Arts

Auslan guided tour of MCA exhibition Yasmin Smith: Elemental Life

French fun, food and stalls

Celebrating prize-winning photographs from 2018 to 2023

Katerina Teaiwa reframes the Pacific island's dance

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

Discover rare and beautiful works by contemporary artists, from the Library’s little-known collection of artists’ books.

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

Vintage objects meet miniature LEGO® brick worlds in an extraordinary exhibition by LEGO® Masters winners.

A new video installation by acclaimed filmmaker and artist Apichatpong Weerasethakul

A group exhibition celebrating 40 years of AKAVA

Learn to paint using acrylics

I am the Hermit, You Are the Cave / You Are the Wind, I am the Song

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

An exhibition of artists' books & journals and works on paper

The Sydney Art Quartet teams up with baritone Simon Lobelson for a festive Christmas concert at “Swifts”, Darling Point.

An exhibition combining painting and television—two historical mediums of soft power—across two major bodies of work

Gain insight into artworks ‘Ancient Feelings’ and ‘Bent Forms #1–#4’ at the Museum of Contemporary Art

Data Dreams considers AI and its impact on contemporary life through the work of 10 visionary artists.

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.

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

A cross-section of Australian artists whose works on paper reveal the vitality, range, and relevance of the medium.

Discover drawing processes where excessive, cumulative and durational mark-making results in states of utter immersion.

The Imperial Stockings record how human bodies relate to place, to one another and to the flows of change.

A new international cirque-cabaret from the creators of Blanc de Blanc and LIMBO.

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

Designed for ages four and up, Mind Games: Art Alive offers more than 60 mind-bending installations

Get your creative juices flowing at the Shakey with this themed life drawing experience

Life drawing with professional models and a unique creative atmosphere

History in the heart of Haymarket: Paddy’s celebrates community and culture through visual storytelling

Paint and Sip classes offer a unique experience that blends the joy of painting with the pleasure of sipping your wine.

Explore the mindful craft and learn best practices

An annual exhibition profiling emerging Australian artists aged 35 years and under.

It’s beginning to look a lot ike Christmas. A time to cherish loved ones? Ew, no thanks.

Joy through their eyes: a celebration of the creativity of children and young people

Bell Shakespeare presents Shakespeare's greatest love story portrayed with elegance and clarity.

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

The biggest smallest show returns to Tiliqua Tiliqua for 2025!

Sydney’s own Touch Sensitive brings his signature funk and disco grooves to Wentworth Bar

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.

Shakespeare’s greatest play, in an energised, classic Belvoir production, featuring the grit and power of Colin Friels

An introduction to watercolours and botanical art for adults

A solo presentation of significant ceramic installations by Yasmin Smith.

Paintings of unfolding evanescence

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

Creativity reimagined: early learning through art.

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

The Annual is Australia’s largest showcase of graduate art and design.

Explore art, express yourself and connect.

Join us for these creative art and crafting workshops

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

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

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

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

A love story about resilience, community, queerness and how choosing to love and love freely, can be the most important.

CBD Gallery is thrilled to present Sydney-based ceramics artist Megan McKenzie's debut solo exhibition 'Inner Workings'

Celebrate queer joy and find your creative spark in this beginner-friendly art workshop.

A solo exhibition of ceramics

landlines/tracelines is the outcome of observing, walking and researching the ephemera that appears under my feet.

The New Breed of contemporary dance

Solo exhibition of recent and rare ceramic works

Explore tone, colour and composition in this painting class

Annual exhibition from Australia's leading Indigenous community art centre

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

Second Look - Legacy celebrates the material intelligence and creativity of contemporary textile practice.

Monthly life drawing nights at Nauti Studios in Glebe

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

Tell your story through art and meet new people

Household names, comedy cult favourites, and the best new talent

We’re excited to welcome families back for Term 4 at our playgroup.

Learn to work with oil paints with us

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

We be jammin’ every Wednesday with Bootsie! BYO instruments & come join on in!

Celebrate creativity at the WEA Sydney Art Exhibition 2025 – where student talent and community shine!

Discover the joy of singing

Make the Yuletide slay with the spiciest Christmas variety show this side of a figgy pud

Celebrate Christmas with uplifting music – a treat for the ears, heart and voice.

Sydney’s freshest night, showcasing the tastiest morsels and finest cuts of burlesque.

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

Make a study of the nude in a single extended pose.

Be part of Sydney’s Christmas celebrations with the world famous Handel’s Messiah

An Auslan guided tour of MCA's Primavera 2025 exhibition.

Mark your calendar, pull out your brightest outfit and lace up those skates, because Saturday 13 December is disco day!

In conjunction with Rozelle Presbyterian Church, a Sydney women's art collective presents a pop-up show.

Join the artists for a final Maker Marketplace for 2026.

Ceramic exhibition, handmade homewares and free pottery workshops at The Pottery Shed for the Surry Hills Christmas Fair

You’re invited to the party of the summer

Create unique, handmade Christmas presents in this one-day printmaking workshop

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

Get into the holiday spirit with our Mini & Merry Workshop!

Artists from Spinifex Hill Studio

Unlock your imagintion, reflection, connection, beyond journalling

Sydney's largest antiques and collectables fair

Shop locally handmade ceramics this year!

Create your own artwork in response to ideas of place, connection and transformation.

Talk with Ada Ackerman shares her research into how contemporary artists think about AI

Get off screens and into art this school holidays at Waverley Woollahra Art School

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

Create an evergreen Christmas wreath with preserved flowers!

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

Celebrate the festive season with world-class classical music and all your favourite carols

Join us on the third Thursday of every month, 1:30–3 pm at Gaden Community Centre. All materials included!

Summer in Katoomba

Exhibition at White Rabbit Gallery

An opera gala exploring timeless myths through music from Monteverdi, Gluck, Dvořák, Gounod and Wagner.

This Christmas, the team from Pace Live is welcoming you home!

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

Join us for a fun and relaxed walking tour through Sydney’s hidden laneways.

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

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

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

Meet Hugh Semple and discover the stories behind the artworks featured in his exhibition.

Exploring colour reduction and chine collé with Maggie Stein

The story of Camilla Wicks told through violin, piano and letters

Circus adventure puppet show – fun for the whole family!

Create your own manga-style comic book in this introductory workshop

Learn how to make your own manga style comics in this introductory workshop

Sydney Symphony Presents

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

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

Visual artist Matteo Bernasconi shares his extensive knowledge of painting

Discover ceramics in this 4-week course for beginner students

Studio access for experienced printmakers

Embrace your creativity and immerse yourself in First Nations weaving practices

Studio access for experienced printmakers

A series of walking tours around Tallawoladah/The Rocks.

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

A market for secondhand fabric, yarn and other craft/sewing related items.

Dive into watercolours with this compact 6 week course

Barnardos Australia’s annual fundraising art show is returning and this year, we’re making an even bigger impact!

A trans-diverse celebration of redemption, transformation, and rebirth.

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

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

Explore the beautifully fluid medium of watercolour

Art exhibition of rice paper paintings by members of the Australian Chinese Painting Society

Learn the principles of perspective drawing with us

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

Still life acrylic painting workshop for beginners

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

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

Learn how to paint flowers using acrylics in this 2.5-hour Sunday morning workshop

Learn how to paint flowers using acrylics in this 2.5-hour Sunday morning workshop

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.

Learn how to shoot, edit, organise and print your work

A cultural quilt making workshop whether you're a seasoned embroiderer or like weaving, or just a curious beginner.

For beginners, you will explore introductory painting techniques, including colour mixing, tone and composition.

Learn to improve your decorative abilities by mastering the art of colour theory for your home with our course

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

A beautiful, heavenly experience. 5,000 years of culture in one night. This is what you have been waiting for.

Join our fun 2.5-hour Sunday morning new mixed media workshop at Ultimo Community Centre.

Join our fun 2.5-hour Sunday morning Mixed Media workshop at Ultimo Community Centre.

Biennale of Sydney: Picking Up The Pieces – First Nations History Tours, The Block

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

Learn painting skills and how to use oil paints with us

An introduction to watercolours and botanical art for adults

An introduction to watercolours and botanical art for adults

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

Biennale of Sydney: Picking Up The Pieces – Redfern Bingo

Develop your skill and technique

Biennale of Sydney: Picking Up The Pieces – Jewellery Making Workshop​ with Dennis Golding

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