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.

Recent arts and culture publications

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NSW Music Prize FAQs 2026

Everything you need to know about the NSW Music Prize 2026 Nominations Committees and Judging Panels.
Consultation, Policy and guidance, Public submission, Publication

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.
Meeting, Webinar

Create Connect Information Sessions

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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