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 […]
We are delighted to announce that our SWIC Annual Private Tour of the Archibald, Wynne and Sulman Prizes will go ahead, albeit with reduced numbers. Please RSVP early if you wish to attend. The Archibald Prize, first awarded in 1921, is Australia’s favourite art award, and one of its most prestigious. Awarded to the best […]
Join SWIC on a Private Guided Tour of the first Streeton exhibition in 25 years. This is a landmark exhibition of works by Australia’s iconic Impressionist painter, Arthur Streeton, whose brilliant evocations of light, land and sea captured the spirit and optimism of Australia. AGNSW Director, Dr Michael Brand has described this expansive exhibition as […]
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 […]
Marrickville Library and Pavilion was the recipient of the greatly anticipated National Trust 2020 Judges’ Choice Award - Adaptive Reuse. It has a remarkable history and both the exterior and interior are architecturally significant. To quote Mayor Darcy Byrne (Inner West Council) “This beautiful public facility is more than a Library; it is a new […]
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.
Are you up for an out-of-Sydney adventure to the beautiful Blue Mountains? Our March Art & Culture event is a private guided history tour of Woodford Academy and a ‘Conversation’ with Artist in Residence, Yvette Hamilton. On the tour we will explore the rich history of Woodford Academy, the oldest complex of colonial sandstone buildings […]