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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.
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.
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News
Southern's Population Health Team will be joining communities across the District as part of the NSW Seniors Festival 2026, a statewide celebration run by the NSW Government in partnership with councils and community organisations. The festival runs from 2-15 March 2026 and celebrates the contributions of older adults while encouraging active, connected, and healthy ageing.
Ministerial media release
The Minns Labor Government is supporting councils and councillors across NSW to work more closely with Aboriginal people, organisations and communities to help close the gap with the launch of a new toolkit developed in partnership with Local Government NSW and the Coalition of Aboriginal Peak Organisations (CAPO).
Media release
Powerful First Nations-led arts and cultural projects will deliver long-lasting outcomes for artists and communities across NSW, supported by more than $560,000 through the 2025/26 Creative Nations Project Funding program.
Media release
From laying down tracks and promoting new music, to launching industry-led programs and resources to build capacity of artists and organisations, the state’s music scene will benefit from an investment of almost $3 million in funding from Sound NSW, through grants designed to help empower artists, music professionals and organisations and grow the local contemporary music sector.
Ministerial media release
The Minns Labor Government is powering ahead, with construction of Western Sydney’s first state cultural institution, Powerhouse Parramatta, now 95 per cent complete, delivering a landmark project that will strengthen Sydney’s reputation as a world class events and tourism destination.
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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.
Report
A plan to bridge gaps, support creative collaborations and activate local support for the arts.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the Western Sydney First Nations Program.
FAQ
Find answers to common questions to assist with the Regional NSW Strategic Partnerships Program.