Ecstatic Dance Event

The Yoga Shed in Hunter Valley presents this transformative experience on Friday 14 February 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM Dive deep into your inner world through movement, music and self-expression. This event is all about letting go, connecting with yourself and embracing self-love. Let the music guide you as you dance freely and release…

Sculpture on The Farm Dungog

Entries close: 1 June 2025 Whether you’re an up-and-coming artist or a seasoned professional, Sculpture on the Farm Dungog 2025 is seeking the best sculptural works from across Australia. They are aiming to curate a stunning collection that represents every state and territory. If you’re creating in metal, stone, wood, ceramics, paper, glass, resin, clay,…

Firstdraft Program Call-Out

Applications close: 2 May 2025 Firstdraft has been supporting emerging and early-career artists and bringing experimental practices to audiences since 1986. Firstdraft is calling for applications for their: Curator Program  – program is designed to support early-career arts workers and curators to deliver professional exhibitions. Exhibition  – supports and platforms early-career, risk-taking and experimental art…

Banjo Paterson Writing Awards 2025

Entries close: 2 May 2025 Central West Libraries is calling for entries in the following categories: Short Story, Contemporary Poetry and ABC Radio Central West Children’s Writing Award. This year there is no entry fee. For all the details please visit https://www.orange.nsw.gov.au/news/entries-open-for-2025-banjo-paterson-writing-awards/

Museum and Galleries – Leg Up Grants

Applications close: 2 November 2025 Leg Up Grants are quick response skill development grants for workers in volunteer managed museums throughout NSW. These grants fund various skill development projects including hosting or attending workshops, conferences or seminars in NSW, in addition to networking activities. Previous Leg Up Grants have funded museum volunteers to attend conferences…

6th Tamworth Textile Triennial

Expressions of interest close: 5 May 2025 Expressions of interest are encouraged from a variety of disciplines, age groups, emerging artists and established practitioners. For all the details please visit https://www.tamworth.nsw.gov.au/about/forms/artist-expressions-of-interest-6th-textile-triennial  

Murrurundi Arts & Crafts Prize 2025

Entries close: 7 June 2025 Best in Show Arts & Crafts – $1,000 Best in Show – Painting – $1,000 Runner up Awards – $250 each Hightly Commended Awards – $100 each Entries will be accepted from artists residing in postcodes: 2328, 2329, 2333, 2336, 2337, 2338, 2339, 2340, 2341, 2342 and 2343. For details…

Community Heritage Grants 2025

Applications close: 8 May 2025 Supports community organisations to look after Australian cultural heritage collections. CHG is open to non-profit, incorporated organisations. The program has a strong focus on supporting local groups with limited funding who would benefit from access to professional cultural heritage expertise. Applications from Indigenous and multicultural organisations are encouraged. Grant Amounts:…

2025 Paul Lowin Prizes

Nominations close: 10 June 2025 The Paul Lowin Prizes are known as one of Australia’s richest prizes for music composition. Since 1991, its history of winning and highly commended works tells a powerful story of the skill and creativity of Australian composers and marks the wide breadth of contemporary musical expression. In 2025, the Paul…