Pearl has been awarded Best Use of Colour at the Australasian Quilt Convention (AQC), announced at the opening in Melbourne on 9 April. AQC is Australasia’s premier quiltmakers’ event, and 2026 marks its 20th anniversary. Held at Melbourne’s Royal Exhibition Building (Carlton) from 9–12 April, this year’s show featured more than 1,000 submissions from Australia…
NSW artists, producers and arts and cultural organisations can now apply for funding with Create NSW’s 2026 Regional Arts Touring Round 1 and 2026 Arts and Cultural Funding Program (ACFP) Project Funding programs opening today. A total of $4.28 million is available to support local artists and organisations, spanning all artforms, to develop creative practices,…
Fireworks, ice skating and glowing lanterns will light up Singleton when Firelight returns to the Civic Centre precinct on Saturday 2 May from 6pm to 9.30pm. The much-loved community event will once again transform the heart of Singleton into a vibrant, after-dark celebration of art, culture and connection, with a packed program of free activities…
Our first activity, Death Cycle of a Found Piano begins— Friday (tomorrow) will see the deconstruction, revealing the beautiful inner workings, followed on Saturday and Sunday by participatory creative making. If you are heading to Gum Ball this weekend pop by and say hi. The Gum Ball Art & Music Festival Friday 24 to Sunday…
Celebrating local faces and local talent, the much-loved Dungog Archies will run 16–31 May 2026, this year hosted at the Dungog CWA Hall. Artists of all ages are invited to enter. Entry forms are available from Dungog by Design, Dungog Arts Society, or online via the QR code or email dungogartsociety@gmail.com The opening night is…