Tucked into the Inner West, Chrissie Cotter Gallery is a tiny but mighty, artist-led space with a big history. Here, Inner West Council supports an ambitious, hyper-local annual program of exhibitions, talks, and workshops.
Opened in 1965, Chrissie Cotter Hall has long been a place for public gathering and cultural life. Named in honour of Mrs Chrissie Cotter, known for her social and humanitarian work, it was transformed into a community gallery in 1996. For the past 30 years, Chrissie Cotter Gallery has supported artists to create, experiment, and share their practice with the local community.
The 2026 season marks a special milestone. Drop in, say hello, and support local Inner West artists as we celebrate 30 years of making space for ideas, creativity, and connection. Exhibitions are free.
Visit
31A Pidcock Street, Camperdown (Next to Camperdown Commons)
Opening hours
Thursday–Sunday, 10am–4pm
Access
Wheelchair accessible
Step free entrance
Accessible toilet
Seating available
Guide and support animals welcome
Low sensory environment
Current Exhibition
Petals of Regrow: where culture blossoms and resilience takes root
12 March - 29 March (Thurs-Sun, 10am-4pm)
Hosna Saif, Maryam Hussaini, and Rodaba Qureshi
"Petals of Regrow" brings together three newly arrived female artists from Afghanistan whose paintings and multi-sensory cultural installations explore the intertwined themes of women’s rights and Nowruz. Nowruz, meaning “new day”, is an ancient celebration of the New Year, observed for over 3,000 years across Afghanistan, Iran, Central Asia, and beyond. It symbolises rebirth, hope, and the triumph of light over darkness.
Through vibrant visual storytelling and culturally rooted decoration, each artist reclaims this moment of renewal to amplify her voice as one who resists, rebuilds, and rises. The exhibition space becomes a sanctuary of transformation, where culture fuels strength, and creativity becomes a form of resistance. The title evokes both fragility and power: petals as symbols of growth, healing, and cultural blossoming.
We aim to present the exhibition at Chrissie Cotter Gallery in the Inner West to spark curiosity about our culture and voices rarely heard in this local area.
Public Program:
A Nowruz Celebration (free, bookings essential - book here)
Sunday 22 March, 2pm-4pm
Join a 3000-year-old celebration of the New Year observed across Afghanistan, Iran, Central Asia and beyond with opportunities to meet the artists, live performances, and more.
This exhibition is supported by Inner West Council and SSI's Community
Refugee Welcome Centre
Hosna Saif, Hope in Bloom (2025), Acrylic
Coming Up Next
The Social Glue of Sydney
Curated by The Social Glue of Sydney
7 May - 24 May 2026
The Social Glue of Sydney exhibition and workshops will showcase the distinctive styles and themes explored by a vibrant group of collage artists and introduce collage practice to community members. We aim to celebrate our diverse community, welcome new members, and demonstrate the limitless creativity of collage as a medium.
Kathryn Bird, Sidney (2019)
Our 2026 Season
Our 2026 Summer Zine
Get Involved
Our exhibition program is selected through an annual Expression of Interest process. Applications for the 2027 season will open in late 2026. Stay in the know by signing up to our Creative Communities newsletter to be the first to hear when the EOI opens, along with updates, opportunities, and more.
Read general information for applicants here. (PDF 4.4MB)
For further information about the Chrissie Cotter Gallery, contact amylia.harris@innerwest.nsw.gov.au.
Location
31A Pidcock St, Camperdown NSW 2050
Previous exhibitions