Michael Johnsen MP, Member for Upper Hunter today announced $2,787,000 for Singleton to construct a new Arts & Cultural Centre through round two of the NSW Government’s $100 million Regional Cultural Fund. Mr Johnsen said the Arts & Cultural Centre in Singleton will benefit Singleton Council’s cultural efforts and many local community groups. “I heartily…
The Desert Festival is an annual platform that showcases local and interstate artists, celebrating artistic and cultural vibrancy throughout the Spring season in Alice Springs/Mparntwe. Expressions of Interest for the 2019 festival are open now and Red Hot Arts Central Australia are inviting local and interstate artists of all artistic disciplines to apply. Desert Festival…
Murrurundi is having it’s Twilight Christmas Shopping event Saturday 15th December. Local galleries, artists studios, shops and cafes will be open. In addition the Murra Country Markets will be on in the park. Date: Saturday 15 December. Venue: Venues throughout Murrurundi More details: Contact David Darcy at https://www.facebook.com/daviddarcyphoto/ Image: courtesy of David Darcy.
Arts Upper Hunter hosted two contemporary dance workshops run by Catapult Dance’s Toni Ambrogetti. Toni worked with performers from Showstoppers Performing Arts Company for People with Abilities at Scone and participants from integratedLiving Australia at Muswellbrook. Many thanks to Jill Hamling from Showstoppers Performing Arts Company for People with Abilities, and Chic Taylor from integratedLiving…
Arts and culture in regional NSW will continue to shine with an outstanding line-up of new creative projects fast-approaching thanks to over $259,000 in funding from the NSW Government, announced today by Minister for the Arts, Don Harwin. Through this funding, creative organisations from across regional and rural NSW will play host to range of…
Showcasing Talented People Within Our Communities The Singleton Showground will be a buzz this Saturday, 1st of December. Market Stallholders from our local communities will be in attendance showing their unique arts and crafts. So if your looking for a unique present be sure to come along and amble through the Stallholders have a bbq…
Saturday 8th December. 10am to 4pm. Scone Arts & Crafts Centre. 63 Kingdon St, Scone. Free entry. Everyone Welcome. Come and see what we do: Painting, drawing, ceramics, sculpture, photography, bridge, yoga, spinning and weaving, dance for little ones and bigger one too. Almost anything artistic that might interest you! Well priced objects to buy,…
The decorations are going up as Singleton prepares for the Hunter’s biggest community Christmas party with Christmas on John Street to have jingle bells ringing on Friday 7 December 2019. A big night of entertainment, music, food and fireworks is on everyone’s list, and Santa will be checking it twice with free photos at a…
In partnership with the Australia Council for the Arts, Create NSW is calling for expressions of interest from inspiring NSW-based visual arts leaders to attend the Venice Biennale 2019 as mentors for emerging Australian visual artists. Two positions are available for proven leaders to travel to Venice to support up to eight participants from the…
Arts Upper Hunter hosted a one day drama workshop at St James’ Primary School Muswellbrook run by Tantrum Youth Arts’ Chris Dunstan (front right). Chris worked with year 5 & 6 students. At the end of the day the plays were performed for the whole school. Many thanks to Acting Principal Ashley Borg.