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Wallarobba Arts and Cultural Centre

The artistic hub of Hornsby Shire, home to a constant stream of exhibitions and classes.

Opening hours: For opening hours, please see exhibition details.
Location: 25 Edgeworth David Avenue, Hornsby
Telephone: 9847 6050

Located in central Hornsby behind Willow Park, the Wallarobba Homestead was built in 1903 and has been transformed by Council into the Shire's premier art and cultural centre. Its redevelopment was recognised in 2012 with the Local Government and Shires Association Places for Arts and Culture: Improved Cultural Facility Award.

Features include a community art studio, a purpose-built printmaking room, art classes, an artists’ lounge and a gallery space. The Hornsby Art Society also has an office in the centre.

Exhibit at Wallarobba

Are you an artist, artisan or craftsperson keen to share your creative works with the public for display and/or sale? Then consider holding a solo or group exhibition at Wallarobba Arts and Cultural Centre. Bookings are limited, so get in quick.

A new way of displaying works has recently been added - a lockable glass display cabinet in the Artists’ Lounge. This is available for monthly exhibitions of small and/or fragile works including textiles, fibres, ceramics, glassware and sculpture. To make a booking please phone 9847 6050.

For more information download WACC Exhibition Application Guidelines - 535.1kb

Interested in hiring Wallarobba?

Wallarobba also functions as a community centre that can be hired for events, functions and regular activities. Find out more about hiring a room at Wallarobba.

Upcoming exhibitions

See upcoming exhibitions at Wallarobba Arts and Cultural Centre

Classes

Wallarobba Arts and Cultural Centre is home to several art schools and individual tutors, each offering a variety of art classes.

Getting here

Wallarobba Arts and Cultural Centre has limited parking onsite. It is a seven minute walk from Waitara station or ten minute walk from Hornsby Station. Transdev-Shorelink Buses operate the 594H or 575 services from Hornsby Station, which stop directly outside the Centre – ask for Willow Park or corner of Sherbrook Rd and Edgeworth David Ave.

More information

For more information about Wallarobba Arts and Cultural Centre please contact Council's Arts/Cultural Development Officer on 9847 6632 or email arts@hornsby.nsw.gov.au.