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Media releases
$1.7 million lifeline for NSW screen sector
Eighteen NSW production companies hard-hit by the COVID-19 pandemic will be given a lifeline as the NSW Government today announced the recipients of more than $1.7 million in funding through […]
Published: 6 August 2020
$10M in Multi-Year arts funding to foster the sector
The NSW Government has announced the recipients of a $10 million multi-year arts funding boost to support 58 small to medium independent arts organisations for up to four years. Share […]
Published: 30 July 2020
Shortlisted recipients of distinguished Visual Arts Fellowship announced
Eight emerging visual artists from NSW have been shortlisted for the 2020 Create NSW and Artspace Visual Arts Fellowship. Share options
Published: 28 July 2020
Carriageworks carries on
One of Australia’s major arts and cultural institutions, Carriageworks, will emerge from voluntary administration with the announcement of a multimillion-dollar lifeline. Share options
Published: 10 July 2020
Create NSW and Byron Writers Festival seek writers for Write North Writers’ Group Residency
Applications are now open for mid-career to established NSW writers for the Write North Writers’ Group Residency through a new partnership with Create NSW and Byron Writers Festival. Share options
Published: 3 July 2020
Over $650,000 delivered to arts and culture sector through COVID-19 support initiatives
The NSW Government through Create NSW is supporting 70 recipients with more than $650,000 funding as part of initiatives specifically targeted to the small to medium sized arts and cultural […]
Published: 30 June 2020
NSW harmonises with Make Music Day 2020
Held on Sunday 21 June, Create NSW is encouraging communities and music-lovers to engage in this year’s Make Music Day, the annual global free festival celebrating music via online events […]
Published: 18 June 2020
Second round of new arts & culture funding recipients announced
The second round of the new 2019/20 Arts and Cultural Funding Program delivers over $2.7 million in funding across Projects, Annual Organisation and Creative Koori categories. Share options
Published: 5 June 2020
Create NSW welcomes the appointment of new Sydney Festival Director
Create NSW welcomes the appointment of accomplished Australian curator and producer, Olivia Ansell as the new Sydney Festival Director for 2022. Share options
Published: 3 June 2020
Angela Goh has been named the recipient of the inaugural Beyond the Studio Fellowship
Sydney Dance Company and Create NSW are pleased to announce that Angela Goh has been named the recipient of the inaugural Beyond the Studio Fellowship. Share options
Published: 28 May 2020
$50 million package for NSW arts and culture
The NSW Government has announced a $50 million Rescue and Restart package for NSW arts and cultural organisations to ensure the sector continues to make an important contribution to the […]
Published: 24 May 2020
Best of the West End to light up Theatre Royal
Sydney’s Theatre Royal will roar back to life in 2021 after a global search secured a renowned operator for the much-loved venue. Live entertainment operator Trafalgar Entertainment has been selected […]
Published: 7 May 2020
Creative Kids expansion goes digital
The NSW Government is helping Creative Kids providers go digital in response to the COVID-19 crisis, expanding access to the popular program for kids across the State. Share options
Published: 6 May 2020
Create NSW and Artspace fast-forward the call for Emerging Visual Artists
As part of its response to COVID-19 impacts, Create NSW has brought forward its call for entries for the 2020 NSW Visual Arts Fellowship (Emerging), which supports NSW-based visual artists […]
Published: 30 April 2020
COVID-19 support for NSW small-medium arts and screen sector
Create NSW has today announced new funding initiatives and the repurposing of existing funding totalling $6.34 million to support independent artists and small to medium arts, screen and cultural organisations […]
Published: 24 April 2020
Museum of Contemporary Art Australia (MCA) launches online program ‘Your MCA’
The Museum of Contemporary Art Australia (MCA) is delighted to announce its new digital initiative Your MCA providing ways to connect with contemporary art and Australian artists while the Museum […]
Published: 17 April 2020