NSW needs an inclusive, sustainable and ambitious approach to arts and culture. The NSW Government is calling on artists, creative industry practitioners, musicians, organisations and community members to contribute their insights and ideas to inform a new policy. The government is hosting online forums, call for submissions via their website, and hosting forums at town…
Regional Arts NSW is pleased to announce that applications are now open for the Regional Arts Fund (RAF) 2023 The Project Grants will fund high-quality arts projects benefitting regional or remote artists, arts workers, audiences and communities. The focus of the project could include any area of creative practice, multiple art forms or cross-disciplinary practice.…
Music NSW will be supporting 5 tours across NSW – that’s up to 15 artists/groups on the road. Music NSW will guide you through best practices around planning, booking and promoting tours and help you get on the road with support to cover expenses like accommodation, travel, production and marketing and artist fees. This opportunity…
Supporting local businesses to meet the challenges of the ever-evolving Singleton economy is the aim of new event, Reimagine Regional Business. The free, half-day event, to held at the Singleton Civic Centre on Wednesday 9 August 2023 by Council and Business Singleton, is designed to inspire and empower attendees with the tools and support they…
Arts Upper Hunter is pleased to welcome new board members Martha Moderitz and Annie Rogers. Martha Moderitz (left) Martha is a practising artist and art educator operating in Newcastle and Singleton. She has been delivering art workshops and working on art projects in the Hunter region since 2021. Prior to this and from 2002,…
Following last year’s success, a new series of CLICK workshops in arts business starts on 5 July. Aimed at regional arts practitioners, arts workers, organisations and businesses, they are offering ten online sessions over nearly three months. Get to know the professional world! Workshops are delivered by hosts Regional Arts NSW, as well as industry…
Regional Arts NSW is proud to announce Work of Art, a development program for NSW regional women working in creative business; funded by Women NSW. Around 70 regional women will participate in a program of work to help develop skills, strategies, confidence, and connection to help grow their creative enterprise over 17 months in a…
Learn and practise your weaving skills with this new group project. Arts Upper Hunter in conjunction with Liddell WORKS Creative Program, AGL Macquarie, Muswellbrook Regional Arts Centre and Singleton Arts and Culture Centre are running a creative program that brings artists and creatives to share in their interpretation of what was, what it could potentially…
Entries are now open for the 58th Scone Art Prize. Wide range of categories. Total prize pool is $10,000. Click to download an entry form Entries close on 18 August 2023.
The Hunter Writers’ Centre is delighted to announce entries are now open for Australia’s most significant literary award — the Newcastle Poetry Prize. For over 30 years, the Newcastle Poetry Prize has championed Australian poets and their craft. With a generous prize pool sponsored by the University of Newcastle and a first prize of $15,000,…