S.H. Ervin Gallery

S.H. Ervin Gallery On Gadigal Land. Public art gallery displaying the work of Australian artists from all eras. In addition, the S.H.
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The Gallery’s exhibition program is designed to explore the richness and diversity of Australian art, both historical and contemporary, and present it in new contexts. The Gallery is renowned for presenting exhibitions from all periods of Australian art history. Ervin Gallery has developed an excellent name for presenting important exhibitions and programs that recognise the valuable contribution made by Australian women artists.

Join Katie Firth, Zoe Sernack & Christopher Zanko on Sunday 21 June at 3pm as they discuss their works in the Salon des ...
19/06/2026

Join Katie Firth, Zoe Sernack & Christopher Zanko on Sunday 21 June at 3pm as they discuss their works in the Salon des Refuses.

Pictured is Christopher Zanko Wandering (Mount Donna Buang) acrylic on carved woodblock, acrylic rhinestones 150 x 122cm

On Sunday 21 June at 3pm join artists Katie Firth, Zoe Sernack & Christopher Zanko as they discuss their landscape works...
18/06/2026

On Sunday 21 June at 3pm join artists Katie Firth, Zoe Sernack & Christopher Zanko as they discuss their landscape works in the Salon des Refuses.

Pictured Katie Firth, Raglan oil on board

'My work reflects the quiet landscape found in transit – in a walk, commute, or pause before arrival – where routine intersects with personal reflection. The paintings affirm that ordinary experiences hold emotional weight and meaning, and that the paths we travel daily may shape who we are becoming. The act of commuting is a physical conduit, a mental space where thoughts drift, anxieties surface and dreams begin to form. The work invites viewers to recall their own moments of in between times when progress felt subtle, unmarked yet formative – perpetually “on the way.”'

Jon Campbell’s painting in the Salon, John Luvs Annie (Annie Grant), is a portrait of his wife Annie. ‘For this year’s A...
13/06/2026

Jon Campbell’s painting in the Salon, John Luvs Annie (Annie Grant), is a portrait of his wife Annie.

‘For this year’s Archibald entry, I was inspired by two of my favourite American figurative painters, Alex Katz and Wayne Thiebaud who have both made many beautiful paintings of their wives. I prefer to paint portraits of people I know and admire, and no one fits this description better than my wife Annie.’

Kathrin Longhurst’s portrait, Keeping Count, portrays Sherele Moody, who documents women and children lost to violence. ...
04/06/2026

Kathrin Longhurst’s portrait, Keeping Count, portrays Sherele Moody, who documents women and children lost to violence.

‘Our initial meeting evolved into a strong friendship based on our shared commitment to confronting male violence.

Drawing on her background in journalism, Sherele’s research informs public discourse, policy, and brings comfort to victim’s families. Behind her, a mural she maintained in Melbourne of femicide victims speaks to erasure and resistance. This portrait honours her relentless act of naming, counting, and refusing to let these lives disappear.’

On view on the Salon des Refusés: the ‘alternative’ Archibald and Wynne Prize selection.
Open Tuesday- Sunday 11am-5pm, closed Monday

‘If we look at the list of artists relegated to this year’s Salon des Refusés, at a glance we see names such as Ross Lau...
22/05/2026

‘If we look at the list of artists relegated to this year’s Salon des Refusés, at a glance we see names such as Ross Laurie, John R. Walker, Mary Tonkin, Euan Macleod, Tony Costa and Robert Malherbe – all noted landscapists. Are we to believe that these artists, and many others who submitted entries, produced work of inferior quality to the mishmash at the AGNSW? It’s not merely implausible, it’s insulting to artists of ability and integrity.’
John McDonald writing in everythingthe.com

image: ROBERT MALHERBE The Silver Lake oil on linen

‘If you want to feel especially gaslit this year, go to SH Ervin gallery, across the city, for the Salon des Refusés. Th...
16/05/2026

‘If you want to feel especially gaslit this year, go to SH Ervin gallery, across the city, for the Salon des Refusés. This is the annual showcase of the paintings rejected by the Archibald prize judges – but there are so many portraits that could be swapped into either exhibition without anyone batting an eyelid..’
Dee Jefferson writing in The Guardian

Come visit and vote in the People’s Choice Award - we’re open Tuesday - Sunday 11am-5pm.

image: JULIAN MEAGHER Fozz (Craig Foster, footballer and human rights advocate)

The 2026 Salon des Refusés: the alternative Archibald & Wynne Prize selection is now open.Come visit and vote for your f...
09/05/2026

The 2026 Salon des Refusés: the alternative Archibald & Wynne Prize selection is now open.

Come visit and vote for your favourite work in the Holding Redlich People’s Choice Award.

We putting the finishing touches on the 2026 Salon des Refusés exhibition and open on Saturday 9 May at 11am.Here’s a sn...
07/05/2026

We putting the finishing touches on the 2026 Salon des Refusés exhibition and open on Saturday 9 May at 11am.

Here’s a sneak peek at what made the cut this year. From the Archibald Prize - Jonathon Dalton; Julian Meagher and Alexander McKenzie. From the Wynne Prize - Katie Firth; Rob Howe; Paul Davies; Christopher McVinish and Robyn Sweaney.

The full list of artists and works is up on the website.

Visit us this weekend - we’re open Saturday & Sunday 11am-5pm.
23/01/2026

Visit us this weekend - we’re open Saturday & Sunday 11am-5pm.

We are saddened by the passing of Professor The Honourable Dame Marie Bashir AD CVO and extend our deepest condolences t...
21/01/2026

We are saddened by the passing of Professor The Honourable Dame Marie Bashir AD CVO and extend our deepest condolences to her family and friends.

Dame Marie was a wonderful supporter of the arts and regular visitor to the Gallery and Cafe. Here she is pictured at the 2013 opening of Peter Rushforth: All Fired Up, which she also officially opened.

In 2014 the Gallery hosted a farewell dinner to thank and acknowledge her outstanding service to the people of New South of Wales.

We will miss her gracious presence and unfailing support.

Address

National Trust (NSW) Watson Road, Observatory Hill
Sydney, NSW
2000

Opening Hours

Tuesday 11am - 5pm
Wednesday 11am - 5pm
Thursday 11am - 5pm
Friday 11am - 5pm
Saturday 11am - 5pm
Sunday 11am - 5pm

Telephone

+61292580173

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