Arts

Contemporary Australian landscape paintings

A tribute to the unique creative talent of Sydney artist Peter Kingston.

City of Sydney’s children’s photography competition

Photographs from the Sydney Municipal Council: 1901

Experience community life by the ocean through the works of First Nations artists

‍Celebrating a collective of locally acclaimed ceramicists.

An exhibition exploring the experience of women and celebrating the female form

An exhibition showcasing sketches and photographs created by Guy Warren during his military service.

Join us for a tour of selected art galleries in Sydney’s Newtown and Camperdown

Step into the former workplace and home of Australian artist Brett Whiteley (1939–92).

An artwork inspired by Kamilaroi/Gamilaraay artist Dennis Golding’s experiences & memories of growing up in ‘The Block’

Experienced students can further develop their own projects with support from an experienced tutor in this 6 week course

A world premiere of a scorching new comedy from Chenturan Aran – a feast of cultural identity, displacement and ancestry

Dover Street Market Paris is coming to Australia with a four-week installation at Sorry Thanks I Love You.

Make your own flower crown and be a queen on your special day

Blender Gallery is excited to partner with Monster Children to present this incredible collection of images.

Cassandra Bird is delighted to announce the exhibition Alchemical Gardening by prominent Australian artist Janet Laurence.

A free exhibition examining representations of the body in art and popular culture over time.

A group exhibition

Art exhibition at White Rabbit Gallery

The Latin Makers Market is all about music, flavours and talented artisans. Vamos

The most popular latin dance style! Haven't dance before? not a problem! Let us teach you

New photographic collages that consider ideas about the self and a multiplicity of selves experienced during matrescence

Recent works incorporating objects, light, and moving image that explore the ways cosmic forces mirror our social worlds

A light installation that evokes the stars above Gadigal Country, Sydney.

Unwind with a glass of wine in hand and a paintbrush in the other at our paint and sip class

Lyrical, Dramatic and Virtuosic | The Music of Schubert and Strauss for Violin and Piano

Australian Society of Miniature Art's National Awards Exhibition

National Art School graduates group exhibition

‘A cut-and-paste, punked-up look at my Country’ is how Peter Waples-Crowe describes his five-minute video installation

An exhibition showcasing the works of six Visual Arts Fellowship finalists.

Studio access for experienced printmakers

Decorate your own cheese board and coasters with resin art

Shimmering artworks from Maningrida or Manayingkarirra in central Arnhem Land.

Learn classical and contemporary sculpture techniques in a fully equipped studio

Get a head start in the competitive world of screen acting

Learn the fundamentals of using a sewing machine whilst making a cushion cover

A photographic exhibition by Helene Cochaud, sharing personal stories from sepsis survivors

An intimate look at key events and moments captured through the lens of Sydney Morning Herald photographers.

A powerful intergenerational Australian drama

The Mummy Room and Pharaonic Obsessions exhibitions

Trash and high art; censorship, gaps and silences; girl on girl sex

Stories from the Pacific

Travel to Tokyo, Oman, China, New York and Miami with this vibrant lecture series at the Art Gallery of New South Wales

An exhibition of ceramic sculptures

Explore the intricate intersection of Buddhism and Cambodian modern life through Than Sok's solo exhibition

Discover ceramics in this directed 5-week course for beginner students

Discover the fundamentals of printmaking in this 5-week introductory course

Swap fabrics and connect with fellow crafters at our event on Sunday, 28 July!

Knit, crochet, paint or draw with like-minded people

An unforgettable evening with James O’Donnell LVO KCSG, one of the world’s most distinguished church musicians

The Korean Cultural Centre AU and the National Folk Museum of Korea present a special exhibition, Maedeup, Korean knots.

Learn how to play the ukulele in this fun class for Mandarin and Cantonese speakers

If you love art and a chat, then pop down to the Juanita Nielsen Community Centre

This brief course will help students undertake the basic techniques of carving.

In its 60th anniversary year, Australian Design Centre is proud to present Current: Gail Mabo, Lisa Waup, Dominic White

Emily Lane's first solo exhibition

Sydney's #1 comedy club on TripAdvisor with resident host Daniel Muggleton

Strum your troubles away in this fun class for all ages and levels of experience

Sydney’s favourite cultural night out

Develop vocal technique, care and preservation of the voice both in speech and in song with Grammy nominated singer Carmella Baynie

Tell your story through art and meet new people

Discover Sydney's Hidden Art Secret!

A free weekly class for beginners, led by an experienced Mandarin speaking tutor

Four-day fashion, food, wine and music festival

Immerse yourself in this unique art form to explore the beauty of Chinese painting

See magical artworks of cosmic cowgirls and astounding aliens at Wedge Gallery, Kinokuniya Sydney!

Paint, sip and relax with friends

Paint and decorate a cute terracotta pot for your plants

Release your creativity. Model a portrait in clay, carve a garden sculpture or create a bird in wire

Discover the joy of singing

Don’t miss this illustrious night of collaboration between actor and winemaker.

From the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme course in Visual Arts at St Andrew’s Cathedral School

A twist to the usual paint & sip class – create your own textured petal painting

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

Artist Leon Fernandes draws inspiration from Vincent van Gogh for this superb exhibition of irises paintings

The Australian premiere of the dystopian drama by Enda Walsh, the writer of Once

Four workshop series with Xueyi Bai

Unlock the ancient art of Chinese Calligraphy in our immersive 2-hour workshop designed for beginners!

Stand up comedy competition with live audience digital voting

In this series of four workshops for intermediate students, Xueyi Bai will help you develop your calligraphy practice

Design & make your own sterling silver earrings from sheet metal.

New exhibition ‘Her Meditations’ by artist Biddy Timms Napanangka opens, in conjunction with art centre Warnayaka

A new art market is blüm-ing in the heart of the CBD

Learn how to take quality photos with your smartphone

Learn the basics of working with clay in this 5-week course

Create your own etched jewellery, in this 5-week introductory course for beginners

Join award-winning artist Todd Fuller for an intensive drawing masterclass

Join fellow designer makers for a lunchtime discussion and exhibition preview at ADC.

Two hours of sketching happiness in front of inspirational live models

An exciting exhibition by one of Sydney’s most noteworthy artists who with each exhibition redefines Queer iconography.

An exhibit of art by Chen Yanyin, curated by Claire Roberts

Exhibition of paintings: Headland

Two days of stimulating and provocative conversations about the teaching of Shakespeare in Australia.

Must-see international flower celebration comes to Sydney this August.

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

Three improvised comedy sets. Two performers at a time. One big twist.

Lecture series with CJ Johnson unpacking art of cinema and disciplines of directing, screenwriting and acting

Master the art of creating your own earrings with our jewellery courses in Sydney

Join us for a monthly mending extravaganza!

Archibald, Wynne and Sulman Prizes 2024 and Mount Pleasant Wines

The nocturnal antics of ceramic figurines dancing to Leonard Cohen songs as painted by Pleasance Ingle

A solo exhibition by Ruth McDermott of textile and lighting related work celebrating the Icelandic landscape.

Prolific Sydney artist Robert Eadie’s first major exhibition in more than a decade.

A collection solely about cities: their suffocating claustrophobia versus the impressive scale and vibrancy.

Creative a fabulous Oil Pastel artwork at this fun Sydney workshop

A three-day forum co-presented by the Power Institute and MCA Australia.

Bringing science out of the lab with interactive activities, games, live stage shows, talks, and more!

Join us for a day of inspiration, experiencing the creativity of the performers and the magic of Sydney Eisteddfod

Ben Frost is Australia’s best-known experimental music export & will play to a home crowd for the first time in 5 years.

FORM Dance Projects' IDEA Festival watercooler networking event.

Sydney's largest antiques and collectables fair

Explore movement, feeling and creativity

Explore the glamorous history of showgirls with burlesque legends Porcelain Alice & Natalya Alessi

Creativity and good company, and delicious pizza, come together for an unforgettable evening

Learn the mindful Japanese art of golden ceramic mending to give new life to a damaged piece.

Learn how to create your own stunning artworks at Reverse Garbage

Learn to make your own silicone mould and resin jewellery with our resin art short courses

A ceramic sculpture workshop for creating Australian native flower forms.

Experience the rich keyboard music from the 16th and early 17th centuries

IDEA Festival – Workshop hosted by Vicki Van Hout

Discover ceramics in this 5-week course for beginner students

An exhibition examining the profound impact of rituals on culture, community and daily life.

‘Multi-art essay’ combines musical performance with movement, stories, cooking, images, sound and more.

Celebrating women in music and the power of the arts

Contrary to popular belief, Hobart does have magicians. The Honest Liar will bring a little taste of Hobart magic scene.

IDEA Festival - Workshop hosted by Martin Del Amo

IDEA Festival – Workshop hosted by Raghav Handa

IDEA Festival – Workshop hosted by Sam Coren

Australasia's premier art fair

A melodic journey of catchy summery soulful love songs, luscious melodies all woven together with a hint of '70s synth.

Dive into the world of laughter and creativity via the clown!

This online nature writing course is ideal for fiction and non-fiction writers with a passion for the natural world.

Create your own sculpture and have it cast in bronze, no sculpture experience required

A workshop that will leave you with the skills and confidence to make your speculative fiction work stand out.

A workshop that will leave you feeling energised and ready to take on your next creative writing project.

Working with a live model, you will use the alla prima method of oil painting.

Play In A Day is Bell Shakespeare’s lively script reading series celebrating rarely read classics.

Learn the mindful Japanese art of golden ceramic mending to give new life to a damaged piece

Delve into the world of creative non-fiction, try new techniques, and receive feedback in a supportive setting.

Be enchanted by the magic of Sydney Town Hall's grand organ, at a free concert in the heart of the city

A solo exhibition by Hyun Ju Lee, the nature and its surroundings living together

A one-week online course with award-winning author Roanna Gonsalves to enhance your understanding of the short story.

Michael Boyd’s spectacular magic and illusion show

Storm the Barricade Productions presents the Sydney premiere of Berlin by Joanna Murray-Smith.

$30,000 Annual National Acquisitive Prize for paintings inspired by the Australian Landscape

FOMA Runway Showcase will feature a diverse program of First Nations, international and local designers

A multi-disciplinary arboreal exhibition by the Tree Veneration Society.

A workshop on what we can learn from reading stories closely, with an eye and ear for craft.

Explore the role setting plays in character development and practice crafting landscapes that speak to your narratives.

Somewhere in your many years, encounters, lessons and relationships is the tale you need to tell.

Learn and create with mosaic and ceramic artist Jane Du Rand.

Australia's premier tattoo convention

Learn the principles of character creation and the many dialogue techniques and tips that make dialogue memorable.

Explore ways of tapping into and strengthening your authentic voice in poetry.

Whether it is fiction, non-fiction or memoir, the details we choose to put in are important.

Chinese art songs performed by China's no.1 baritone Liao Changyong, accompanied by renowned German pianist Hartmut Höll

Thomas Crane takes fans through the iconic hits of Queen

Join novelist and short story writer Dr Gretchen Shirm for a workshop that provides guidance on the short story form.

Welcome to the Japan's oldest traditional performing arts [NOH]

Multi award-winning playwright Hilary Bell will take you through the fundamentals of playwriting.

This workshop examines the importance of the opening sentence, opening paragraphs and opening chapters.

If you’re building a career as a freelance writer or journalist, learn the essential skills and valuable techniques.

This online course will empower you to elevate your sentences from ordinary to sublime.

As We Speak- Zakir Hussain, Bela Fleck, Edgar Meyer Feat. Rakesh Chaurasia