venue hire
1-6. Brett Whiteley Studio interior, changing exhibitions
Sydney's best keep secret is one of the most dynamic and ambient venues Australia has to offer. It is an intimate and beautiful site that perfectly suits smaller groups up to 60 people.
The former warehouse home of Brett Whiteley, which he designed as a place he could exhibit his art, features his exhibition space, living room and studio. With Brett's artwork and personal memorabilia lining the walls of this magnificent space, your guests will be delighted by the art, decor and ambience.
Located in the heart of the Sydney's cosmopolitan Surry Hills, the studio is close to public transport, the CBD and is the perfect venue for all your functions and events.
Ideally suited for cocktail events and presentations, the ever-changing display of exhibitions provides the ultimate backdrop and the perfect platform to impress and inspire your guests or clients.
The Brett Whiteley Studio is one of the most exclusive event spaces. Please review the details below and call Caroline Harvey, our venue manager on (02) 9225 1836 at the Art Gallery of New South Wales, for further details and reservations.
venue capacity:
Capable of hosting up to 60 guests.
functional space & size:
The studio is split over two levels, providing for great versatility.
Ground floor: main exhibition space
The two-storey ceilings create a dramatic open effect that lends elegance to any event. This area includes our current exhibition for viewing.
Top floor: Brett's living room and studio
This intimate area was recently renovated to show the original wide timber flooring. Brett's artwork and personal memorabilia line the walls just as he arranged them making this a very cosy space.
Both spaces inclusive.
bathroom facilities:
Yes
disabled access:
Available downstairs only
parking:
Out of consideration for the local residents, we advise visitors not to park on Raper, Davies or Esther Streets
public transport:
BUSES From the City: 301, 302 & 303 from stand D, Circular Quay or on Castlereagh Street between King & Goulburn Streets.
TRAINS From Central Railway Station: Eddy Avenue stop: 372 & 393. Alight at the corner of Cleveland and Crown Streets. Walk up Crown, turn right onto Devonshire, left onto Esther (at Ray Hughes Gallery) then right, then left onto Raper Street. Central Station is about a 15 minute walk up Devonshire Street.
catering:
No food preparation is available onsite but catering can be arranged upon request. You may wish to select from the many nearby restaurants or we can help you coordinate your own catered event.
venue availability:
Thursdays and Fridays (9am - 9pm)
Saturday evenings (6pm - 9pm)
additional options:
Private guided tours of the Studio's current exhibition are available. These are given by Art Gallery of New South Wales teachers.
We can also offer art-making workshops if you wish to add something truly unique to your special event.
events that would be perfect at the Brett Whiteley Studio:
- Meetings or lectures
- Presentations
- Corporate lunches
- Private lunches
- Cocktail parties
- Christmas parties
- Reunions
contact:
Caroline Harvey, Venue Manager
Art Gallery of New South Wales for the Brett Whiteley Studio, Surry Hills NSW
T. +61 2 9225 1836
F. +61 2 9221 3185
E. carolineh@ag.nsw.gov.au