Opportunities

Ignite your children’s and teenager’s creativity these school holidays at The Joan and Penrith Regional Gallery with an exciting line-up of performances and workshops. Don’t miss the Western Sydney exclusive season of the critically acclaimed The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show at The Joan. Featuring four of Eric Carle’s timeless tales, including The Very Hungry Caterpillar, […]

Penrith Open Studio This is a once in a lifetime opportunity for young artists (in years 8-11) to meet creative peers and gain mentorship by professional artists to explore new techniques and develop new bodies of work Highlights of the program include:  Connecting with creative peers from western Sydney  Artist-led creative workshops  Behind the scenes […]

Our high school work experience program offers students the chance to explore the inner working of a regional art gallery and gain insight into the diverse range of careers within the arts including visitor services, collection management, curatorial, learning, and public programs.  The program is offered to students in years 10 – 12 during select […]

Calling all young artists in our community! The Penrith Youth Art Prize is back in 2025 with the theme ‘echoing nature’. We are asking artists to explore and celebrate the dynamism of the natural world through their creativity. Whether it is the vibrant colours of the sunset over the Nepean River, the towering height of […]

Unleash your creativity and make the most of the summer holidays at Penrith Regional Gallery and The Joan — where fun and inspiration await for all ages! Join Penrith Regional Gallery this December and January for a variety of hands-on art workshops for children aged 3 – 12. From crafting panther puppets to drawing with […]

Spark the creativity and imaginations of your children and teenagers these October school holidays at The Joan and Penrith Regional Gallery with our range of concerts and interactive workshops. Experience the magic of music and animals in Carnival of the Animals, a special family-friendly concert for ages 3+ at The Joan. Be spell-bound as the […]

Keep your children and teenagers entertained and spark their imaginations these Winter school holidays at The Joan and Penrith Regional Gallery. Develop new performance skills and build your confidence with Q Theatre’s interactive drama workshops for ages 5 – 18 at The Joan. Dive into the world of musical theatre or join us for our […]

LGA Level 3 Casual position $26.77 base + 25% casual loading = $33.46 per hour. Plus 11% super. Penrith Regional Gallery, Home of The Lewers Bequest, is seeking applications for casual Venue Service Officers. There are several positions available, commencing as soon as possible. If you are a motivated, well organised individual who is both […]

Conceived by Penrith Regional Gallery, in consultation with our artist communities, Ancher Points: Emerging Artists Intensive is the inaugural professional development program designed specifically to support emerging artists from Greater Western Sydney in a contemporary regional gallery setting. The program will take place in Ancher House, an architectural collaboration between Margo Lewers and renowned mid-century […]

2023 NOW CLOSED SUBMISSIONS NOW CLOSED.  Submissions are now open for the Penrith Regional Gallery Youth Art Prize. Young artists aged 5 – 25 are invited to submit an artwork that responds to the theme ‘home’. Artists are encouraged to use any two-dimensional medium of their choice; pencil, pen, pastel, ink, marker, watercolour, paint, natural […]

Penrith Regional Gallery comes to life with Twilight at Lewers. Visitors can enjoy drop in workshops and performances in the galleries and garden, live and local music, a pop-up artisan market showcasing the work of local makers, and delicious drinks and tapas dining from Cafe at Lewers. Penrith Regional Gallery is accepting expressions of interest […]

Full-time, 38 hours per week, hybrid Six month contract with potential extension to ongoing LGA Level 7 $34.76 per hour. Plus entitlements including 17.5% Leave Loading and 10.5% Super. PP&VA is looking for a new Marketing Coordinator. This is a rarely available and exciting opportunity to join a dynamic team working at the heart of […]

An exciting volunteer opportunity is available at Penrith Regional Gallery, Home of The Lewers Bequest. This opportunity will particularly suit people interested in art, culture and modernism. This is a dynamic role with the opportunity to engage visitors and maximise a positive experience for audiences. The commitment is for a 3 hour shift, approx. 2 per […]

Penrith Performing & Visual Arts Ltd, operators of the Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre (including Penrith Con and the Q Theatre) and Penrith Regional Gallery, Home of the Lewers Bequest is looking for its next Chief Executive Officer. If you are an exceptional leader with extensive knowledge and networks across the arts landscape, from performing […]

An exciting volunteer opportunity is available at Penrith Regional Gallery, Home of The Lewers Bequest. This opportunity will particularly suit people interested in art, culture and modernism. This is a dynamic role with the opportunity to engage visitors and maximise a positive experience for audiences. Volunteers will be given the opportunity to: Be an ambassador for Penrith […]