Painting

Four emerging artists celebrate life's connections through printmaking and painting

Unleash your child's creativity!

A major survey journeying through the landscapes and stories that transformed Australian art

Australia’s most prestigious art prize for portraiture by women artists.

An ambitious new body of work developed through an ongoing dialogue with family histories and archival encounters.

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

Sip, snack and create at your own pace

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

Art2Muse Gallery presents 'I Fell In Love' by Felicity Schrader

Sally Smart's AM showcases her 2026 solo exhibition

23rd Annual National Acquisitive $30,000 Paddo Painting Prize Exhibition of Natioonal Finalists

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

Get into the Halloween spirit by painting your very own pumpkin in the style of artist Yayoi Kusama.

Thursday after school art class for K-6

In their ninth exhibition together, Sarah Gibson, Janet Kossy, Fran Munro, Penny Ryan and Sue Young show new artworks

An annual exhibition showcasing the diverse artistic talents of visitors to the Medically Supervised Injecting Centre

4 hour workshop experimenting with monoprints using water soluble mediums, including pastel, crayon, gouache and paint.

Learn to paint!

Dispose of old household chemicals safely and responsibly

Learn the basic skills needed to tackle any type of painting.

2nd Annual Young Paddo Art Prize for an A4 painting on paper inspired by the Australian Landscape, for ages 5- 18 years

Glitter and Lash Bar to get you disco ready, and live bodypainting demos in store!

Over 100 miniature artworks on show

A special contemporary art exhibition and painting demonstrations presented as part of Art & About 2026.

A free, one-night art exhibition exploring pleasure, craving and the rituals that bring us together.

Painting & ceramics by Clare Unger and Kobie Bosch

Join The Fabulous Wonder Mama for her fabulous neon drawing class and get spooky for Halloween!

From washes to whispers: A 2.5hr hands-on watercolour journey

The sessions are led by our dedicated team who will provide you with step-by-step guidance on each project.

A major survey exhibition by Angus Nivison one of Australia’s most respected contemporary painters.

Learn how to mix a spectrum of colours from a basic palette!

Exhibition of carved, painted sculptures and framed wood engravings

Explore the art of Nerikomi in this hands‑on ceramics workshop guided by a ceramics expert

Workshop to make a ceramic mug.

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

Sunday vibes at Ultimo: paint your own Australian landscape

Elevate your art: explore advanced watercolour techniques in this hands-on Sunday morning workshop

An exhibition of ink painting by Biao Zhu

Experience the art of botanical painting through watercolour