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If you’re an art lover living in or visiting Sydney (Australia) then here is a list of art galleries worth a visit.
I’ll be adding more venues over time so check back here every once and a while for the updates.
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Art Gallery of NSW
One of Australia’s leading art museums. Over a million visitors enjoy the Gallery’s collections of Australian, Aboriginal, European, Asian and contemporary art each year. Located within beautiful parklands overlooking Sydney Harbour and only 15 minutes walk from the city centre.
Free general admission, charges apply for some exhibitions
Art Gallery Road, The Domain, Sydney 2000
http://www.artgallery.nsw.gov.au/
Museum of Contemporary Art (MCA)
The Australia’s Museum of Contemporary Art (MCA) is located on the Sydney Harbour foreshore at West Circular Quay.
Nestled between Sydney’s busy Circular Quay ferry terminal and the historic Rocks precinct it is close to all forms of public transport: bus, train and ferry.
The MCA is dedicated to exhibiting, collecting and interpreting the work of today’s artists.
Location: 140 George St, The Rocks – Sydney 2000
http://www.mca.com.au/
Sherman Contemporary Art Foundation
Sherman Contemporary Art Foundation (SCAF) is a Not-For-Profit organisation championing research, education and exhibitions of contemporary art from Australia, the Asia-Pacific and the Middle East.
16–20 Goodhope St, Paddington NSW 2021
Roslyn Oxley9 Gallery
Established in Sydney in 1982, Roslyn Oxley9 Gallery has a rich history of supporting contemporary art, having fostered the careers of some of the most influential Australian artists working today, including Tracey Moffatt, David Noonan, Fiona Hall, Patricia Piccinini, Bill Henson and Dale Frank.
8 Soudan Lane (off Hampden Street) Paddington NSW 2021 Sydney Australia
http://www.roslynoxley9.com.au/
Artspace
Artspace is Australia’s leading interdisciplinary space for the creation and presentation of contemporary art. Through exhibitions, performances, artist residencies, and public programs, Artspace is where artists of all generations test new ideas and shape public conversation. Committed to experimentation, collaboration and advocacy, Artspace’s mission is to enhance our culture through a deeper engagement with contemporary art.
43–51 Cowper Wharf Rd, Woolloomooloo NSW 2011
https://www.artspace.org.au/
Soho Art Gallery
Innovative Contemporary Paintings and Sculpture.
Soho Galleries Sydney is an exciting commercial Art Gallery located in Woolloomooloo, Sydney, Australia. Established in 1995, the gallery provides maximum exposure for leading Australian contemporary artists through a large number of public and private exhibition spaces throughout Sydney and Australia.
104 Cathedral Street, Sydney, Australia 2011
http://www.sohogalleries.net/
White Rabbit Gallery
A short walk from Central Station, the White Rabbit Gallery presents four floors of vibrantly, original, though-provoking art. The work of at least 35 artists is on show at any one time including painting, photography, sculpture, video art, drawing and installations. White Rabbit also features a mini cinema, library, a gift shop and a charming tea house where visitors are welcome to relax.
30 Balfour Street, Chippendale NSW 2008 Australia
http://www.whiterabbitcollection.org/
2 Danks Street
Set within the food and arts precinct of Waterloo, the creative arts complex of 2 Danks Street offers Australian and international contemporary art.
The complex was developed by the Arts Patron Leo Christie, opening in 2001.
Home to ten Contemporary Art Galleries, a Fine Arts Dealer and a working contemporary jewellery studio, 2 Danks Street also holds regular panel discussions.
2 Danks Street, Waterloo NSW 2017
http://2danksstreet.com.au/
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