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News
Antarctic adventure provides Allen and Blackadder with the A-Factor
A 2018 Antarctic Arts Fellowship left writers Jane Allen and Dr Jesse Blackadder out in the cold at Mawson research station, to collaboratively research, devise and write a compelling new […]More
Published: 28 February 2019
Dr Naomi Malone is uncovering the history around deafness in NSW
Awarded a Create NSW 2018-19 History Fellowship, while completing a Create NSW Createability Internship, Naomi’s year will be busy. Congratulations on receiving a Fellowship to research the history of deafness […]More
Published: 28 February 2019
No regrets for Gina Mobayed when it comes to attending the 2019 Venice Biennale
Goulburn Regional Art Gallery’s Director Gina Mobayed shares her passion for bringing parts of Venice Biennale’s exhibitions back to regional NSW. We spoke to Gina ahead of her placement as […]More
Published: 28 February 2019
Imogen Dixon-Smith is curating goals on her way to the Venice Biennale
Up and coming curator Imogen Dixon-Smith will be one for four Emerging Arts Professionals attending the Venice Biennale this year in May. We spoke to Imogen about being selected to […]More
Published: 28 February 2019
NSW Caretaker period commences 1 March 2019
The Caretaker period for the NSW Election commences on 1 March 2019. What is the Caretaker period? Successive State Governments over the years have accepted that special arrangements should be […]More
Published: 27 February 2019
Historic NSW assets added to UNESCO Australian Memory of the World Register
Australia’s first ever recorded Census (1828), the Harriet and Helena Scott Collection of meticulous scientific butterfly and moth artworks (1850) and Ethel Turner’s handwritten Seven Little Australians manuscript (1893) are […]More
Published: 27 February 2019
Brunswick Heads set for SeaChange reboot
The NSW Government has secured Brunswick Heads as the fictional Pearl Bay home for the upcoming reimagining of the enormously popular, multi award-winning 90s drama SeaChange, the ITV Studios Australia […]More
Published: 27 February 2019
The Gunnery vacant spaces EOI
Create NSW is calling for expressions of interest (EOI) from eligible arts organisations to occupy office space in The Gunnery at 43-51 Cowper Wharf Road, Woolloomooloo until the 31 July […]More
Published: 26 February 2019
Create NSW introduces new parents and carers policy across screen funding
Create NSW has today opened applications for its latest screen Production Finance funding round with measures aimed at increasing the opportunities and participation of parents and carers in the screen […]More
Published: 25 February 2019
New round of Arts and Cultural Projects funding set to open for entries
Create NSW has announced that a new round of Arts and Cultural Projects 2018/19 funding will open on Monday 25 February, following the distribution of $1.7m for 39 projects including […]More
Published: 22 February 2019
Increased attendance at NSW cultural venues and events
Attendance at NSW cultural venues and events has increased by 22.9% since 2014-15. Increasing attendance at cultural venues and events in NSW by 15 per cent by 2019 is one […]More
Published: 21 February 2019
NSW visual arts leaders to mentor at Venice
Create NSW and the Australia Council for the Arts have today announced Dr Mikala Tai (4A Centre for Contemporary Asian Art) and independent curator Jasmin Stephens as the two NSW-based […]More
Published: 21 February 2019
Ambitious Australian arts professionals to assemble in Venice
An impressive team of emerging arts professionals, exhibition team leaders and volunteers will support Australia’s exhibition in Venice, as part of the Australia Council’s Venice Biennale Professional Development Program. The […]More
Published: 1 February 2019
$1.5m boost to Sydney & NSW Night-Time Economy
Sydney precincts and NSW live music events will benefit from an investment of $1.5 million from the NSW Government aimed at stimulating the night-time economy. A package has been developed with […]More
Published: 24 January 2019
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 […]More
Published: 24 January 2019
NSW artists sought for new residency opportunity with Animal Logic
NSW artists are being called upon to be the first participants of a new partnership between Create NSW and internationally-acclaimed Sydney production company Animal Logic. Three experienced NSW artists are […]More
Published: 22 January 2019