Join us on our second Art & Culture adventure to Australia’s unique outdoor gallery in the towering Jurassic rainforest in the heart of the Blue Mountains. Nestled within World Heritage wilderness in the Jamison Valley, the exhibition is accessed via the world's steepest train or for a more gentle descent, the Scenic Cableway. This Art & Culture event is […]
Art & Culture will resume its 2020 Calendar with a private tour to the Brett Whiteley Studio Gallery. The Brett Whiteley Studio was the workplace and home of Australian artist Brett Whiteley (1939–1992). It has been managed as a museum by the Art Gallery of NSW since 1995. Our tour will include a short introduction to the […]
Find the unexpected where art, architecture, science, history and ancient cultures meet. Join SWIC on a Private Guided Tour of Sydney’s newest museum. The Chau Chak Wing Museum brings three […]
May Gibbs, the author and illustrator of the iconic children’s story The Complete Adventures of Snugglepot and Cuddlepie is one of Australia’s most treasured authors. This ‘SWIC Only’ tour visits […]
Our July event is a guided tour of the 2021 Archibald Prize Exhibition. This exhibition is often described as Australia’s most engaging art event and is eagerly anticipated by artists and audiences alike. This year ‘The Archies’ turn 100! The Archibald Prize, first awarded in 1921, is one of Australia’s favourite art awards, and one […]
Our August event is a guided tour of ‘Archie 100’, marking the Archibald’s historic 100th milestone. This landmark exhibition explores the rich history of the Archibald Prize, unearthing fascinating stories behind more than 100 artworks carefully selected from every decade. Arranged thematically, Archie 100: A Century of the Archibald Prize reflects not just how artistic styles and […]
Dear Art and Culture Enthusiasts Best Wishes for 2022 and a warm welcome back to Art & Culture. The first event for our 2022 Calendar is a guided tour of ‘Matisse: Life and Spirit’ at the Art Gallery of NSW. Developed in partnership between the Art Gallery of NSW and the Centre Pompidou Paris, ‘Matisse: […]
March Art & Culture has been rescheduled to 29 March due to a clash with the Convenors' 'Thank you' Lunch.
Paddington is one of Sydney’s oldest suburbs, established in the early 1800s. Join us for a walk around Paddington to see how the architecture has changed from the early 1800s to today. Our guide, Ian England, lives in Paddington and has studied the architecture and cultural history of the suburb. The tour will conclude at […]
Our June event is a guided tour of the 2022 Archibald Prize Exhibition, fondly known as ‘The Archies’. This exhibition is often described as Australia’s most engaging art event and is eagerly anticipated by artists and audiences alike. Of great interest each year is the announcement of The Packing Room Prize. Congratulations to Archibald Prize […]