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Media releases
Powerhouse architect search begins
The search is on for world-leading architects to design a Powerhouse Precinct at Parramatta encompassing an iconic new museum, public space and pedestrian bridge, Minister for the Arts Don Harwin […]
Published: 24 January 2019
NSW artists sought for new residency opportunity with Animal Logic
Minister for the Arts Don Harwin is calling on NSW artists to be the first participants of a new partnership between Create NSW and internationally-acclaimed Sydney production company Animal Logic. […]
Published: 22 January 2019
Create NSW & ABC announce Kaldor Public Art Projects as third Documentary Feature Fund film
Create NSW and ABC have announced the commission of Kaldor Public Art Projects (working title), a film about the influence of arts patron, collector and philanthropist John Kaldor on the […]
Published: 21 January 2019
New line-up of Chairs selected to lead NSW Cultural Institutions in 2019
A refreshed line-up of Chairpersons will lead the Boards of NSW State Cultural Institutions in 2019, following a raft of new and renewed appointments made in late December 2018. Share […]
Published: 9 January 2019
Create NSW names 2019 Screenability filmmakers set to compete for Sydney Film Festival billing
Emerging filmmakers with disability Nicole Delprado, Shawn Spina and Llewellyn Michael Bates and their teams have been selected to take forward three 2019 Screenability shorts that will be considered to […]
Published: 17 December 2018
Denis Beaubois named first Create NSW and MCA Visual Arts Fellow
Internationally celebrated Marrickville-based artist Denis Beaubois has been named the first Create NSW & Museum of Contemporary Art Australia 2019 NSW Visual Arts Mid-Career/Established Fellow, valued up to $50,000. Share […]
Published: 6 December 2018
Jamie North’s Borrowed Landscape set for Newcastle public art installation
Create NSW in partnership with Transport for NSW today announced that visual artist Jamie North has been selected to lead a Newcastle public artwork installation alongside the new light rail. […]
Published: 5 December 2018
Disability internships announced across key NSW creative institutions
NSW’s creative institutions are set to broaden their horizons as they welcome aboard the ten NSW artists and practitioners selected as part of the Createability Internship Program, announced today by […]
Published: 3 December 2018
1,500 NSW Screen jobs secured as PETER RABBIT™ sequel set to shoot in Sydney
Jobs for up to 1,500 local screen professionals have been confirmed today following the announcement by Minister for the Arts Don Harwin, Sony Pictures Entertainment, Animal Logic Entertainment and Olive […]
Published: 1 December 2018
Regional arts on the rise with new funding from NSW Government
Arts and culture in regional NSW will continue to shine with an outstanding line-up of new creative projects fast-approaching thanks to over $259,000 in funding from the NSW Government. Share […]
Published: 30 November 2018
Architects appointed for major redevelopment at the Australian Museum
The major redevelopment of the Australian Museum is officially underway after architects were appointed to deliver the project. Share options
Published: 27 November 2018
Create NSW and Australia Council call on NSW visual arts leaders for Venice Biennale mentors
In partnership with the Australia Council for the Arts, Create NSW is calling for expressions of interest from inspiring NSW-based visual arts leaders to attend the Venice Biennale 2019 as […]
Published: 26 November 2018
Green light for Sydney Modern project
The $344 million Sydney Modern expansion of the Art Gallery of New South Wales has received planning approval. Share options
Published: 21 November 2018
Second year of support for immersive VR & AR arts development from Create NSW
Applications are now open for the second year of Create NSW’s support for artists to develop immersive virtual reality (VR) and now also augmented reality (AR) art experiences, with $120,000 […]
Published: 16 November 2018
Create NSW and ABC to support further VR adventures
Create NSW and the ABC have teamed to offer virtual reality (VR) practitioners a third year of development funding, with a continued commitment from both to support up to six […]
Published: 16 November 2018
EO Gill awarded emerging NSW Visual Art Fellowship
Tempe-based artist EO Gill has been announced as this year’s Create NSW & Artspace NSW Visual Arts Fellow, the latest emerging artist to be supported by the prestigious century-old award. […]
Published: 16 November 2018