan
Biennale of Sydney at White Bay Power Station on Friday evenings with music, art and outdoor food markets
Jewellery Making Workshop with Dennis Golding
Redfern
Talks, courses & workshops
Jewellery Making Workshop with Dennis Golding
Biennale of Sydney: Picking Up The Pieces – Jewellery Making Workshop with Dennis Golding
Wedding Expo in Sydney
Rozelle
Shopping, markets & fairs
Wedding Expo in Sydney
Sydney’s Favourite Wedding Expo!
Sydney's Annual Wedding Expo 2026
Sydney Showground
Shopping, markets & fairs
Sydney's Annual Wedding Expo 2026
Australia's Favourite and Biggest Wedding Expos
Glebe Art Show at Tramsheds
Tramsheds Harold Park
Talks, courses & workshops
Glebe Art Show at Tramsheds
Attention artists and art lovers: the annual Glebe Art Show is back in October 2025!
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