We’ll be back from Wednesday 8 January 2020, with our unbeatable mix of art, talks, performances, live music, films, pop-up bar and food. From 12 December until 7 January, the Gallery is open 10am until 5pm every day, except on Christmas Day (25 December) when we’re closed.
Artist Ceara Metlikovec discusses works in the collection that have inspired, influenced or simply delighted her.
In the lead up to the Archibald’s 100th birthday, we’re seeking missing information or images of past Archibald Prize portraits.
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.
Explore selected material from the archives of eight sculptors, drawn from more than 220 artists archives held by the Gallery, and read artist interviews.
The Art Gallery of New South Wales announced the Edmund Capon Fellowship in 2013 to honour Edmund Capon AM OBE for his 33 years of leadership.
Learn more about the project to transform the Gallery with new and expanded spaces for art, performance, film, study and cultural programs.
You can follow Gallery director Michael Brand on Instagram, where he posts photos of art and life in Sydney and further afield.
Creating a Yao ceremonial painting takes about two months and is governed by strict rules of conduct. Conserving nine of these fragile works was an intricate process that took six months to complete.
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’s open to the public and to booked education groups, with changing exhibitions and a range of events.