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Future Remains, Sydney Chamber Opera and Sydney Festival. Photo: Lisa Tomasetti
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Create NSW provides funding and support to artists, art practitioners and organisations across metro and regional NSW. Access grants, support and services.
Funding and support for First nations artists and organisations
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
Ministerial media release
25 March 2025
The Biennale of Sydney, one of the world’s leading international contemporary art events, will return to White Bay Power Station for its milestone 25 th edition from 14 March – 14 June 2026.
Ministerial media release
24 March 2025
The fight to bring back Sydney’s nightlife will enter a new chapter with Burwood and Fairfield committing to establish NSW’s next Special Entertainment Precincts (SEP).
Media release
24 March 2025
NSW’s talented artists, creatives and arts and cultural organisations are invited to bring their best creative ideas and apply for Create NSW’s Arts and Cultural Funding Program (ACFP) Projects Round two for 2024/25, open today.
Ministerial media release
21 March 2025
Maud Page has been appointed the tenth Director of the Art Gallery of NSW, ushering in a new era of leadership for the 154-year-old institution.
Ministerial media release
20 March 2025
Aboriginal community organisations and groups across NSW are encouraged to apply for grants to support local NAIDOC events and activities that celebrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander history, culture, and achievements.
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Recent arts and culture publications
FAQ
Sound NSW | 3 February 2025
Are you interested in applying for one of the Contemporary Music Development Grants? Find answers to some commonly asked questions.
FAQ
Department of Creative Industries, Tourism, Hospitality and Sport,Sound NSW | 13 January 2025
Interested in applying for Sound NSW's Venue Upgrade Grants Program? Find answers to frequently asked questions.
Webinar
Create NSW | 12 December 2024
A webinar series to upskill individual artists and creative practitioners with essential skills to establish a successful, sustainable and thriving creative practice.
FAQ
Department of Creative Industries, Tourism, Hospitality and Sport,Sound NSW | 10 December 2024
Interested in applying for the Sound NSW Advisory Board in 2025? Find answers to frequently asked questions.
FAQ
Department of Creative Industries, Tourism, Hospitality and Sport,Sound NSW | 1 November 2024
Interested in applying for Sound NSW's Touring and Travel Fund? Find answers to frequently asked questions.