Sydney art galleries
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Art galleries in Sydney
Sydney has an abundance of art exhibitions displayed over summer, in public and private galleries throughout the city.
Summer art exhibitions

Draw inspiration from Sydney's art scene this summer with a moveable feast that features vibrant new talent and old favourites in galleries dotted around Sydney city.
Public galleries such as the Museum of Contemporary Art, the Museum of Sydney and the Art Gallery of NSW feature a continually changing program of Australian and international exhibitions year-round. Don't miss the landmark exhibition of Picasso - Masterpieces from the Musée National Picasso Paris at the Art Gallery of NSW over summer. The Museum of Contemporary Art hosts Australia's first solo exhibition by Mexican-Canadian electronic artist, Rafael Lozano Hemmer. Further afield, the Hawkesbury Regional Gallery showcases local and international talent, with regular curator talks, children's workshops and guided tours.
Sydney has a diverse range of private galleries - Tim Olsen Gallery in Woollahra, S.H. Ervin Gallery at Observatory Hill and the Sherman Contemporary Art Foundation in Paddington - which provide a more intimate look at local and international artists' works.
Don't miss these art and culture experiences in Sydney
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Object - Australian Centre for Craft and Design
Inner Sydney, Sydney, Surry Hills
Through visionary exhibitions, education programs, publications and retail activities, the centre strives to make connections between creative minds a...
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Hazelhurst Regional Gallery and Arts Centre
Sydney South, Sydney, Cronulla
Hazelhurst Regional Gallery and Arts Centre is a spectacular arts complex offering exhibitions, art courses and workshops, artist talks and special ar...
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SH Ervin Gallery
Sydney City, Sydney, The Rocks
The National Trust S.H. Ervin Gallery is a major public art gallery that presents an exciting program of changing exhibitions. The program is designed...
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Hawkesbury Regional Gallery
Sydney North, Sydney, Windsor
Hawkesbury Regional Gallery is located in a landmark building designed to reflect the heritage values of the surrounding district. Landscaped grounds ...
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Artspace Visual Arts Centre
Sydney City, Sydney, Kings Cross and Woolloomooloo
Artspace Visual Arts Centre is a leading international residency-based contemporary art centre, housed in the historic Gunnery Building in Woolloomool...
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Simmer on the Bay
Sydney City, Sydney, Surrounds
Set within the artistic and restaurant precinct is a venue that combines the best of both. Simmer on the Bay offers an exclusive gallery space with a ...
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The Damien Minton Gallery
Inner Sydney, Sydney, Surry Hills
The Damien Minton Gallery is a contemporary commercial gallery located in the inner city suburb of Redfern. The gallery exhibits artists who engage wi...
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Cobbitty Fine Art Gallery
Sydney West, Sydney, Surrounds
Take time to explore the idyllic surrounds of Cobbitty Village, and enjoy the fine offerings of Cobbitty Fine Art Gallery. Visitors will be amazed by ...
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Penrith Regional Gallery and Lewers Bequest
Sydney West, Sydney, Penrith
Penrith Regional Gallery and The Lewers Bequest is set on the western bank of the Nepean River at the foot of the Blue Mountains. The Gallery was esta...
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Museum of Contemporary Art - MCA
Sydney City, Sydney, The Rocks
The Museum of Contemporary Art (MCA) is Australia's leading museum dedicated to exhibiting, interpreting and collecting contemporary art from acr...
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Campbelltown Arts Centre
Sydney West, Sydney, Campbelltown
The Campbelltown Arts Centre, a state-of-the-art facility, is the flagship cultural venue for the Greater Sydney region and attracts hundreds of thous...
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Seawater Gallery
Sydney South, Sydney, Cronulla
Upon entering Seawater Gallery you will be immersed in the fascinating colours and beauty of the ocean. Seawater showcases photography by Scott Butche...
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Art Est Art School and Gallery
Inner Sydney, Sydney, Leichhardt
Art Est. is Sydney’s dynamic creative hub for the visual arts. Located in a spacious, light-filled warehouse in Leichhardt, Art Est. is a funky ...
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Oxford Art Factory
Inner Sydney, Sydney, Darlinghurst
Inspired by Andy Warhol's 1960s New York Factory, the Oxford Art Factory is an edgy, warehouse-like venue with multiple, flexible performance are...
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Mint
Sydney City, Sydney, Surrounds
The Mint was constructed between 1811 and 1816 as the southern wing of the Sydney Hospital. In 1854 a branch of the Royal Mint was established on the ...
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Mosman Art Gallery and Community Centre
Sydney North, Sydney, Mosman
The Mosman Art Gallery is a dedicated public gallery established by Mosman Council. It presents a rich and varied program of high quality exhibitions,...
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Boyd Gallery
Sydney West, Sydney, Camden
Boyd Gallery houses over 250 Australian works of art in oil, watercolour, acrylic and other mediums. They hold exhibitions for major art works on a mo...
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4A Centre for Contemporary Asian Art
Sydney City, Sydney, Surrounds
4A Centre for Contemporary Asian Art is a non-profit organisation (4A) with the aim of promoting a greater understanding of diverse cultures through t...
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Something at Marys
Sydney South, Sydney, Bundeena
Something at Mary's is home to one of a kind ceramic artworks with both a functional and decorative design slant. Drop by and there's a good chance y...
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White Rabbit Gallery
Inner Sydney, Sydney, Newtown
Need inspiration? Four floors of contemporary art in a privately funded museum should do it! The world's largest collection of contemporary Chinese a...
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Brett Whiteley Studio
Inner Sydney, Sydney, Surry Hills
Explore one of Sydney's best kept secrets: the Brett Whiteley Studio, where one of Australia's most celebrated artists of the 20th century l...
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Brenda May Gallery
Inner Sydney, Sydney, Surrounds
Brenda May established Access Gallery in Sydney in 1985 to support emerging Australian artists. The Gallery moved to the Danks Street complex when it ...
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University Art Gallery
Inner Sydney, Sydney, Surrounds
The University of Sydney Art Collection contains over 3000 works of art including paintings, works on paper, sculpture and decorative arts which have ...
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Casula Powerhouse
Sydney West, Sydney, Surrounds
Casula Powerhouse is a multi-disciplinary arts centre located on the banks of the Georges River. The centre has a 326 seat theatre, performance space,...
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Ferry Artists Gallery Sydney North, Sydney, Hawkesbury
The Ferry Artists Gallery is a community run art gallery in beautiful historic Wisemans Ferry. The gallery is a venue where talented local artists exh...
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Studio 2017 at 2 Danks Street Galleries
Inner Sydney, Sydney, Surrounds
Studio 20/17 has been established as a workshop and gallery for contemporary jewellery and objects. Jewellery designers Bridget Kennedy and Melanie Ih...
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Manly Art Gallery and Museum
Sydney North, Sydney, Manly
The Manly Art Gallery and Museum is only a four minute walk from Manly Wharf. Opened in 1930 by Manly Council, it was the first metropolitan regional ...
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Boutwell Draper Gallery
Inner Sydney, Sydney, Surry Hills
Established in 2001, Boutwell Draper Gallery is committed to the promotion of both emerging and established contemporary artists. The artists shown in...
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Powerhouse Museum
Sydney City, Sydney, Pyrmont
Located next door to Darling Harbour, the Powerhouse Museum is one of Australia's largest and most diverse museums. It features an extraordinary ...
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Global Gallery
Inner Sydney, Sydney, Paddington
Global Gallery is a unique gallery in the heart of Paddington, committed to the exhibition of contemporary artists. The gallery is one of the largest ...
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Ken Duncan Gallery The Rocks Sydney
Sydney City, Sydney, The Rocks
This must-see gallery in the historic The Rocks precinct showcases amazing imagery from Australia and the world captured by Australia's most renowned ...
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Art Gallery of New South Wales
Sydney City, Sydney, Surrounds
The Art Gallery of NSW is one of Australia's leading art museums.Explore five levels of art with extensive collections of Australian, Aboriginal,...
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Powerhouse Discovery Centre
Sydney North, Sydney, Hawkesbury
The Powerhouse Discovery Centre is the Powerhouse Museum's publicly-accessible, museum storage and collection care facility located in Castle Hil...
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