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Information for artists, organisers and industry. Find funding, support, communities and more.
Future Remains, Sydney Chamber Opera and Sydney Festival. Photo: Lisa Tomasetti
Arts and culture information
Get funding and support for arts and culture
Create NSW provides funding and support to artists, art practitioners and organisations across metro and regional NSW. Access grants, support and services.
First Nations NSW Artists and Organisations Hub
Showcasing some of the amazing Aboriginal arts, artists and organisations that make up the incredible culture here in NSW.
Create NSW
Create NSW is the NSW Government’s arts and cultural driver, which brings together arts, screen and culture functions in an integrated entity.
Latest arts and culture updates
News
The historic Northern Rivers Conservatorium has officially commenced a new chapter with a triumphant community event, marking the completion of a multi-stage flood restoration and upgrade project.
Ministerial media release
The Minns Labor Government is backing regional investment with a $1.5 million injection for events across regional NSW through the Regional Event Fund for events held in the 2026/27 financial year.
Ministerial media release
Newcastle’s ready to be entertained like never before with Robbie Williams set to perform at McDonald Jones Stadium for the first time on 17 November 2026.
Media release
New funding is set to boost grassroots arts, culture and creative activity across Western Sydney.
Ministerial media release
The success of the Minns Labor Government’s outdoor dining reforms continues to grow, with more than 580 businesses across the state making the most of the relaxed rules to host patrons outside their venues.
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Upcoming events
Recent arts and culture publications
FAQ
Find answers to frequently-asked questions related to micro-grant funding applications
Meeting, Webinar
Webinars and information sessions for the arts and cultural sector
FAQ
Find out more about this new database and why we are creating it for NSW Government agencies.
FAQ
Explore frequently asked questions for Round 4 of the Uptown Grant Program.
Fact sheet, Guide
General information and feedback for applicants, provided by the Createability Assessment Panel.