Hiya. What’s it mean to live creatively in a regional place? How do we engage with the land and communities we live in? How do we find support, and support others? How do we spread the word, make our art accessible, find a market, connect, build a career or a hobby that thrills us? We’ve…
Arts Upper Hunter’s phone numbers 6541 4776 and 0409 382 509 have been out of action. The problem has been resolved however at this stage we are unable to access any messages that may be been left in last week or so. Can you please call us if you are waiting for a call back.…
Communities across NSW will benefit from new and improved cultural infrastructure thanks to $60 million available through the NSW Government’s Creative Capital program. Applications for the Creative Capital grants open today (21 September) to address the demand for cultural infrastructure, support the creative economy and improve access for local communities to quality arts venues. Minister…
The NSW Government has announced Stay-at-home restrictions are in place for Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, Maitland, Port Stephens and Cessnock local government areas until 11 October and Muswellbrook local government area until 5 October. For all the details visit NSW Health website. Here is a list of events that have been either cancelled or postponed and…
On the 17 September 2021 the NSW Government announced Dungog, Singleon and Upper Hunter local government areas were released from lockdown imposed due to the COVID-19 situation. Muswellbrook LGA has since been placed into a 7 day lockdown with restrictions due to be lifted on 6 October. Arts Upper Hunter is compiling a list of…
The Paterson Allyn Williams Science Hub held a Masked Ball on Zoom that experimentally proved that you CAN have fun on Zoom. Highlights of the 21 August event included an interview with Dr Karl (who’s favourite plague is the Bubonic, but not for the reason you might think), lots of fun dancing and a wonderful…
Inspo x nature: a free music competition inspired by nature at Callicoma Hill Eco-cabins at Mt Royal, 50km north of Singleton. Can you write & record an original, short piece of music inspired by the natural environment at Callicoma Hill? The comp requires your inspiration to come from either your previous visit to Callicoma Hill,…
John O’Brien, the brand-new Executive Director of Arts Upper Hunter, brings an intriguing slate of skills to the job, with a background in music, film, TV, improvisation, museums, travel writing and community groups. Arts Upper Hunter (AUH) is one of 14 Regional Arts Development Organisations across the state. It’s a key community group for local…
Carlie Brown, Youth and Family Support Worker for Upper Hunter Youth Services said,” Spoonville originated from an idea by Upper Hunter Youth Services Youth Worker, Dennis Givney, after he saw a Spoonville story on the news one evening. During lockdown we have been engaging with our Youth Centre members via Zoom. Dennis thought “Spoonville” would…
The Regional Arts Network (RAN) consists of 14 Regional Arts Development Organisations (RADO) supporting and advocating for arts engagement in Regional NSW. RAN is about to embark on a 2 year Strategic Project (Project) and is seeking expressions of interest for a qualified project manager based in regional NSW. The role will oversee the development…