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Art & About Sydney
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Young eyes, big stories: Kids invited to Little Sydney Lives photography contest
Budding photographers aged 5 to 12 can make their mark and show us their world.
Here are our 2024 Little Sydney Lives finalists
Sydney’s youngest photographers have been creating lively new works that capture their fresh perspectives. These images were taken by kids aged 5 to 12.
Finalists for the 2024 Australian Life photography competition have been announced
Take an intimate journey through contrasting scenes of connection, resilience and play, and vote for your favourite from 1 August.
Applications for our 2024 public art program are now open
Calling all creatives: It’s time to submit your ideas for Art & About
Australian Life: people’s choice winner
A clear winner has taken out the people’s choice award for 2023
Australian Life and Little Sydney Lives 2023 winners
A captivating 48 images are now on show at Customs House Square.
See the finalists in the 2023 Australian Life photography competition
Explore unique perspectives from across the country and vote for your favourite
See our Little Sydney Lives finalists for 2023
A glimpse of daily life through the eyes of our youngest photographers aged 3 to 12
Tell us your big arty ideas
We’re looking for works to join one of the country’s best temporary art programs.
New mural depicts obscured faces from Australia’s past
Artist Fintan Magee has created Lost Figures on the wall of a Darlington building.
Australian Life and Little Sydney Lives 2022 winners announced
A captivating 48 images are now on show in Hyde Park’s unique outdoor gallery.
Discover the finalists of the 2022 Australian Life photography competition
Explore some of the unique perspectives from people across the country – on show from 15 September to 9 October in Hyde Park.
Stories told through Little Sydney Lives photo competition 2022
A glimpse of daily life through the eyes of young Sydneysiders aged 3 to 12
On show now: TIDAL by Mike Daly
The artist uses 43 horizontal light tubes arranged 8cm apart to represent rising and falling water levels around the world.
The story behind the stories: a new temporary artwork in Potts Point
Artist Fenella Kernebone talks about her latest project, Here Lies Your Story, on show until 16 May
I Am Responsible: A new artwork by Kristian Molloy
Large murals printed on billboards throughout our area prompt contemplation and reflection.
Share your stories about Potts Point
Contemporary, historical, meaningful, funny or absurd – your stories could feature as part of an upcoming artwork in Potts Point.
'Youth' by Georgia Brogan wins the Australian Life photography prize
An image of a pensive young girl in the back of a dimly lit car has taken top honours in the annual Australian Life photography competition.
Little Sydney Lives 2021 photography competition winners announced
An impromptu image of a baby cradled by his mother and a water fountain captured at dusk have been selected as winners of the Little Sydney Lives competition.
Watch live: Australian Life photography prize winners announced
Lord Mayor Clover Moore and judges Trent Parke and Michaela Skovranova reveal the grand prize winner and people’s choice award for 2021.
Sydney’s young photographers share their story through the Little Sydney Lives photo competition
Take a look at 20 delightful and cheeky photos by budding young creatives, aged 3 to 12.
Australian Life photography competition 2021 finalists
From loud bursts of colour to quiet family moments, these 28 images paint a picture of Australia’s unique personality.
Giant Darlinghurst mural a beacon of positivity
‘As One Door Closes, Another Opens’ is a new public artwork by Will Cooke.
On show now: Intersections in Surry Hills
Artist Ian Strange brings his striking light installation to Sydney as part of Art & About.
Seeking creatives: Apply now to be part of Art & About Sydney in 2021 and beyond.
This is an open call for proposals from Sydney-based artists.
In pictures: A mystery ride with Art & About’s Passenger
A conversation on a bus, a cowboy and a horse at White Bay.
untitled (maraong manaóuwi): Jonathan Jones speaks
Discover the back story to Jonathan Jones’ epic installation at Hyde Park Barracks.
Applying for Art & About: Insider tips
We asked 2 former participants about their experience in the program.
Customs House forecourt transforms into a skate park for DEMO
DEMO is a raw blend of skating, parkour, dance and BMX. It's a fast-paced art performance unlike anything seen before.
