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aMBUSH Gallery aMBUSH Gallery SYDNEY: 4A James Street, Waterloo NSW 2017 // Tel: 02 8399 0707 aMBUSH is an art gallery and social enterprise. But we do so much more.

Founded in 2007, we are at the forefront of curating arts and public space projects across metropolitan and regional Australia. We have a gallery in Waterloo in inner city Sydney, and previously at Central Park Mall, Sydney and Kambri at ANU, Canberra. We show local and international artists working with paint, photography, ink, clay, spray guns, video and other mediums. We believe in getting art into every nook and cranny of the world. We support artists through our galleries and public commissions. We’ve worked with over 5000 artists to date and been been part of the launch of many careers. We champion thought-provoking, playful and diverse ideas. We often partner with community groups, government agencies, local councils, broadcasters and large companies to make all this happen. We moved beyond the walls of our Waterloo gallery in 2011, when we produced the groundbreaking Outpost Project on Cockatoo Island. It became the biggest street art festival in the world. Since then, aMBUSH has produced an eclectic body of work, collaborating with so many interesting people. aMBUSH Gallery Sydney
4A James Street, Waterloo
SYDNEY NSW 2017

*Opening Hours:
While on exhibition from 12-4pm Friday-Sunday

**Acknowledgements:
aMBUSH acknowledges the traditional land owners, both past and present, the Gadigal people of Waterloo NSW

***Visiting by Public Transport:
Train to Green Square Station or Bus 309, 310 or 355

****Accessibility:
please call the Sydney gallery prior to visiting if special assistance is required

Calling Artists: Waterfront BrisbaneExpressions of Interest are now open for Waterfront Brisbane’s Art Opportunity 6: Dr...
22/09/2026

Calling Artists: Waterfront Brisbane

Expressions of Interest are now open for Waterfront Brisbane’s Art Opportunity 6: Driveway Wall Artwork.

Artists, artist-led studios and multidisciplinary teams are invited to create a permanent integrated artwork within the North Tower arrival sequence, exploring materiality, relief, texture, light and shadow to create a memorable new gateway to the precinct.

EOI closes Monday 12 October 2026. For the full Artist Brief and to apply, visit:
wdmanagement.com.au/eoi/

aMBUSH is an initiative of Wiltshire + Dimas, Public Art Consultant for Waterfront Brisbane.

Earlier this month, we were proud to present a special Live Art Session with Keegan Forbes at Liberty Place as part of N...
16/06/2026

Earlier this month, we were proud to present a special Live Art Session with Keegan Forbes at Liberty Place as part of National Reconciliation Week.

Across two days, audiences had the opportunity to experience Keegan’s intuitive practice in real time, as he created a new work grounded in connection to Country, memory and storytelling. The session offered a powerful insight into his process, with each gesture and layer reflecting a deeply personal and cultural narrative.

The resulting artwork, Baamagaaliyan, tells a story of revival, connection and guidance from Country. The piece was made available via silent auction, with funds raised supporting ACON’s Aboriginal Health Program and its work with Aboriginal communities.

Presented by Liberty Place and curated by aMBUSH Gallery, this powerful public exhibition brings together First Nations ...
01/06/2026

Presented by Liberty Place and curated by aMBUSH Gallery, this powerful public exhibition brings together First Nations artists from across Australia, including Adam Leng, Keegan Forbes, Sarrita King, Tarisse King and Tjanpi Desert Weavers.

Through a diverse range of mediums and practices, each artist offers a distinct perspective on culture, identity and storytelling, coming together to create a layered and immersive experience. Resonance invites audiences to pause, reflect and connect more deeply with the enduring presence and richness of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

On show from 25 May to 11 July, the exhibition transforms the public realm into a space for learning, dialogue and meaningful connection.

A bold new mural by acclaimed Australian artist Bastian Allfrey transforms Westfield North Lakes. Known for his meticulo...
17/03/2026

A bold new mural by acclaimed Australian artist Bastian Allfrey transforms Westfield North Lakes.

Known for his meticulous technique and ability to create deeply site-responsive works, Allfrey brings his signature style to this piece, drawing on native Australian flora to explore themes of growth, resilience, and interconnectedness. Featuring species such as Banksia, Wattle, and Bottlebrush, the artwork reflects both the surrounding landscape and the evolving identity of the North Lakes community.

With a practice grounded in craftsmanship, storytelling, and a strong connection to environment, Bastian’s work invites a moment of pause, encouraging viewers to reflect on their own relationship to place and the natural world.

Positioned within a key entryway of the centre, the mural introduces colour, depth, and narrative into the everyday experience, enhancing the journey through the space.

Curated and produced by aMBUSH Gallery in partnership with Scentre Group.

In celebration of NAIDOC Week, we partnered with Quay Quarter Sydney to deliver a meaningful placemaking activation feat...
30/07/2025

In celebration of NAIDOC Week, we partnered with Quay Quarter Sydney to deliver a meaningful placemaking activation featuring the work of NAIDOC Artist of the Year, A. Professor Wayne Quilliam.

Guests were invited to select one of Quilliam’s striking photographic artworks and have it screen printed onto a tote bag. The activation sparked conversations, connection, and reflection, a powerful reminder that placemaking is not just about transforming space, but about honouring the stories, people, and cultures that give those spaces life. A truly special moment at Quay Quarter.

Artists, This Is Your Moment – Waterfront Brisbane Wants YouWe’re inviting artists to be part of a cultural legacy at De...
13/07/2025

Artists, This Is Your Moment – Waterfront Brisbane Wants You

We’re inviting artists to be part of a cultural legacy at Dexus’s $2.5 billion Waterfront Brisbane development.

Art Opportunity 3: The Lawn is an exciting commission for interactive, small-scale sculptures to be installed in a major public gathering space along the Brisbane River.

This is one of three significant public art opportunities shaping the identity of this landmark precinct — and it’s open to local, national, and international artists.

Download the Artist Brief here: https://wdmanagement.com.au/eoi/
Applications close 12pm (AEST) on Monday 21 July 2025.
Share this with artists in your network!

Mambuwalabu ngaanhabu gulbalabu – Look and See (Understand)There’s still time to experience this powerful First Nations ...
27/06/2025

Mambuwalabu ngaanhabu gulbalabu – Look and See (Understand)

There’s still time to experience this powerful First Nations exhibition at Liberty Place, curated and produced by aMBUSH Gallery.

Featuring artworks by Bronwyn Bancroft, Dennis Golding, Elizabeth Close, and Jessi Rebel, the exhibition invites the public to reflect on identity, culture, and connection.

On display for a couple more weeks—drop by and engage with these bold and important voices in the heart of Sydney.

Calling Artists: Help Shape Brisbane’s Cultural HeartExpressions of Interest are now open for Waterfront Brisbane’s Art ...
18/06/2025

Calling Artists: Help Shape Brisbane’s Cultural Heart

Expressions of Interest are now open for Waterfront Brisbane’s Art Opportunity 3: The Lawn — part of Dexus’s $2.5B transformation of Brisbane’s riverfront into a vibrant, city-shaping cultural precinct.

We’re looking for artists to create playful, interactive sculptural works that will become part of this landmark public space.

Open to local, national and international artists
The Lawn, Waterfront Brisbane
Closes 12pm, Mon 21 July 2025

For the full Artist Brief and to apply, visit: https://wdmanagement.com.au/eoi/

aMBUSH is an initiative of Wiltshire + Dimas who are the Public Art Consultants.

Maddison Gibbs brought her powerful artwork Tracks to life in a live art session at Liberty Place, presented by aMBUSH G...
05/06/2025

Maddison Gibbs brought her powerful artwork Tracks to life in a live art session at Liberty Place, presented by aMBUSH Gallery.

Held during National Reconciliation Week 2025, the event invited the public to witness the creation of a work that mapped connections across land, water and culture—drawing on ancestral knowledge and shared responsibility.

Reflecting the theme Bridging Now to Next, Tracks encouraged reflection, truth-telling and action for a more connected future. A meaningful moment of art in public space.

Mambuwalabu ngaanhabu gulbalabu – Look and See (Understand) is a powerful public exhibition that brings together four dy...
02/06/2025

Mambuwalabu ngaanhabu gulbalabu – Look and See (Understand) is a powerful public exhibition that brings together four dynamic First Nations artists: Bronwyn Bancroft, Dennis Golding, Elizabeth Close and Jessi Rebel. Each artist shares a unique perspective through diverse mediums and styles, exploring culture, identity and storytelling.

Presented by Liberty Place and curated and produced by aMBUSH Gallery, the exhibition transforms the public realm into a place of learning and cultural exchange. It invites viewers to pause, reflect and engage more deeply with the richness of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander experiences.

Marking National Reconciliation Week and NAIDOC Week 2025, the exhibition celebrates strength, vision and legacy while amplifying First Nations voices and encouraging unity through creativity, conversation and connection.

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4a James Street
Sydney, NSW
2017

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