Elizabeth Birch, organiser of the Upper Hunter Quilt Adventure, provided AUH with report on this popular annual event. “So many people came together so we could hold the Upper Hunter Quilt Adventure. Hanging them and keep that paperwork in order, sharing the Facebook posts and telling their friends. We were all amazed that visitors dropped…
The Grand Opening of the Blak Arts Collective’s Pop-Up Gallery Shop on Thursday 15 of October was attended by over 50 people. Uncle Tim Miller welcomed everyone, Richie Lawton gave an inspiring talk and played us all into the mood. De-Anne Douglas from partner organisation Wanaruah Local Aboriginal Land Council spoke of the importance of…
Create NSW has launched its new First Nations Cultural Tourism Creativity Fund, designed to boost the number and diversity of First Nations-led creative arts and cultural experiences for visitors across NSW. The initiative also aims to strengthen First Nations’ connection with tourism markets and grow First Nations participation and capacity in the NSW visitor economy.…
The workshop program is out. There are workshops (YOU can participate) and demonstrations (people make art, or culture, or work, in front of you). Thursday 15 October 11-3.30: Kez: creating artworks on site Friday 16 October 10-11.30: Tash: Cultural display/demonstration (all ages) 10-3.30: Kez: Creating artworks on site Saturday 17 October 10-11.30: Uncle Richie: Boomerang…
Create NSW, Screen NSW and Sound NSW, in partnership with Accessible Arts, are inviting creative industries organisations across NSW to join the largest Createability Internship Program ever as champions of accessible employment for Deaf and Disabled creative practitioners. The 2027 Createability Internship Program is seeking up to 16 organisations in the arts, screen, music and…
The Blak Arts Collective Pop-Up Gallery Shop … …will bring local Aboriginal art and creatives to Muswellbrook Marketplace in mid-October. Step inside and discover Aboriginal artwork, stories and culture. 15-18 & 22-24 October 2026 (see below for actual hours) You can: Browse and purchase true local original artwork and gifts Enjoy live art demonstrations and…
Arts Upper Hunter’s much-loved small grants program is on again. The Country Arts Support Program (CASP) offers grants up to $3000 for community groups and council entities. Micro Grants offer up to $1000 for individuals and businesses. Applications open on Monday 21 September 2026 and close 5pm on Wednesday 28 October 2026 for projects to…
The Belltrees Public School is calling for artworks for their exhibition, BE INSPIRED, at Gundy Hall on November 7th, 2026. They can accept works up to the week before, . You can exhibit your work even if you don’t want to sell (they’ll just add a red spot). If you are happy to sell your…
Community groups and Council bodies can apply for up to $3000. And no, you don’t have to be a creative group – just have creative outcome. Individuals and businesses may apply for grants up to $1000. Applications open on 21 September and close on 28 October 2026. AUH will hold a workshop in How To…
Emerging fashion designers, textile practitioners and businesses across NSW can now apply for funding designed to meet their business and creative needs, from purchasing critical textile production equipment, to seizing career opportunities across the fashion and textile sector. The $500,000 Quick Response Fashion Grant Program 2026-27 will support emerging NSW-based fashion and textile practitioners to…