nsw 6 May 2023 - 23 Jul 2023The Salon des Refusés was initiated by the S.H. Ervin Gallery in 1992 in response to the large number of works entered into the Archibald Prize which were not selected for display in the official exhibition. The Archibald Prize is one of Australia’s most high profile and respected awards whichmore
nsw 4 Aug 2023 - 10 Aug 202360 years ago Mr Walter Pye generously gifted Lindesay, an extraordinary 1834 gothic revival house, to the National Trust of Australia (NSW) and for the use of the Women’s Committee. To celebrate this anniversary, join us at two special events set in stunning surrounds, proudly brought to you by themore
nsw 16 Aug 2023Experience ‘State of the Art’ at Sydney’s exciting new architectural landmark and newest art gallery, part of the Art Gallery of NSW. Find out the secrets of the Gallery’s SANAA-designed North Building and encounter one-of-a-kind artworks created especially for the AGNSW. Who are the towering bronze beings that greet youmore
nsw 29 Jul 2023 - 10 Sep 2023Showcasing diverse responses to war, this impressive exhibition includes more than seventy paintings, drawings, films, prints, photography and sculptures on display at Sydney’s S. H. Ervin Gallery. Leading Australian artists are represented, such as Khadim Ali, Rushdi Anwar, eX de Medici, Denise Green, Richard Lewer, Mike Parr and Ben Quilty.more
nsw 20 May 2023 - 15 Jul 2023Chris Caines is an artist living on the land of the Dharug and Gundugurra peoples in the Blue Mountains west of Sydney, Australia. Producing films, articles, book chapters, site-specific media installation and mobile/locative media alongside regular music releases and performances. Caines’s studio practice embraces the linkages between media and locationmore
nsw 6 Apr 2023 - 28 May 2023Autumn themes have inspired this beautiful new Artists of the Round Yard exhibition, with a repertoire imbued with colourful warmth, texture, nature in flux and a touch of nostalgia. This exhibition is about how the artists resonate with autumn – a wind-down season where we seek comfort and prepare ourselvesmore
nsw 8 Oct 2023 - 29 Oct 2023Decay creates living soil whether that be the European style of the Everglades Gardens, or the ‘garden’ of the Australian bush surrounding the Everglades. Clare investigates this edge between these two very different gardens in this body of work. To bring this life affirming process to the surface Clare hasmore
nsw 3 Aug 2023 - 24 Sep 2023Following on from his highly regarded series on the great cities of the world, Desmond Freeman turns his attention to the built environment of the Southern Highlands in this exhibition of new works. While the magnificent natural landscapes of the region have been explored by many painters and photographers, surprisinglymore
nsw 27 Aug 2023Bring your dog to Norman Lindsay Gallery to discover the grounds and enjoy a range of fun activities for all to enjoy. Canines can channel their inner Pawcasso with dog paw painting and sit in a photo booth dressed like an artist. There will be a stick and ball library,more
nsw 1 Sep 2023 - 30 Oct 2023With so much to experience, a visit to Everglades can easily consume the better part of your day. Art, architecture, education, play, shopping, horticulture, scenic walks, Devonshire teas, picnics, and peaceful meditations amid the glorious surroundings can envelop you in its uniquely secluded world. This 1930s treasure was designed bymore
nsw 11 Apr 2023 - 5 Oct 2023During the school holidays take a special family tour with our expert guide Anna – Old Government House’s Curator – who will reveal some great stories of the Parramatta River. Kids of all ages welcome! Just near Old Government House the confluence of Darling Mills Creek and Toongabbie Creek formmore
nsw 19 May 2023 - 16 Jun 2023Enjoy a spooky evening exploring Old Government House – if you dare! These tours have run for many years and guests always enjoy the tours. Tour this Georgian house by candlelight. Imagine the people who once walked these halls. Hear stories from staff, volunteers and past guests of unusual happenings.more
nsw 18 Jun 2023The historic precinct of Church Street Maitland will come alive on Sunday 18 June as the Maitland Heritage Fest celebrates the city’s rich and diverse history. Grossmann House will be open for tours led by suitably dressed guides at the discounted rate of $5 per head for this day only, and refreshmentsmore
nsw 10 Aug 2023Beautifully restored, you will hear the history and see some of the magnificent rooms of the Carrington Hotel, and then sit down to afternoon tea in a warm and welcoming room. We then have the opportunity to stroll the top of Katoomba street, looking at the facades of some ofmore
nsw 24 Aug 2023Join an exclusive small group of heritage enthusiasts as we explore these special places that are sure to whet your appetite to learn more about this historic region. The walking tour will commence in Richmond and finish at Windsor. Participants will enjoy access to some rarely seen internal spaces. Asmore
nsw 3 Sep 2023Join Michael Belcher for a Heritage Walk around Maitland’s unique Horseshoe Bend. Following the walk a splendid afternoon tea will be served at historic Brough House, 73 Church St, Maitland. Horseshoe Bend has seen immense change in the last 250 years from an almost impenetrable rainforest to a residential andmore
nsw 22 Jul 2023The annual Grossmann Lecture will be delivered by Dr Josephine May, Hon Associate Professor, PALS University of Newcastle. The presentation explores the family background, life, and career of Janette Grace Grossmann ( 1862-1924), pioneering girl’s secondary principal in the NSW state teaching service. Of special significance to our National Trustmore
nsw 8 Jul 2023Ian Stephenson, President of the Glebe Society and former Director of the National Trust in NSW, will guide us through Glebe highlighting examples of Infill Housing: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly. The tour commences at the leafy corner of Colbourne Avenue and Lyndhurst Street, and will Finish atmore
nsw 26 Aug 2023James Fairfax’s love of dogs is evident everywhere at Retford Park, from the stone dogs keeping guard at the front of the house, to paintings and photographs of his dogs in the house, and the special place in the grounds where his dogs are buried, along with his ashes becausemore
nsw 20 Jun 2023 - 28 Nov 2023Ever wished that walls could talk? Despite witnessing almost 190 years of progress, Lindesay – a spectacular 1830s harbourside mansion – remains untouched and makes for the perfect location to uncover the stories of the past. Join us to enjoy a glass of wine and canapés in the garden overlookingmore
nsw 2 Jun 2023 - 10 Sep 2023Lionel’s Place: Lionel Lindsay from the Maitland Regional Art Gallery Collection showcases artworks created by Lionel Lindsay, an artist who honed his skills in etching and wood engraving so finely that by 1927 he was hailed as the most internationally successful Australian printmaker of all time. This exhibition presents the artist’s etchings,more
