Artspace

Artspace is a leading contemporary art centre located in The Gunnery, a historic naval building at 43-51 Cowper Wharf Roadway in Woolloomooloo, Sydney, New South Wales. Established in 1983, it presents changing exhibitions of Australian and international contemporary art, supports artists through studios and residencies, and hosts public programs including talks and performances. Housed on the Woolloomooloo waterfront near the city centre, it is known for free exhibitions and its role in Sydney's contemporary art scene.

Visitors can expect a contemporary art centre housed in the heritage-listed Gunnery building on the Woolloomooloo waterfront. The venue offers free, changing exhibitions across gallery spaces showcasing Australian and international contemporary art, including installation, video, painting and sculpture. Visitors can explore exhibition galleries, view artist studios, attend talks, performances and public programs, and enjoy views of Woolloomooloo Bay and the Finger Wharf precinct in a converted industrial setting close to the city centre.

Artspace was established in 1983 as a centre for contemporary art in Sydney. Since 1993 it has been housed in The Gunnery, a heritage-listed former Royal Australian Navy Gunnery building constructed in 1918 at Woolloomooloo for naval gunnery training. The building was later adapted for cultural use and retains its industrial waterfront character.

Artspace is one of Australia's leading institutions for contemporary art, known for commissioning and presenting new work by Australian and international artists, supporting experimental practice, and providing studio and residency opportunities. It plays a significant role in Sydney's contemporary art ecology through exhibitions, education and public programs.