The Hunter Writers Centre is seeking a new Director, with the full-time position commencing in February 2023. Applications close January 27, 2023. Apply now at: https://www.seek.com.au/job/59552338 Image courtesy of HWC
Gresford (and East Gresford) are getting into murals. The Gresford Public Art Project is a long term project that will see the development of many public works across the township. The organising committee is looking for mural artists from across the Hunter. If you would like to contribute your details for the project, please get…
This qualification gives you the skills you need to develop your creative practice. You will learn to collaborate on art projects, build your portfolio and create your career as an artist. Information Session on 18 January 2023. This is a full time course, Monday & Tuesday for 18 weeks. Commences Monday 6 February 2023. For…
Arts Upper Hunter has new staff! Three part-time Project Officers are working on a range of projects and sundry activities. (Sundry activities will include talking to you about your art practice and needs, grants, promotions, issues facing artists and communities, and more.) Suzannah Jones brings many years of experience in Regional Arts Development in South…
Minister for the Arts Ben Franklin and Upper Hunter MP Dave Layzell have announced Singleton and Murrurundi will benefit from over $230,000 in funding thanks to the NSW Government’s Creative Capital program. Singleton Council and the Murrurundi Arts & Crafts Council Inc. have two of the 82 projects sharing in a total of $11.7 million…
The Country Air is a FREE monthly online discussion panel presented by Regional Arts NSW, exploring the issues most relevant to regional artists, arts workers and arts organisations. Attendees will hear from arts leaders working across regional NSW and be able to participate in a Q&A session in response to the live discussion. Join Dr…
Community and sporting facilities in the Singleton, Muswellbrook and Upper Hunter council areas are among 13 Upper Hunter Electorate projects which have secured a share of $400,000 funding through the NSW Government’s 2022 Community Building Partnership Program. Member for Upper Hunter Dave Layzell said the State Government funds will deliver much-needed improvements to local facilities…
MusicNSW’s highly-successful Regional Music Officer program is gearing up for its next instalment. Having recently successfully confirmed for four-year funding for the program, MusicNSW is kicking off 2023 with the addition of five regionally-based roles to its team. The five positions will provide on-the-ground tailored support for regional musicians, venues and live music professionals to…
The Scone Grammar School has an exciting opportunity for a Visual Arts Teacher to join their dynamic team to commence 25 January 2023 or at a date to be negotiated. The successful candidate will be able to teach Visual Arts Stage 4-6. This a full-time 12-month contract to cover Maternity Leave. Please visit the link…
The Murrurundi Arts & Crafts recently held two very creative and successful weekend workshops. Agnes Lingane, Secretary of the MACC, provided the following report. Book Binding Workshop: A terrific weekend was had by all on the 19-20 November in learning new skills/techniques or adapting skills to a new craft of making books. It was also…