We’re pleased to welcome two new part-time staff to Arts Upper Hunter. Haylee will take on the Visuaural program (RAF grant in partnership with Muswellbrook Regional Arts Centre and others across the region) while Jenny-Lee will manage the Alive In The Upper Hunter theatre program (Regional Touring grant in partnership with venues across our region).…
Powered by a Regional Arts Fund grant, Visuaural is a mash-up of the sound and visual. It’s a public program designed in conjunction with Muswellbrook Regional Arts Centre’s new Listen To Art residencies, and will happen across our region. Details of the program are still being finalised. You may be taking part yourself, either through…
Dare To Be Deadly On-Country Youth Day Camp Last chance for young people age 11+ to join this fun On-Country Day Camp on 17 April 2026. The Day Camp will bring young people together to build life skills, take part in creative workshops, learn bushcraft, teamwork, leadership, and connect with culture on country. There is…
Elizabeth Birch, organiser of the Awakening Workshop, has provided us with a report on this very successful quilting workshop. ” What a fantastic weekend we had. Thanks to the Arts Upper Hunter Country Arts Support Program Grant / Micro Grant 2026, we had some funds to put towards the “Awakening” workshop. We were able to book…
The Australian Government is developing a new National Cultural Policy and you’re invited to share your views as part of the national consultation. The new policy will build upon the successful foundations of Revive: a place for every story, a story for every place (Revive). The new policy will address gaps, respond to emerging priorities,…
The Aboriginal Regional Arts Alliance (NSW) is heading back to Darwin Aboriginal Art Fair (DAAF) in 2026 — and they’re inviting artists to come with them. This year they’re taking a small, curated group of artists to represent Regional & Remote NSW on a national stage. 4 selling artist positions available Opportunities to attend, be…
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…