Past Events

Mid Year Show: That’s Entertainment!

(June 2026)

On Friday 19th June, Studio ARTES had their Mid Year Show ‘That’s Entertainment’. It was such an incredible day with so many people coming along to watch and support the members. The performances ranged from song, dance, comedy skits, to puppetry and more!

It was great to see the members step up to the stage and leave everyone truly entertained.

Four youth standing in front of a colorful spiral artwork, holding certificates, background of white brick wall; poster titled 'Hornsby Council Youth Week', featuring a drawing of various animals and people, with a black-and-white animal sketch and a child’s drawing of a dinosaur.

Youth Week with Hornsby Council

(April 2026)

Studio ARTES hosted two workshops at our Hornsby Studio as part of the 2026 Youth Week program in partnership with Hornsby Council. This was delivered by Studio ARTES artists and members.

The workshops, Wild Forms – Drawing Animals with Me and Dream, Dare, Do, Dance, gave participants the you the chance to choose between learning how to draw animals and enhancing art skills or participating in a fun performance and dance workshop.

Colorful event poster for Studio Artes Annual Ball 2025, themed 'Memory Lane Mashup Ball'. The poster features a map-style illustration of a nostalgic journey through various themed zones like Studio Arts, Hollywood, Egyptian, Pirates, and more, with colorful illustrations and labels. The event is scheduled for Friday, November 7th, 2025, at 6:30 PM at Hornsby RSL Showroom, with details about food, entertainment, and sponsors at the bottom.

Memory Lane Mashup Ball (November 2025)

Our annual Studio ARTES Ball was a big one, with dress up in a range of costumes such as magic, pirates and Grease, we enjoyed a night of delicious food, live entertainment, music and dance.

A colorful poster advertising 'The Big Show Spectacular' presented by Studio ARTES Inner West, celebrating its 25th anniversary. The event details include location at Marrickville Town Hall, date October 17, 2025, with doors opening at 5 pm, performances from 5:30 pm to 6:45 pm, and live music from 7 pm to 8:30 pm. Ticket prices are free for Studio ARTES members, $10 for children or concessions, and $25 full price by donation. The poster features abstract, vibrant artwork by Bridget Kelly, with bright star-shaped accents and a pink background.

The Big Show Spectacular (June 2025)

For Studio ARTES’ 25th anniversary, the Mid-Year Show was our biggest one yet! With an amazing evening of performance from dynamic dance routines and delightful music, the night was a truly wonderful one.

Group of children performing a puppet show with snowflake and owl decorations on stage.

Studio ARTES 25th Anniversary (2025)

Founded in 2000 and proudly based in Sydney, Australia, Studio ARTES has been lighting up lives across New South Wales for over 25 years!

A promotional poster for a music event called 'Ball of Rock' with colorful text and black-and-white comic style background illustration.

Ball Of Rock (November 2024)

A fun time was had by all with the members and families rocking out until late in the evening!

Group of nine people, diverse in appearance and age, celebrating together on a stage with musical instruments and colorful decorations in the background.
Event poster for Studio Artes live performance titled 'Solstice,' scheduled for June 21, 2024, at Hornsby RSL Showroom. Features four smiling people in black shirts, with a design of the moon and starry night on the left side and a bright sky on the right. Includes logos for Miller Noyce Lawyers, Hornsby RSL Club, and Studio Artes.

Solstice (June 2024)

Our annual Mid-Year Show wowed audiences once again showcasing the skills and talents of our members.

Group of people performing on stage during a theatrical production called 'Solstice,' with colorful costumes, stage decorations including a large sun and moon, and a fireplace prop.

Charlie and the Chocolate
Factory Ball (October 2023)

Colorful invitation poster for Studio ARTES Ball 2023 featuring a cartoon girl in a red jacket, black top hat, standing next to a Wonka Bar sign, with candies and purple decorative borders at the top and bottom.

Our 2023 Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Ball was an evening of pure imagination! Music from the Ministry of Rock kept us on the dance floor and performances from our members were flawless. Behind the scenes, our members and staff channelled their creativity to turn Hornsby RSL Showroom into the ultimate scrumdiddlyumptious setting.

A group of musicians performing on stage with colorful lighting, including a guitarist, a singer, and a keyboardist, with one performer dressed in a humorous costume with a bowler hat and ruffled shirt.

Between the 15th and 21st of October, both Studios organised luncheons in honour of Carers Week 2023. There, we invited participants parents and carers and spent the afternoon getting to know one another.

Our Inner West Studio hosted a game of trivia, and we spent the afternoon answering fun questions made by our members while enjoying rice paper rolls and savoury snacks ALSO made by our participants.

Over at our Hornsby Studio, we invited our carers in for an afternoon of crafts and tarts, teas, wraps, and chats!

National Carers Week (October 2023)

Paper vase decorated with colorful hand-drawn patterns of hearts, flowers, and stars, holding green plants and paper flowers. In the background, blurred people are sitting around tables in a room with white walls and colorful artwork.

With the support of the Inner West Council, Studio ARTES Members and staff created and crafted Art is for Everyone – a two-part event spanning over a fortnight.

ART is for EVERYONE (August 2023)

Colorful illustrated poster announcing Studio ARTES and IW EDGE Festival events, with artwork of people and decorated letters spelling 'I LIKE TO PERFORM'.

We kicked off our exhibition as part of Creative Trails, an Inner West event that gives people the opportunity to explore creative spaces across Sydenham, Tempe, St Peters, Marrickville, Dulwich Hill, and our very own studio space!

We opened our Inner West Studio doors for a weekend of wonderful weaving & upcycling workshops, amazing artist talks and other incredible interactive experiences led by our Studio artist.

For our second event, we took things outside & across the road to EDGE, Sydenham where we transformed a shipping container into an interactive soundscape packed with sculptures, fabrics, video work, and pillows for your ultimate immersive experience.

A stage with a band performing outdoors, audience seated on grass, a person working on colorful art in an indoor space, and a container with children's artwork and a small LEGO figure.

EDGE, Sydenham (August 2023)

Side-by-side images of a colorful art display inside a shed. The left image shows a semi-transparent rainbow-colored curtain hanging, with a person visible in the background through the curtain. The right image shows the interior decorated with large, vibrant painted paper cutouts of a woman, a monster, and other abstract figures, along with painted fabric banners hanging on the walls.
At a craft fair booth, a man sits behind a table displaying art and craft items, with colorful artwork and scarves hanging on the wall. Two monitors show dance classes, and people browse and shop at neighboring booths.

Over two days we had the chance to meet and connect with hundreds of wonderful people at the Sydney Disability Expo. In doing so, we got to share more about who we are and learn what those in the community want and need.

Sydney Disability Expo (July 2023)

An indoor convention or expo with multiple booths and visitors walking around, viewing displays. The booths feature various organizations and art displays, with some signage and promotional banners visible.

Mid Year Show (June 2023)

A colorful promotional poster with the text "Studio Artes Presents Like in Colour," featuring three smiling people with confetti, celebrating diversity and happiness.

Life in Colour is an extraordinary mid-year show, displaying the talent of our performing arts members! After a four-year hiatus, our participants worked hard to polish and perfect their performances, resulting in an unforgettable evening.

People dressed as animals performing on stage with colorful background and a basket on the floor.
Person holding a pink flamingo lawn ornament. On the wall behind is a picture of a white bird, possibly a seagull, with a black bird or bat. The wall has a wood panel design.

Tied/Untied (May, 2023)

Our staff exhibition Tied/Untied ran for 6 nights, and there we got to enjoy 26 unique pieces by 20 of our unique creatives. From textile work to immersive audio experiences, canvas creations to phenomenal photography, the staff expression gave the public an opportunity to learn more about the backbone of our team!

Group of people attending an art exhibition in a well-lit gallery with large windows, viewing paintings and textile art displays.
People viewing artwork and sculpture in an art gallery.