SMSA (Sydney Mechanics’ School of Arts)

Read the text of Jim Lowden’s address given to members at the recent AGM.

SMSA will be CLOSED over the Easter weekend (Good Friday to Easter Monday, inclusive) and on the ANZAC Day public holiday.

Jim Lowden has been awarded the inaugural SMSA Medal in recognition of “the extent, quality and nature of his tireless contribution to the broader community through education and participation locally, nationally and internationally”.

On Tuesday, 12 March 2019, the SMSA held its Annual General Meeting at which the members elected directors to fill 4 vacant positions on the Board.

Over the next 3-4 weeks, the SMSA will be conducting a phone survey to assist with planning our services in the future.

The Sydney Mechanics’ School of Arts is currently inviting Grant applications for 2019. Applications will close at 5pm on Friday, 26 April 2019.

The profiles for the 2019 Candidates for Election are now on display in the Library and can be downloaded from our website or the link below:

The profiles for the 2019 Candidates for Director are now on display in the Library and can be downloaded from our website.

The Sydney Mechanics’ School of Arts 2018 Annual Report and Audited Accounts is now available as per the By-laws 2016 (amended 9 July 2018) in hardcopy from the Library or as a download below.

An information session for members interested in standing for the SMSA board will be held on Monday, 18 February at 5.30pm in the level 3 Boardroom.

An SMSA grant to KYDS Youth Development Services has supported the provision of personalized counselling and mental health support to young people, helping them to understand and manage difficult issues in their lives.