Are you an emerging artist or arts worker living regionally? Do you want inspire others to make positive change? Creative Australia is offering 8 scholarship and mentoring packages for those looking to grow their skills, confidence and networks. Program partners include the Australian Rural Leadership Foundation and Regional Arts Australia. For further details on eligibility…
Calling all NSW and ACT-based performing artists and producers! EOIs to pitch at Arts on Tour’s 2026 Salon are now open! Part arts market and part networking event, Salon is AOT’s key annual industry gathering that builds relationships between artists, producers, and presenters, creating opportunities for touring and partnerships. In 2026, Salon will return to…
The Muswellbrook Ceramic Group Pothouse Arts has long been a vital part of the Muswellbrook arts community, supporting ceramic arts practice, creative development, and skill sharing across the region. The exhibition showcases the skill and versatility of two of its members; Scott Douglass Cooper and Christina Collingridge through a diverse range of mediums and techniques…
Create NSW has released Heartland: A Plan for Regional NSW Arts, Culture and Creative Industries, the first strategy of its kind, celebrating the cultural strength of regional NSW and boosting creative growth across the state. Heartland also introduces two new funding programs now open for applications: ✨ Regional NSW Strategic Partnerships Program 🎵 Regional NSW…
Arts Upper Hunter is pleased to be supporting the Muswellbrook Hospital Redevelopment. The redevelopment is creating a modern, welcoming healthcare facility for our community, and we want local creativity to be part of it. In partnership with Health Infrastructure and Hunter New England Local Health District, we’re seeking local artists to help shape the redevelopment.…
The future of Broke’s much-loved parklands has reached its final stage of consultation, with the community invited to review and comment on the draft Plan of Management for McNamara Park, Stewart McTaggart Park and Herbert Park. Rich in Indigenous and European history and nestled along the banks of Wollombi Brook on Wonnarua, Wanaruah Country, the…
The Survey is a landmark national research project which will build the first comprehensive picture of working conditions across Australia’s creative industries. It will explore workplace issues including pay and working conditions, safety in the workplace, bullying, discrimination and harassment. The Survey is open to anyone aged 18 or over who lives in Australia for…
Small Forest Wines’ first exhibition of 2026 features the work of Gail Southwell, a very talented artist from the Upper Hunter and a long-term resident of Scone. It closes on Sunday 29 March 2026. Artist statement: “I am an Upper Hunter artist and long-term resident of Scone. My upbringing along the banks of the Hunter…
We’re excited to welcome 2026. Our office at the new location of Shop 7 Campbell’s Corner, 60-82 Bridge St, Muswellbrook is now open and we look forward to working with you.
The board and staff of Arts Upper Hunter wish you a happy, safe and creative festive season. We thank you for your support and look forward to seeing you in the new year. Arts Upper Hunter will be closed Thursday 18 December 2025 and opens on Monday 5 January 2026.