Inspo x nature: a free music competition inspired by nature at Callicoma Hill Eco-cabins at Mt Royal, 50km north of Singleton. Can you write & record an original, short piece of music inspired by the natural environment at Callicoma Hill? The comp requires your inspiration to come from either your previous visit to Callicoma Hill,…
John O’Brien, the brand-new Executive Director of Arts Upper Hunter, brings an intriguing slate of skills to the job, with a background in music, film, TV, improvisation, museums, travel writing and community groups. Arts Upper Hunter (AUH) is one of 14 Regional Arts Development Organisations across the state. It’s a key community group for local…
Carlie Brown, Youth and Family Support Worker for Upper Hunter Youth Services said,” Spoonville originated from an idea by Upper Hunter Youth Services Youth Worker, Dennis Givney, after he saw a Spoonville story on the news one evening. During lockdown we have been engaging with our Youth Centre members via Zoom. Dennis thought “Spoonville” would…
The Regional Arts Network (RAN) consists of 14 Regional Arts Development Organisations (RADO) supporting and advocating for arts engagement in Regional NSW. RAN is about to embark on a 2 year Strategic Project (Project) and is seeking expressions of interest for a qualified project manager based in regional NSW. The role will oversee the development…
Artlands is a strategic exchange that responds to emerging trends, discovers new ideas, considers adapted approaches and showcases artists as well as highlighting the creative and cultural sector across regional, rural and remote Australia. Artlands digital tickets, along with tickets for our regional hubs at Junction TAS, Empire Theatre QLD, Red Earth Arts Precinct WA,…
The Board of Arts Upper Hunter would like to thank Carolyn O’Brien for stepping into the role of Acting Executive Director following the unexpected passing of Mark Reedman earlier in the year. One of Carolyn’s advantages was that as a former Arts Upper Hunter Board Member and someone who had worked locally for many years,…
Support Act has announced that its COVID-19 Crisis Relief Grants are now open to applications for performing arts workers via the website. These one-off cash grants are valued at $2,000 for individuals and $2,700 for families with dependent children and are available to anyone working professionally in the performing arts, provided they meet a set…
Individual artists and small to medium arts and cultural organisations impacted by COVID-19 restrictions will soon be able to apply for COVID Development Grants to support the development of new work. Up to $300,000 in small development grants will be delivered through Create NSW. Minister for the Arts Don Harwin said the grants would provide…
The Blue Heeler Festival is back for 2021. Entries are being called for the short film competition. The theme for the 2021 Blue Heeler Film Festival is ‘DON’T PANIC!’ in the context of Living with a pandemic. Entries close: Normal Deadline – August 28, 2021 Regular deadline – September 18, 2021 Late deadline – October…
The Paterson Allyn Williams Science Hub is pleased to present the Masked Ball slash Dance Party via Zoom. Date: Saturday 21 August 2021 Time: Starts at 7.00pm Venue: Your place Cost: FREE Tickets: Visit https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/science-dance-zoom-party-version-paterson-allyn-williams-science-hub-tickets-164975856227 In the Old Normal there were Masked Balls held in Dungog, with food, and drink, and dancing and comedy and prizes…