Tocal Homestead and Forged Rhythms launches a bold new creative project set to transform the historic forge at Tocal Homestead into a living, breathing instrument. Forged Rhythms will fuse the raw energy of traditional blacksmithing with contemporary sound and video art, turning the rhythms of hammer on anvil, the crackle of the fire, and the…
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…
Our office will be closed for the week while the landlord carries out essential plumbing repairs. During this time, our team will be working remotely and and can be contacted via email and mobile phone. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding.
Regional Arts NSW is now welcoming expressions of interest to join our Board of Directors. This is a skills-based Board, servicing RANSW as a company limited by guarantee. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to make a meaningful contribution to the arts in regional NSW. What’s involved: ➡ Directorships are voluntary, unpaid positions…
Small Forest Wines is proud to present this exhibition until the end of June 2026. The local artist Kerrie Balmer-Smith shares where she lives, where she goes, what she sees day by day and transformed in these beautiful water colour paintings. Small Forest Wines, 5052 Jerrys Plains Road (Golden Highway ), Denman Usually open Saturday…
Become part of an innovative arts and culture project exploring the intersection of art and sound. This April, photographer Caleb Arcifa brings his Sonant Autograph practice to the Hunter Regional Conservatorium, as part of a collaborative initiative led by Muswellbrook Regional Arts Centre in partnership with Arts Upper Hunter. Sessions: Wednesday 15 to Saturday 18…