2 Danks Street

A collection of art galleries, jewellery studio and award winning cafe.

Home to eight of Sydney's best contemporary art galleries, a fine arts dealer, a working jewellery studio and an award winning café. Changing monthly exhibitions of the latest contemporary art from leading Australian and international artists ensure a stimulating experience. Venues include Aboriginal and Pacific Art, Annette Larkin Fine Art, Brenda May Gallery, Dominik Mersch Gallery, Stella Downer Fine Art, Studio 20/17, Syndicate, The Depot Gallery, Depot II Gallery, Utopia Art Sydney and Wilson Street Gallery.

Address

2 Danks St, Waterloo

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Aboriginal Art Galleries

A family run collaborative of galleries established in the field of Aboriginal art, crafts, artefacts and didgeridoos for over 15 years. Engage with the bold design directions of Indigenous art displaying both traditional and contemporary perspectives. Find authentic glasswork, hand-painted ceramics, baskets, paintings and crafts among the work of over 140 artists, tempered by hand. (Image left: 'Lightning' by Sarrita King).

Address

QVB, Shop 47-51, Level 2;

Phone

1300 385 862

Ann Snell Gallery

Specialising in Modern Aboriginal Art

Ann Snell is an explorer of indigenous life and art with an unwavering quest to source stunning pieces of investment work directly from the men and women who created them.

Address

169 Albion Street, Surry Hills.

Phone

0413 554 624

Art at the Bluegum

Quality Australian art and glasswork

Art devotees flock to the discerning showcase of traditional and contemporary Australian art at the family run gallery, Art at the Bluegum. After 13 years in the business, the Walters family support an exciting portfolio across the artistic mediums of painting, etching, woodwork, pottery, hand blown glass pieces and silverware.

Address

220 Darling St, Balmain

Phone

9818 1828

Art Gallery New South Wales

Explore five levels of art with extensive collections of Australian, Aboriginal, European, Asian and contemporary works. Enjoy lunch or high-tea in the award-winning restaurant or enjoy a coffee in the contemporary cafe. Discover an extensive range of eclectic art books, gifts and mementos in the Gallery Shop and visit on Wednesday evenings until 9pm for Art After Hours. Free general admission.

Address

Art Gallery Rd, The Domain

Phone

1800 679 278

Artereal Gallery

Contemporary art gallery

Converted from an 1890's heritage-listed fire station, Artereal Gallery exhibits works of established and emerging artists in wide-ranging contemporary solo and group shows. Enjoy painting, sculpture, photography and installations.

Address

747 Darling Street, Rozelle

Phone

9818 7474

Australian Centre for Photography

Contemporary photographic art space

With an ever changing program of free exhibitions and events, Australia’s longest running contemporary art space, the ACP, remains at the forefront of contemporary photo media.

Address

257 Oxford Street, Paddington

Phone

02 9332 1455

Blender Gallery

New and emerging contemporary artists

Also home to the Just Shoot Lomography store and cafe for budding and experimental lense lovers.

Address

16 Elizabeth Street, Paddington.

Phone

02 9380 7080

Boutwell Draper Gallery

Contemporary art gallery

Established in 2001, Boutwell Draper Gallery is committed to the promotion of both emerging and established contemporary artists across a broad range of media, from painting to photography, sculpture, installation, video and digital arts.

Address

82-84 George St, Redfern

Phone

9310 5662

Breathing Colours

Contemporary Australian art & jewellery

Breathing Colours is an exhibition space that showcases multi-disciplinary Australian artists fortnightly. Their adjoining shop is a remarkable resource for contemporary jewellery and unique wearable objects.

Address

446 Darling St, Balmain

Phone

9555 8543

Brett Whiteley Studio

Former workplace & home of artist

Delve into the former studio, home and exhibition space of one of Australia's most famous and important artists - Brett Whiteley. Glimpse into his private collection of inspiring sketchbooks, photographs and personal memorabilia (weekends only).

Address

2 Raper Street, Surry Hills.

Phone

02 9225 1881

Damien Minton Gallery

Contemporary Australian art

Exhibiting contemporary artists who engage with the Australian cultural landscape. Damien Minton Gallery's rotating calendar provides an eclectic mix of painting, sculpture, new media and mixed media assemblage artists

Address

61-63 Great Buckingham St

Phone

9699 7551

Elizabeth Bay House

Colonial period house museum

Breathtakingly elegant, Elizabeth Bay House is a superb example of colonial architecture. The exquisite interiors paint an evocative picture of 19th century sophistication. Experience history first hand as you step into 'the finest house in the colony'.

Flourish Arts in Birchgrove

Art Gallery

Catering for a contemporary crowd, Flourish Arts in Birchgrove represents Australian multimedia artists who create one off pieces of jewellery, fascinators, hats, bags & accessories. The gallery carries vintage collectibles and promotes Aboriginal artist works, local painters and ceramics & glass artists. An ideal location for celebratory drinks or a 'Girls Night Out', the gallery accepts commissions for bespoke jewellery pieces, fascinators and knitwear and offers mending, up cycling and jewellery redesign services.

Address

39 Cameron St, Birchgrove

Phone

9810 6362

Flutter Lyon Open Studio

Ink-Pressings, Pressing Sessions, workshops

Step among the striking Ink-Pressing artworks of Flutter Lyon, Sydney's inventor of this highly specialised craft. Original and imaginative, watch a new pressing come to life, purchase a piece, or book a Pressing Session of your own

Address

140 Regent St, Redfern

Phone

0404 282 957

Friends of Leon

Fashion and female centric pop art gallery

Artist and curator Leon Krasenstein presents a new concept in urban galleries featuring a wonderful mix of pop imagery genres uniquely focused on fashion illustration and modern representations of the female form.

Address

82 Marlborough Street, Surry Hills.

Phone

0403 248 978

Gaffa Gallery

Contemporary art, design and jewellery

Gaffa Gallery is an art and design precinct centrally located in a beautiful heritage listed building. The gallery level, dedicated to the contemporary visual arts, offers multiple spaces featuring exhibitions from emerging and established, independent designers and makers. The third level is a studio and workshop space housing resident artists from the contemporary jewellery and object making field. A destination for affordable cutting edge art and design.

Address

281 Clarence Street, Sydney

Phone

9283 4273

Gallery 9

Contemporary art gallery

Address

9 Darley St, Darlinghurst

Phone

9380 9909

Gallery Aloft Ground Floor

Contemporary art and jewellery

This exquisite first floor gallery is the exciting collaboration between artist Tania Wursig and jewellery designer Kristina Brenke. Both artists work on-site allowing visitors a unique window into their art making process.

Address

Shop 2, 654 Darling St (enter via National St), Rozelle.

Phone

9555 4305

Gallery Barry Keldoulis (GBK)

Eclectic artist stable, diverse exhibitions

GBK's diverse exhibition program is painted with intellectual rigour, ideas and aesthetics that challenge the zeitgeist via contemporary mediums from installations to video-graphic paintings.

Address

285 Young St, Waterloo

Phone

8399 1240

Glass Artists Gallery

Australia's foremost contemporary glass gallery

This multi-level gallery showcases the creative and contemporary works of over 80 Australian and NZ glass artists in inspiring permanent and changing exhibitions - including many works exhibited overseas on the artists' behalf.

Address

70 Glebe Point Road, Glebe

Phone

9552 1552

Inner City Clayworkers Gallery

Handmade functional and decorative ceramics

Address

Cnr St Johns Road & Darghan Street, Glebe

Phone

9692 9717

Kaleidoscope Gallery

An ever changing space of colour & light

Housing a mosaic of mediums from Australia's art fraternity, Kaleidoscope Gallery celebrates standout local artists. An ever changing canvas for emerging talent to satiate progressive art lovers (artist pictured: Juliet Rosser).

Address

3-7 Danks St, Waterloo

Phone

9319 0934

Kaliman Gallery

Contemporary Art

Kaliman Gallery's building was purpose-built by a gallerist in the early 1970s and has b been used as a space to exhibit contemporary art for over thirty years. Kaliman Gallery is dedicated to the exhibition of work by contemporary artists.

Address

56 Sutherland Street, Paddington.

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Kate Owen Gallery

Quality contemporary Aboriginal artwork

A must see for art lovers and serious collectors alike. Vibrant colours, rich cultural narratives and a staggering survey of the who’s who of contemporary Aboriginal art glow from walls over three levels.

Address

680 Darling Street, Rozelle

Phone

9555 5283

Kerrie Lowe Gallery

Art gallery specialising in ceramics

Showcasing the constant evolution and innovation of Australian ceramic art plus sculpture, jewellery, printmaking and painting, Kerrie Lowe Gallery also stocks pottery supplies suitable for children and professionals alike.

Address

49-51 King St, Newtown

Phone

9550 4433

Metalab

Contemporary jewellery and objects

Showcasing strikingly unusual and thought-provoking jewellery and objects, Metalab is a beautiful gallery space dedicated to exhibiting local and international talent. Their on-site workshop also runs jewellery classes throughout the year.

Address

10B Fitzroy Place, Surry Hills.

Phone

02 8354 1398

Object Gallery

Australian centre for craft and design

A world of modern design, art and craft where church high ceilings and a light flooded gallery highlight continuously evolving, superb collections. In-house store Collect sells work by Australia's best designer-makers.

Address

417 Bourke Street, Surry Hills.

Phone

02 9361 4511

Outre Gallery

Pop underground art, books, curios

Contemporary international pop, street, tiki, folk, surrealism, retro and underground art share the floor at Outre with an eclectic collection of books, rare magazines, kooky designer toys and other curiosities.

Address

Shop 7/285a Crown Street, Surry Hills.

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Punch Gallery

Modern artistic works

In Helen Jackson and Jackson Powell's quirky shop inhabiting a charming 19th century building, you'll find an assortment of unique artworks, whimsical objects, handcrafted jewellery, ceramics and glassware. Different featured artists also on show.

Address

209 Darling Street, Balmain

Phone

9810 1014

Ray Hughes Gallery

Renowned private contemporary art gallery

Address

270 Devonshire Street, Surry Hills.

Phone

02 9698 3200

Sabbia Gallery

Australian studio glass and ceramics

Sydney's premier commercial gallery specialising in the exhibition and representation of Australia's most dynamic and collectible contemporary studio glass and ceramic artists. Comprehensive arts consultancy service also available.

Address

120 Glenmore Road, Paddington.

Phone

T: 9361 6448

Sydney Observatory

Learn the folds and facets of the night sky from a Sydney perspective. Cosmic telescope and 3D theatre sessions unfold the magic and wonder of the universe.

Address

Watson Rd, Observatory Hill, The Rocks

Phone

9921 3485

Tali Gallery

Contemporary Indigenous art, crafts, gifts

Enjoy shopping ethically from Tali's delightful two-storey showcase of quality Indigenous art, crafts and jewellery, displayed with fascinating local and imported Fair Trade and recycled gifts, accessories and furnishings.

Address

667 Darling St, Rozelle

Phone

9555 6555

Tap Art Gallery + Theatre

Gallery, theatre, function house

Responsible for launching the careers of numerous well known artists, TAP Gallery is a secluded sanctuary for artists and art lovers alike, a platform for all artistic mediums. The space also includes a theatre stage for fresh playwrights and film societies

Address

45 Burton St, Darlinghurst

Phone

9361 0440

The Artery

Contemporary Aboriginal Art

Fall in love with the vibrant art of Central Australia at this must-see Aboriginal art gallery. With a huge variety of paintings from both famous and emerging artists, it’s a salute to colour – and a collector’s dream.

Address

Shop 2, The Westbury, 221 Darlinghurst Road, Darlinghurst.

Phone

9380 8234

The Ken Done Gallery

The bright collectables of Australian favourite Ken Done are housed in the beautiful heritage Australian Steam Navigation Building. Done is known for his eyeful synthesis of native motifs and local foreshore icons like the Sydney Harbour Bridge in his original works, limited editions and clothing designs.

Address

L2, 1-5 Hickson Rd, The Rocks

Phone

8274 4599

The Lightbulb Lounge Room

Creative company and gallery space

Providing young local artists an intimate and relaxed space to create and exhibit their ideas, The Lightbulb Lounge Room encourages creativity in all forms. Adopting the motto, 'You're the lightbulb, we're the socket and together the electric currents flow', Lightbulb presents an eclectic series of events throughout the year.

Address

58 Wallis Parade, North Bondi

Phone

8970 4987

Tim Olsen Gallery

Exhibiting 25 artsits, including John Olsen

Tim Olsen Gallery was established in 1993 and since then has rapidly expanded to become one of Sydney's leading galleries. The Gallery represents 25 artists including John Olsen, one of Australia's best known living artists.

Address

63 Jersey Road Woollahra

Phone

9327 3922

Wilson Street Gallery Waterloo

Contemporary art gallery

Contemporary Art Gallery situated within the vibrant Danks Street gallery complex. Featuring in 2011: Dobell Prize winner Suzanne Archer, the conceptual realism of Hanna Kay and the exquisite frescoes of Sarah Tomasetti (pictured).

Address

2 Danks Street, Waterloo

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Workshop Arts Centre

Arts Centre & Ewart Gallery

Workshop Arts Centre is a creative hub on Sydney's North side celebrating its 50th year. This independent not-for-profit facility is home to day and evening arts courses for adults, teenagers and children. It also houses the Ewart Gallery.

Address

33 Laurel St, Willoughby

Phone

9958 6540