Authors Rebecca Hazel and Ryan Butta joined us at the SMSA to discuss Rebecca’s journey writing “The Schoolgirl, Her Teacher and his Wife”. We…

We were thrilled to be joined by award-winning author Dinuka McKenzie ahead of her multiple appearances at this year’s Sydney Writers festival. In this conversation…

The SMSA hosted a conversation between author Amanda Hampson and BAD Sydney Crime Writers Festival’s Artistic Director, Catherine du Peloux Menagé . This relaxed chat…

During Senior’s Week 2024, the SMSA hosted a talk between author’s Jennifer Muir and Blanche Antonisen to discuss their book Dementia Journey, A carer’s guide…

In celebration of World Day of the Writer, we were joined at the SMSA by authors Tim Ayliffe, Ashley Kalagian Blunt, Shankari Chandran and Ryan…

The Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Sydney Mechanics’ School of Arts will be held in the Henry Carmichael Theatre, Level 1, 280 Pitt Street,…

Iconic film director Bruce Beresford visited the SMSA for an in-depth conversation with prominent SMSA member Peter Rainey. This conversation was part of a free…

We are joined by award-winning historian Dr Kiera Lindsey to talk about her latest book Wild Love. Wild Love tells the fascinating story of Adelaide…

This is an in-depth conversation with sculptor, Margot Stephens, discussing her recent project, the Louisa Lawson statue in Mudgee. We explore creative process, community based…

Dear Members, Thank you all for your support this year, a supportive membership is vital to the SMSA. May this Christmas season bring you and…

Now in their sixth year, the BAD Sydney Crime Writers Festival’s Danger Awards are a highly anticipated event in the crime genre calendar. This year…

Last month the SMSA had the pleasure of hosting an eye-opening author talk by writer Ryan Butta. The talk explored Ryan’s latest book The Ballad…