SMSA (Sydney Mechanics' School of Arts)

David McKnight — Populism Now! - 30 April 2018
Populism can be a dirty word.Certainly, Brexit and the election of Donald Trump have given populism a bad name, and it is often associated with rabble-rousing and exclusion.But can it be harnessed as a positive…
Jane Mathews — The Art of Living Alone & Loving It - 2 May 2018
Living solo, whether by choice or by chance, is not without it's challenges. Cooking for one, juggling finances, keeping loneliness at bay, and dealing with the societal perception (conscious or not) that living alone is the…
Walter Mason — Glamorous Paris: Colette - 9 May 2018
Glamorous Paris is a brand‐new series of talks by Walter Mason, which explores the fascinating and often glamorous worlds of the most fabulous Parisian authors, including Colette.
Classic Film Night —Singing In the Rain (1952) - 10 May 2018
Gene Kelly, Donald O'Connor and Debbie Reynolds star in this happy-go-lucky musical about silent film stars facing the reality of acting in these new fangled "talkies".
Ian Burnet — Where Australia Collides with Asia: Banks, Wallace & Darwin - 15 May 2018
Ian Burnet follows the seminal historical journeys of Sir Joseph Banks, Charles Darwin & Alfred Russel Wallace to discover Where Australia Collides with Asia

Call for interest in a new Mystery & Crime Reading Group

Calling all Mystery and Crime fans! We are calling for members who are interested in participating in second Mystery & Crime Reading Group — and would like your feedback on when and how it should be run.

Watch SMSA's 185th Anniversary Acknowledged in NSW Parliament

On 12 April 2018, the Hon. Daniel Mookhey, MLC yesterday acknowledged the recent 185th Anniversary of the the Sydney Mechanics' School of Arts. Watch online.

Thank You from our President

I would like, personally and on behalf of my fellow directors, to thank all our wonderful members who were able to join us to celebrate our 185th Anniversary at our special events recently.

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.