Sydney's Best Kept Secret
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The Brett Whiteley Studio was the workplace and home of Australian artist Brett Whiteley (1939-1992).
The artist bought the former warehouse in 1985 and converted it into a studio and exhibition space. He lived there from 1988 to 1992, the year he died in Thirroul.
The visitor is offered the unique opportunity to experience the atmosphere of the space - the studio with his unfinished paintings, art equipment, collections of reference books, the graffiti wall covered with quotes and images.
The living area has memorabilia such as photographs, objects, postcards, furniture, music collection and sketchbooks. The gallery has changing exhibitions of the artist's works: paintings, drawings, sculpture and graphics borrowed from the Whiteley Estate, Art Gallery of New South Wales and private collections.
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From the City: 301, 302 & 303 from stand D, Circular Quay or on Castlereagh St. between King & Goulburn Streets.
TRAINS & WALKING
From Central Railway Station: Eddy Avenue stop: 72 & 393.
Walk up Devonshire to Crown Street. Before Bourke turn left onto Esther (at Ray Hughes Gallery) then right, then a left onto Raper Street. Central Station is about a 10 minute walk up Devonshire Street.
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PARKING
Parking is difficult in surrounding streets. Out of consideration for local residents please do not park in Raper or Davies streets or Esther Lane.
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STUDIO HISTORY
On 17 February 1995 the Studio was opened to the public by the then Premier of NSW State Government John Fahey. more >
VOLUNTEER AT THE STUDIO
Please contact the volunteer coordinator at brettwhiteleystudio@ag.nsw.gov.au
CONTACTS
If you have questions, comments or requests for more information, please contact The Brett Whiteley Studio by email at brettwhiteleystudio@ag.nsw.gov.au or call 02 9225 1881. more >
AMENITIES
There is a small gallery shop with postcards, posters and other merchandise for sale. There is no cafe at the Studio, however visitors are welcome to return on the day after refreshing at the numerous cafes and restaurants close to the Studio.
PLEASE NOTE
Works of art can easily be damaged so please, keep a distance and resist touching them. Photographs, audio or video recordings are not allowed in the Studio. Backpacks and umbrellas may not be taken into the Studio and must be left in the cloakroom. The Studio is a smoke free area.
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Opening Hours
10AM - 4PM
Saturday & Sunday
Open to general public.
Thursday & Friday
Booked education groups.
Admission free
- thanks to JPMorgan
Telephone
02 9225 1740
Facsimile
02 9221 5129
Recorded Info
02 9225 1790
National Toll Free
1 800 679 278
Email
pp@ag.nsw.gov.au
or brettwhiteleystudio
@ag.nsw.gov.au
Address
2 Raper Street
Surry Hills 2010 NSW
Australia
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