Visual arts

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

Make yourself at home in an underground art park at the Art Gallery of NSW

Experience the largest exhibition of Ron Mueck’s work ever seen in Australia.

Katerina Teaiwa reframes the Pacific island's dance

Explore the art and lives of 50 trailblazing women artists in the major exhibition.

Explore historic photographs of the 1965 protest bus ride exposing racism and discrimination against Aboriginal people

A new video installation by acclaimed filmmaker and artist Apichatpong Weerasethakul

Discover the work of 2025 Anzac Memorial Veteran Artist in Residence, Hugh Semple.

The MCA’s 2025 Circular Quay Foyer Wall commission

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

A body of work inspired by the profound visual and theological legacy of Polish painter Jerzy Nowosielski.

Give the gift of art this Christmas!

Exhibiting in the 'you're okay' front window at the City of Sydney Creative Studios is Red Rey's 'Floorplay'.

You will learn to use traditional hand-tools and techniques for carving directly onto the famous White Statuario Marble

Come and practice life drawing in an informal setting with fellow art lovers, at Peach Black Gallery

Working directly from the life model students are guided to create a dynamic figurative sculpture which is later fired.

View Sydney's first major exhibition of works by Mary Tonkin - one of Australia's leading en plein air painters.

A debut exhibition of artworks conceptualized and underpinned by years of research, intellectual analysis and abstract interpretations

Turn your 2026 vision board into a clear, doable plan in this one-off zine-making workshop!

In this public art installation, the watchers are also the watched.  

Experience beauty, drama and power

An exhibition of sculptures exploring the human form

A new interactive exhibition for the whole family at the Art Gallery of NSW

Learn the oil painting techniques of the old masters.

An exhibition of paintings by Sophie Farquhar

A free nightly event celebrating First Nations culture

A multi-disciplinary exhibition spanning printmaking, sculpture, video and graphic design.

Learn wheel throwing is just three weeks! The friendsmas course!

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

An exhibition of Japanese calligraphy by RENCLUB members.

This Australia Day come to Government House – the perfect location for a free, fun and family friendly experience.

Let kids express themselves creatively in this fun, drawing and painting workshop course hosted by Juliana

Learn the fundamentals of still life painting.

Come and practice life drawing in an informal setting with fellow art lovers, at Peach Black Gallery

A fun day creating art for school children aged K-year 6

A weekly, low commitment, community networking opportunity held after business hours

An exploration of how sound – heard, silenced or remembered – shapes ritual, identity, and belonging across cultures.

MCA now opening late on Thursdays

Artist Onnie O’Leary returns with a new exhibition

Craft, illustrate, and paint a stunning butterfly artwork which you can proudly showcase at home

If you’ve always wanted to try abstract and experimental painting but not known how, this is the workshop for you!

Learn to sculpt a head in clay in this fun one day workshop in studio

Drawing and painting workshops for children of all ages

Learn to sculpt a head in clay this summer!

Unlock your imagintion, reflection, connection, beyond journalling

Just turn up ready to laugh and learn

Discover a passion for ceramics in this 8-week wheel throwing and hand-building course

Visual artist Matteo Bernasconi shares his extensive knowledge of painting

Discover the joy of art at our monthly creative workshop

An Exhibition of Impressionist Urban Landscapes Depicting Sydney's Inner West

Create a fun, quirky piece you will cherish for years to come!

Discover ceramics in this 4-week course for beginner students

Explore the unseen and quiet spaces that shape our perceptions of the world

Studio access for experienced printmakers

An evening of poetry films, readings and music with the Vessels of Love 2026 artists.

Learn sustainable etching techniques and create your own limited-edition prints in this four-week course

Experienced students can further develop their own projects with support from an expert ceramicist in this 6-week course

Cha! Cha! Cha! Create a fabulous fruit headpiece with the help of The Fabulous Wonder Mama!

Learn to take breathtaking photos on your smartphone with us

Studio access for experienced printmakers

Make a ring in this 2.5-hour introductory jewellery workshop

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

Create unique decorative ceramic surfaces using underglaze and carving techniques in this 3-week short course .

Discover the fundamentals of printmaking in this 6-week introductory course

Dive into watercolours with this compact 6 week course

Street banner artworks at Sydney Lunar Festival

Street banner artworks at Sydney Lunar Festival

Street banner artworks at Sydney Lunar Festival

Street banner artworks at Sydney Lunar Festival

Street banner artworks at Sydney Lunar Festival

Street banner artworks at Sydney Lunar Festival

Street banner artworks at Sydney Lunar Festival

Street banner artworks at Sydney Lunar Festival

Create a fun mystery drawing of your mate or date in this oil pastel workshop!

Join us for the opening night of 'All The World's Memories'.

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

Need a fabulous statement piece for your Mardi Gras costume? Join us for this fun foam headpiece workshop!

Artist’s book creator Lenore Bassan leads this hands-on creative workshop at the State Library.

Refine your ceramic skills in this 6-week course for all experience levels

Learn digital photography with us

Make you own handcrafted textured bangle or cuff in our Sunday afternoon beginner workshop

Learn how to capture the glamour and charisma of a drag queen through art, guided by a queen herself

Unleash your creativity in our fun and social beginner portrait drawing workshop

Discover ceramics in this 5-week course for beginner students

An exhibition of student artworks selected from the 2025 NSW HSC practical examination in visual arts.

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

Celebrate the 35th anniversary with a 4K screening of the original theatrical cut with live score & epic live laser show

Create your own one-off pendant with a tab-set stone in this one-off Sunday afternoon workshop

Where art meets cabaret! A life-drawing class with a twist

An expansive array of visual art, alongside an invigorating lineup of cutting-edge contemporary music.

Discover the stories behind the art with our daily Rememory Art Tours.

Join award-winning Australian graphic novelist Lee Lai to celebrate the release of her latest work, Cannon.

Biennale of Sydney at White Bay Power Station on Friday evenings with music, art and outdoor food markets

An exhibition of tree portraits and Australian bush textures by Tetiana Koldunenko.

Biennale of Sydney at White Bay Power Station on Friday evenings with music, art and outdoor food markets

A solo exhibition by artist Christine Choi exploring colour and abstraction through emotion and memory.

Contemporary paintings of the Blue Mountains by Bruce Daniel

A solo exhibition by renowned master of modern Korean art, Sung Kun Lee

Learn to improve your technical photography skills with us

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