Lighthouse Arts Writer and Artist Residencies

2024 residency applications are now open! 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. Creative practitioners of all disciplines, stages and backgrounds, whether aspiring, emerging or established, are welcome to apply for a one-week (five days)…

Cardboard Sculptures Workshop with Syann Williams

Join Dugnog Arts Society on 17th February as artist Syann Williams guides you in creating unique sculptures from recycled cardboard. Learn about cardboard properties for sculpture, build strength through layering, and master cutting, constructing, and moulding techniques. Enhance your sculptures with finishing touches like collage, colouring, and varnishing. Reserve your spot now, places are limited!…

“Sumie” by Tomoko Oka

Small Forest Wines is pleased to present this exhibition by Tomoko Oka. Tomoko is a Japanese artist based around Sydney and the Central Coast. She creates Japanese calligraphy, sumi-e and abstract ink art. Tomoko uses the bold and versatile medium of traditional Japanese calligraphy ink in creating abstract and sumi-e artworks. Since moving to Australia…

Sumi-e – Japanese Ink Painting Workshop with Tomoko Oka

Small Forest Wines is pleased to be hosting this workshop with Tomoko Oka. Sumi in Japanese means “ink” and e means “painting”. Sumi-e uses various techniques of gradation, shading, bleeding, and blurring. Using different brush techniques, and different mixtures of water and ink, you can create gorgeous mountain scenery, forest vistas, and elegant bamboo stands!…

Create NSW Multi-year Funding

Applications close: 2 December 2024 The 4-year multi-year funding program supports NSW not-for-profit arts and cultural organisations, service organisations or local government authorities with a primary purpose on arts and cultural activity. Applicants can apply for a minimum of $100,000 and a maximum of $600,000 each year. For all the details please visit https://www.nsw.gov.au/grants-and-funding/arts-and-cultural-funding-program

Create NSW Project Funding

Applications close: 2 December 2024 Individuals and organisations can apply for Project funding in one of four categories: •Creative Nations – projects for First Nations organisations and individuals – small project grants up to $40,000; large project grants up to $100,000 • Next Steps – professional and skills development (for individuals) – grants up to $10,000…