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ACE is a Western Sydney community arts organisation working in the areas of cultural development, screen culture & digital technology I.C.E.

is a Western Sydney community arts organisation working in the areas of cultural development, screen culture & digital technology. The artwork in our banner image is by Harrison Earl, 2013.

19/10/2026

It's nearly time for our DJs to take on Parralanes!! Come find their electric sets at the Ngurra Gunya Stage, Parramatta!

Weds 21 Oct 2026
Ngurra Gunya Stage, Parramatta
5pm-10pm
FREE

Rock up and enjoy the beats! 🎧

16/10/2026

Join us for an evening of art, storytelling and weaving with Samantha Snedden!

Meet Dunghutti and Wiradjuri artist, weaver and producer Samantha Snedden, ACE's 2026 First Nations Artist in Residence, as she shares insights into her creative journey, artistic practice and residency at ACE.

Following the artist talk, join a community weaving circle led by Muruwari artist Dr Virginia Keft, Samantha's mentor, for an opportunity to connect, learn and create together.

Friday 6 November 2026, from 6pm
Arts & Cultural Exchange, 8 Victoria Road, Parramatta
Free event. RSVP required.

Register now via the link in our bio!

15/10/2026

Our Sonic Souls DJs are back at Parralanes this year on the Ngurra Gunya Stage!! 🪐 Catch DJ ĪZATA, DJ Bedroomangel, and DJ cutedeary on the night in between the mainstage acts ❤️‍🔥

Weds 21 Oct 2026
Ngurra Gunya Stage, Parramatta
5pm-10pm
FREE

Just rock up and enjoy the beats! 🎧

14/10/2026

Antoun Issa’s REBIRTH brings his mother’s extraordinary story of love, war and migration to the page.

Antoun is a Lebanese-Australian journalist and co-founder of Deepcut News. His career has taken him from reporting in Beirut during the Arab Spring to Washington DC and The Atlantic, before returning to Australia and working with Guardian Australia.

His debut non-fiction work, REBIRTH, draws on the true experiences of his mother, Laila Khalil, as her life is reshaped by the Lebanese Civil War and the possibility of beginning again in Australia.

Join Amani Haydar in conversation about REBIRTH at A Western Sydney Book Club on Friday 30 October, 6:30pm-8pm at ACE Parramatta.

The event is free, with registrations essential. Register via the link in our bio.

13/10/2026

🧶 The GUL Collective returns to Elizabeth Farm this Saturday for the second of three free textile workshops, bringing together creativity, community and shared cultural practice.

Led by visual artist Paula do Prado and program producer Yamane Fayed, participants are invited to explore weaving, looping, stitching and cobbling with fibre and textile materials alongside members of the Collective.

Create something to take home or contribute to the ongoing GUL x Community Artwork, which will be presented at Elizabeth Farm in 2027.

Join us this Saturday, 17 October from 10:30am-12:30pm at Elizabeth Farm, Rosehill. All materials are provided and no previous experience is necessary.

The workshop is free, with registration essential. Register via the link in bio.

12/10/2026

Meet the artist behind A Magical Hotstart. ✨

Justene Williams emerged in Sydney's 1990s grunge scene, with a practice that has grown from experimental photography into video, sculpture and performance. Her work is held in collections including Tate Britain.

This November, she premieres a new avant-garde opera at Powerhouse Parramatta, created with nine musicians from ACE's Club Weld program, musicians from the Australian Chamber Orchestra and special guests.

"It is such a joy to work with musicians of the calibre of Club Weld and the ACO. They've pushed my own work into places I couldn't have found alone." – Justene Williams

26–27 November 2026
Powerhouse Parramatta
Tickets via the link in our bio.

09/10/2026

Just over a week to go until Club Weld returns to The Neilson.

What began with last year’s sold-out showcase has grown into an ongoing creative collaboration between Club Weld and the Australian Chamber Orchestra, spanning live performance, recording and new work.

On 17 October, Jonathan Yung, Patrick Li, Tua Hunt and Jerrah Patston return to the stage with ACO musicians and special guests, bringing their original music to life in a new live showcase.

Saturday 17 October, 7pm
ACO On The Pier – The Neilson
Tickets via the link in our bio.

08/10/2026

Artist Talk with Samantha Snedden | 2026 First Nations Artist in Residence

Join us for an evening with Samantha Snedden, a Dunghutti and Wiradjuri emerging artist, weaver and producer

Guided by a deep connection to culture, community and storytelling, Samantha’s creative practice reflects the values and knowledge passed down through generations, particularly through the influence of her grandfather.

Working primarily in weaving, Samantha creates pieces that are both personal and expressive, exploring cultural identity, connection and place.

Come hear Sam share about her creative journey and residency, followed by a weaving circle led by Dr Virignia Keft, Muruwari artist and Samantha's mentor ✨

Arts & Cultural Exchange- 8 Victoria Rd, Parramatta
November 6 From 6pm
RSVP via the link in bio

We look forward to gathering together and celebrating another successful residency and the work Sam has created with us.

Proudly supporting First Nations storytelling on Dharug land through Creative Australia and Create NSW funding. 🌿

07/10/2026

A big congratulations to Safia Amadou, Co-Director of Africa Film Fest Australia, on her nomination for the 2026 French-Australian Excellence Awards!

Safia has been nominated in the Culture, Entertainment & Events category, recognising her work across culture and screen, including her leadership of Africa Film Fest Australia, produced by Arts & Cultural Exchange (ACE).

We’re thrilled to see Safia and her work celebrated in this way.

Voting is now open until 19 October. Head to the link in our bio to cast your vote for Safia.

06/10/2026

This October, Amani Haydar joins A Western Sydney Book Club to lead a conversation on Antoun Issa’s REBIRTH.

An award-winning author, visual artist, lawyer and advocate for women’s health and safety, Amani is the author of the acclaimed memoir The Mother Wound, which received the 2022 Victorian Premier’s Literary Award for Non-fiction.

At ACE, Amani will guide a discussion around REBIRTH and its exploration of family, war, migration, memory and renewal.

Join us on Friday 30 October, 6:30pm-8pm at ACE Parramatta.

Registrations are essential. Register via the link in our bio.

Address

Cnr Victoria Road & Villiers Rd
Sydney, NSW
2150

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

Website

https://aceinc.org.au/, https://linktr.ee/ice_org_au

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