AUH is touring Life Drawing with a Comedian

Life Drawing with a Comedian is a show that combines the traditional art of life drawing with some very funny live performance. Arts Upper Hunter is presenting this show in these three fine townships with the participation of three brilliant venues (TBC). Tuesday 26 March – Murrurundi Wednesday 27 March – Muswellbrook Thursday 28 March…

First Films + Programming Workshop

The Friends of the James Theatre is looking to rethink, renew and revitalise their film program offerings in 2024. They have never been more challenged – with stretched household budgets, in-home streaming, and lingering covid anxieties, but they believe the James remains a much loved community centre enhancing the social fabric of the town. If…

Horizons

Five young creative people from the region have been offered places in this exciting statewide program. They will receive mentoring, ideas for career pathways and training, skill-building, networking and at the end of the year a showcase of their new work. The talents are: Visual artist Kasey Tudor from Stanhope, who uses new techniques to…

Lighthouse Arts Writer and Artist Residencies

2024 residency applications are now open! 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. Creative practitioners of all disciplines, stages and backgrounds, whether aspiring, emerging or established, are welcome to apply for a one-week (five days)…

Season’s Greetings

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 Friday 22 December 2023 and opens on Monday 8 January 2024.

2023/24 Regional Arts Touring funding program has opened.

Audiences of all ages in regional NSW and rural areas will soon have more access to the state’s best artistic and cultural productions, with applications for Create NSW’s 2023/24 Regional Arts Touring funding program opening today. NSW artists and cultural producers are invited to apply for funding to tour high-quality programs, experiences and events to…