NSW artists from all art-forms and across the State have been awarded a share of $99,942 to help build their professional development and overseas collaborations. The NSW Government’s Artists Support grants provided through Arts NSW will assist 21 diverse artists develop their skills through mentorships, residencies and other research projects abroad. Congratulations to them all … Read More
Arts Front is a four year project aimed at creating a new movement in the arts and cultural sector in Australia. If you haven’t heard about Arts Front yet or haven’t yet had a chance to connect with the project there is still plenty of scope for involvement. STEERING GROUP CALL OUT FOR NEW MEMBERS … Read More
PATA (Australia’s Performing Arts Touring Alliance) has published its 2016 National Touring Report. This is a report of the discussions and actions that took place as part of PATA’s national meeting at The Sydney Opera House in October 2016. The report can be found here Performing Arts Touring Alliance 2016 Report One of the actions of … Read More
Plenty of script development and award opportunities available to apply for this month! Playwriting Australia Script Development 2017 Playwriting Australia has been busy around Australia and doesn’t want you to miss out on the action and opportunities they provide. Applications are now now open for PWA’s first round of script development opportunities for 2017. Playwrights will … Read More
The Royal Agricultural Society of NSW Foundation (RASF) is offering an opportunity for young people to be awarded up to $25,000 in funding for a community project in their local area. Taking part is easy: Identify a need in your rural NSW community Partner with a local community organisation Create a project plan for your … Read More
SAMAG’s December Seminar & SmartArts Drinks Date: Friday 2 December 2016 Time: 6pm Where: Catapult Dance Studio, 880 Hunter Street, Newcastle West Admission: Free RSVP here Speakers: Gina Fairley (Chair) National Editor, Visual Arts at ArtsHub Jess Duncan, Program Manager, Beyond Empathy Moree Gemma Parsons, Program Manager Beyond Empathy Illawarra Cadi McCarthy, Director, Catapult Dance, Newcastle Amy Hardingham, Co-Artistic Director, Tantrum Youth Arts, Newcastle. SAMAG, in partnership with … Read More
Affordable living and work spaces In 2013, the City of Sydney opened its first creative live/work residency program when we offered people working in a creative field an opportunity to take up a 12-month affordable apartment lease on William Street. Six 1-bedroom apartments have since provided working studios and residential accommodation for a new group … Read More
#istandwiththearts Campaign update The same NSW theatre producers group* that got together with a small army of volunteers, arts workers, audiences and communities to roll out the #istandwiththearts campaigns across the country prior to this year’s federal election has been working with new and re-elected MPs to promote the value of the arts. The NSW … Read More
International Day of People with Disability at the Australia Council, with Tim Ferguson Join Tim and the Australia Council via livestream for the International Day of People with Disability (IDPwD), where their new Disability Action Plan 2017–2019 will be launched. The evaluation of the current Disability Action Plan 2014–2016 will also be released. Tim Ferguson, one of Australia’s … Read More
Theatre Network NSW has a fantastic board of theatre industry leaders and do-ers (seriously, check them out TNN Board). Indeed, most of the arts organisations I know have vibrant and committed artists on their boards. This is important to our industry. But how many artists sit on boards, committees and such that are not arts-focussed?And … Read More
