SMSA (Sydney Mechanics' School of Arts)

Kerry O'Brien: A Memoir
🔥 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
**FULLY BOOKED - WAITLIST ONLY** 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.

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.