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- Archibald finalist Emily Crockford continues to canvas her way to more artistic achievements
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Artistic and cultural showcase
Chris Casali’s Mutawintji Dreaming Ravenswood Australian Women’s Art
With four weeks left to enter Ravenswood Australian Women’s Art Prize, Create NSW spoke with the winner of its Emerging[...]More
Belinda Giblin celebrates 50 years in the biz with a comic turn in David Williamson’s new play, Family Values
Australian actress Belinda Giblin has been lighting up the stage and TV since the 70s. And as she clocks up[...]More
Shopfront Arts Co-op funds major renovation through fundraising
Shopfront Arts Co-op funds major renovation through fundraising. Shopfront $2 million heads toward completion in April 2020. We spoke to[...]More
Interview with director Felix Cross – Black Drop Effect
Produced by Bankstown Arts Centre, and directed by Felix Cross, Black Drop Effect is an immersive, multi-layered experience that draws[...]More
Interview with Yuwaalaraay woman and writer of Black Drop Effect – Nardi Simpson
Ahead of its run at Sydney Festival, Nardi Simpson spoke with Create NSW about her new play, Black Drop Effect.[...]More
ENCOUNTER is bringing a new experience to audiences in Western Sydney
FORM Dance Projects, Sydney Youth Orchestras and FLING Physical Theatre Australia have teamed up to create a new site-specific work[...]More
The untold story of the first Australian cricket team comes to life in Black Cockatoo
Black Cockatoo uncovers the story of 13 Aboriginal men from country Victoria, who in 1868 became the first Australian cricket[...]More
Artist Karla Dickens brings the secret history of Aboriginal circus performers to the Big Top
Create NSW’s 2018/19 Creative Koori – Arts & Cultural Projects fund, Karla Dickens is creating a new multidisciplinary touring exhibition,[...]More
Create NSW Fellow Jeremy Hawkes brings his art practice to life during a residency in Berlin
As a recipient of Create NSW’s Creative Development Fellowship this year, Jeremy shared his experience with his recent residency and[...]More
In high demand, Emily Crockford is top of the pattern-based pops
Emily Crockford is a bright, punchy, pattern-based artist who undertakes large and physically demanding work. Create NSW spoke with Emily[...]More
Renowned choreographer Vicki Van Hout’s brilliant new solo performance ‘plenty serious TALK TALK’ is set to dazzle audiences
Vicki Van Hout’s writing and performance examines the elements of Indigenous art-making that is often behind-the-scenes. Ahead of the 2019[...]More
Georgia Quinn’s ‘Studio A Documentary’ series bites in all the right places
Studio A Documentary series explores the artistic practice and lives of six artists who see and communicate with the world[...]More
Jamie North unveils his latest public artwork
Borrowed Landscape – North’s new artwork for the Newcastle Light Rail public art project (a partnership between Create NSW and Transport[...]More
Dr Naomi Malone is uncovering the history around deafness in NSW
Awarded a Create NSW 2018-19 History Fellowship, while completing a Create NSW Createability Internship, Naomi’s year will be busy. Congratulations[...]More
Imogen Dixon-Smith is curating goals on her way to the Venice Biennale
Up and coming curator Imogen Dixon-Smith will be one for four Emerging Arts Professionals attending the Venice Biennale this year[...]More
Architect-designed space for conscious deep listening will immerse Sydney Festival visitors in the identity and spirit of place
Through a program of spoken word, music and field recordings, BLAK BOX curator Daniel Browning provides audiences with a sound[...]More