Our History
The SMSA is the oldest operating Mechanics’ School of Arts and operates the longest-running continuous lending library in Australia.
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The Sydney Mechanics’ School of Arts is the oldest operating School of Arts in Australia. Our members form a lively community that has existed since 1833.
We are a not-for-profit organisation, wholly owned by our members and are proud to have Her Excellency the Honourable Margaret Beazley AC QC, Governor of New South Wales and Mr Dennis Wilson as Joint Patrons.
Annual Reports
The Sydney Mechanics’ School of Arts 2021 Annual Report and Audited Accounts is now available as per the By-laws in hardcopy from the Library.
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Board of Directors
The Board of the Sydney Mechanics’ School of Arts is made up of thirteen Directors elected by the members.
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Governance
The SMSA is governed by a set of By-laws which were adopted at a General Meeting of the Members on 29 October 2019.
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Contact
If you have any questions about SMSA venue hire, library services, membership, events or accounts please fill out our contact form and we will get back to you shortly.
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