Established in 1978, the S.H. Ervin Gallery is one of Sydney's premier art galleries presenting an engaging program of changing exhibitions throughout the year. The Gallery is recognised for its program of important exhibitions that examine issues and themes in Australian art and present it in new contexts.
The vision for the S H Ervin Gallery is to be a public gallery of excellence exhibiting and interpreting historical, traditional and contemporary Australian art. Annual exhibitions include the Salon des Refuses (the alternative Archibald & Wynne Prizes)and Portia Geach Memorial Award, the annual portait prize for Australian women artists.