Sydney Cinémathèque at the Art Gallery of New South Wales
Highlights
- Explore daring screen experiences at the Art Gallery of New South Wales, showcasing both classic and contemporary films.
- Join curated screenings and talks on Wednesdays and weekends, fostering a communal love for cinema in a 339-seat theatre.
- Savour rare 35mm prints of French nouvelle vague classics, bringing a touch of Parisian film culture to Sydney.
- Delight in the vibrant atmosphere with onsite cafes and bars, perfect for a relaxed outing before or after screenings.
Sydney Cinémathèque presents some of the most daring screen experiences in Australia. From retrospective seasons on celluloid, to contemporary releases heralding thrilling new voices, explore the ever-changing state of moving image art at the Art Gallery.
Expect an expanded program of screenings, talks, and special events celebrating cinema as a communal experience. Sessions take place on Wednesdays and weekends in a 339-seat theatre.
Since the year 2000, generations of audiences have come together to watch curated films at the Art Gallery, from Technicolour melodrama to gritty New Hollywood classics and rare 35mm prints of French nouvelle vague classics direct from Paris. We’ve welcomed acclaimed directors through our doors including Jafar Panahi, Jane Campion, Gillian Armstrong, Isaac Julien and more. Read about our past programs.
Join us as we inaugurate a new era of screen culture in Sydney, a UNESCO City of Film.
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Dates & times
- Next occurrence: reoccurring
Accreditations
- Australian Tourism Export Council
Features
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Actively welcomes people with access needs.
Communication
Welcomes and assists people who have challenges with learning, communication, understanding and behaviour. (includes people with autism, intellectual disability, Down syndrome, acquired brain injury (ABI), dyslexia and dementia)
- Staff are trained in communicating with people with learning or behavioural challenges.
- Uses Plain English / easy read signage and information (includes menus and emergency information)
- A quiet space is available at the venue/ facility.
Vision
Caters for people who are blind or have vision loss.
Hearing
Caters for people who are deaf or have hearing loss.
- Staff are trained in communicating with people who are deaf or have hearing loss.
- A low noise reception areas with hearing loss friendly acoustics and adequate lighting for viewing facial expressions (includes common areas which are free of background noise, background music) is available.
Physical – Mobility
Caters for people with sufficient mobility to climb a few steps but who would benefit from fixtures to aid balance. (This includes people using walking frames and mobility aids)
- Uses floors/coverings which are slip resistant, firm and smooth
- Uses non-slip tiles in the bathroom or slip resistant matting
- Grab rails in the bathroom
- Seating in common areas including reception area
Physical – Wheelchair
Caters for people who use a wheelchair.
- Step free outdoor pathways (includes picnic areas, barbecues and shelters)
- A step free main entrance to the building and/or reception area (includes ramps or slopes with a maximum gradient of 1:14, otherwise are too steep for wheelchairs)
- Step free access to restaurant, lounge and bar
- Step free access to the conference or function room
- Accessible seating areas in theatrette
- Lifts with enough space for people using a mobility aid to enter and turn around to use the lift buttons. Buttons are at accessible height.
- Doorways which are easy to open and have lever handles (doorways 850mm or wider when open and not heavy).
- An accessible public toilet which is unlocked.
- A wheelchair accessible toilet / shower and change room is available.
Physical – High support needs
Caters for people with high support needs who travel with a support person.
Access & Inclusion
An access and inclusion statement is available on the business website.
- https://www.artgallery.nsw.gov.au/visit/access/
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