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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.
Calling Aboriginal creatives: reimagine a significant Redfern space
A new opportunity to redefine Redfern Terrace as a place for storytelling and somewhere the community can share knowledge and creativity.
In pictures: New artwork brings light and life to laneways
Inspired by Sydney icons, ‘In Through the Out Door’ by Callum Morton transforms humble fire exits
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
Sydney landmarks take home heritage awards
Harbourside monument bara by Judy Watson and Hyde Park’s Archibald Memorial Fountain have been celebrated by the National Trust.
New mural depicts obscured faces from Australia’s past
Artist Fintan Magee has created Lost Figures on the wall of a Darlington building.
Landmark fountain’s new lease of life
The Archibald Memorial Fountain in Sydney’s Hyde Park is back in action, following an extensive upgrade.
First look: Building sites reimagined as works of art
Your new favourite artwork could be just around the corner.
Australian Life and Little Sydney Lives 2022 winners announced
A captivating 48 images are now on show in Hyde Park’s unique outdoor gallery.
Video: ‘bara’, a monument to the traditional custodians of Gadigal Country
‘bara’ by Aboriginal artist Judy Watson is a major new permanent artwork to celebrate the First Peoples of Sydney.
Monument to First Nations people unveiled on Gadigal Country
At a headland ceremony overlooking Sydney Harbour, dancers unveiled 'bara', one of Sydney’s most significant public artworks.
In pictures: ‘bara’ unveiled on Sydney Harbour
A soaring 6-metre high monument honours the clans of the Eora nation and the traditions of their fisherwomen.
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.
Playful sculptures to connect people and places in Green Square
Tobias Rehberger’s artwork ‘Here is Here. And Everywhere.’ features golden spheres that slowly illuminate as the sun rises in 4 international locations.
Get paid to show your work
Make your mark on a site in our city.
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
20 unique tours for a day out in Sydney
Savour delicious food, absorb fascinating info, meet new friends and make the most of the city.
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.
Acknowledging the importance of Country in a new harbour walk
Yananurala is the new name for a walk that will share Aboriginal perspectives of place through artworks and installations along the Sydney harbour foreshore.
Taking care: conserving Sydney's public art and memorials
Meet the conservators, masons, architects and artists preserving our precious City Art Collection
Make your mark on the Sydney Lunar Festival
Share your creative ideas for the internationally renowned celebrations.
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.
“I want people to feel visible”: 9 artists discuss seeing their work on a construction site
Learn the stories behind the artworks on Sydney’s inner city hoardings.
See your artwork wrapped around a building above a busy city centre intersection
We’re looking for a strong image inspired by a greener city, to wrap around the scaffolding on an iconic building.
