SMSA (Sydney Mechanics’ School of Arts)
5 Oct 2018 — Membership Renewals for 2019 are now open
Membership renewals for 2019 are now open. Ask about our SPECIAL DEAL for new joiners.
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5 Oct – Membership Renewals for 2019 are now open
Membership renewals for 2019 are now open. Ask about our SPECIAL DEAL for new joiners. -
21 Sep – A Message from Tom Keneally
Welcome to the TKC to all readers and writers.I’m recovering at home after a fairly major operation. I’m making good headway but unfortunately it will be a little while before I’m back at the Tom Keneally Centre. I’m looking forward to getting back to the TKC, and the readers, writers and SMSA members who visit it. In the meantime, please accept my best wishes.Tom -
20 Jul – Limited edition 185th Anniversary Photo Book now available
A limited edition souvenir photo book to commemorate SMSA’s 185th Anniversary celebrations is now available for purchase from the Library. -
2 May – Photos from the SMSA 185th Events
During March 2018, over 100 SMSA members came along to three different events to help us celebrate 185 years since the foundation of the Sydney Mechanics’ School of Arts in 1833. Despite inclement weather in Seaham, all events were a … Continued -
6 Mar – Annual Report and Audited Accounts for 2017
The 2017 Annual Report and Audited Accounts of the Sydney Mechanics’ School of Arts is now available as per the By-Laws (2016) in hardcopy from the Library or as a download below.
News
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News & Updates
28 Sep 2018 — 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.
22 Sep 2018 — 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.
22 Sep 2018 — Labour Day Opening Hours 2018
The SMSA will be CLOSED over the entire 2018 Labour Day long weekend.
21 Sep 2018 — A Message from Tom Keneally
Welcome to the TKC to all readers and writers.I’m recovering at home after a fairly major operation. I’m making good headway but unfortunately it will be a little while before I’m back at the Tom Keneally Centre. I’m looking forward to getting back to the TKC, and the readers, writers and SMSA members who visit it. In the meantime, please accept my best wishes.Tom
21 Sep 2018 — MIV’s magazine Useful Knowledge No 47
Useful Knowledge, the Magazine of the Mechanics’ Institutes of Victoria is now available to SMSA members as part of our institutional membership. Get the latest issue here.
20 Jul 2018 — Limited edition 185th Anniversary Photo Book now available
A limited edition souvenir photo book to commemorate SMSA’s 185th Anniversary celebrations is now available for purchase from the Library.
25 Jun 2018 — Come along and learn Mah Jong!
Have you ever wanted to learn how to play Mah Jong? SMSA Members and friends are invited to come along to a beginners class on 11 July.
25 Jun 2018 — Notice of a Special General Meeting of Members
The Board of Directors has convened a special general meeting of members to consider an addition to the By-law
22 Jun 2018 — Remembering Judith Jenkins
We have been saddened to learn of the recent passing of one of our former staff members, Judith Jenkins, in late May.
22 Jun 2018 — Em. Prof. D. Brynn Hibbert recognised in Queen’s Birthday Honours
SMSA member and the immediate past president of the Royal Society of New South Wales, Emeritus Professor David Brynn Hibbert was recently appointed as a Member of the Order of Australia (AM)
7 Jun 2018 — Queen’s Birthday Holiday Opening Hours 2018
The Sydney Mechanics’ School of Arts will be CLOSED on Monday, 11 June 2018 for the Queen’s Birthday Public Holiday.