SMSA (Sydney Mechanics' School of Arts)

Poems for Winter - 23 August 2017
Join us in the warmth of the cosy Tom Keneally Centre celebrating the chilly months with Poetry for Winter, read by our beloved Poetry at SMSA group.
Sulari Gentill — Crossing the Lines - 30 August 2017
Sulari Gentill, author of the popular award-winning Rowland Sinclair Mysteries, joins us to talk about her inspirations, the craft of writing, what Rowly is up to next, and her new novel Crossing the Lines
Susannah Fullerton — Samuel Pepys: His Library & The Enlightenment (HISTORY WEEK ) - 4 September 2017
Susannah Fullerton discusses Samuel Pepys & the Enlightenment, his extraordinary library & the incredible story of his Diary & how it finally came to be published.
Warren Fahey — The Good Old Bad Old Days (HISTORY WEEK) - 5 September 2017
Join cultural Historian Warren Fahey as he talks, sings and leads us on an eclectic romp through the colourful history of Sydney’s inner east from Kings Cross to Rushcutters Bay.
Richard Waterhouse — Mozart and ‘The Doll’ (HISTORY WEEK) - 6 September 2017
Join Richard Waterhouse for a fascinating exploration of 'cultural hierarchy' for History Week.

The Goulburn Windies with SMSA Secretary Brian Johnston

GRC nominated for APRA Art Music Award

2016 SMSA Grant Recipients, the Goulburn Regional Conservatorium, have been named as finalists for an APRA AMC Art Music…

Meet Tom Keneally in August

Would you like to meet author Tom Keneally? Head to the Tom Keneally Centre on Level 3 during August to say hi. All are welcome!

Theobald von Oer - Weimar Court of the Muses

The Royal Society of NSW & SMSA present The Enlightenment Series

The Royal Society of NSW and the Sydney Mechanics School of Arts (SMSA) are proud to presented a collaborative lecture program, The Enlightenment Series.

Affordable, Convenient Venue Hire

Mitchell Theatre

Centrally located in the Sydney CBD just two minutes from Town Hall, the Mitchell Theatre is perfect for your event. Seating up to 170 people, with full AV.