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…
On the 17 September 2021 the NSW Government announced Dungog, Muswellbrook, Singleon and Upper Hunter local government areas were released from lockdown imposed due to the COVID-19 situation. Arts Upper Hunter is compiling a list of art venues that are now open and upcoming events. Please note, this list will be updated as information comes…
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…