Lake Macquire Young Dobell Competition

Entries close: on Monday 20 May 2024  Schools and individuals from across the Hunter Region are invited to participate by submitting an A4 artwork of a person or pet who is significant to the artist, or a landscape artwork, for a chance to win some great prizes and to be on display as part of…

The Dungog Arts Society’s  Dungog Archies 2024

Entries close: 25 March 2024 This very popular competition is on again. The Dungog Archies are an annual portrait prize sponsored by The Medical Practice Dungog (Adult section) and Douglas Spedding (Youth section). Portrait subjects are residents of Dungog Shire, OR persons with a significant association with Dungog Shire. For all the details please visit https://www.dungogarts.com.au/

Heritage Emergency Works

Applications close: 30 June 2025 The NSW Government is dedicated to safeguarding the most significant heritage places across NSW. To achieve this, the NSW Heritage Grants program is designed to help ensure our heritage is acknowledged, managed, conserved and celebrated. Grants up to $10,000. This program is administered by Heritage NSW. For all the details…

Varuna Writer’s Space Fellowships

Applications close: 30 April 2024 Varuna will offer 12 fellowships to NSW-based writers with disability or who are D/deaf. Selected recipients can nominate their preference for a one-week in-person residency fellowship or a four-week online fellowship and, where possible, this request will be accommodated. Participants from both programs will be eligible to become a Varuna…

2024 Stanthorpe Art Prize

Entries close 31 May 2024 The ultimate Stanthorpe Art Prize 2024 Award winner will be selected from the category winners, receiving the $16,000 prize in addition to their $4,000 category prize. Total prize pool is $50,000 For all the details please visit https://www.srag.org.au/stanthorpe-art-prize/

Newcastle Poetry Prize 2024

Entries close: 31 May 2024 For more than three decades, the Newcastle Poetry Prize has championed Australian poets and their craft. Since 2005, the University of Newcastle has generously sponsored a substantial prize pool, with a first prize of $15,000. This significant competition provides a platform to showcase both emerging and established voices. Total prize…

ClubGRANTS

ClubGRANTS funding is available to community groups, charities and sporting teams across NSW. Funding is available under three separate categories: Category 1: Supports community welfare and social services; community development; employment assistance activities; community health services; and projects aimed at improving the living standards of low income and disadvantaged people. Category 2: Provides funding for…

Season’s Greetings

The board and staff of Arts Upper Hunter wish you a happy, safe and creative festive season. We thank you for your support and look forward to seeing you in the new year. Arts Upper Hunter will be closed Friday 22 December 2023 and opens on Monday 8 January 2024.