Happy New Year!
We’re excited to welcome 2026. Our office at the new location of Shop 7 Campbell’s Corner, 60-82 Bridge St, Muswellbrook is now open and we look forward to working with you.
The Dungog Archies
Entries close: 1 May 2026 The 10th Dungog Archies will be from Saturday 16 May to Sunday 31 May, from 9am – 2pm, at Dungog CWA Hall, 199 Dowling Street, with the opening night on Friday 15 May. The artwork must have been completed during the past 18 months. Sitter must be a resident or…
Banjo Paterson Writing Awards 2026
Entries close: 1 May 2026 The Banjo Paterson Writing Awards were established in 1991 to honour Banjo Paterson, a great Australian writer, and favourite son of Orange. The writing competition has three separate categories: Short Story writing, Contemporary Poetry, and a Children’s Writing Awards category to encourage and inspire children to develop their writing skills.…
Darwin Aboriginal Art Fair 2026
EOIs close: Monday 6 April The Aboriginal Regional Arts Alliance (NSW) is heading back to Darwin Aboriginal Art Fair (DAAF) in 2026 — and they’re inviting artists to come with them. This year they’re taking a small, curated group of artists to represent Regional & Remote NSW on a national stage. 4 selling artist positions…
Community Heritage Grants 2026
Applications close: 7 May 2026 CHG is open to non-profit, incorporated organisations, government agencies and university groups. 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. Organisations progress through a three-stage journey, over…
Waverley Art Prize 2026
Entries close 10 May 2026 The Waverley Art Prize 2026 is open to painting, drawing, print and mixed media. Total prize pool is 19,500. For all the details please visit https://wwas.org.au/waverley-art-prize-2026/
NSW Premier’s History Awards 2026
Entries close 5pm, 10 April 2026. A discounted early-bird entry fee applies until 5pm, Thursday 27 March 2026 Prizes will be offered in six categories this year: • Australian History Prize ($15,000) • General History Prize ($15,000) • NSW Community and Regional History Prize ($15,000) • Young People’s History Prize ($15,000) • Digital History Prize…
2026 Mullins Conceptual Photography Prize
Entries close: 12 June 2026 The Australian Photographic Society’s Mullins Conceptual Photography Prize is a national $30,000 acquisitive prize that seeks to find Australia’s best conceptual photographic works. Finalists of the prize are exhibited annually at Muswellbrook Regional Arts Centre with the prize-winning work joining the Muswellbrook Shire Art Collection, and a collection of contemporary…
Regional Event Fund – Incubator Event Stream
Applications close: 12 April 2026 This fund supports the establishment of new events in their first or second year of operation with seed funding of up to $20,000 (excluding GST) to support activities that are likely to establish an event as a driver of visitation For all the details please visit https://www.nsw.gov.au/grants-and-funding/regional-event-fund-incubator-event-stream
Varuna Residential Fellowships 2027
Applications close: 15 May 2026 In 2027, Varuna will offer 47 Varuna Residential Fellowships, including 29 prestigious flagship fellowships dedicated to specific genres, identities, cultural backgrounds, georgraphic location, life circumstances or career stage. Flagship fellowships may offer extended stays, travel support, editorial meetings with publishers or a stipend for expenses. For all the details please…