Arts and Culture
Woollahra is recognised as the home of many of Australia's most acclaimed artists, authors and filmmakers, including poet Banjo Patterson, Nobel Prize winning author Patrick White, iconic opera singer Dame Joan Sutherland as well as internationally recognised visual artists Charles Blackman, Russell Drysdale, Donald Friend, Fairlie Kingston, Margaret Olley, Lloyd Rees and Martin Sharp.
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Council's role
Our role is to facilitate a creative and vibrant community where people of all ages and backgrounds have access to lifelong learning opportunities and cultural activities. This is achieved through the development of policies, strategies, partnerships and events. On 16 December 2024, Council adopted the Woollahra Arts and Culture Strategy and Action Plan, 2024-2028(PDF, 3MB). This Strategy creates a framework to define the purpose and direction of Woollahra’s cultural life and brings together the diverse arts, culture and creative activities being delivered within the Municipality.
Our cultural programs include:
Through community partnerships and the Cultural Grants Program we support local creativity, cultural pursuits and creative talents.
Enquiries
For more information, please contact:
Woollahra Gallery at Redleaf
Telephone: 9184 1016
Email: gallery@woollahra.nsw.gov.au
Public Art & Cultural Team
Telephone: 9391 7102 and/or 9391 7135
Email: cultural@woollahra.nsw.gov.au