Rosny Farm Arts Precinct

Rosny Farm is the cultural heart of the City of Clarence and includes several indoor event and exhibition spaces within the expansive multi-use grounds. An annual program of approximately 14 exhibitions is held across the unique gallery spaces featuring an expertly curated and vibrant mix of contemporary local and interstate artists as well as several community art shows. Rosny Farm presents several art prizes of note including the nationally-recognised annual Poochibald Art Prize and the critically acclaimed biennial Clarence Prize - Australia's largest acquisitive furniture design prize. As well as partnering with a range of festivals including the Cygnet Folk Festival, Mona Foma, Dark MOFO, and Ten Days on the Island, the City of Clarence produces a huge range of performing arts activities throughout the year including: music, theatre, dance, comedy, masterclasses and workshops as well as large-scale events including the Clarence Jazz Festival and the Bellerive Beach Party. During each school holiday period Clarence City Council hosts a range of popular and affordable arts-based workshops. Activities in the past have included, drawing, acting, clay sculpting, acting, drumming, animation and circus skills.