At the heart of Positive Education is the development of character strengths—universal traits that help us thrive and perform at our best. In collaboration with Upper Hunter Where There’s a Will, Upper Hunter Schools, Preschools, and Early Learning Centres have created a powerful and meaningful series of images that highlight the 24 Character Strengths. As…
Lighthouse Arts residencies provide writers, artists and musicians the opportunity to create in an inspiring and elemental environment: the historic lighthouse precinct atop Newcastle’s iconic Nobbys-Whibayganba Headland. Immerse yourself in uninterrupted creative space, away from distraction, and within a community of artists. Open to writers and creatives of all backgrounds, and stages of practice, Lighthouse…
Kim is an Upper Hunter artist. Artist statement. “I engage with various mediums and enjoy exploring, learning, working with, and combining these mediums to produce a diverse range of paintings. I challenge myself to keep developing in artistic style by using different combinations of numerous styles and textures. With each painting I create I am…
Broke Bicentennial 2024 Explore the Story of Broke exhibit, the Springtime Floral Exhibition, and the Wedding Gown Display. Don’t miss the historic Broke vs Bulga colonial cricket match, Spirit of the Vines Dinner and time capsule ceremony. Friday 11 to Sunday 13 October 2024 Various venues around town. Visit website.
Family friendly matinee shows ‘I’m a bad tempered puddin, and quite funny really, but most importantly full of magic’ Albert, The Magic Pudding Grab the kids, grandkids and big kids, and anyone young and heart. Bring a picnic and come along to experience the talented Upstage gang with their unforgettable adventure, an Australian classic –…
Creative industry organisations invited to host break-through internships for practitioners with disability Applications are now open for NSW arts, music and screen organisations to participate in the 2025 Createability Internship Program and be matched with talented creative practitioners with disability or who are d/Deaf through paid internships. Supported by Create NSW, Screen NSW and Sound…
MusicNSW is very excited to announce the line-up for The Golden Highway Tour a partnership between MusicNSW, MSR Entertainment and Dashville Skyline festival. Featuring: Joey Leigh Wagtail and Felicity Dowd Singer-songwriter, Joey Leigh Wagtail, an 893rd generation Dunghutti man, has created an effortless sound that tears your heartstrings then stitches them back together again —…
CASP is the long-running and much-loved small grants program for community arts across regional NSW. It’s a great way a community group or facility can have a Project Come True in their area. Applications for Arts Upper Hunter Country Arts Support Program open on Monday 23 September 2024 and close 5pm on Monday 28 October…
The Regional Arts Network (which AUH is a member of) have released a report by research body Pattern Makers into Cultural Tourism in the regions. It makes essential reading for anyone involved in the arts or tourism, for Councils and cultural groups. There are a number of findings and recommendations for the next steps. You…
The Wambo Coal Singleton Hall of Fame is aiming to add the 80th paver to the commemorative walk in the Singleton Civic Centre precinct this year, with nominations open from Friday 6 September 2024. In its 15th year, the Wambo Coal Singleton Hall of Fame recognises those individuals, organisations and families connected to Singleton by…