Clifton School of Arts was the perfect place to hold my 60th birthday party. The location and 180 degree ocean views are stunning, and the Federation building is both elegant and intimate. I highly recommend it if you are looking for a venue for a small to medium function in an unsurpassed location
- Liz Ellis
Unique and Beautiful Building
The Clifton School of Arts is a unique and beautiful building nestled between the ocean and escarpment....a proud and beautiful structure that is 'other timely' and nice to have in the present
- Rosie Welch
A Beautiful Building
The school of Arts is a beautiful building set against the picturesque back drop of the mountains
- Anna Scott
We love the school of arts!
We love the school of arts....such an iconic old building. Its even more special because it will be our wedding venue!
- John Simpson
A Great Call!
Holding my exhibition at Clifton was a good call. The space and abundant natural light is perfect for displaying artwork and the audience loved the building.
- Robert
Flooded with light!
Flooded with light, with that view of the ocean and the escarpment brought the best of the natural world inside and added a bit of drama.
- Caroline
It has Soul
It has a soul, it has a history of people coming together there for reasons of community and art appreciation and I think that vibe makes itself felt down the ages. You don’t get that from a contemporary box in a suburb.
- Anonymous
Fantastic Wedding
We hired the building for our wedding and it was fantastic. The location and history of the place made it a very special day. All the help and advice we got from the caretaker Lorelle was very much appreciated!
- Joel and Liz
BOOKINGS
The Clifton School of Arts is available to hire for events including art exhibitions, weddings and community events…
HISTORY
The original Clifton School of Arts was established in 1880 when Andrew Stuart, a local coal mine and later premier of NSW…
ONLINE SHOP
Clifton School of Arts has recently published a photo-journal of the construction of the Sea Cliff Bridge on the NSW Illawarra coast…