SMSA (Sydney Mechanics’ School of Arts)
Olga Sedneva — Black Square: Revolutionary Russian Culture
Join Olga Sedneva for a fascinating talk is about the October Revolution's reflection in Russian arts and culture
Ross McMullin — Pompey Elliott at War - 23 October 2017
Pompey Elliott was Australia’s most famous fighting general, whose brilliant and vigorous leadership was crucial in iconic Australian triumphs such as Villers-Bretonneux and Polygon Wood.Pompey’s letters and diaries were extraordinarily frank, forthright, emotional and…
Alan Smith — The Battle of Beersheba 100th Anniversary - 24 October 2017
Alan Smith commemorates the 100th anniversary of the battle of Beersheba, and the famous charge of the 4th Light Horse Brigade.
Taking Control of Your Health - 26 October 2017
Anthony Brown from Health Consumers NSW reveals how to make the most of your visits to healthcare providers and be an active member of your healthcare team.
Vanessa Berry — Mirror Sydney - 1 November 2017
Vanessa Berry shares some of the hidden and secret histories of Sydney, based on her recently-released book and popular blog, Mirror Sydney.
Professor Lesley Hughes — Climate Change & Australia (NEW DATE) - 2 November 2017
Professor Lesley Hughes will address the latest global and national trends in Climate Change, and what must happen next.
Prof. Robert Clancy AM FRS(N): The Freedom to Use Your Own Intelligence - 6 November 2017
Professor Robert Clancy AM FRS(N) explores how the Enlightenment movement affected the development of Australia’s self-identity and nationhood.
News
The latest Tom Keneally Centre Writer Interviews
Watch the latest interviews in our Tom Keneally Centre Writer Interview series featuring interviews with authors such as Warren Fahey, Jane Rawson, Sulari Gentill, Ian Burnett, Ann Howard, Paul Irish, Amal Awad and many more.
New apps for ebooks, audiobooks and emagazines
Members will need to download new apps to their mobile devices for SMSAs ebook/audiobook and emagazine services. Your log in details will stay the same.
Remembering Life Members Dorothy Boyd & Max Arthur
We have been saddened to learn of the passing in recent months of two of our Life Members, Dorothy Boyd and Max Arthur. We hope you will join with us in remembering and honouring their service to the SMSA.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.
Meeting Rooms
Our four meeting rooms can be booked as a single room or opened up into double, triple or quadruple rooms. …
Catering
SMSA can assist with catering on request, covering everything from breakfast meetings, lunches, afternoon teas and cocktail functions.
