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Step into Creativity at The Galeries
The Galeries
Shopping, markets & fairs
Step into Creativity at The Galeries
Enjoy an immersive installation by artist Bradley Eastman, aka Beastman
Cao Fei: My City is Yours
Art Gallery of NSW
Exhibitions
Cao Fei: My City is Yours
Experience the surreal humour and cyber futurism of Cao Fei’s art
Beauty Rich and Rare
Museum of Sydney
Tours & experiences
Beauty Rich and Rare
Immerse yourself in a 180-degree visual experience depicting Australia’s unique flora and fauna
Peter Kingston
State Library of NSW
Exhibitions
Peter Kingston
A tribute to the unique creative talent of Sydney artist Peter Kingston.
PIX: The magazine that changed everything
State Library of NSW
Exhibitions
PIX: The magazine that changed everything
A free exhibition on show at the State Library of NSW.
A Graphic Tale of Shipwreck: Rediscovering South Australian
Australian National Maritime Museum
Children & family
A Graphic Tale of Shipwreck: Rediscovering South Australian
Dive into the 1837 wreck of the whaling ship South Australian.
Alchemy of a Rainforest exhibition
The Royal Botanic Garden
Children & family
Alchemy of a Rainforest exhibition
Explore a vibrant tapestry of life
Angelica Mesiti: The Rites of When
Art Gallery of NSW
Exhibitions
Angelica Mesiti: The Rites of When
A major new commission in the Tank by one of Australia’s most acclaimed contemporary artists
Avalon: A Moment in Nowhere & On the Loose
Glebe
Exhibitions
Avalon: A Moment in Nowhere & On the Loose
Francis Cai & Zinnia Lo – photography & installation
Beasties Exhibition
Redfern
Theatre, dance & film
Beasties Exhibition
A fantastical celebration of scraps and discards across costume, performance, film, illustration and music.
Common Ground
Bondi Pavilion
Exhibitions
Common Ground
Featuring the Waverley Studio Artists
Consuelo Cavaniglia: seeing through you
Chau Chak Wing Museum
Exhibitions
Consuelo Cavaniglia: seeing through you
Consuelo Cavaniglia develops a contemporary art project to engage with the Chau Chak Wing Museum’s collections.
Dunera: Stories of Internment
State Library of NSW
Exhibitions
Dunera: Stories of Internment
See the extraordinary story of the Dunera told through moving artworks and objects
Eora by Michael Riley
Museum of Sydney
Theatre, dance & film
Eora by Michael Riley
Eora, is a 20-minute digital film that tells the story of Sydney’s First Nations people – before and after colonisation.
Face Value
Sydney
Community & causes
Face Value
See the work of Archibald-Prize winning Aboriginal artist Blak Douglas in a free exhibition at NSW Parliament
Hispana Expo | Edition 01
Sydney
Tours & experiences
Hispana Expo | Edition 01
Hispana Expo honours Latin & Hispanic roots through art, culture & creativity.
In Suburbia: Recent Detours
S.H. Ervin Gallery (National Trust Centre)
Exhibitions
In Suburbia: Recent Detours
An exhibition featuring the work of 18 contemporary artists from across the country.
Installation: Kate Newby, Hours in wind
Museum of Contemporary Art
Tours & experiences
Installation: Kate Newby, Hours in wind
Loti Smorgon Sculpture Terrace Commission
Instrumental: Collections from Science
Chau Chak Wing Museum
Exhibitions
Instrumental: Collections from Science
This is the 4th display in our ongoing series showcasing a range of tools used by physiologists and university students.
Inundated
Australian National Maritime Museum
Community & causes
Inundated
Explores the harrowing impacts of the 2022 floods in Lismore told through the lens of photographer Natalie Grono.
Julie Mehretu: A Transcore of the Radical Imaginatory
Museum of Contemporary Art
Talks, courses & workshops
Julie Mehretu: A Transcore of the Radical Imaginatory
Part of the Sydney International Art Series 2024–2025
Kate Gorman: Reverie
Art2Muse Gallery
Tours & experiences
Kate Gorman: Reverie
Upcoming exhibition of paintings
Kerameikos the potters' quarter
Chau Chak Wing Museum
Exhibitions
Kerameikos the potters' quarter
This exhibition offers new ways of understanding Australia's oldest collections, pushing the boundaries of ceramics.
Kylie Stillman: Elephant Paths
Waterloo
Exhibitions
Kylie Stillman: Elephant Paths
An exhibition of new works
Libre: the art of being
Gallery LNL
Community & causes
Libre: the art of being
Mardi Gras Festival themed exhibition
Lifeline Art Show North Sydney 2025
North Sydney
Community & causes
Lifeline Art Show North Sydney 2025
A unique opportunity for art lovers to admire and acquire exceptional pieces by talented artists and support Lifeline!
Machu Picchu
Australian Museum
Exhibitions
Machu Picchu
Machu Picchu and the Golden Empires of Peru: an immersive exhibit
Micro:Macro – models of insight and inspiration
Chau Chak Wing Museum
Exhibitions
Micro:Macro – models of insight and inspiration
Micro:Macro explores the role of models in understanding and exploring our world.
Ngabu
Pier 2, Walsh Bay
Tours & experiences
Ngabu
Honouring a long lineage of shell artists
Object Space: Jeff McCann Play
Australian Design Centre
Exhibitions
Object Space: Jeff McCann Play
Jeff McCann experiments with cardboard to make wearable art! Celebrating the 2025 Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras.
On the Road to Justice: Remembering the Freedom Ride
119 Redfern Street
Exhibitions
On the Road to Justice: Remembering the Freedom Ride
Dive into photos and stories from this defining moment in Aboriginal activism.
Sculpture workshops
Erskineville
Talks, courses & workshops
Sculpture workshops
Come discover the magic of sculpture with a term workshop class at TBSSS
Secret Strike – War on Our Shores
Australian National Maritime Museum
Exhibitions
Secret Strike – War on Our Shores
An exhibition focused on the dramatic events of the Japanese midget submarine attack on Sydney Harbour.
Some Future Past – Martin Davies
Alexandria
Talks, courses & workshops
Some Future Past – Martin Davies
An exhibition of new paintings and reawakenings.
Student Life: Max Dupain at the University of Sydney
Chau Chak Wing Museum
Talks, courses & workshops
Student Life: Max Dupain at the University of Sydney
This exhibition introduces Dupain’s modernist approach to photography in a series of candid shots.
The Centenary Exhibition
Anzac Memorial
Exhibitions
The Centenary Exhibition
The evolution of Australian military service, focusing on the personal stories of NSW service.
The Country Cries for Truth: Dr Bronwyn Bancroft
State Library of NSW
Exhibitions
The Country Cries for Truth: Dr Bronwyn Bancroft
A powerful and personal exhibition exploring family, connection to Country and legacies of colonisation.
The trace is not a presence ...
Chau Chak Wing Museum
Exhibitions
The trace is not a presence ...
5 Australian artists from Chinese diasporic communities embrace their histories to celebrate the process of becoming.
Treasures of the Anzac Memorial
Anzac Memorial
Exhibitions
Treasures of the Anzac Memorial
Discover 90 treasures that have been donated to the Anzac Memorial from its opening in 1934
Ultimate Depth – A Journey to the Bottom of the Sea
Australian National Maritime Museum
Exhibitions
Ultimate Depth – A Journey to the Bottom of the Sea
Dive deep, explore the five ocean zones
Union Made: Art from the University of Sydney Union
Chau Chak Wing Museum
Exhibitions
Union Made: Art from the University of Sydney Union
This dazzling exhibition showcases rare European works, contemporary Indigenous art and Australian modernism.
Veteran Artist in residence exhibition
Anzac Memorial
Exhibitions
Veteran Artist in residence exhibition
Discover the work of the Anzac Memorial's 2024 Veteran Artist in Residence
Wakanda Forever! Shuri Wax Figures Launched Across the Globe
Sydney
Tours & experiences
Wakanda Forever! Shuri Wax Figures Launched Across the Globe
Prepare for an epic experience as Madame Tussauds reveals three wax figures of Letitia Wright as Shuri!
Working from the life model with Jenny Pollak
Erskineville
Talks, courses & workshops
Working from the life model with Jenny Pollak
This workshop will guide students through the process involved in working with clay from the life model.
You're Welcome?
Verge Gallery
Exhibitions
You're Welcome?
What does it mean to be welcome in 'Australia'?
XSWL: xiào sǐ wǒle”
White Rabbit Gallery
Exhibitions
XSWL: xiào sǐ wǒle”
The artists in XSWL warn us that it’s all fun and games…until someone loses an eye.
Barbara Campbell-Allen | The River Runs Deep
Rochfort Gallery
Exhibitions
Barbara Campbell-Allen | The River Runs Deep
Journey through the breathtaking Franklin River and Tasmania’s World Heritage wilderness with Barbara's ceramics.
Derek Jarman: Delphinium Days
UNSW Galleries
Talks, courses & workshops
Derek Jarman: Delphinium Days
This first exhibition in Australia of English artist and activist Derek Jarman.
Edge of Stillness
Woolloomooloo
Exhibitions
Edge of Stillness
Isabelle Devos, Tanya Chaitow & Lois Robertson: an exhibition
Film Series | Magic Mirror: A Derek Jarman Retrospective
Art Gallery of NSW
Talks, courses & workshops
Film Series | Magic Mirror: A Derek Jarman Retrospective
Presented in conjunction with the exhibition Derek Jarman: Delphinium Days on display at UNSW Galleries
James Barth: The Clumped Spirit
UNSW Galleries
Talks, courses & workshops
James Barth: The Clumped Spirit
New paintings, video and 3D-printed sculptures by the acclaimed Australian artist.
Legendary stories behind iconic art: Art Appreciation 2025
Art Gallery of NSW
Talks, courses & workshops
Legendary stories behind iconic art: Art Appreciation 2025
Uncover epic tales and masterworks in this year-long art lecture series. Enjoy a single lecture, or the whole year!
Mel Deerson: The Dream of the Mirror
UNSW Galleries
Talks, courses & workshops
Mel Deerson: The Dream of the Mirror
New commission accompanying the exhibition Derek Jarman: Delphinium Days
Paul McCarthy | The River Runs Deep
Rochfort Gallery
Exhibitions
Paul McCarthy | The River Runs Deep
An evocative journey through Paul McCarthy's profound works that explore the depths of human emotion and nature.
'Fading Glow' Art Exhibition
Haymarket
Tours & experiences
'Fading Glow' Art Exhibition
Fading Glow is an homage to the many iconographies of Hong Kong and the acknowledgement of its dwindling nature
Exploring Drawing and Painting (extended) Natalie Popovski
Waverley Woollahra Art School
Talks, courses & workshops
Exploring Drawing and Painting (extended) Natalie Popovski
Join artist, Natalie Popovski, for a 5 week workshop to explore drawing and painting.
Horizons
Sydney
Talks, courses & workshops
Horizons
A group exhibition showcasing emerging women artists from Sydney College of the Arts and the National Art School
Michelle Connolly — Encore
Tiliqua Tiliqua
Exhibitions
Michelle Connolly — Encore
Improvisation and play in artist Michelle Connolly's third solo show at Tiliqua Tiliqua
Profile 2025: JMGA-NSW Contemporary Jewellery & Object Award
Australian Design Centre
Exhibitions
Profile 2025: JMGA-NSW Contemporary Jewellery & Object Award
Australian Design Centre and JMGA-NSW present Profile 2025, the JMGA-NSW Contemporary Jewellery and Object Award.
Robert Foster Metal Prize
Australian Design Centre
Exhibitions
Robert Foster Metal Prize
Australian Design Centre presents the 2024 Robert Foster Metal Prize in partnership with Craft + Design Canberra.
Smart Expressions 2025
The Concourse
Exhibitions
Smart Expressions 2025
A Council curated exhibition of student artworks selected from the 2024 NSW HSC
100 Years of Art Deco with Claudia Chan Shaw
Art Gallery of NSW
Talks, courses & workshops
100 Years of Art Deco with Claudia Chan Shaw
Celebrate the 100th anniversary of art deco in this four-part lecture series led by Claudia Chan Shaw.
Introduction to watercolours - four week course
North Sydney Community Centre
Talks, courses & workshops
Introduction to watercolours - four week course
An enjoyable and broad introduction to the techniques of watercolour
WIP Night #6: International Women's Day Edition
Surry Hills
Talks, courses & workshops
WIP Night #6: International Women's Day Edition
A video game showcase including micro talks from women in the industry!
Artist Talk: Profile 2025
Australian Design Centre
Talks, courses & workshops
Artist Talk: Profile 2025
JMGA-NSW Contemporary Jewellery and Object Award exhibitors will discuss their work and creative practice.
Artist Talk: Robert Foster Metal Prize
Australian Design Centre
Talks, courses & workshops
Artist Talk: Robert Foster Metal Prize
Meet a selection of the 2024 award artists as they discuss their work and creative practice.
Bonnie Connelly Nakara | Minyma Kutjara Tjukurrpa
Redfern
Talks, courses & workshops
Bonnie Connelly Nakara | Minyma Kutjara Tjukurrpa
Art Leven proudly presents Minyma Kutjara Tjukurrpa, a solo exhibition by Bonnie Connelly Nakara.
Eyes First: Artist Talk and Exhibition
Chrissie Cotter Gallery
Talks, courses & workshops
Eyes First: Artist Talk and Exhibition
Artists Kevin and Steve Tierney present their exhibition Eyes First with an artist talk and questions.
Neon Playground 2.0
Chinatown
Nightlife
Neon Playground 2.0
Sydney largest Asian-Australian cultural arts festival
Ocean Lovers Festival's Trashion Show
Darling Harbour
Exhibitions
Ocean Lovers Festival's Trashion Show
Where sustainability meets haute couture
One Fine Baby Expo
ICC Sydney
Children & family
One Fine Baby Expo
Australia's favourite pregnancy and baby expo
Sly Morikawa: What was, what will be
4A - Centre for Contemporary Asian Art
Exhibitions
Sly Morikawa: What was, what will be
4A presents the debut solo exhibition of Sly Morikawa.
Feast of Watercolour - 2 Day workshop
Waverley Woollahra Art School
Talks, courses & workshops
Feast of Watercolour - 2 Day workshop
Expand your watercolour experience with a variety of guided exercises.
Life Drawing with Kassandra Bossell
Waverley Woollahra Art School
Talks, courses & workshops
Life Drawing with Kassandra Bossell
Whats better than spending your Sunday afternoon life drawing?
Michael Witts – double book launch
Glebe
Exhibitions
Michael Witts – double book launch
Book launch of Some Dualities & 28 Sonnets
Sculpture & Mould Making with Kassandra Bossell
Waverley Woollahra Art School
Talks, courses & workshops
Sculpture & Mould Making with Kassandra Bossell
Unleash your creativity! Explore clay, carving, casting, and more as you bring your ideas to life.
Watercolour skills: 5 week course
Waverley Woollahra Art School
Talks, courses & workshops
Watercolour skills: 5 week course
Dive into watercolours with this compact 5 week course
Jessica Rankin Solo Exhibition: Notes from an Earlier Sky
Potts Point
Tours & experiences
Jessica Rankin Solo Exhibition: Notes from an Earlier Sky
A new body of work, featuring embroidered paintings on linen, alongside a collection of hand-embroidered works on paper
ACC x Neon Playground Photowalk
Haymarket
Nightlife
ACC x Neon Playground Photowalk
Neon nights, creative heights – Join ACC for an unforgettable photowalk!
ADC Exhibition Tours Profile 2025, Robert Foster Metal Prize
Australian Design Centre
Tours & experiences
ADC Exhibition Tours Profile 2025, Robert Foster Metal Prize
Make the most of your trip to Australian Design Centre with a free exhibition tour.
Sholto Morton: Symphony of the Mind
Glebe
Exhibitions
Sholto Morton: Symphony of the Mind
A solo exhibition of vivid paintings and finely detailed drawings.
The Unbound Art Show
National Art School
Community & causes
The Unbound Art Show
Barnardos Australia is excited to announce our annual fundraising art show, the Unbound Art Show.
One Minute Mountain
Bondi Pavilion
Exhibitions
One Minute Mountain
The metaphysics of disappearance
Art Battle Sydney: March Edition
Darlinghurst
Nightlife
Art Battle Sydney: March Edition
Come watch the paint fly as 12 Sydney based artists go head-to-head on canvas
André Piguet: Solo Exhibition: Earth 2
Surry Hills
Exhibitions
André Piguet: Solo Exhibition: Earth 2
STATION is delighted to present Earth 2, André Piguet’s sixth solo exhibition with the gallery.
Drawing Faces: Towards Portraiture – one day workshop
North Sydney Community Centre
Talks, courses & workshops
Drawing Faces: Towards Portraiture – one day workshop
Learn the skills and techniques of drawing faces
CBD Expo '25
Sydney
Talks, courses & workshops
CBD Expo '25
Get excited & think differently
Christine Webb: Sweet Retreat
Art2Muse Gallery
Talks, courses & workshops
Christine Webb: Sweet Retreat
Exhibition of vibrant paintings
Tuesday Arvo feat: Owen Moyo & Joseph Mason Russell
Alexandria
Theatre, dance & film
Tuesday Arvo feat: Owen Moyo & Joseph Mason Russell
Two artists, one a Kiwi (Joey) & one from Zimbabwe (Owen) – they share a studio and have painted up a storm
A Fragile Piece
Glebe
Exhibitions
A Fragile Piece
Collaborative exhibition with Liana Zverina & Shannon Lewis
Banksia and Co by Sara Buchner
Sydney
Exhibitions
Banksia and Co by Sara Buchner
This works invites viewers to slow down, look closer, and discover the beauty in what has been left behind.
Essential - Portrait Exhibition by Matteo Bernasconi
Peach Black Gallery
Talks, courses & workshops
Essential - Portrait Exhibition by Matteo Bernasconi
A Tribute to the Heart of the Arts
Passed Pawns Art Exhibition
Darlinghurst
Tours & experiences
Passed Pawns Art Exhibition
Sydney artist Samuel Alison is currently showcasing his works at a gallery in Darlinghurst.
Art club: creating and connecting for over 55s at Ultimo
Ultimo Community Centre
Talks, courses & workshops
Art club: creating and connecting for over 55s at Ultimo
Discover the joy of art at our monthly creative workshop
Art club for kids @ Ultimo Community Centre, 6-9yrs
Ultimo Community Centre
Talks, courses & workshops
Art club for kids @ Ultimo Community Centre, 6-9yrs
Join us for a fantastic artistic adventure on the first Tuesday of each month
Loving, Photographing & Saving Birds
Chrissie Cotter Gallery
Tours & experiences
Loving, Photographing & Saving Birds
10-year retrospective showcasing Angela Robertson-Buchanan's award-winning images & the work of wildlife carers.
RSL & Schools Remember ANZAC Commemoration & Art Exhibition
Anzac Memorial
Community & causes
RSL & Schools Remember ANZAC Commemoration & Art Exhibition
Annual commemoration service held for school students by school students
Australian Hi-Fi Show 2025: The Ultimate Sound Experience
Haymarket
Music
Australian Hi-Fi Show 2025: The Ultimate Sound Experience
Experience the best in hi-fi & home audio at the Australian Hi-Fi Show 2025
Cheryl Bruce: Quiet in the Wild
Glebe
Exhibitions
Cheryl Bruce: Quiet in the Wild
An exhibition of watercolour paintings by Central Coast artist Cheryl Bruce
ADC Maker marketplace
Australian Design Centre
Shopping, markets & fairs
ADC Maker marketplace
Throughout 2025 ADC presents a regular Maker marketplace on selected Saturdays at the Centre in Darlinghurst
Botanica Opening Night
The Royal Botanic Garden
Talks, courses & workshops
Botanica Opening Night
Join us for the exclusive opening night of Botanica, The Art of Disguise and Deception.
Dressed for revolution: fashion in the 20th century
Art Gallery of NSW
Talks, courses & workshops
Dressed for revolution: fashion in the 20th century
Two-part lecture series with Catherine Love
Autumn art workshops
Waverley Woollahra Art School
Talks, courses & workshops
Autumn art workshops
Painting, pottery, drawing and more! Join us for amazing art workshops for adults taught by professional artists!
Botanica Curator Exhibition Tour
The Royal Botanic Garden
Talks, courses & workshops
Botanica Curator Exhibition Tour
Be guided around Botanica: The Art of Disguise and Deception and The Daniel Solander Library
Dual Nature
Chatswood
Exhibitions
Dual Nature
A solo painting exhibition by Pete Finlay.
David Lesslie: At Work
Glebe
Exhibitions
David Lesslie: At Work
Paintings of people at work
24th Dobell Drawing Prize
Darlinghurst
Talks, courses & workshops
24th Dobell Drawing Prize
Australia’s leading prize for drawing, showcasing the work of 56 finalists from 965 entries nationwide
Concert: Major Zulu
Art Gallery of NSW
Music
Concert: Major Zulu
Major Zulu returns to the Art Gallery of New South Wales
Guo Jian Solo Exhibition
Rochfort Gallery
Exhibitions
Guo Jian Solo Exhibition
Experience the power and depth of Guo Jian's creations firsthand, one of the most compelling voices in contemporary art.
All Roads Lead Home – Paul Pinga Matareke
Alexandria
Talks, courses & workshops
All Roads Lead Home – Paul Pinga Matareke
A series of photographs taken during a road trip across Zimbabwe in late 2024 by Paul Pinga Matareke
Sunrise Australia 25
Carriageworks
Talks, courses & workshops
Sunrise Australia 25
Sunrise is a festival of creativity, technology and ambition. Where unexpected ideas collide.
Souter's Bondi
Bondi Pavilion
Exhibitions
Souter's Bondi
Iconic murals return home to Bondi
Vivid Sydney Harbour Cruises 2025
Darling Harbour
Tours & experiences
Vivid Sydney Harbour Cruises 2025
Experience the lights from the water!
Nature's Mysteries (Delicate Dance of Existence)
Chatswood
Talks, courses & workshops
Nature's Mysteries (Delicate Dance of Existence)
A solo exhibition of paintings by Nasser Palangi exploring the mysterious world of plant life.
The Neighbour at the Gate
Darlinghurst
Community & causes
The Neighbour at the Gate
Unravelling the impacts of colonisation, race & ethnicity between & within First Nations and Asian Australian peoples.
Sydney's Annual Wedding Expo 2025
Sydney Showground
Shopping, markets & fairs
Sydney's Annual Wedding Expo 2025
Our Sydney Annual Wedding Expo is our largest wedding expo in Australia
Sydney Tattoo Convention
Sydney Town Hall
Community & causes
Sydney Tattoo Convention
Immerse yourself in Sydney's tattoo culture at Sydney Town Hall : Top artists, live shows, and endless inspiration!
Mating Dance
Bondi Pavilion
Exhibitions
Mating Dance
Dance with the Brolgas of Anna-Wili Highfield
Sydney International EV AutoShow
ICC Sydney
Shopping, markets & fairs
Sydney International EV AutoShow
Australia's largest consumer EV event - explore and engage with the latest & greatest EV technology
The Business Show Australia
ICC Sydney
Talks, courses & workshops
The Business Show Australia
Start or Grow Your Dream Business
Discover the best events that Sydney has to offer
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