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Little Sydney Lives Exhibition 2025

Little Sydney Lives Exhibition 2025

A glimpse of daily life through the eyes of young Sydneysiders aged 5 to 12
Today 10am to 6pm
Dangerously Modern exhibition

Dangerously Modern exhibition

Explore the art and lives of 50 trailblazing women artists in the major exhibition
Today 10am to 5pm
On the Road to Justice: Remembering the Freedom Ride

On the Road to Justice: Remembering the Freedom Ride

Explore historic photographs of the 1965 protest bus ride exposing racism and discrimination against Aboriginal people
Today 10am to 6pm
Paper Universe: The book as art

Paper Universe: The book as art

Discover rare and beautiful works by contemporary artists, from the Library’s little-known collection of artists’ books.
Today 9am to 8pm
Seeing Sydney, Knowing Country exhibition

Seeing Sydney, Knowing Country exhibition

Follow the development of the NSW colony through a selection of historical maps, plans, artworks & objects
Today 10am to 5pm
The Model Makers

The Model Makers

Discover the fascinating world behind one of Sydney’s most important urban planning tools.
Today 10am to 6pm
Artisans in the Gardens

Artisans in the Gardens

3,000+ handcrafted works across the gardens. Shop, wander and support local makers.
Today 10am to 4pm
Brook Andrew: ‘Death of a Memorial’

Brook Andrew: ‘Death of a Memorial’

An exhibition bringing together a new wall drawing commissioned for Passage Gallery and a monumental inflatable installation
Today 12am to 1pm
Contemporary Art Exhibition: Landscapes Reimagined

Contemporary Art Exhibition: Landscapes Reimagined

A group show on various contenporary and emerging artists exploring the content of the natural landscape.
Today 11am to 5pm
Craft MONTH at Primrose Park Art and Craft Centre

Craft MONTH at Primrose Park Art and Craft Centre

Material Intelligence explored across a wide range of craft and design disciplines at this lively community hub.
Today 11am to 3pm
Ideas in Hand

Ideas in Hand

contemporary sculptural ceramics
Today 10am to 6pm
Lauren Wilhelm: Sprezzatura

Lauren Wilhelm: Sprezzatura

An exhibition of paintings – a meditation on transience and the human condition
Today 9am to 4pm
Little Things by Roma Lestal

Little Things by Roma Lestal

The small but meaningful things that make us happy
Today 10am to 2pm
Mating Dance

Mating Dance

Dance with the Brolgas of Anna-Wili Highfield
Today 10am to 5pm
MCA collection: Artists in focus

MCA collection: Artists in focus

A changing display that illuminates histories, trajectories and highlights of the MCA’s collection artworks.
Today 10am to 5pm
Mervyn Bishop: Close Up

Mervyn Bishop: Close Up

A rare glimpse behind the lens of one of Australia’s most important photographers.
Today 9am to 8pm
Momentary group show

Momentary group show

Artwork by Jane Alexander, Ros Lajoie and Alexandra Mills
Today 10am to 4pm
Paddy’s x State Library NSW Photography Exhibition

Paddy’s x State Library NSW Photography Exhibition

History in the heart of Haymarket: Paddy’s celebrates community and culture through visual storytelling
Today 12pm to 1pm
Primavera 2025: Young Australian Artists

Primavera 2025: Young Australian Artists

An annual exhibition profiling emerging Australian artists aged 35 years and under.
Today 10am to 5pm
Production Design: Scene Architects Build On-Screen Worlds

Production Design: Scene Architects Build On-Screen Worlds

An exhibition spotlighting the artistry of production design in contemporary Korean cinema.
Today 10am to 6pm
Same Like Yesterday

Same Like Yesterday

Virlkuthalypila and Other Stories from Our Country
Today 1pm to 5pm
Steve Salo: New Works

Steve Salo: New Works

An exhibition of emotive portraiture and expressive landscape paintings.
Today 9am to 4pm
The Australian Dream?

The Australian Dream?

Tim Ross casts his eye across the State Library’s archive to explore ideas of home and the Australian dream of home ownership.
Today 9am to 8pm
The Curious World of Pamela Allen

The Curious World of Pamela Allen

Step into the whimsical world of beloved author and illustrator Pamela Allen.
Today 9am to 8pm
The Paintings Gallery

The Paintings Gallery

More than 300 original artworks of landscape and portrait paintings on permanent display at the State Library of NSW.
Today 9am to 8pm
Treasures of the Anzac Memorial

Treasures of the Anzac Memorial

Discover 90 treasures that have been donated to the Anzac Memorial from its opening in 1934
Today 9am to 5pm
Yasmin Smith: Elemental Life

Yasmin Smith: Elemental Life

A solo presentation of significant ceramic installations by Yasmin Smith.
Today 10am to 5pm
Neil Balnaves Tallawoladah Lawn Commission 2025

Neil Balnaves Tallawoladah Lawn Commission 2025

Renowned British artist Thomas J Price is the recipient of the inaugural Neil Balnaves Tallawoladah Lawn Commission
Today 12am to 1am
RELICS: A New World Rises

RELICS: A New World Rises

Vintage objects meet miniature LEGO® brick worlds in an extraordinary exhibition by LEGO® Masters winners.
Today 10am to 5pm
Tender Comrade

Tender Comrade

Chinese history wasn't always straight.
Tomorrow
Jane du Rand: Arranged

Jane du Rand: Arranged

An exhibition of vases inspired by Australian flora and fauna
Tomorrow
Mason Kimber: A Caressing Gaze

Mason Kimber: A Caressing Gaze

A collection of works, including preparatory drawings and new textural paintings
Tomorrow
Matters of Time: Contemporary Metal Practices

Matters of Time: Contemporary Metal Practices

Australian artists and designers explore the role of metal in contemporary practice and its relationship with time.
Tomorrow
Matters of Time: Contemporary Metal Practices

Matters of Time: Contemporary Metal Practices

Australian artists and designers exploring metal in contemporary practice and its relationship with time.
Tomorrow
'The eyes!'

'The eyes!'

An exhibition of new drawings & paintings by Bill Phillips: daily life in the inner west and some strange imaginings
30 Oct 2025
Tom Blake: index of a stream.

Tom Blake: index of a stream.

Solo exhibition by Tom Blake presenting new de-silvered mirrors, cyanotypes, and paintings.
30 Oct 2025
SWELL, Form in clay and on paper

SWELL, Form in clay and on paper

Chunky clay and bold drawings—swollen forms that pop with colour, pattern and texture.
31 Oct 2025
Christine Druitt Preston: Ephemeral Beauty | solo exhibition

Christine Druitt Preston: Ephemeral Beauty | solo exhibition

In positioning flowers as both subject & metaphor, Druitt Preston reclaims the decorative for critical reflection.
1 Nov 2025
Sydney Oceanic Art Fair Tribal Art from the World

Sydney Oceanic Art Fair Tribal Art from the World

OSA Tribal Art Fair Indigenous Visionaries Oceania Australia Aboriginal Polynesian Micronesia Asian Native American
1 Nov 2025
In Between

In Between

A group exhibition of drawing, painting and sculpture
5 Nov 2025
under her skin #7

under her skin #7

Photographic exhibition by Edmond Thommen
6 Nov 2025
Euan Macleod: Glacier

Euan Macleod: Glacier

An exhibition inspired by the rugged beauty of the Haupapa Tasman Glacier, New Zealand
8 Nov 2025
Meet the selectors & judges

Meet the selectors & judges

Discover what makes a winning image as Head On judges reveal how they select standout photos and share their insights.
8 Nov 2025
Sunday soiree with exhibitors

Sunday soiree with exhibitors

Meet like-minded creative professionals and unwind with a drink at our exclusive social event
9 Nov 2025
there is birdsong

there is birdsong

Contemporary ceramics by four female artists exploring themes of environment, joy, heritage and family
11 Nov 2025
2025 Sydney International On-Water Boat Show

2025 Sydney International On-Water Boat Show

Step aboard for the ultimate on-water boating experience at the Sydney International On-Water Boat Show!
13 Nov 2025
Mushroom Ocean Food Art Photography Exhibition

Mushroom Ocean Food Art Photography Exhibition

Exhibition of Culinary Mushroom Photos by Kate Ireland running as Part of Head On Photo Festival Open Program
13 Nov 2025
Christopher Kulendran Thomas: Safe Zone

Christopher Kulendran Thomas: Safe Zone

An exhibition combining painting and television—two historical mediums of soft power—across two major bodies of work
14 Nov 2025
Baby Expo in Sydney

Baby Expo in Sydney

Sydney’s favourite baby expo is back
15 Nov 2025
Theme Park Rides: Art with Lego and K’nex

Theme Park Rides: Art with Lego and K’nex

An unmissable exhibition of breathtaking, working models that blend art, play, and innovation.
19 Nov 2025
Viewpoints group show

Viewpoints group show

Work by Kate Parker, Philippa Granwal, Pam Smith and Irene Whitton
20 Nov 2025
Data Dreams: Art and AI

Data Dreams: Art and AI

Data Dreams: Contemporary Art in the Age of AI examines the intersections between art and artificial intelligence.
21 Nov 2025
Mind Games: Art Alive

Mind Games: Art Alive

Designed for ages four and up, Mind Games: Art Alive offers more than 60 mind-bending installations
22 Nov 2025
Dorcas Bennett Tinamayi | Mothers Story

Dorcas Bennett Tinamayi | Mothers Story

Dorcas Bennett Tinamayi Mrs Bennett's Daughter | "Mothers Story"
29 Nov 2025
Exhibition: Hidden Icon by Joanna Pinkiewicz

Exhibition: Hidden Icon by Joanna Pinkiewicz

A body of work inspired by the profound visual and theological legacy of Polish painter Jerzy Nowosielski.
3 Dec 2025
The 6th Sydney Tea Expo 2025

The 6th Sydney Tea Expo 2025

Discover tea culture at the 6th Sydney Tea Expo 2025—tea makers, tastings, ceremonies & cultural exchange.
5 Dec 2025
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