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Work to begin as Australian Museum confirms builder
Kane Constructions has been announced as the successful tenderer to develop the next stage of the Australian Museum’s $57.5 million redevelopment known as Project Discover. Share options
Published: 29 August 2019
Experience and diversity define new Artform Boards
Minister for the Arts Don Harwin has today announced ten Chairs and 73 Board Members that will lead Artform Advisory Boards to guide arts and cultural funding. The announcement follows […]
Published: 14 August 2019
Marvel Studios to film “Thor: Love and Thunder” in Australia
The next instalment of Marvel Studio’s major blockbuster “Thor” franchise will be filmed at Fox Studios in Sydney thanks to the Morrison Government’s $24.1 million Location Incentive grant and support […]
Published: 26 July 2019
Museums collaborate as record arts infrastructure build powers on
Two of NSW’s most revered institutions will combine forces to keep the State’s cultural output thriving during a busy construction period. Share options
Published: 25 July 2019
Star Wars comes to Sydney as ILM commits to permanent studio
More than 500 local jobs will be created when Disney-owned visual effects company Industrial Light & Magic (ILM) sets up a new studio in Sydney, establishing NSW as a global […]
Published: 15 July 2019
10% PDV incentive puts NSW in front for global filmmakers
NSW is now one of the most competitive locations in the world for filmmakers following the announcement of a new 10% tax incentive for the Post, Digital and Visual Effects […]
Published: 11 July 2019
Simpler NSW arts funding launched with call for expert Artform Boards
Create NSW today has unveiled simpler Arts and Cultural Funding Program guidelines for 2019/20 with a call for nomination from experts across the State to be considered for appointment to […]
Published: 28 June 2019
Create NSW tunes in to expand Make Music Day 2019
Create NSW is encouraging widespread community engagement for Make Music Day (Friday 21 June 2019), having facilitated a series of events for audiences and musicians with support from Sydney Trains […]
Published: 18 June 2019
Arts, screen & culture across NSW to flourish with $871 million investment
Arts, screen and culture are alive and well with the NSW Government delivering an $871 million total investment in the sector, including a 22 per cent increase in recurrent funding […]
Published: 18 June 2019
2019 Visual Arts Fellowship open for application
Visual artists at the start of their careers are encouraged to apply for the Create NSW and Artspace 2019 NSW Visual Arts Fellowship (Emerging). This Fellowship is aimed at providing […]
Published: 17 June 2019
Blackfella Films awarded the 2019 Sydney UNESCO City of Film Award
Acclaimed Sydney-based production company Blackfella Films has been awarded the 2019 Sydney UNESCO City of Film Award at the Closing Night of the 66th Sydney Film Festival. Share options
Published: 17 June 2019
Film Festival secures $5m in epic opening night
The Sydney Film Festival just got a $5 million boost from the NSW Government. Minister for the Arts Don Harwin announced the funding of more than $1.2 million a year […]
Published: 6 June 2019
Sydney Film Festival showcases finest NSW screen talent
The talent and skill of the New South Wales screen industry will be on show at this year’s 66th Sydney Film Festival with 18 NSW Government-supported projects selected including 17 […]
Published: 4 June 2019
NSW arts funding rounds announced
The NSW Government has improved the Arts and Cultural Development Program application experience by introducing two funding rounds and setting fixed application timelines. Share options
Published: 23 May 2019
Art and technology combine with new funding
Six artists are set to launch their new modern art tech projects as they share in $120,000 from Create NSW to develop Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality (AR) immersive experiences. […]
Published: 17 May 2019
Operators to bid for Limelight at Theatre Royal
The NSW Government has announced four theatre operators are being invited to progress with tender applications to reopen Sydney’s Theatre Royal. Share options
Published: 9 May 2019