Arts

Art without Boundaries

An artistic response to the Bondi Beach terror attack

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

STATION presents A Breath Before Dawn, Dean Cross’ fourth solo exhibition with the gallery.

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

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

a review of David Kirk's paintings in 2025 - 2026

Artist duo Make or Break guide you through this workshop in different types of making and breaking dead electronics

Solo exhibition by international Chinese artist Wang Yigang

Celebrate the spirit of the Dragon Boat Festival at the Chinese Garden of Friendship with a two-day cultural fair.

Brush off the week with a fun drawing workshop hosted by The Fabulous Wonder Mama

Sculptor Mark Coulston and painter Jose Garcia Negrette explore the tension between the physical and the transient

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

High Tides: Yuki Kihara and Morgan Hogg

Presented in collaboration with Utopia Art Centre

Reconnect with your creativity, boost confidence and make your life more spontaneous

Jack Ball’s latest solo exhibition, MYSTERY SOLVED, is now open at Passage and on view 24/7 until 17 July 2026.

An international cirque-cabaret from the creators of Blanc de Blanc

An artwork exhibition inspired by the Allied campaigns in Greece and Crete in 1941.

Juju, the new solo art show from Colombian artist Maria Pia Mosquera at Rogue Pop-Up Gallery, Redfern.

A dynamic display that illuminates histories, trajectories and highlights of the MCA’s Collection.

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

A major survey exhibition of work by Sydney-based artist and NAS alum Mitch Cairns

Life drawing with professional models and a unique creative atmosphere

An exhibition for perfume lovers, art lovers, and curious minds

Author Emma Darragh will provide feedback on your story, enabling you to hone your skills over five months.

Sarah Malik will provide feedback on your essay/non-fiction work, enabling you to hone your skills over three months

Bronwyn Lea will provide feedback on your poetry, enabling you to hone your skills over five months.

A Selection of paintings from the 1980s to the present

Step into the whimsical world of beloved author and illustrator Pamela Allen.

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

Exhibition of work by Sue Midgley and Petra Pattinson

Champion members exclusive tour of the Archibald, Wynne and Sulman Prizes 2026

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

History becomes opera in Wael Shawky’s globally acclaimed work ‘Drama 1882’.

Immerse yourself in light, colour & sound this winter.

In this online writing course, author Jemima Shafei-Ongu will provide feedback on your writing for children.

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

14 artist-led projects, from foghorn orchestras and oyster shucking to printmaking, dance and hands-on workshops

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

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

Explore art, express yourself and connect.

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

Have you always wanted to paint but haven’t known where to start?

Learn to paint expressively with an individual approach while increasing your knowledge and understanding.

Ready to take your drawing skills to the next level?

Learn this empowering style focused on confidence, posture, strong lines and fluid movement in heels.

Free weekly music production sessions for young people (15-26). Professional studio, mentorship & safe creative space.

Exhibition The Joy of Colour at Art2Muse Gallery 16 – 29 June 2026

The National Art School Gallery and Institute of Modern Art present an exhibition of work by Sydney-based painter and Archibald Prize winner Mitch Cairns

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

Make 2026 the year you finally write that book in this course from author Amy Lovat.

Join us every Monday for an inspiring Poetry Open Mic night! Read your original poetry and sell your work here

Learn the most popular latin dance in the world! Meet new people, make new friends and learn how to dance Salsa

Get creative with developing and critiquing sketches, pulling them apart and writing your own!

Learn to use the potter’s wheel to create simple, elegant ceramic forms in this hands-on eight-week course.

Immerse yourself in the luminous world of watercolour.

This course presents a unique approach to understanding and applying colour

Explore the beauty of Australian banksias in this relaxing painting workshop

Develop your drawing skills and unleash your creativity in structured, live online classes led by Rachel Fairfax.

In this talk Byron Comninos explores the long relationship between artist and Cycladic forms.

Bachata is a popular Latin dance focusing on smooth footwork, body movement, and strong partner connection worldwide.

No obligation free introductory class to tango No partner or dance experience required

Nine incredible shows filled with songs, stories and cosy vibes to melt away the winter chill.

Beauty fades. Madness sings.

Art show fundraiser

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

Brings together all artists represented by N.Smith Gallery in a collective gesture that marks the gallery’s fifth year.

Get creative at this super casual art group – just good company, creativity and a cuppa.

Your child will learn the fundamentals of ballet technique in a fun, relaxed atmosphere where learning best takes place

Featuring the new wave of Indigenous artists which reimagines traditional cultural practices in a contemporary setting.

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

A great way for your dancer to develop their movement skills and have fun dancing

Tell your story through art and meet new people

A renowned surgeon’s ambition. Her son’s Olympic dream. A secret that could cost them both everything.

Your experienced tutor will guide you through different techniques, styles and design ideas

Six filmmakers race across 10 countries in 100 days, crafting bold films – only one will rise above the rest.

This course from bestselling author Ashley Kalagian Blunt will make 2026 the year you finally write that book.

Learn to work with oil paints with us

Get a head start in the competitive world of screen acting.

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

Admire the beauty and history of Sydney Harbour through the lens of the Gadigal people

Encouraging early art and fostering creativity, one craft at a time! Suitable for 2-5 years

Discover the joy of singing

A cosy open mic for poets and writers in a brewery

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

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

Learn to paint using acrylics

Sydney’s hottest winter art party is back

A high‑energy art showdown where local artists paint live, DJs keep the room pumping, and the crowd decides who wins.

Come work on your stitching skills in a relaxed, social environment!

Echoes of the Forest explores the quiet emotional presence of trees and the subtle ways nature holds memory.

Learn how to compose and create expressive landscapes using painting, drawing or assemblage!

Join calligraphy instructor Xueyi Bai to progress your skills through these on going workshops.

Join a buggy tour around Australia's oldest botanic garden and a 30-hectare paradise adjoining Sydney Harbour

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

House teams improvise an hour-long comedy show 'Big House' based off your suggestions.

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

Learn how to make wheel thrown ceramics in just 5 weeks - Bondi Sydney

Starting at Customs House, you will discover some of Sydney’s CBD architectural masterpieces with a trained AAA guide

Join us for a talk with Dr Greg Pritchard, whose practice sits at the intersection of art, ecology and philosophy

Led by artist Ally McLean Hennessy, this hands-on workshop covers the foundations of needle felting.

Spend two hours learning and crafting your very own candle in a Japanese ceramic

Since Garrett Graham isn't an option, here's a Cherry Pie instead 🥧🍒

Roslyn Oxley9 Gallery is delighted to present an exhibition by Paris-based collective, A Constructed World.

Explore a variety of hands-on clay-building techniques.

Join us for Australia's biggest and most inclusive art show, where every A5 original artwork is sold for just $100.

In this one-day taster class you will be introduced to lost wax casting techniques.

solo exhibition

A workshop celebrating the beauty of Aboriginal culture

Perfume Salon is a single day scent experiment and shop at Season by olfactive artist Jesse Wakenshaw.

Join a free portrait project with your friends, exploring queer friendship, connection, care and chosen family.

A series of spectacular Organ Recitals on the St James Dobson Organ

The spectacular late-night salon.

An exhibition of recent works by Thom Muir

Pop culture’s favourite vengeful ghost is back, and she’s gonna sing about it.

Create your own petal zine with thoughtful prompts, collage, and a touch of seasonal charm.

An endurance reading and discussion about Patrick Bringley's novel 'All the Beauty in the World'

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

Master your voice on screen and stage

An introduction to abstract landscape painting

Art2Muse Gallery presents an exhibition of oil paintings by Richard Stanley

Teens Clay Workshop

Teens Clay Workshop

Abstract Sculpture Workshop

Teens Clay Workshop

Celebrate creativity at the WEA Sydney Art Exhibition 2026 – where student talent and community shine!

Learn to handle colour in oils.

Join our curators for a tour of the Library’s 200th Anniversary Exhibitions.

Kids Drawing & Painting Workshop

Teens Clay Workshop

Sketch in the galleries after hours.

An exhibition of 28 artists from the Illawarra Association for the Visual Arts (IAVA)

Get ready for a night of high voltage celebration of burlesque brilliance!

An unforgettable night of music

Based on your suggestions, your fears come to life in this improvised comedy!

National Indigenous Art Fair at The Cutaway

OMNI International AI Film Festival offers audiences a glimpse into the future of human and AI cinematic creativity

“The Citizen Kane of Bad Movies” – Entertainment Weekly

A cosy afternoon of cafe-themed journaling and simple doodles. All skill levels welcome, stationery kit included!

Actors perform a rehearsed theatre scene with an unrehearsed improviser making up their dialogue!

Body positive, inclusive and utterly uncompetitive, Gladdy Drawing Club combines life drawing and performance.

Take a brilliant musical imagination, a creation story, and a radiant choir and orchestra and you get Haydn’s Creation.

Celebrating 40 years of Waverley Art Prize

Learn to throw clay on a pottery wheel

Unlock your imagintion, reflection, connection, way beyond journalling

French fun, food and stalls

Curator-led tour of Tony Albert: Not a Souvenir, MCA's major winter exhibition

Carve. Slow Down Embrace the imperfect.

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

This wax modelling for casting course introduces students to a variety of wax working for jewellery techniques

Visual artist Matteo Bernasconi shares his extensive knowledge of painting

Kids Stencil Workshop

Teens Clay Workshop

Learn the fundamentals of oil painting in this two day workshop.

Spark your child's imagination

Clay Hand Building Class for Kids and their parents too

Teens Clay Workshop

Teens Printmaking Workshop

Noteable presents an original production of Gilbert and Sullivan classic at-sea romp

Teens Tessellating Patterns Workshop

Grand Illusions, Mind Reading & Card Magic! "He's awesome! I love him!" - David Blaine - Magic Show Sydney

Teens Patchwork Quilting Workshop

Learn how to make a lino reduction print

SMASH! Sydney Manga and Anime Show is an annual convention for everyone

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

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

A zin workshop for the curious, the politically engaged, and creatively restless.

Explore portrait painting techniques from the Old Masters in this one day intensive workshop!

Teens Painting Workshop

Explore painting still life objects and interior scenes.

Teens Painting Workshop

Teens drawing workshop: Mythical Creatures in Pastels

Explore the world of fantasy and horror creature design in this anime and manga drawing workshop led by Mattew Lin

Moogahlin Performing Arts, in association with Carriageworks, presents a powerful premiere season. July 15-18

Teens Drawing Workshop

Sydney’s iconic French festival returns from 16–19 July 2026, offering four unforgettable days of food, wine, and art.

Learn how to draw characters inspired by the world of One Piece in this anime and manga workshop led by Matthew Lin

Get hands-on with this fabulously fun erotic pottery workshop using air-dry clay

Kids Painting & Fabric Workshop

Think you know your way around the MCU?

Teens Clothes Customisation

Teens Zine-making Workshop

With Art of the Score & the Sydney Symphony

Treasure Hunt: Unearthing and Documenting Treasures

Learn the fundamentals of portraiture painting.

This workshop introduces participants to ‘Time Design’, a creative methodology developed by Emele Ugavule.

Sink your teeth into this cinematic celebration of vampires - from family favourites to cult classics.

Based on your suggestions, the LGBTQ+ icons of history come alive in an unscripted comedy show!

Get warm dyeing your own winter scarf with plants from the garden.

Let it go at Hayden Orpheum Picture Palace

Learn techniques in watercolour, pen and pencil to capture the sights and experiences of your adventures

Discover ceramics in this 8-week courses for beginner students

All levels and abilities welcome. Explore your medium. Develop your style.

Let us ignite and nurture your passion for writing

A father’s curse, a daughter’s fate. As innocence is shattered, revenge becomes the only prayer.

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

Hans Christian Andersen has a very, very, very dark secret. McDonagh's twisted masterpiece.

Chamber music meets the art of storytelling

Join us for a special event celebrating plants and opera, featuring a guided Garden tour and a live performance.

A night of non-stop laughs in support of a truly worthy cause!

Learn the skills to create vibrant watercolour paintings

a retrospective

Discover the art of transforming simple shapes into beautiful silver jewellery

Annual Flash Mob Dance Tribute to Kate Bush

Learn to sketch urban street scenes!

Welcome to Art Café, where creativity is always on the menu

Build skill, confidence and presence with The Actors Co.

Dive into watercolours with this compact 6 week course

Abstract art exhibition showing works in acrylics of Hilary Hatfield, a Sydney artist.

A funny, fast-paced cross-examination of moral dilemmas, family dynamics, and the true cost of success.

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

Learn the mindful Japanese art of golden ceramic mending in this one-day workshop!

Craft your own candle creations!

50+ local makers in Sydney's Inner West – shopping, live music, kids activities, pets welcome

Sex. Death. Life. And bodies... an outrageously black comic look at grief and love.

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

They will say a story ended, those who cannot understand, no-one’s story ends forever, our Dreaming is forever.

Cark It Café: Queer, creative & death-positive — let’s plan our endings with flair, not fear

Discover ceramics in this directed 4-week course for beginner students

For analytical minds ready to think with greater flexibly. Solve problems creatively under pressure using applied improv

Australia's finest classical musicians from home and around the world return in August

A star-studded tribute to the voice that stopped the world — celebrating the 100th birthday of Joan Sutherland

Six teens. One accident. A darkly hilarious musical about what makes life worth living.

Don’t miss Bell Shakespeare’s illustrious night of collaboration between actor and winemaker

Create a small finished soapstone sculpture in this one day workshop.

Unplug and rediscover the art of seeing in this 2.5-hour workshop.

Romeo and Juliet meets Happy Feet — the true story of Sydney’s iconic gay penguin couple.

A witty, intimate dive into modern dating, with a twist.

Showstopping vocalist and musician Michael Paynter's 'Great Australian Songbook Tour

Celebrating the best of the next generation of artists

Create a beautiful still life botanical painting using acrylics in a relaxed 2.5-hour Sunday morning workshop

Australasia's premier art fair

Learn how to create your own stunning artworks at Reverse Garbage

At the Sydney Opera House Concert Hall

Bell Shakespeare’s lively script reading series celebrating rarely read classics continues in 2026.

Playwright Eloise Snape delivers a whirlwind of laughs and truth bombs in this no-fluff office satire.

California Legends performed by Wild Things Run – live!

Discover the rhythm of West Coast Swing this September!

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

Learn various techniques to utilize the variable states of wax as a medium

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

Popular Playhouse returns to Flight Path Theatre with another hilarious Bible spoof!

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

SIMA Sydney International Women's Jazz Festival presents the captivating surrealist beat poet direct from New York.

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

A gothic horror – an intimate unravelling of womanhood, control, and the violence disguised as love.

A man wakes in the woods with no memory. A genre-smashing horror meets Arthurian fairytale.

Experience a stunning explosion of colour, fun and music, in Justin Peck’s Copland dance episodes.

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

Experience an unforgettable evening with legendary cellist Mischa Maisky, joined by his daughter, pianist Lily Maisky.

Shakespeare’s most haunting thriller follows the story of Macbeth, a Scottish general, famed for his exploits.

Three sisters. One funeral. Grief, laughter, and the strange tides of memory.