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Join us Together In Art
An online project that opens the Gallery to the world
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Always was, always will be
As we commemorate Mabo Day (3 June), this Together In Art Pocket Exhibition champions Eddie Koiki Mabo and all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who have battled for land rights, along with those who empower and inspire each other.
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Are you planning to visit?
Here’s everything you need to know before you visit the Gallery after we reopen on 1 June, including how to book a free timed-entry ticket.
Inside ARTEXPRESS
Explore artists and works back to 2005 in the annual exhibition of outstanding student artworks, developed for the HSC examination in Visual Arts in NSW.
Gallery audio
Listen to a variety of audios about our collection, exhibitions, lectures and events on the Gallery audio channel.
Google Arts and Culture
View online exhibitions and take a virtual tour through the Art Gallery of New South Wales galleries on the Google Arts and Culture platform.
Prizes entries
Due to COVID-19, the Gallery is postponing the submission and delivery of entries to the Archibald, Wynne and Sulman Prizes 2020.
Archie 100
In the lead up to the Archibald’s 100th birthday, we’re seeking missing information or images of past Archibald Prize portraits.
Sydney Modern Project
Learn more about the project to transform the Gallery with new and expanded spaces for art, performance, film, study and cultural programs.
Michael Brand on Instagram
You can follow Gallery director Michael Brand on Instagram, where he posts photos of art and life in Sydney and further afield.
Artist interviews
Download transcripts of interviews with artists and other art world figures, as part of the Balnaves Foundation Australian Sculpture Archive Project.
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Art After Hours
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Art After Hours is still on a break
The Gallery reopens from 1 June but all events and programs, including Art After Hours, remain suspended and we’ll close at 5pm on Wednesdays. Meanwhile, you can explore our archive of recorded celebrity and artist talks, performances and conversations, and wander through the Gallery’s collection online.
Art Stuff
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A date with art
To celebrate our reopening week, we gave people the chance to have an up-close and personal encounter with art before opening hours with our Art Date competition. The winners were matched with a curator and their favourite artworks.
Brett Whiteley Studio
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Studio reopens 4 June 2020
The Brett Whiteley Studio at 2 Raper Street, Surry Hills was the workplace and home of one of Australia’s most celebrated artists, and is now a museum managed by the Gallery. It will reopen on 4 June to limited numbers of visitors from 10am to 4pm Thursday to Sunday. No tickets or bookings required.
Members
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Become a member and receive a free exhibition ticket. Plus you’ll enjoy a host of discounts, Look magazine and exclusive members lounge access.