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$1.7 million lifeline for NSW screen sector
Eighteen NSW production companies have been announced as recipients of over $1.7 million in funding through Screen NSW’s new Slate Development Fund. The funding will enable the delivery of 66 […]More
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. The […]More
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. In its 24th year with Artspace, the prestigious $30,000 Fellowship provides […]More
Published: 28 July 2020
Creative Kids Program: Shaun Parker & Company Launch New Dance Workshops
With many of us homebound in recent months, Sydney dance organisation Shaun Parker & Company has found innovative ways to connect with young people through dance. In time for the […]More
Published: 10 July 2020
Green light for multi-art facility
A state-of-the-art facility funded by Create NSW’s Regional Cultural Fund is on track to showcase contemporary art and performance in Lake Macquarie within 12 months. Following development approval last week, […]More
Published: 8 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. The Residency, […]More
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 […]More
Published: 30 June 2020
With character and mischief, Wart’s art pushes boundaries and ideas on mental health
Drawing on her own experiences and insights as a visual artist and performer, Wart explores ideas and perceptions around mental health. We spoke to Wart about how she has sustained […]More
Published: 25 June 2020
The Street University to livestream NSW’s finest talent for Make Music Day 2020
As part of Make Music Day 2020 The Street University LIVE, an online platform linking young artists to professionals in a collaborative virtual setting, will be launching at 5pm on […]More
Published: 19 June 2020
Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony gets a clever karaoke and digital-performance treatment
On Make Music Day this year Classical Karaoke will connect musicians of all levels and ages from across the globe, tuning in to play an arrangement of Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony, […]More
Published: 19 June 2020
TAFE NSW Eora Make Music Day 2020 celebrations go online
TAFE NSW Eora brings a vibrant First Nations sound to Make Music Day 2020 with four campuses streaming performances online. We spoke to the team at Eora to learn what […]More
Published: 19 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 […]More
Published: 18 June 2020
COVID-19 RESPONSE
From 1 July 2020, Public Health Orders in NSW will be significantly eased, and most businesses including arts and culture venues will be able to reopen with COVID-19 Safety Plans and physical distancing protocols in place. As the public health conditions of COVID-19 are dynamic and subject to change at any time, Create NSW has developed this online resource to be updated with new material as it is released.More
Published: 16 June 2020
Emily Dash’s Groundhog Night uses comedy to challenge perceptions of disability
Writer and actor Emily Dash delved into writing her first solo short film script for her new film Groundhog Night, uncovering the interesting and often-hilarious impact that living with a […]More
Published: 15 June 2020
Filmmaker Adam Bowes makes a splash at the 67th Sydney Film Festival
Triple threat Adam Bowes co-wrote, co-directed, and takes the lead role in his short film Diving In. Ahead of the World Premiere of Diving In at Sydney Film Festival we […]More
Published: 15 June 2020
Theatre director Anthea Williams breaks barriers with Safety Net
With the goal of having her work reach a broader audience, theatre director Anthea Williams has turned her attention to directing for the screen with her film Safety Net which […]More
Published: 15 June 2020