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The members program of the Art Gallery of New South Wales is run by the Art Gallery Society, an independent not-for-profit. Become a today!

The Art Gallery Society of NSW is the membership program of the Art Gallery of NSW. Members receive a host of benefits including discounts, free exhibition viewings, 'Look' magazine, and more than 400 lectures, workshops and other events each year – membership is the best way to engage with the Art Gallery of NSW. The Art Gallery Society recognises the generous support of our sponsors. Major sponsors: Renaissance Tours, Sir William Dobell Art Foundation and Arab Bank Australia. Supporters: Manly Spirits Co. Distillery and Robert Oatley Wines.

16/09/2026

Last call for boarding to Japan ⌛

Tokyo’s bold fashion and architecture, the art-filled islands of the Seto Inland Sea, and some of Japan’s most extraordinary contemporary art experiences – don’t miss your chance to join our World Art Tour ‘More than meets the eye’ this November.

Led by Japan specialist Dr Toby Slade, travel from the creative energy of Tokyo to Naoshima, Teshima and Inujima, where bold architecture and contemporary art meet the tranquil landscapes of the celebrated Setouchi ‘art islands’.

More than meets the eye
📍 Tokyo and Naoshima
📆 1–10 November
🔗 Book now via link in bio

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are organised by in partnership with .

Video production © AGNSW

15/09/2026

Go deeper into ‘Avatar: Forms of Vishnu’ in its final weekend 🪷

Join one of our knowledgeable guides for an exclusive free member tour of the exhibition and discover the stories, traditions and many forms of Vishnu.

With the open late until 10pm, take your time exploring the exhibition before it closes on 5 October.

Places on the tour are limited and bookings are essential!

🎟️ Explore, Connect and Inspire members will need a pre-booked exhibition ticket and member card. Champion members can enter with their member card.
🔗 Book your free member tour via bit.ly/4gUkurO

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Images: Art Gallery members Emmanuelle and Alex in the 'Avatar: Forms of Vishnu' exhibition at the Art Gallery of New South Wales

10/09/2026

‘A lot of these family stories take place here where my studio is … I feel like I am continuing this legacy as I make work,’ says Dharug artist Billy Bain ().

For the latest issue of ‘Look’, curator and writer Sebastian Goldspink () visited Bain at Parramatta Artist Studios, where his ceramic figures, atmospheric paintings and family histories came together in preparation for the exhibition ‘By the River’, on view until 8 November in the Naala Badu building at the Art Gallery.

Turn to page 58 of the August–September issue of ‘Look’ to read the full story.

Digital ‘Look’ is now available on the Members Hub. Not a member yet? Join today to read the full story online or find the latest print issue at the .

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Images: Billy Bain in his studio, photo © AGNSW, Diana Panuccio

05/09/2026

See Athens through a contemporary lens 📸🎨

Around the ancient heart of the Greek capital, a new culture has emerged – bold, vibrant and adventurous.

Join photojournalist and author Tony Maniaty for 'Edgy Athens: art, photography and urban culture', exploring the city’s eclectic street art, emerging neighbourhood galleries, repurposed industrial spaces and vibrant new cultural hubs.

Meet resident artists, curators and photographers along the way, and capture Athens’ revived backstreets and bustling open spaces through hands-on photography sessions.

Discover the city’s edgy, contemporary spirit in a way that few visitors ever do.

📍 Athens, Greece
📆 16–23 April 2027
🔗 Book now via https://bit.ly/4xFdkxn

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Video © Art Gallery of New South Wales
Images courtesy of Tony Maniaty

04/09/2026

In the latest ‘Look’, author Julie Koh has written ‘strange stones’, a short story responding to Ah Xian’s ‘Evolutionaura13: Taihu Rock-1’ 2011–13.

Koh’s story follows a fortune teller with unusual skills ‘You see, while others read hands or feet or auras or charts, I perceive people as busts ... made of blue and white porcelain, or carved red lacquer, or decorated with jade or cloisonne...'

The artwork joined the Art Gallery’s collection in 2014, made possible by the generous support of our members, and is currently on display in the Asian Lantern galleries.

Digital ‘Look’ is now available in the Members Hub. Not a member yet? Join today to read the full story online or find the latest print issue at the Gallery Shop.

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Artwork: Ah Xian’s ‘Evolutionaura13: Taihu Rock-1’ 2011–13, Art Gallery of New South Wales, purchased with funds provided by the Art Gallery Society of New South Wales 2014 © Ah Xian

Images: Julie Koh with Ah Xian’s ‘Evolutionaura13: Taihu Rock-1’ 2011–13. © Art Gallery of New South Wales

03/09/2026

What’s hiding in your pockets? 👀✏️

There’s still time to enter our ‘Look’ drawing competition!

Empty your pockets, handbag or desk drawer; gather a few everyday objects and turn them into your own still life. Keys, glasses, a favourite pen – whatever you may find. 🔑🕶️✒️

Share your drawing for a chance to WIN an Art Gallery sketchbook.

📩 DM your entry or email [email protected]
📅 Entries close 16 September 2026

Inspired by Rosemary Lee (), whose work 'Old man's beard' 2026 features on the cover of the latest issue of 'Look' magazine.

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Video © Art Gallery of New South Wales
Drawing courtesy of Dot Kolentsis ()

01/09/2026

Members Lounge Father’s Day special 🍻

Treat Dad to our exclusive lunch special, available only in the Members Lounge on Sunday 6 September, with one of our selected mains plus a beer, cider or glass of house wine for $20, or a selected non-alcoholic drink for $18.

A lovely way to spend Father’s Day together at the Art Gallery.

🔗 Discover the Members Lounge via https://bit.ly/4y8uGCx

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Limited time only, bookings not available.

Image: Visitors in the Members Lounge at the Art Gallery of New South Wales, photo © Art Gallery of New South Wales, Anna Kučera

31/08/2026

Discover what’s on this September at the Art Gallery 🌸 Explore exhibitions, lectures and welcome spring with a fresh seasonal menu in the Members Lounge.

🪷 'Avatar: Forms of Vishnu'
Explore the many forms of Vishnu in this major exhibition, with unlimited exhibition tickets at member prices.

🌿 A fresh taste of spring
Unwind in the Members Lounge with our new seasonal menu, arriving 8 September.

🎓 Art Appreciation
Explore artists, designers and their signature styles in this month’s lectures.

🪷 Learning Curve
Explore the religious arts of Asia in 'Sacred visions', with lectures spanning Hinduism, Buddhism and the visual cultures of Asia.

✈️ Travel Talks
Journey from Malaysia to the Pyrenees and the art treasures of Madrid and Andalusia through a month of expert-led talks.

🎬 Sydney Cinémathèque
Discover daring screen experiences, from retrospective seasons on celluloid to contemporary voices in cinema.

Find out more about what’s on for members via the link in bio.

Not a member yet? Join today to enjoy member benefits, exclusive access and more.

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Image credits in the comments.

27/08/2026

Where could art take you next? ✈️

🌺 Wander through the historic streets of Malaysia
🖼️ Encounter masterpieces from the Alhambra to the Prado
⛰️ Follow a centuries-old route across the Pyrenees into Catalonia

Our next series of Travel Talks brings these destinations to life through experts in art, culture and history. Discover the stories and treasures to inspire your next international adventure.

📆 12–26 September 2026
⏰ 2–3pm
🎟️ Book now via https://bit.ly/4qHQiU7

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Our Travel Talks are proudly sponsored by Renaissance Tours

Images: Santa Maria de Montserrat Abbey in Monistrol, Catalonia, Spain; Kek Lok Si Temple in George Town, Malaysia; View of Albi and Sainte Cécile Cathedral; The interiors of Mezquita at Cordova on Andalusia in Spain

26/08/2026

What keeps bringing artists back to drawing?

In the latest ‘Look’ cover story, curator Scott Elliot () considers the intimacy and immediacy of drawing through the work of 11 artists in ‘Near at Hand: Dobell Australian Drawing Biennial 2026’.

From closely observed places and everyday details to memory and imagination, the artists use drawing to focus in on what is near at hand and often overlooked.

Members can now read the full story online in the ‘Look’ section of the Members Hub. 👀✨

Not a member yet? Join today to enjoy digital ‘Look’ or find the latest print issue at the .

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Images: Andrew Browne 'punctum #8' 2026, image courtesy and © the artist; Jennifer Mills with Darcy Luker 'Family of freaks (me included)' 2023, image courtesy and © the artist; Stephen Benwell 'Large vase with patterns and figures' 2018, image courtesy of LON Gallery © the artist, photo: David McArthur

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Opening Hours

Monday	10am - 4:30pm
Tuesday	10am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	10am - 4:30pm
Thursday	10am - 4:30pm
Friday	10am - 4:30pm
Saturday	10am - 4:30pm
Sunday	10am - 4:30pm

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