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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.
Latest arts and culture updates
News
23 April 2025
In this issue: Licensed venues urged to prepare for busy Anzac Day long weekend Hotel fined for operating gaming machines outside approved hours Commencement of the Point of Consumption Tax Audit Campaign for Financial year 2019-2024 Betting provider fined $60,000 for illegal gambling ads Office of Responsible Gambling 'Safer gambling, stronger communities' campaign Special events extended trading Self-auditing toolkits available in other languages Liquor & Gaming NSW website is on the move! Get ready for three new Special Entertainment Precincts Regulatory Roadshow kicks off in Broken Hill Liquor Accord Forum 2025 Wrap-up
Ministerial media release
23 April 2025
A powerful collection of wartime artefacts testifying to the enduring legacy of the ANZACs is on display at the Anzac Memorial as the nation marks 110 years since the landing at Gallipoli this week.
Media release
23 April 2025
With Anzac Day falling on a Friday this year, licensed venues across NSW are being urged to prepare for a busy start to the long weekend with large crowds expected to gather at pubs and clubs for the commemoration.
Ministerial media release
20 April 2025
The NSW Government has stepped in to help five music festivals avoid the fate suffered by many others forced to fold since the pandemic.
Ministerial media release
19 April 2025
The iconic North Coast town of Byron Bay will become the first regional area to establish a trial Special Entertainment Precinct to promote and preserve its nightlife.
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Recent arts and culture publications
Publication
Liquor & Gaming NSW | 21 April 2025
The Strategy supports achievement of culturally appropriate liquor and gaming harm minimisation outcomes.
Webinar
Create NSW | 17 April 2025
A webinar series to upskill individual artists and creative practitioners with essential skills to establish a successful, sustainable and thriving creative practice.
Meeting
Create NSW | 8 April 2025
Webinars and information sessions for the arts and cultural sector
FAQ
Create NSW | 8 April 2025
Create NSW has reformed the Arts and Cultural Funding Program (ACFP), fulfilling the commitment in the Creative Communities policy. Find answers to learn more about the changes and new funding opportunities.
Fact sheet
Create NSW | 7 April 2025
General information and feedback for grant applicants, provided by Artform Board assessors.