SMSA (Sydney Mechanics’ School of Arts)
The Rime of the Ancient Mariner read by Poetry at SMSA - 14 November 2018
Join the Poetry at SMSA group for a dramatic reading of The Rime of the Ancient Mariner to celebrate 220 years since Coleridge's epic poem was published in 1798.
A Non-Muslim’s Guide to Islam **NEW DATE** - 19 November 2018
Souha Korbatieh discusses the basics of Islam for non-Muslims, clearing up the misconceptions that currently abound around things like halal food, sharia law and gender equity - and what they mean for Australia.
Kerry O'Brien: A Memoir - 20 November 2018
🔥 Bookings Essential — Filling Fast 🔥 Six-time Walkley award winning ABC journalist, Kerry O'Brien, reflects on social and political upheavals he has witnessed and the personalities who have made history.
Celebration and Survival: Schools of Arts & Mechanics' Institutes [MIV] - 22 November 2018
Come along to hear Sian Williams from Swansea University in Wales and Michele Frey from New Zealand share their insights on Schools of Arts and related organisations, and their own local institutions. Sian and Michele will be key
🎄 Dickens' A Christmas Carol 🎄 (175th Anniversary) - 29 November 2018
Join Geoff Usher for a special reading of Dickens' classic tale, A Christmas Carol, to mark the 175th anniversary of its publication.
🎄 Poems for Christmas 2018 🎄 - 3 December 2018
Celebrate the festive season at SMSA with a special reading of Christmas-themed poems selected by the Poetry at SMSA group
🎄 Members' Christmas Party 2018 🎄 - 6 December 2018
Members, please join the board and staff of the Sydney Mechanics’ School of Arts to celebrate Christmas at the SMSA in 2018.
News
Membership Renewals for 2019 are now open
Membership renewals for 2019 are now open. Ask about our SPECIAL DEAL for new joiners.
NEW Weekday Mystery & Crime Reading Group — First Meeting Announced
The first meeting of the new Weekday Mystery & Crime Reading Group will be on Monday, 5 November. Come along, introduce yourself and bring your favourite mystery or crime novel to discuss. Click through for more information.
SMSA grant helps Cementa's workshops hit the road!
SMSA's grant of $10,000 to Cementa Inc, based in Kandos near Mudgee, helped fund creative arts workshops for school students in regional communities.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.
