
News & Updates


SMSA’s event ‘Schindler’s List: 30th Anniversary – Talk & Film Screening’ Rescheduled to Thu 1st June 2023
SMSA’s event Schindler’s List: 30th Anniversary – Talk & Film Screening has been rescheduled to Thursday 1st June, 11:30 – 4:30pm, Henry Carmichael Theatre,…

SMSA Life Memberships 2023
Congratulations to Garry Wotherspoon and Paul Reid on receiving Life Memberships at the 2023 SMSA AGM.

Photos from Hugh Mackay in conversation with Catherine du Peloux Menagé
Photos from our popular event Hugh Mackay in conversation with Catherine du Peloux Menagé.

Celebrating 190 Years of the SMSA
On Wednesday 22nd March 2023 Sydney Mechanics’ School of Arts celebrated our 190th Birthday.

Celebrating International Women’s Day 2023
Learn more about historical SMSA Member Louisa Lawson, The National Council of Women (NSW) Australia Day Awards 2023 and choose a book from the SMSA…

Formal Notice of Annual General Meeting 2023
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,…

Advance Notice of SMSA Annual General Meeting 2023
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,…

A Message from the President
I am pleased to introduce Bríd as the new Financial Controller of the Sydney Mechanics’ School of Arts (SMSA).

Library Lovers’ Day at the SMSA Library
SMSA has been loving and sharing our books for 190 years! Now that’s a lot of love! Visit the SMSA Library on Level 2 next…

New Members’ Group: Chess
Are you a Chess enthusiast? Answered yes to this question, we would like to hear from you! We are on the lookout for a volunteer…

Tom Keneally: Ice cream with caramel and cherries
Recently, Tom Keneally shared a special friends recipe in an article published in The Australian.