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!…

Abstract Abilities Art Competition

Entries close: 3 March 2024 Are you an artist living with a disability? Do you like to paint, draw, take photos, sculpt, or create digital art? Help us to highlight and celebrate diverse talents in your community by making a submission to this year’s Abstract Abilities Art Competition! Uniting Local Area Coordination are running this…

NSW Premier’s History Awards 2024

Entries close 5pm, 3 April 2024. A discounted early-bird entry fee applies until 5pm, Thursday 7 March. A total of $85,000 in prize money will be presented to winners at the awards ceremony on 6 September. Prizes will be offered in six categories this year: • Australian History Prize ($15,000) • General History Prize ($15,000)…

Creative Australia’s Arts Projects for Organisations

Applications close: 5 March 2024 This program funds a range of activities that deliver benefits to the arts sector and wider public, including national and international audiences and communities. Organisations that undertake arts programs, projects, or that provide services to artists, are welcome to apply. Organisations can propose a single project, a suite of projects…

Creative Australia : Contemporary Music Touring Program

Applications close: 5 March 2024 The Contemporary Music Touring Program (CMTP) supports national touring activity undertaken by Australian musicians performing original contemporary music. The tour must comprise of performances in at least three venues or locations outside of the performer’s hometown. Tours that include regional and remote destinations, or which assist performers residing in regional…

Arts Projects for Individuals and Groups

Applications close: 5 March 2024 Creative Australia’s Arts Projects program funds a range of activities that deliver benefits to the arts sector and wider public, including national and international audiences. Grants are available from $10,000 to $50,000. Supported activities must not last longer than two years from the proposed start date. This round is for…

Community Heritage Grants 2024

Applications close: 9 May 2024 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:…

Creative Leadership Program

Applications close: 9 April 2024 A new professional development program from Creative Australia supporting 35 artists and  creative  workers to create transformative change. The Creative Leadership Program is a new 18 month professional development program supporting artists and creative workers with at least five years experience from any career stage. It is supporting 35 artists and  creative workers to create transformative change. For…

National Regional Arts Fellowship Program

Applications close: Sunday 10 March 2024 The National Regional Arts Fellowship Program is a strategic project supported by the Regional Arts Fund and delivered by Regional Arts Australia. Fellowships provide guaranteed income for regional artists and arts workers to develop work, skills, networks, or research. In 2024, we are seeking Fellowship proposals with a focus…