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Clifton School of Arts -

culture & community between

the escarpment and the sea

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Upcoming Exhibitions + Events

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Art Classes with Ivor Fabok APR-MAY-JUN 2026

Apr 7 - Thursday May 2110:00am - 4:00pm CSA Workshop Workshop

Collection Abstraction POEM

Apr 10 - Sunday April 1910:00am - 3:00pm CSA Exhibition

Deviations

Apr 25 - Sunday April 2610:00am - 4:00pm Group Exhibition

Clifton School of Arts stands on Dharawal country. We acknowledge the Wodi Wodi people as the Traditional Custodians of this Land. We recognise their continuing connection to land, water and community, and pay our respects to Elders past and present.

Clifton School of Arts has been a vibrant hub for creativity, learning, and connection in the Illawarra for over 140 years. Perched above the Pacific Ocean in a landmark heritage-listed building, this iconic venue continues to inspire with its rich history and breathtaking setting.

About Us

What a gift Clifton School of Arts is – to be there is to be part of generations coming together to share the rich pleasures of human creativity. Small community, big heart!

Kate Grenville - author

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We are at the centre of a thriving artistic community in the Northern Illawarra. Have you considered joining us?

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the CSA

With your help the CSA can continue to be a vibrant community hub and provide opportunities to nurture local artists.

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Your Visit

Clifton School of Arts is perched high on one of the most beautiful and dramatic sections of the Australian coastline.

Past Exhibitions + Events

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Small & Beautiful Clay Objects with Sarah Funnell

Thursday March 26 CSA Workshop

New York Art Tour Exhibition

Thursday March 19 - Sunday March 22 Group Exhibition

Creative Relationalities: The terrain of making with kin

Saturday February 21 - Sunday March 1 CSA Exhibition, Workshop

The exhibition forms part of a practice-led PhD research project developed within Geography and Sustainability at the University of Wollongong.

Focus on Drawing with Elspeth McCombe

Thursday February 19 CSA Workshop

This place matters.
Not just for what happens here, but for what it makes possible.

Margaret Throsby - broadcaster

The CSA provides a spectacular venue for a wide range of events:

Art Exhibitions — Performances + Recitals — Community Events — Workshops + Education — Health + Wellbeing — Films + Presentations

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Deviations Where creativity breaks routine and r

Deviations

Where creativity breaks routine and redefines the familiar.

Step beyond the everyday with a bold contemporary group exhibition inspired by the Northern Illawarra. Featuring ceramic, mosaic, painting & mixed media works from a diverse collective of local artists.

SAT & SUN April 25–26 10AM-4PM
Opening Night: FRI April 24 6PM-8PM
Free entry
Clifton School of Arts

Come explore shifting perspectives, coastal rhythms, and the art of diverging.

#DeviationsExhibition #ContemporaryArt #IllawarraArtists #ArtExhibition

POEM is on again today to Sunday 10am-3pm A rare

POEM is on again today to Sunday 10am-3pm

A rare glimpse into a private collection of Australian abstract paintings from 1961 to 2025

The POEM exhibition features works by Tony Tuckson, Judy Watson, John Passmore, Aida Tomescu, Robert MacPherson, John Peart and Godfrey Miller, together with a broader selection of significant Australian artists

Curated by @berg.jellevanden

Deviations Where creativity breaks routine and r

Deviations

Where creativity breaks routine and redefines the familiar.

Step beyond the everyday with a bold contemporary group exhibition inspired by the Northern Illawarra. Featuring ceramic, mosaic, painting & mixed media works from a diverse collective of local artists.

SAT & SUN April 25–26 10AM-4PM
Opening Night: FRI April 24 6PM-8PM
Free entry
Clifton School of Arts

Come explore shifting perspectives, coastal rhythms, and the art of diverging.

#DeviationsExhibition #ContemporaryArt #IllawarraArtists #ArtExhibition

Incredible write up about the POEM exhibition in @

Incredible write up about the POEM exhibition in @theillawarraflame by @lacarolinebaum

The POEM exhibition features works by Tony Tuckson, Judy Watson, John Passmore, Aida Tomescu, Robert MacPherson, John Peart and Godfrey Miller, together with a broader selection of significant Australian artists .

POEM gives visitors a rare glimpse into John Morrissey’s private art collection, curated by @berg.jellevanden.

This exhibition is on at Clifton School of Arts right now, and next week Thursday to Sunday 10am-3pm

POEM: Collection Abstraction Exhibition is Open F

POEM: Collection Abstraction Exhibition is Open

From John Morrissey’s private art collection, curated by @berg.jellevanden.

Featuring works by Tony Tuckson, Judy Watson, John Passmore, Aida Tomescu, Robert MacPherson, John Peart and Godfrey Miller, together with a broader selection of significant Australian artists.

POEM is open today till 3pm & next week Thursday to Sunday 10am-3pm

#visitwollongong #illawarraart #tonytuckerson #judywatson #johnpassmore

POEM is Open! The POEM exhibition features works

POEM is Open!

The POEM exhibition features works by Tony Tuckson, Judy Watson, John Passmore, Aida Tomescu, Robert MacPherson, John Peart and Godfrey Miller, together with a broader selection of significant Australian artists.

POEM gives visitors a rare glimpse into John Morrissey’s private art collection, curated by @berg.jellevanden.

Featuring works by Tony Tuckson, Judy Watson, John Passmore, Aida Tomescu, Robert MacPherson, John Peart and Godfrey Miller, together with a broader selection of significant Australian artists.

POEM is open this weekend Saturday and Sunday 10am-3pm & next week Thursday to Sunday 10am-3pm