O’Keeffe, Preston, Cossington Smith: making modernism
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Archibald, Wynne and Sulman Prizes 2017
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The Queen of Kiwi Comedy, Rose Matafeo, puts her spin on the country’s best-loved art prize, the Archibald. Hear from other rising stars in our Sydney students speak series of art talks. And enjoy the wit, creativity and exuberance of jazz ensemble The World According to James.
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The art that made me
Melbourne-based artist Laith McGregor discusses works in the collection that have inspired, influenced or simply delighted him.
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Young Archie winners
See the winners in each age category, chosen from more than 2000 budding young artists aged 5 to 18 who entered our portrait competition.
School holidays
Get making this September/October with a range of artmaking activities for kids and teens, including free drop-in workshops for the whole family.
The Big Anxiety 2017
We’re hosting a series of events as part of Australia’s largest mental health festival, from talks on performance anxiety to mindfulness sessions.
Apply for a scholarship
Applications are now open for a range of grants and scholarships administered by the Gallery for current art students.
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.
The stories behind the art
Discover more about the lives, times and work of Georgia O’Keeffe, Margaret Preston and Grace Cossington Smith.
Art prizes database
Find out more about the Archibald, Wynne and Sulman Prizes – including entry information – and explore the finalists and winners year by year.
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.
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Wearing modernism
What's involved in reproducing an exquisitely coloured painting or woodcut print on a silk scarf? A visit to a local Sydney studio revealed the painstaking process.
Brett Whiteley Studio
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Brett Whiteley: west of the divide
The Studio at 2 Raper Street, Surry Hills was the workplace and home of Australian artist Brett Whiteley. This exhibition showcases his affinity with the land west of Sydney – Bathurst, Oberon, Sofala and beyond. Through paintings, drawings and sculpture, this is his experience of the Australian landscape.
For members
Seventh annual kids drawing prize
Until 5 November, members’ children can enter the Art Gallery Society Kids Drawing Prize – this year with an animal theme.