Sydney Art Galleries

Sydney is rich in art and culture and many fine galleries are concentrated in small areas, making them easily accessible.

Explore Oxford Street, Queen Street and Five Ways in Paddington, and walk from Central Station to Crown Street and Dank Street in Surry Hills. Enjoy the tree-lined streets with the terraced houses, and take a break in one of the quaint cafes or a colourful local pub.

SOHO Galleries Sydney

SOHO Galleries was established in 1995 as a place for new, emerging and mid-career Australian and New Zealand artists to showcase their work and gain exposure. Whether for paintings, sculptures, or photography, this is the place to visit to discover new artists and their work.

The aim of SOHO is to showcase these works for the public to view and to promote the works and the artists in the Australian and worldwide art markets. Visit the gallery and be inspired by these fresh works and discover a piece that talks to you.

To discover the best of Sydney's art galleries and antique dealers, grab a copy of the Artfind Guide. Featuring a wide selection of premier galleries, the guide gives an outline of each gallery's focus, featured artists, links to websites, and detailed maps showing the location of each business.

Printed copies of the Artfind Guide 2008 can be downloaded from the Artfind website, are available on request, or can be obtained from the featured galleries, antique dealers, art museums, and tourist outlets.

The Art Gallery of New South Wales is the state's largest museum of art and one of Australia's foremost cultural institutions. It features significant collections of Australian, European and Asian Art. Stroll through the amazing building and admire the equally impressive art.

Each year the gallery presents close to 40 exhibitions, so there is always something new to see and experience. As well as housing an extensive collection of art from both Australian and international artists, the gallery also features a fine dining restaurant and a cafe.

See works by early European masters, observe the variety of Asian traditions and admire the creativity and innovation of contemporary techniques. Follow the evolution of photography and see how celebrated Australian art has evolved according to changing perceptions and the evolution of modern culture.

The gallery also administers the famous annual Archibald Prize for best portrait, as well as several other major awards.

Explore Australia's only museum dedicated to exhibiting, interpreting and collecting contemporary art. The Museum of Contemporary Art showcases pieces from across Australia and around the world.

The large sandstone building overlooks Sydney Cove and the Opera House and features four floors of works. It exhibits an outstanding range of contemporary art, from paintings to sculptures and installations, and aims to educate people in this style of art and its significance for society. Discover the different practices and styles of this discipline of art.

guided tours of the museum are available.