Art Events in Sydney

Every week, boutique art galleries across Sydney host 'Opening Night' events. These are open to the public and typically feature complimentary wine and a lively atmosphere - together with great art by local and emerging artists! The concept of the 'Art Crawls' is simple. Your humble host plans out an Art Crawl when the stars align and these opening nights fall on the same night. This typically means 'crawling' between several galleries in a night, normally in the vicinity of the inner city (Surry Hills / Darlinghurst / etc). Come along, drink some wine, enjoy the art, and make some new friends!

Join us for Afternoon Tea with best selling author Cathy Kelly as she talks about her new book - The Island Retreat

Set in a gritty courtroom in a corner of purgatory called Hope, this dark comedy puts history’s most notorious sinner on trial to dissect the very nature of justice, faith, and human frailty. Through a sharp-tongued legal battle, the play explores the haunting boundaries of infinite mercy. Is Judas a cold-blooded traitor, or simply a man caught in the machinery of a divine script? More than a trial of one man, this is an investigation into the universal struggle of self-forgiveness. It asks if we are defined by our greatest failures or if the capacity for grace is truly boundless.

🌸 Bloom, Create, Connect 🌸 Just in time for Mother’s Day, join us for a special floral arrangement workshop in partnership with Sarina Russo Liverpool, WOTSO Liverpool, and Hala from Petal and Blooms. Learn the art of floral arranging and create something beautiful to take home. Gift yourself or someone you love the skill of floral arranging — a thoughtful way to connect, create, and celebrate 💐

Two Welsh teens raised a few streets apart – but from entirely different worlds – crash into first love and are knocked off their feet. But at the crossroads to the rest of their lives, Julie's family fears the worst in a world of unequal opportunity.

Sculpt timeless paper blooms this Mother’s Day — create for Mum, create together, or gift her a soulful moment in our intimate space.

Please join us for a very special event to meet and greet the Merrepen Arts team and learn more about our beautiful and unique textile designs and printing. We'll share behind the scenes stories of the history of fabric printing in the community and multiple design collaborations with textile designer Bobbie Ruben and others. Bring your questions! We'll print at least one length of the famous Crocodile Skin print by Aaron McTaggart on the Publisher tables. There might even be the chance for attendees to try their hand at screenprinting.