Textile artist Sophie Cox spoke at the launch of her exhibition Desks of Fabric at the Scone Museum, part of the This Here Then Now project—a museum activation program developed by Arts Upper Hunter with support from the Regional Arts Fund and the NSW Government. Sophie’s residency inspired a series of textile works created in…
Individual creative practitioners and arts and cultural organisations in NSW can now apply for funding that better meets their needs with five new Project and Multi-year funding rounds opening today. The newly-designed funding categories, part of Create NSW’s transformed Arts and Cultural Funding Program (ACFP), deliver a key commitment in the NSW Government’s Creative Communities…
“An artist walks into a museum” served as the intriguing call for artists to apply for residencies as part of a collaborative program in the Upper Hunter. In this Museum Activation project, three artists were selected to collaborate with three local museums, creating artworks inspired by the museums and their collections. Throughout 2024, Arts Upper…
Throughout October – November 2024, the Create NSW team will be travelling all around NSW to answer your questions about the upcoming Project and Multi-year funding opportunities. This is a fine opportunity to talk in person about upcoming funding rounds for individuals and organisations and ask questions about the new guidelines. There are some great…
My name is Ashlee and I am excited to be sharing with you my creative design business. For the last 10 years I have been a Visual Arts and Photography High School Teacher, I have recently resigned from my position as my passion was starting to fade and I no longer saw myself aligning with…
Community groups and Council Entities are welcome to apply for these long-standing grants. Still a mainstay of regional arts and communities, CASP provides funds to arts and cultural groups, not-for profit-organisations and local councils for short term, locally initiated projects. Schools can’t apply but school P&C’s can, as can museums. A good portion of the…
Lighthouse Arts residencies provide writers, artists and musicians the opportunity to create in an inspiring and elemental environment: the historic lighthouse precinct atop Newcastle’s iconic Nobbys-Whibayganba Headland. Immerse yourself in uninterrupted creative space, away from distraction, and within a community of artists. Open to writers and creatives of all backgrounds, and stages of practice, Lighthouse…
Creative industry organisations invited to host break-through internships for practitioners with disability Applications are now open for NSW arts, music and screen organisations to participate in the 2025 Createability Internship Program and be matched with talented creative practitioners with disability or who are d/Deaf through paid internships. Supported by Create NSW, Screen NSW and Sound…
The Regional Arts Network (which AUH is a member of) have released a report by research body Pattern Makers into Cultural Tourism in the regions. It makes essential reading for anyone involved in the arts or tourism, for Councils and cultural groups. There are a number of findings and recommendations for the next steps. You…
The Wambo Coal Singleton Hall of Fame is aiming to add the 80th paver to the commemorative walk in the Singleton Civic Centre precinct this year, with nominations open from Friday 6 September 2024. In its 15th year, the Wambo Coal Singleton Hall of Fame recognises those individuals, organisations and families connected to Singleton by…