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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 audiences into the contested space of ideas and emotions inspired […]More
Published: 6 January 2020
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. Can you tell us about Black Drop Effect and what […]More
Published: 6 January 2020
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 for Sydney Festival 2020 called ENCOUNTER. Create NSW spoke with […]More
Published: 6 January 2020
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 team to tour England. This tour sparked the emergence of […]More
Published: 6 January 2020
That’s a wrap!
The NSW Government, through Create NSW, has had another busy year of driving the arts, screen and culture agenda across the State. Reviewing the achievements of 2019, Minister for the Arts, […]More
Published: 30 December 2019
New Powerhouse Museum design unveiled
The design for the relocated Powerhouse Museum has been selected with Moreau Kusunoki [Lead Design Architect] and Genton [Local Design Architect] chosen to establish the first major museum to be […]More
Published: 17 December 2019
Chris Keely appointed Create NSW Executive Director
Chris Keely, a former media and commercial lawyer with over 20 years’ experience spanning arts and cultural policy and subscription television industries across Australia, New Zealand and Asia, started today […]More
Published: 16 December 2019
Bold new funding era delivers $7m for arts and culture in NSW
Round 1 of the new 2019/20 Arts and Cultural Funding Program has delivered nearly $7.2 million in funding across Annual Organisation, Project and Creative Koori Projects categories. Ten newly formed […]More
Published: 13 December 2019
Celebrating diversity on International Day of People with Disability (IDPwD)
Celebrated internationally on 3 December each year, International Day of People with Disability (IDPwD) aims to increase public awareness, understanding and acceptance of people with disability and celebrate their […]More
Published: 2 December 2019
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, to connect and celebrate the lives of Aboriginal performers, including […]More
Published: 28 November 2019
Createability intern Joel Pragnell cuts his break into the biz with ABC TV
Joel Pragnell recently completed a Create NSW Createability Internship with ABC TV, where he is still employed. We caught up with Joel to hear about his experience learning the ropes […]More
Published: 28 November 2019
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 exhibition at 404, Berlin Art Institute. As part of your […]More
Published: 28 November 2019
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 to learn about her recent projects and to find out […]More
Published: 27 November 2019
Create NSW and MCA Australia open search for 2019/20 New Dimensions Fellow
Applications are now open for the 2019/20 New Dimensions – NSW Visual Arts (Established) Fellowship, in the second year of a Create NSW and Museum of Contemporary Art Australia (MCA) […]More
Published: 21 November 2019
Create NSW and Sydney Dance Company team to search for Beyond the Studio Fellow
The search is on across the State for mid-career dance leaders to come forward for a new professional development opportunity being offered by Create NSW in partnership with Sydney Dance […]More
Published: 21 November 2019
New Create NSW and Griffin Theatre Company Incubator Fellowship to support emerging talent
Emerging theatre practitioners looking for a break in the industry have the opportunity to be mentored by staff at one of Australia’s most dynamic theatre companies, thanks to a new […]More
Published: 18 November 2019