On the 14 August 2021 the NSW Government announced a state-wide lockdown due to the COVID-19 situation. Arts Upper Hunter has compiled a list of upcoming events in our region that have been postponed or cancelled. Please note, this list will be updated as information comes to hand. Upper Hunter Shire Aberdeen Highland…
Arts Upper Hunter is continuing to support local artists and cultural organisations. Due to the current COVID-19 situation AUH has closed the office to the public. Our staff are being supported to work remotely. Please contact staff by phone, email or our social media platforms. Carolyn O’Brien, Acting Executive Director, on 0409 382 509 or…
The Australian Government is providing extra funding to two proven COVID-19 support measures for arts workers and arts companies, with an additional $20 million to go to Support Act and an additional $15 million to go to the Sustainability Fund. This additional funding will enable Support Act to broaden beyond its current support of the…
The NSW Government has announced Stay-at-home restrictions are now in place for Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, Maitland, Port Stephens, Singleton, Dungog, Muswellbrook and Cessnock local government areas from 5pm Thursday 5 August until 12.01am Friday 13 August. For details visit NSW Health website. The Upper Hunter Shire is not in lock down. Here is a list of…
The committee of the Dungog Arts Society regretfully announces the Annual Art Exhibition set down for October 1 to 10 has been postponed. The Dungog Arts Society is calling for entries for their 2021 Annual Art Exhibition. Total prize pool is $6,500.00 The categories are: Open Cam & Lesley Skinner Traditonal Landscape Local Artist…
CANCELLED due to current COVID-19 restrictions. Shaun will be performing a selection of works on guitar, including pieces from John Petrucci + Andy Timmons. Date and Time:Friday 6 August, Noon. Venue: Upper Hunter Conservatorium of Music, Muswellbrook. More details: Visit website
There has been some quiet film and screen rumblings on the Coffs Coast – other than Russell Crowe’s new film studio. The Screenwave International Film Festival has just finished its sixth festival, with a touch more than 11,000 festivalgoers converging on the beachside, mountain-hewn holiday town of Coffs Harbour this past April. And now, SWIFF…
Not-for-profit and commercial performing arts organisations, as well as live music venues can now apply for funding to keep the lights on and staff and performers in jobs thanks to the NSW Government’s $75 million stimulus package. The funding forms part of the up to $5.1 billion package announced yesterday to keep businesses in business…
Applications have officially re-opened for the Regional Arts Fund (RAF) Quick Response Grants! These Quick Response Grants are designed to support the immediate needs of regional artists where the activity is unable to be planned for or supported in other funding rounds, for example, access to professional development, skills development or small project opportunities that…
In response to the NSW Government restrictions due to COVID-19, AUH has been advised some art events have been postponed or cancelled and some venues are closing temporarily. This post will be updated as more information comes to hand. Dungog Shire Dungog Tea Cosy – postponed. Call Pauline on 4992 3692. James Theatre Dungog…