Arts and culture

Engage in NSW creative industries

Information for artists, organisers and industry. Find funding, support, communities and more.

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Experience NSW arts, culture and heritage

Find museums, galleries and libraries around the state. Visit heritage places to discover our past and learn more about Aboriginal cultural heritage.

Explore NSW events

Find upcoming arts and culture events in NSW, including concerts, exhibitions and festivals.

NSW Youth Week

NSW Youth Week is an opportunity for young people across NSW to come together in their local communities.

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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

$1 million for multicultural events across NSW

The Minns Labor Government is delivering $1 million delivered by the Minns Labor Government to help community organisations bring cultural festivals and events to life across the state over the coming year.
Ministerial media release

Albury Entertainment Centre Convention Wing redevelopment breaks ground

Work has officially begun on the major redevelopment of the Albury Entertainment Centre Convention Wing, marking a milestone for one of the region’s most important cultural and economic assets.
Ministerial media release

Cost savings for stall holders helps Lakemba Nights survive

A cost cutting initiative from the Minns Labor Government and the local council has saved Lakemba Nights stallholders an average of $20,000, putting Australia’s largest cultural festival on a more sustainable financial footing.
Ministerial media release

Global Gateways: Australian designers elevated to an international stage

From homegrown studios to global showrooms in Paris, the next generation of fashion talent will soon have an opportunity to step onto the world stage. 
Ministerial media release

Central Coast MPs condemn cuts to NBN Bulletins

Central Coast MPs have joined together to voice their disappointment at the decision by NBN Television to cut news services to the Central Coast and Hunter regions following a takeover from the WIN Network.

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Recent arts and culture publications

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NSW response to the National Cultural Policy consultation

The NSW Government has responded to the Australian Government’s consultation on the next National Cultural Policy.
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Next Steps - Professional Development FAQs

Find answers to questions about the Next Steps - Professional Development program.
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Connect with Create

Webinars and information sessions for the arts and cultural sector
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Creative Nations FAQs

Find answers to questions about the Creative Nations program.
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Cultural Access – Priority Area Projects FAQs

Find answers to questions about the Cultural Access – Priority Area Projects program.
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