Media Centre For more detailed information, images and interviews please contact:Media & Communications Recent media releases SubjectAwardsFellowshipsExhibitionsRecent media storiesServicesAwardsFellowshipsExhibitionsRecent media storiesServices Search Reset All Extraordinary First Nations theatre-maker Andrea James wins top honours for women playwrights Her playwriting was described by the judges as “unruly, delightful and heartbreaking”. World Press Photo Exhibition opening at Library Thursday 19 May 2022 View more than 100 powerful and evocative images. Winners announced for 2022 NSW Premier’s Literary Awards Monday 16 May 2022 A total of $295,00 was awarded across 12 prizes. Shortlists announced for 2022 NSW Premier’s Literary Awards Tuesday 5 April 2022 Contemporary works by leading and emerging Australian writers have just been shortlisted. Six Sydney cultural institutions join forces to launch new advertising campaign 'Find Yourself' Tuesday 1 March 2022 You've never seen Sydney's iconic art, history and culture like this before. State Library secures landmark map of Australian exploration Monday 21 February 2022 An extremely rare 17th century map believed to be the earliest to document Australia’s northwest coastline is now on public display. Entries open for the NSW Premier’s History Awards Monday 21 February 2022 A total of $75,000 in prize money will be presented to winners. New rooftop bar launching on State Library’s iconic Mitchell Building Wednesday 15 December 2021 The Library Bar offers unique views of the Harbour and Sydney skyline. Show more