Program Sectors
Sydney Contemporary celebrates the vibrancy and diversity of art. The program presents a showcase of the very best modern and contemporary art, current trends and emergent practices.
Alongside the Fair Sectors, the curated program presents over 200 events across the Fair period, including the highly anticipated Art Night; engaging and lively panel discussions with leading speakers in the fields of art, architecture, design, food, fashion and music; guided tours; educational workshops; artist talks; live performances; and large-scale, ambitious installations.
The main Galleries sector provides a significant platform for curated solo or group exhibitions of new and important work by artists from leading galleries around the world.
New for 2025: Photo Sydney! A major new sector dedicated to photography. Featuring outstanding photographic works from contemporary artists, Photo Sydney is a must-see at the fair this year.
Image by Kai Wasikowski.
A dynamic platform presenting young galleries or artist run initiatives which have been operating for five years or less, presenting curated solo or duo artist exhibitions of new work.
A fair within the Fair; presented in association with The Print Council of Australia Inc, the dedicated Paper sector showcases the best of national and international contemporary works on paper–watercolours, drawings, artist books, prints and editions.
Art Night
Art Night, the opening celebration of Sydney Contemporary from 5:30-9pm on Thursday 11 September, presents an all-encompassing evening of art and culture. Discover performance, live DJ set, music, and food. Buy Art Night Tickets.
Friday Night
Kick off your weekend with a visit to Carriageworks for Friday Night, on 12 September from 4-8pm. Enjoy live jazz and electronic musical performances curated specially for Sydney Contemporary.
Experience an engaging forum of conversations exploring topical and controversial themes in contemporary art, architecture, and design. Catered to collectors and art lovers alike. Explore Talk Contemporary 2024.
Explore a curated program of experimental and ephemeral performance works which explore key social, cultural and political ideas. Artists take risks, stage ambitious works and develop new ideas.
Discover large-scale installations in unexpected locations throughout Carriageworks. Across a diverse range of mediums, the Installations program offers ambitious and conceptually driven projects that extend beyond traditional booth presentations. Explore Installation Contemporary 2024.
