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Archibald, Wynne and Sulman Prizes
Art Gallery of NSW
Exhibitions
Archibald, Wynne and Sulman Prizes
Australia’s most engaging art event
Dance Protest, Project Banaba
Chau Chak Wing Museum
Exhibitions
Dance Protest, Project Banaba
Katerina Teaiwa reframes the Pacific island's dance
On the Road to Justice: Remembering the Freedom Ride
Glebe Library
Community & causes
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
40 days at a dictator training centre with Wang Zhiyuan
Darling Square Library
Talks, courses & workshops
40 days at a dictator training centre with Wang Zhiyuan
Artist Talk with Artist Wang Zhiyuan and Passage Co-Director Patrick Madden
Amongst the clouds
Artspace
Exhibitions
Amongst the clouds
A cutting-edge, digital-led exhibition at Artspace
Art Exhibition | Magda Myszkowski
Polish Club Ashfield
Talks, courses & workshops
Art Exhibition | Magda Myszkowski
Artist Magda Myszkowski will present her oeuvre at the Polish Club Ashfield’s newest gallery
Artist Talk: Edward Waring Solo Exhibition, Orbit City
Rushcutters Bay
Talks, courses & workshops
Artist Talk: Edward Waring Solo Exhibition, Orbit City
Edward Waring will talk through the work in his current exhibition
Bridget Stehli – Lantana
Haymarket
Exhibitions
Bridget Stehli – Lantana
Nasha Gallery is pleased to present a new solo exhibition from Sydney based artist, Bridget Stehli
Chrome City II
Darlinghurst
Exhibitions
Chrome City II
A group exhibition of contemporary artists
Crafting Life: Stories from the Japanese Studio
The Japan Foundation
Exhibitions
Crafting Life: Stories from the Japanese Studio
This exhibition explores Japanese craft from a fresh perspective, highlighting its dynamism and resilience.
Diena Georgetti: The Civilisation of the Abstract
The Rocks
Tours & experiences
Diena Georgetti: The Civilisation of the Abstract
The MCA's 2025 Circular Quay Foyer Wall Commission
Edward Waring Solo Exhibition: Orbit City
Rushcutters Bay
Exhibitions
Edward Waring Solo Exhibition: Orbit City
Waring continues his explorations in glass, both as material and metaphor.
harvest – Kate McKenzie Lewis
Comber Street Studios
Exhibitions
harvest – Kate McKenzie Lewis
Solo exhibition of atmospheric, memory-laden oil paintings
Jakey Pedro Exhibition
Paddington
Tours & experiences
Jakey Pedro Exhibition
Art2Muse Gallery presents Jakey Pedro's new body of work
Kate Newby: Hours in wind
Museum of Contemporary Art
Tours & experiences
Kate Newby: Hours in wind
Loti Smorgon Sculpture Terrace Commission
Life Drawing Saturday morning
Darlington
Tours & experiences
Life Drawing Saturday morning
Come and practice life drawing in an informal setting with fellow art lovers, at Peach Black Gallery
New Voices: National Art School Grad Art Group Show
CBD Gallery
Talks, courses & workshops
New Voices: National Art School Grad Art Group Show
An innovative showcase of the next generation of NAS Graduates.
Nikky Morgan-Smith: Index Act
Enmore
Talks, courses & workshops
Nikky Morgan-Smith: Index Act
In Index Act, Morgan-Smith will present a series of layered drawings that function as inventories of energy.
Parlingarri Amintiya Ningani Awungarra
UNSW Galleries
Talks, courses & workshops
Parlingarri Amintiya Ningani Awungarra
A major survey of contemporary art from the Tiwi Islands.
Patsy Chingwile: The Hawkesbury and the Divine
Glebe
Exhibitions
Patsy Chingwile: The Hawkesbury and the Divine
An exhibition of oil on canvas.
Praxis
Waterloo
Exhibitions
Praxis
Includes paintings and drawings by 5 Australian artists
Salon des Refusés: the alternative Archibald & Wynne Prize
S.H. Ervin Gallery (National Trust Centre)
Exhibitions
Salon des Refusés: the alternative Archibald & Wynne Prize
Works not selected for the official exhibition
Snacks
Tiliqua Tiliqua
Exhibitions
Snacks
A group show curated by Jennifer Burns
Yolŋu power: the art of Yirrkala
Art Gallery of NSW
Exhibitions
Yolŋu power: the art of Yirrkala
A major exhibition showcasing the extraordinary artists of Yirrkala in north-east Arnhem Land, Northern Territory.
Youth workshops: Dare to Dream
Museum of Contemporary Art
Talks, courses & workshops
Youth workshops: Dare to Dream
Calling all young creatives (16–20) based in Western Sydney!
Drawing with a Drag Queen Workshop
Surry Hills
Theatre, dance & film
Drawing with a Drag Queen Workshop
Brush off the week with a fun drawing workshop hosted by The Fabulous Wonder Mama
Dynamic sculpted head and torso in clay - one day workshop
Willoughby Arts Centre
Talks, courses & workshops
Dynamic sculpted head and torso in clay - one day workshop
Learn the skills to sculpt a head and torso in clay . Instruction provided in proportion and form
Nudenight life drawing at Doodler
Marrickville
Talks, courses & workshops
Nudenight life drawing at Doodler
Life drawing with professional models and an amazing creative atmosphere every Wed/Thur/Fri/Sat/Sun
Re-Imagine | Master Class with Dr Nasser Palangi
Surry Hills
Talks, courses & workshops
Re-Imagine | Master Class with Dr Nasser Palangi
Methods of Deconstructions
Workshop / Head and Torso in Clay
Willoughby Arts Centre
Talks, courses & workshops
Workshop / Head and Torso in Clay
Create two sculptures in this one-day workshop
Create a travel sketchbook with Richard Byrnes
Willoughby Arts Centre
Talks, courses & workshops
Create a travel sketchbook with Richard Byrnes
Learn techniques in watercolour, pen and pencil to capture the sights and experiences of your adventures
Ceramics: beginner wheel throwing and handbuilding (Mondays)
Pine Street Creative Arts Centre
Talks, courses & workshops
Ceramics: beginner wheel throwing and handbuilding (Mondays)
Discover ceramics in this 8-week courses for beginner students
Afternoon Wildlife Drawing Class
Leichhardt
Talks, courses & workshops
Afternoon Wildlife Drawing Class
Unwind, get creative and rediscover the joy of art
Evening Wildlife Drawing Class
Leichhardt
Talks, courses & workshops
Evening Wildlife Drawing Class
Unwind after work and connect with like-minded people through the joy of drawing
Creative art class for seniors drawing, painting, sculpture
Surry Hills
Talks, courses & workshops
Creative art class for seniors drawing, painting, sculpture
Come along to our creative art workshops specially designed for seniors.
Fluid art paint pouring coasters and wall art workshop
Surry Hills
Talks, courses & workshops
Fluid art paint pouring coasters and wall art workshop
A fun, creative paint pouring workshop
Sculpture workshops
Erskineville
Talks, courses & workshops
Sculpture workshops
Come discover the magic of sculpture with a term workshop class at TBSSS
Weekly art classes for children
Croydon
Children & family
Weekly art classes for children
Drawing and painting workshops for children of all ages
Ceramics: introduction to wheel throwing (Wednesdays)
Pine Street Creative Arts Centre
Talks, courses & workshops
Ceramics: introduction to wheel throwing (Wednesdays)
Discover ceramics in this 5-week course for beginner students
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!
Life Drawing on Wednesday
Darlington
Tours & experiences
Life Drawing on Wednesday
Come and practice life drawing in an informal setting with fellow art lovers, at Peach Black Gallery
Printmaking: studio access course (Wednesdays)
Pine Street Creative Arts Centre
Talks, courses & workshops
Printmaking: studio access course (Wednesdays)
Studio access for experienced printmakers
Ceramics: hand building for all levels (Thursday evenings)
Pine Street Creative Arts Centre
Talks, courses & workshops
Ceramics: hand building for all levels (Thursday evenings)
Refine your ceramic skills in this 6-week course for all experience levels
Ceramics: studio access program (Thursdays)
Pine Street Creative Arts Centre
Talks, courses & workshops
Ceramics: studio access program (Thursdays)
Experienced students can further develop their own projects with support from an expert ceramicist in this 6-week course
Merging memories
Surry Hills
Talks, courses & workshops
Merging memories
An art exhibition by Cheryl Wetsi & Shirley Steel
Sculpt Your Mate Air Drying Clay Workshop
Surry Hills
Talks, courses & workshops
Sculpt Your Mate Air Drying Clay Workshop
Create a fun, quirky piece you will cherish for years to come!
Sydney Printmakers – Short ‘n’ Sweet
Tiliqua Tiliqua
Exhibitions
Sydney Printmakers – Short ‘n’ Sweet
A collaborative show featuring varied works from the artists from Sydney Printmakers
Udo Wolfgang Emergence
Newtown
Exhibitions
Udo Wolfgang Emergence
A photographic exploration of light, memory, and solitude within cinematic moments of stillness and quiet drama.
Watercolour and drawing skills - evening class in studio
North Sydney Community Centre
Talks, courses & workshops
Watercolour and drawing skills - evening class in studio
Learn the skills to create vibrant watercolour paintings
Auslan Ceramics Art Club
Glebe
Community & causes
Auslan Ceramics Art Club
Facilitated by Deaf ceramic artist Kirsty Collins, Auslan Ceramics Art Club for the Deaf and HOH community at Kil.n.it
Paint & Sip: Art Game at Cork & Chroma
Surry Hills
Children & family
Paint & Sip: Art Game at Cork & Chroma
A fresh new way to paint and sip!
Ceramics: studio access program (Saturdays)
Pine Street Creative Arts Centre
Talks, courses & workshops
Ceramics: studio access program (Saturdays)
Experienced students can further develop their own projects with support from an experienced tutor in this 6 week course
Creative Air Dry Clay Trinket 2 Week Course
Surry Hills
Talks, courses & workshops
Creative Air Dry Clay Trinket 2 Week Course
Create a set of three lovely air dry clay pieces to take home
Erotic Pottery Workshop with Wonder Mama
Surry Hills
Talks, courses & workshops
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.
Printmaking: studio access program (Saturdays)
Pine Street Creative Arts Centre
Talks, courses & workshops
Printmaking: studio access program (Saturdays)
Studio access for experienced printmakers
Ceramics: beginner wheel throwing (Sunday afternoons)
Pine Street Creative Arts Centre
Talks, courses & workshops
Ceramics: beginner wheel throwing (Sunday afternoons)
Learn the basics of working with clay in this 6-week course
Ceramics: introduction to wheel throwing (Sunday mornings)
Pine Street Creative Arts Centre
Talks, courses & workshops
Ceramics: introduction to wheel throwing (Sunday mornings)
Discover ceramics in this directed 5-week course for beginner students
Painting: introduction to painting techniques @ Ultimo
Ultimo Community Centre
Talks, courses & workshops
Painting: introduction to painting techniques @ Ultimo
Learn the basics of painting in this fun 2.5-hour Sunday afternoon workshop
Printmaking: beginner printmaking (Sundays)
Pine Street Creative Arts Centre
Talks, courses & workshops
Printmaking: beginner printmaking (Sundays)
Discover the fundamentals of printmaking in this 5-week introductory course
Jane Canfield: Elemental
Art2Muse Gallery
Tours & experiences
Jane Canfield: Elemental
Art2Muse Gallery presents an exhibition of landscapes in oil and gouache by Jane Canfield
Clearly Queerly Coded by Guy James Whitworth
m2 Gallery
Community & causes
Clearly Queerly Coded by Guy James Whitworth
An exhibition of Queer-coded paintings by renowned artist and host of Sydney's Queer Sketch Club Guy James Whitworth
Sew long and thanks for all the fish
The Corner Gallery
Exhibitions
Sew long and thanks for all the fish
Are your trousers killing our planet? A mixed media exhibition about recycling clothing in the face of planetary doom.
Draw Your Mate or Date Mystery Portrait Workshop
Surry Hills
Talks, courses & workshops
Draw Your Mate or Date Mystery Portrait Workshop
Create a fun mystery drawing of your mate or date in this oil pastel workshop!
Masterclass: Tax & financial essentials for creatives
Marrickville Library and Pavilion
Talks, courses & workshops
Masterclass: Tax & financial essentials for creatives
Join us for an exclusive masterclass with renowned arts accountant and advocate Evan Lowenstein.
Printmaking: studio access course (Thursdays)
Pine Street Creative Arts Centre
Talks, courses & workshops
Printmaking: studio access course (Thursdays)
4-week studio access for experienced printmakers
Remembrance – bringing together drawing and sculpture
Tiliqua Tiliqua
Exhibitions
Remembrance – bringing together drawing and sculpture
Bansi Joshi, Aimee Meng, Carolyn Ong & Kate Riley bring us an exhibition to remember
Neon glow in the dark draw with a Drag Queen workshop
Surry Hills
Talks, courses & workshops
Neon glow in the dark draw with a Drag Queen workshop
Join iconic Sydney drag queen, The Fabulous Wonder Mama, for her fabulous neon drawing class
Jewellery shorts: sustainable metal jewellery making
Pine Street Creative Arts Centre
Talks, courses & workshops
Jewellery shorts: sustainable metal jewellery making
Create your own bespoke jewellery piece using recycled metals in this beginner workshop
Painting: watercolour and pencils @ Ultimo Community Centre
Ultimo Community Centre
Talks, courses & workshops
Painting: watercolour and pencils @ Ultimo Community Centre
Explore the beautifully fluid medium of watercolour
Life Drawing In the Gallery
Tiliqua Tiliqua
Talks, courses & workshops
Life Drawing In the Gallery
Two hours of sketching happiness in front of inspirational live models
Painting course: Watercolour
Peach Black Gallery
Tours & experiences
Painting course: Watercolour
Visual artist Matteo Bernasconi shares his extensive knowledge of painting
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
Visit the 2025 veteran artist in residence Hugh Semple
Anzac Memorial
Tours & experiences
Visit the 2025 veteran artist in residence Hugh Semple
Visit 2025 Veteran Artist in Residence Hugh Semple as he practices his art.
Being There
The Concourse
Talks, courses & workshops
Being There
An exhibition of landscape-inspired art by Cathy Shugg
Bloom - paintings by Suzie Rix & Judy Denby
Glebe
Exhibitions
Bloom - paintings by Suzie Rix & Judy Denby
paintings by Suzie Rix & Judy Denby
Full Bloom: Art, light, music
Museum of Contemporary Art
Children & family
Full Bloom: Art, light, music
Light up your weekend with an evening at the MCA Australia.
Jewellery shorts: make a metal bangle or cuff
Pine Street Creative Arts Centre
Talks, courses & workshops
Jewellery shorts: make a metal bangle or cuff
Make you own handcrafted textured bangle or cuff in our Sunday afternoon beginner workshop
Feast of Watercolour - 2 day workshop - 2 Sundays
Waverley Woollahra Art School
Talks, courses & workshops
Feast of Watercolour - 2 day workshop - 2 Sundays
Expand your watercolour experience with a variety of guided exercises.
Painting: still life @ Ultimo Community Centre
Ultimo Community Centre
Talks, courses & workshops
Painting: still life @ Ultimo Community Centre
Still life acrylic painting workshop for beginners
Art of Discovery
Darlinghurst
Exhibitions
Art of Discovery
See science in a new light
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
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!
Paint & Sip Paint Your Own Tarot Card
Surry Hills
Tours & experiences
Paint & Sip Paint Your Own Tarot Card
A brush in one hand, a tarot card in the other, and a whole lot of magic in the middle.
The Study: Life Drawing Sessions at The Figure Room
Sydney
Talks, courses & workshops
The Study: Life Drawing Sessions at The Figure Room
An untutored life drawing session celebrating the human form. Create, be present and connect in a welcoming space.
Drawing for beginners @ Ultimo Community Centre
Ultimo Community Centre
Talks, courses & workshops
Drawing for beginners @ Ultimo Community Centre
Unlock the secrets of drawing, through a series of short drawing exercises
Photography course for beginners
Sydney Community College
Talks, courses & workshops
Photography course for beginners
Learn digital photography with us
Sustainable coiled basket weaving: beginners
Sydney Community College
Talks, courses & workshops
Sustainable coiled basket weaving: beginners
Learn the timeless art of basketry!
Painting: flowers in acrylics @ Ultimo Community Centre
Ultimo Community Centre
Talks, courses & workshops
Painting: flowers in acrylics @ Ultimo Community Centre
Learn how to paint flowers using acrylics in this 2.5-hour Sunday morning workshop
Portraiture Drawing Course with Life Models
Sydney Community College
Talks, courses & workshops
Portraiture Drawing Course with Life Models
A hands-on portraiture course with real life models
Abstract Art Group Exhibition: Inner Currents
CBD Gallery
Talks, courses & workshops
Abstract Art Group Exhibition: Inner Currents
A challenge to question not just art, but the larger psychological narratives we live within.
Emma Fielden: The Sky Swallowed a Stone
UNSW Galleries
Talks, courses & workshops
Emma Fielden: The Sky Swallowed a Stone
A collection of new process-driven paintings.
Mating Dance
Bondi Pavilion
Exhibitions
Mating Dance
Dance with the Brolgas of Anna-Wili Highfield
Paint & Sip Man's Best Friend Listening Party
Surry Hills
Music
Paint & Sip Man's Best Friend Listening Party
Pop on your gloss and press play! We’re painting to the soundtrack of Sabrina’s newest album.
Painting: landscapes @ Ultimo Community Centre
Ultimo Community Centre
Talks, courses & workshops
Painting: landscapes @ Ultimo Community Centre
Discover the joy of acrylic painting in our fun Sunday class for beginners
iPhone photography course
Sydney Community College
Talks, courses & workshops
iPhone photography course
Learn to take breathtaking photos on your smartphone with us
Drawing: portraits for beginners @ Ultimo Community Centre
Ultimo Community Centre
Talks, courses & workshops
Drawing: portraits for beginners @ Ultimo Community Centre
Unleash your creativity in our fun and social beginner portrait drawing workshop
Sydney Contemporary
Carriageworks
Talks, courses & workshops
Sydney Contemporary
Australasia’s biggest contemporary art fair
Watercolour: plants and flowers @ Ultimo Community Centre
Ultimo Community Centre
Talks, courses & workshops
Watercolour: plants and flowers @ Ultimo Community Centre
An introduction to watercolours and botanical art for adults
Photography: Technical skills workshop
Sydney Community College
Community & causes
Photography: Technical skills workshop
Learn to improve your technical photography skills with us
Urban sketching: Pen & wash course
Sydney Community College
Talks, courses & workshops
Urban sketching: Pen & wash course
Learn to sketch urban street scenes!
Beginner’s guide to Adobe after effects
Sydney Community College
Talks, courses & workshops
Beginner’s guide to Adobe after effects
Learn to animate graphics and visual effects
Contemporary Art Exhibition: Landscapes Reimagined
CBD Gallery
Talks, courses & workshops
Contemporary Art Exhibition: Landscapes Reimagined
A group show on various contenporary and emerging artists exploring the content of the natural landscape.
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