A series of four free workshops commencing with a short walk through the rainforest to find your creative inspiration, then progressing through awareness of mental health first aid, goal setting, leadership and resilience training. At the same time the artwork is developed toward a professional level. Leadership of the group gradually passes onto the participants…
“Photos are important in preserving local history. They provide a glimpse into past lives, forgotten places and help shape our understanding of culture and the identity of our community,” she said. “This competition provides a great opportunity to showcase our rich local history and, in theme with History Week this year, Voices from the Past,…
In Gresford, a series of four community workshops were recently conducted by Peter Kenyon, a self-proclaimed community enthusiast and social capitalist from the Bank of Ideas. These workshops aimed to foster discussions about the community’s aspirations and desired directions for the region. Various topics were covered, including community well-being, economic issues, tourism, and recreation. One…
The sun shone brilliantly, and the crowds certainly turned out for NAIDOC celebrations held in Singleton in July. Arts Upper Hunter provided creative activities for enthusiastic participants in the form of Aboriginal designed sand art cards. AUH was represented by our Aboriginal Arts Officer Richie Lawton and Project Officers Sue Lawton and Marina Lee-Warner. …
Upper Hunter artist Janno McLaughlin latest exhibition is being held at fortyfivedownstairs Melbourne and you are invited. Exhibition: 8 August to 2 September 2023 Opening: Thursday 10 August, 5-7 pm. Venue: fortyfivedownstairs, 45 Flinders Lane, Melbourne. More details: visit https://fortyfivedownstairs.com/event/unsprung/
On Wednesday 19th July Jakeob Watson proud Gomeroi man, artist and storyteller held Stage 1 of the mural project as part of the Liddell Creative program. Students from Merriwa and Cassilis schools were involved with creating the first layers of the art works. Jakeob told the story of Baiame and the importance of family and…
Applications have now closed. Grants of up to $1,000 are available for artists or organisations including museums and historical societies working across all artforms in the Upper Hunter region. Small businesses may apply. The grants are aimed at helping artists and arts organisations to get back on track or to take a small…
Create NSW is calling artists and cultural organisations, representing all artforms, backgrounds and regions across the state, to apply for the first round of 2023/24 Arts and Cultural Funding Program (ACFP). Create NSW Chief Executive Annette Pitman said while the sector continues to face enormous challenges, this funding will strengthen and support the state’s talented…
Applications are now open for Backroads, with up to $10,000 available to professional productions touring to one or more independent or community-run venues in regional NSW. Backroads aims to support the reach of professional productions to regional towns that do not have professional performing arts infrastructure. The initiative is best suited to compact, adaptable, low…
NSW needs an inclusive, sustainable and ambitious approach to arts and culture. The NSW Government is calling on artists, creative industry practitioners, musicians, organisations and community members to contribute their insights and ideas to inform a new policy. The government is hosting online forums, call for submissions via their website, and hosting forums at town…