The 2019 round of fellowships for Indigenous writers is now open under a program developed by Varuna the National Writers’ House, Magabala Books, Sydney University and the Copyright Agency’s Cultural Fund. Read more
Tweed Regional Museum's Director, Judy Kean and her staff have been recognised by Dementia Australia for their efforts to make the museum a more accessible place for people with dementia. The Tweed Dementia Action Group recently presented Ms Kean with a certificate of recognition. Read more
The world’s largest short film festival, Tropfest Australia, supported by foundation partner CGU Insurance is encouraging submissions from amateurs and pros alike. Filmmakers with a burning passion for storytelling are invited to enter their films, with submissions opening 17 October 2018. Read more
Australia’s premier regional sculpture exhibition, Sculptures in the Garden, was held at Rosby winery in Mudgee over the weekend with over 3,500 people attending the much-anticipated annual event, up a thousand people from last year. Special guest and revered patron of Australian art, Wendy Whiteley opened the exhibition, which showcased the largest ever collection of works with nearly 50% sold throughout the weekend. Read more
James Crabb, Four Winds Artistic Director, has launched the Four Winds 2019 Easter Festival promising a full Program which will take you on a journey to Discover Music In Nature, different musical cultures and traditions as well as great classical works. Read more
The NSW Government is calling for organisers of all new events planned to be held in rural and regional NSW from January to June next year, to apply for grants of up to $20,000 to help attract more visitors and boost local economies. Read more
The Other Art Fair is recognised as the leading platform for artists to showcase and sell their work to a new generation of art buyers. Now in six cities across the world, the fair's global expansion demonstrates the widespread demand to meet and buy direct from independent artists. Read more
If you’re living in regional, rural or remote Australia and want to write for television there aren’t many opportunities specifically designed to showcase your talent – until now. Screenworks and Matchbox Pictures with the support of Screen Australia’s Enterprise Ideas funding program and Create NSW Early Development Funding are offering unique opportunities for five regional screenwriters to be part of a five-day script lab to develop the new TV series - Best Medicine. Read more
Create NSW and SBS/NITV today announced that the second year of the Generator: Emerging Filmmakers Fund (GEFF) initiative will champion emerging Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander filmmakers. Together, Create NSW and SBS will fund up to six short films by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander filmmaking talent and content creators as part of a four-year initiative. Read more
The Glasshouse is seeking an energetic and enthusiastic individual with strong attention to detail and excellent interpersonal skills for the part-time position of Gallery Assistant, contracted for 21 hours per week. Read more
Leading Australian contemporary artist Laith McGregor will teach two drawing workshops at Tweed Regional Gallery in Murwillumbah in October. Laith will be offering a workshop for high school students (years 9-12) during the school holidays followed by a workshop for adults two weeks later. Read more
Would you like the opportunity to have your work read by one of Australia’s leading publishers, with a view to possible publication? The Varuna Publisher Introduction Program (PIP) offers just that, along with a seven-day residency at Varuna and a manuscript consultation with one of Varuna’s writing consultants. Read more
