Arts

Discover a candy-coloured transformation, with live acoustic performances

Nightly year-round sails projection returns, featuring the work of 6 female First Nations artists

A free exhibition at the State Library of NSW

A new body of work and exploring Anna Glynn's practice in our Project space

Australia’s most engaging art event

Celebrating 100 years of Australia’s oldest and most-loved portrait award

Interviews and a focus on the practice of Sydney artist Mylyn Nguyen

Learn to confidently draw what you see using time tested techniques in a relaxed atmosphere.

A curated group exhibition of contemporary Tasmanian printmakers

The exhibition of paintings and sculptures representing Yolŋu clan grops and artists

The first survey of this visionary artist’s work to be shown in the Asia-Pacific region

9 week workshop for intermediate to advanced students

An exhibition of oil paintings exploring melancholic hues and happy splashes

Enjoy a delicious lunch at the Strangers' Restaurant located within Parliament House, Sydney

For the first time, we bring together works by Zenadth Kes (Torres Strait Islands) artist Alick Tipoti

A thrilling and compelling Broadway fable about friendship, compromise and the high price of success

A Joint Exhibition by Chinese and Australian Artists

Applied Arts is an immersive installation of ornately crafted museum replicas, created from waste materials

Learn classical and contemporary sculpture techniques in a fully equipped studio

Guided by sculptor Richard Byrnes learn the skills of both drawing and sculpture in this unique course

Jana Hawkins-Andersen with Ainslie Templeton

Complete your Archibald Experience with a nibble or tipple overlooking the leafy Domain

A free exhibition at the State Library of NSW

Historic photographs, artworks and moving footage illustrate the history and evolution of Sydney’s Customs House

Explore artists and community visions for the Future of Sydney

Presents current ideas and forms in contemporary Australian art

Celebrating food through Asian art

Our untold history revealed

Visit the Sydney Jewish Museum for this exhibition by acclaimed artist Wendy Sharpe for a limited time only

A major survey exhibition across 3 venues

New paintings, video and performance lecture that proposes the human as the companion species to birds

‘The Return’ brings together new and recent work by ceramicist Kirsten Coelho inspired by Grecian and Roman artefacts

Contemporary jewellery made from sandstone, oyster shell and coal sourced from the Sydney Basin bioregion.

A powerful story of family and womanhood in a time of crisis

Sculpture exhibition

An exhibition of abstract paintings by Olivier Rasir

The first comprehensive survey of artist Sam Smith bringing together moving image projects from the past decade

Learn the principles of modelling the figure in clay with Monika Scarrabelotti!

Sydney’s favourite cultural night out is back

Movie in VO with English subtitles as part of the LGBTQI+ short film series 'Te Estoy Amando Locamente' during July

The Walsh Bay Sculpture Walk 2021 is happening now

An artists journey, landscape as am metaphor

An Immersive Wild West Cocktail Experience

An online after-school program for young artists

Create Your Dried Flower Arrangement

Unearth your creative potential in these interactive online drawing classes guided by MCA artist-educators

A comedic character showcase

Enjoy an evening of acoustic guitar with Sean Cooper Friday nights from 7pm

Top tips and techniques for beginners

Fortnightly creative hangouts for everyone

A monthly talks series exploring Persian art and culture, inspired by the Iranzamin exhibition.

Interested in learning to make contemporary art and having fun? Why not!

Gain rare insight into the creative practices winners and finalists from the Archibald, Wynne and Sulman Prizes

Movie in VO with English subtitles as part of the LGBTQI+ short film series 'Te Estoy Amando Locamente' during July

Jazz is about communication, expression, and speaking freely through your instrument

Online exhibition on the recycling and reuse of various materials including plastics, textiles, wood, glass and organic found materials

Create your own jewellery in this 3-hour interactive workshop for ages 16 and over

Join in for a fun, peaceful and creative August

Learn from a celebrity photographer

Learn how to customise your own sneakers!

Learn the Japanese art of golen ceramic mending in the comfort of your home

An Electronic, Classical Ambient Social

Sport for Jove’s thrilling 100-minute Macbeth – a deeply atmospheric and exciting introduction to the play

Learn all about the art and craft of origami during this weekend event!

Ordered to kill. Tempted to resist. Live or die.

How can we nurture innovation and creativity to rise to the challenges of the 21st century?

A guided walk led by heritage architect Dr. Roy Lumby

An exhibition of radiant and happy abstract paintings

The Australian Premiere of Amber Spooner's harrowing new work

A safe space to process grief and loss through collage making

Sipping French Rosé while learn to create Crystal and Everlasting Floral Dream Catcher from professional florist

Celebrating and demystifying gender diversity

An evening dinner cruise to experience the VIVID lights from the water

A brand new comedy night destined to bring out the giggle pig in you

Create your own laser cut etching and print in this 3-hour interactive workshop for ages 16 and over

Take part in a night of liberating self-love and myth-busting conversations on sex, love and consent

Let's meet up to talk about our book of the month

Works on paper & cardboard

Unpack race relations in Australia today and flip usual power dynamics on its head during an evening with Richard Bell

Be a part of the conversation when you visit Richard Bell’s immersive work 'Embassy' (2013–ongoing)

Verdi's mammoth Messa di Requiem with a dynamic group of musicians

It's our final Battle of the Comic Sexes M vs F of 2021

Historical photographs of Pacific islanders are brought to life through the contemporary voices, songs and poetry

Australia's premier art fair

Bonkerz Comedy Club

The Chasers’ Andrew Hansen, Craig Reucassel and Chris Taylor ponder art and friendship in this hilarious comedy.

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

Light & Darkness explores luminosity, movement and politics at the new Chau Chak Wing Museum.

Fast, funny and family-friendly, this is A Midsummer Night’s Dream reimagined

Romantic gestures and new directions

Balkan and Romani Gypsy Beats & Eats

Australian Premiere at the Capitol Theatre, Sydney from November 2021

The feathers are set to fly in the most prestigious burlesque event for the coveted title of Miss Burlesque Australia!

The show will take audiences on a musical and visual journey through Pink Floyd’s greatest hits