SMSA (Sydney Mechanics’ School of Arts)
Our Members' Library
We are proud to be the home of the longest running lending library in Australia, and one of Sydney’s best fiction libraries.
Public Events & Members’ Activities
Come along to our regular public events, talks, readings and screenings. There’s always something on.
Affordable Venue Hire in the Sydney CBD
We offer affordable venue hire in the Sydney CBD. Hire our large Theatre or one of our Meeting Rooms.
Home of the Tom Keneally Centre
Visit the most recent addition to the SMSA; we are the home of the Tom Keneally Centre.
Our History
Established in 1833, the Sydney Mechanics' School of Arts is justifiably proud of our history.
Why 'Mechanics'?
The word 'Mechanics' in our name comes from the SMSA's roots in an adult education movement.
Board of Directors for 2013
The Board of the Sydney Mechanics' School of Arts is made up of thirteen Directors elected by the members.
Governance
The SMSA is governed by our By-Laws, constituted by the Act of Incorporation 1886 and guided by our Charter.
Grants
On occasion, the Sydney Mechanics' School of Arts makes grants to educational and cultural bodies in accordance with our Charter.
About
The Sydney Mechanics’ School of Arts is the oldest operating School of Arts in Australia. Our members form a lively community that has existed since 1833.
We are a not-for-profit organisation, wholly owned by our members and are proud to have Her Excellency Professor Marie Bashir AC CVO, Governor of New South Wales as our patron.
Join our community
About Sydney Mechanics' School of Arts
Our Members' Library
We are proud to be the home of the longest running lending library in Australia, and one of Sydney’s best fiction libraries.
Public Events & Members’ Activities
Come along to our regular public events, talks, readings and screenings. There’s always something on.
Affordable Venue Hire in the Sydney CBD
We offer affordable venue hire in the Sydney CBD. Hire our large Theatre or one of our Meeting Rooms.
Home of the Tom Keneally Centre
Visit the most recent addition to the SMSA; we are the home of the Tom Keneally Centre.
Our History
Established in 1833, the Sydney Mechanics' School of Arts is justifiably proud of our history.
Why 'Mechanics'?
The word 'Mechanics' in our name comes from the SMSA's roots in an adult education movement.
Board of Directors for 2013
The Board of the Sydney Mechanics' School of Arts is made up of thirteen Directors elected by the members.
Governance
The SMSA is governed by our By-Laws, constituted by the Act of Incorporation 1886 and guided by our Charter.
Grants
On occasion, the Sydney Mechanics' School of Arts makes grants to educational and cultural bodies in accordance with our Charter.
