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Mike Hewson: The Key’s Under the Mat

Mike Hewson: The Key’s Under the Mat

Make yourself at home in an underground art park at the Art Gallery of NSW
Today 10am to 5pm
25th Biennale of Sydney, Rememory

25th Biennale of Sydney, Rememory

A free festival of contemporary art, ideas and unforgettable experiences.
Today 10am to 6pm
After School Art Classes

After School Art Classes

Unleash your child's creativity!
Today 4pm to 6pm
Chest Reveal by Felix Jackson

Chest Reveal by Felix Jackson

Exhibiting now in the ‘you're okay’ window at the City of Sydney Creative Studios is ‘Chest Reveal’ by Felix Jackson.
Today 12am to 12.59am
Chris Watts: Wild Card

Chris Watts: Wild Card

Melbourne Musician-Artist Chris Watts unveils his WILD CARD in Sydney
Today 9am to 4pm
MCA Collection: Artists in Focus

MCA Collection: Artists in Focus

A dynamic display that illuminates histories, trajectories and highlights of the MCA’s Collection.
Today 10am to 5pm
Melissa Guest & Claudia Gunning artworks

Melissa Guest & Claudia Gunning artworks

a collaborative exhibition of the vibrant paintings of Melissa Guest and the handcrafted ceramics of Claudia Gunning
Today 10am to 4pm
Michael Staniak: No Shadows in Cyberspace

Michael Staniak: No Shadows in Cyberspace

The exhibition explores the intersections of perception, reality and technological mediation.
Today 10am to 5pm
Wael Shawky, Drama 1882

Wael Shawky, Drama 1882

History becomes opera in Wael Shawky’s globally acclaimed work ‘Drama 1882’.
Today 10am to 5pm
Modern Interaction

Modern Interaction

A new sculpture exhibition by Margaret Fitzgerald and Nicky McGinn
Today 10am to 1pm
Sam Wallman: View from the Docks

Sam Wallman: View from the Docks

Artist and wharfie Sam Wallman’s provides a fresh, first-hand take on contemporary dock life.
Today 10am to 4pm
Ur Wayii (Incoming Tide)

Ur Wayii (Incoming Tide)

A multi-disciplinary exhibition spanning printmaking, sculpture, video and graphic design.
Today 10am to 3pm
Biennale low sensory sessions

Biennale low sensory sessions

25th Biennale of Sydney Low Sensory Sessions – White Bay Power Station
Tomorrow
Dr Sketchy’s Sydney

Dr Sketchy’s Sydney

Where art meets cabaret! A life-drawing class with a twist
Tomorrow
Drawing with a Drag Queen Workshop

Drawing with a Drag Queen Workshop

Brush off the week with a fun drawing workshop hosted by The Fabulous Wonder Mama
Tomorrow
Pinot and Pastels Sip and Draw Workshop

Pinot and Pastels Sip and Draw Workshop

Draw a unique artwork using Oil Pastels in this fun draw and sip workshop
Tomorrow
Sculpture Workshops

Sculpture Workshops

Come discover the magic of sculpture with a term workshop class at TBSSS
Tomorrow
GAS SYD presents LOUD!

GAS SYD presents LOUD!

29 local, independent artists present work inspired by music, sound and the interplay of our senses.
Tomorrow
Ceramic Essentials with Remy Pajaczkowski-Russell

Ceramic Essentials with Remy Pajaczkowski-Russell

Try an introduction to hand building and wheel throwing in a relaxed yet supported environment!
13 May 2026
Cinémathèque Junior

Cinémathèque Junior

Start your little one’s cinematic journey with fortnightly screenings at the Art Gallery of NSW.
13 May 2026
Painting & Drawing with David Pavich

Painting & Drawing with David Pavich

Unlock your creative potential in this accessible art course designed for beginners to intermediate artists.
13 May 2026
Co-working Wednesdays

Co-working Wednesdays

A weekly, low commitment, community networking opportunity held after business hours
13 May 2026
Group Show – Elements

Group Show – Elements

The Print Circle presents an exciting showcase of traditional and contemporary printmaking techniques
14 May 2026
MCA Late

MCA Late

MCA now opening late on Thursdays
14 May 2026
Pyrmont Creates: collage

Pyrmont Creates: collage

Join our new hands-on art series and exploring the art of collage.
14 May 2026
Crafting in Stitches

Crafting in Stitches

Come work on your stitching skills in a relaxed, social environment!
15 May 2026
Lustre Exhibition

Lustre Exhibition

An artwork exhibition inspired by the Allied campaigns in Greece and Crete in 1941.
15 May 2026
The Three of Us

The Three of Us

latest artwork from Annette Kennedy, Jane Witter & Martin Watson
15 May 2026
Painting & Drawing with Chris Rochester

Painting & Drawing with Chris Rochester

Unlock your creative potential in this dynamic and personalised painting and drawing course!
16 May 2026
Low Vision Artsmaking Workshop: ‘Impact’

Low Vision Artsmaking Workshop: ‘Impact’

Designed for visitors who are blind or have low vision, and their guests
17 May 2026
Biennale sensory friendly tactile tours

Biennale sensory friendly tactile tours

25th Biennale of Sydney - Sensory Friendly Tactile Tours – White Bay Power Station
17 May 2026
Ceramics on Sundays: Clay mono-print

Ceramics on Sundays: Clay mono-print

Learn the basics of mono-print technique and explore ways of of transferring your designs onto ceramic forms
17 May 2026
Life Drawing with Kassandra Bossell

Life Drawing with Kassandra Bossell

What's better than spending your Sunday afternoon life drawing?
17 May 2026
Exhibition at Art2Muse Gallery

Exhibition at Art2Muse Gallery

Art2Muse is proud to present Olivier Rasir's exhibition
19 May 2026
Draw your mate or date mystery portrait workshop

Draw your mate or date mystery portrait workshop

Create a fun mystery drawing of your mate or date in this oil pastel workshop!
19 May 2026
Bold Tonal Impressions by John Perkins

Bold Tonal Impressions by John Perkins

Palangi Gallery is delighted to introduce a new exhibition: ‘BOLD TONAL IMPRESSIONS’ by John Perkins
21 May 2026
Performance: Sydney Conservatorium of Music

Performance: Sydney Conservatorium of Music

Experience live music performed by fourth-year students from the Sydney Conservatorium of Music.
21 May 2026
Sustained Vision exhibition

Sustained Vision exhibition

Four artists creating paintings, mosaics and ceramics
21 May 2026
Angela Tiatia, Vaiola, 2026

Angela Tiatia, Vaiola, 2026

Part of Vivid Sydney 2026, a bold vision of Oceanic futurism by Sāmoan/Australian artist Angela Tiatia
22 May 2026
In conversation: Tony Albert

In conversation: Tony Albert

Join artist Tony Albert in conversation with guest curator Bruce Johnson McLean
23 May 2026
Kirsteen Pieterse: Shoring

Kirsteen Pieterse: Shoring

Fantastical landscapes and floating forms in this exhibition of new works from Kirsteen Pieterse.
23 May 2026
Painting Figures – Representation and Identity

Painting Figures – Representation and Identity

Join us for a relaxed, creative, free workshop in a queer, neurodivergent, autistic and disability affirming space .
23 May 2026
In conversation: Angela Tiatia

In conversation: Angela Tiatia

A talk with Sāmoan/Australian artist Angela Tiatia and MCA Curator Antares Wells.
28 May 2026
Block Printing on Fabric with Aliki Yiorkas

Block Printing on Fabric with Aliki Yiorkas

Create customised lino printed tote bags in this one day intensive workshop!
30 May 2026
Gestural Art Tours

Gestural Art Tours

25th Biennale of Sydney Gestural Art Tours – White Bay Power Station
30 May 2026
Operation Art 2026

Operation Art 2026

An exhibition by students, helping to create a healing environment in hospitals through the power of art.
30 May 2026
Modelling from life in clay with Monika Scarrabelotti

Modelling from life in clay with Monika Scarrabelotti

Join artist and teacher Monika Scarrabelotti for five evenings of life modelling in clay
31 May 2026
Jerry Saltz: In Conversation

Jerry Saltz: In Conversation

Insightful, outspoken and unpretentious art critic Jerry Saltz brings his razor-sharp wit to Sydney Town Hall.
4 Jun 2026
Expressive Landscapes with Jane Alexander

Expressive Landscapes with Jane Alexander

Learn how to compose and create expressive landscapes using painting, drawing or assemblage!
5 Jun 2026
Ceramics on Sundays: clay marbling

Ceramics on Sundays: clay marbling

Discover the art of ceramic clay marbling and create unique vessels in this three-week short course
7 Jun 2026
Midweek Minds: Legally Bonded

Midweek Minds: Legally Bonded

Vivid Sydney’s Wednesday night gatherings for the creative industries and curious at the State Library of NSW.
10 Jun 2026
Designing What Matters: How Creativity Shapes a Life

Designing What Matters: How Creativity Shapes a Life

American designer and author Debbie Millman unpacks the insights into creativity, success and connection.
11 Jun 2026
Shaunagh Ashby & Tory Epworth exhibition

Shaunagh Ashby & Tory Epworth exhibition

Resonance is an exhibition by emerging artists exploring the interaction of light on colour and form.
11 Jun 2026
Into the Wild Group Photography Exhibition

Into the Wild Group Photography Exhibition

Into the Wild: A bold photography exhibition in Surry Hills exploring raw moments, emotion, and the unexpected.
12 Jun 2026
Art Club at Empower Create Thrive

Art Club at Empower Create Thrive

Join Art Club at Empower Create Thrive for hands-on fun, creativity, and good friends!
13 Jun 2026
Fun erotic pottery class with a drag queen

Fun erotic pottery class with a drag queen

Get hands-on with this fabulously fun erotic pottery workshop using air-dry clay
18 Jun 2026
Erotic Pottery Workshop with Wonder Mama

Erotic Pottery Workshop with Wonder Mama

Let your imagination run wild at this fun and creative erotic pottery workshop hosted by The Fabulous Wonder Mama.
18 Jun 2026
Draw a Drag Queen - Life Drawing Workshop with Wonder Mama

Draw a Drag Queen - Life Drawing Workshop with Wonder Mama

Learn how to capture the glamour and charisma of a drag queen through art, guided by a queen herself
21 Jun 2026
Painting course: Watercolour

Painting course: Watercolour

Visual artist Matteo Bernasconi shares his extensive knowledge of painting
6 Jul 2026
Portrait Mastercopy Workshop with Jackson Davies

Portrait Mastercopy Workshop with Jackson Davies

Explore portrait painting techniques from the Old Masters in this one day intensive workshop!
12 Jul 2026
Adult Art Classes

Adult Art Classes

All levels and abilities welcome. Explore your medium. Develop your style.
20 Jul 2026
Southern African Tribal Traditions

Southern African Tribal Traditions

A collection of original photographs and collages made predominately from original photographs.
5 Aug 2026
Glebe Art Show at Tramsheds

Glebe Art Show at Tramsheds

Attention artists and art lovers: the annual Glebe Art Show is back in October 2025!
12 Oct 2026
Alive in the Landscape

Alive in the Landscape

An exhibition of landscape paintings with glimpses of birds and animals by artist Geoffrey Adams.
4 Nov 2026