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
Natures Daydream by Scarlett Stokoe
29 January 2026 - 15 February 2026 (Thurs-Sun, 10a-4p)
Natures Daydream invites viewers into Stokoe’s dream world of imagined creatures— organisms formed by fragments of nature and found materials. Through photographing, collecting, and assembling, Stokoe creates her own species of creatures, inviting viewers to question, what are they? Are they real? Have I seen them before?
"I have always imagined a dream world, a world of my obsessions, a place where nothing exists but nature. When I encounter nature, I feel like I enter a fairy tale, the real-world drifts away. Natures Daydream is a space that invites people into my imaginary world, while also connecting to viewers own unique experiences with nature - just as you walk through the Australian bush, you walk through the sculptures." Scarlett Stokoe
Public Program:
Opening Night: 29 January 2026 (5pm to 8pm) includes Small Plant Creature Workshop - Collaborative Work
Plant Creature Workshops (Bookings essential):
Create your very own plant creatures using natural treasures, combined with collected synthetic objects.
- 31 January 2026 (10am to 2pm) - Book here
- 7 February 2026 (10am to 2pm) - Book here
- 12 February 2026 (5pm to 8pm) - Book here
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Scarlett Stokoe, Creatures, mixed media (2025)
Coming Up Next
In Full Bloom 2.0
Curated by Claire Cassidy and Emma Rowland
19 February - 1 March 2026
Celebrating local queer creativity and joy through bold, colourful and expressive works presented during Mardi Gras.
Claire Cassidy, The Blush, 2025
Our 2026 Season
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