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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
Ministerial media release
A new photographic exhibition showcasing the service and sacrifice of veterans serving in Afghanistan has launched today at the Anzac Memorial in Hyde Park.
Ministerial media release
The Minns Labor Government is backing the state’s creative industries and bringing more major free events to Sydney, with $2.7 million over three years to support Tropfest.
Ministerial media release
The Minns Labor Government is today announcing more than $2 million in funding to strengthen community connection and wellbeing in Bondi and Sydney's eastern suburbs as support continues following the Bondi Beach terror attack.
Media release
Community concert bands, wind ensembles and brass bands across NSW can now apply for quick-response grants of up to $2,500 to keep the music playing, with Create NSW’s expanded $100,000 2026-27 NSW Community Band Program .
Media release
Art and culture lovers will enjoy more vibrant arts festivals and entertainment offerings across NSW, thanks to a new initiative aimed at expanding the NSW cultural events calendar, especially throughout the winter and summer months.
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Upcoming events
Recent arts and culture publications
FAQ
Find answers to questions about the Sound NSW Industry Assessor Pool.
Report
Arts and Cultural Funding Program Reform Evaluation and Create NSW Response
Fact sheet
Create NSW supports an arts, culture and creative sector where d/Deaf and disabled people can create, lead, work and take part on an equal basis.
FAQ
Interested in applying for the Young Promoter Fund? Find answers to some commonly asked questions.