Regional Arts Development Organisations (RADOs)
There are 15 Regional Arts Development Organisations (RADOs) in NSW, each providing direction for sustainable arts and cultural development in their region.
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Merriwa Graincorp Silo. Photo Anna Rankmore and Arts Upper Hunter
Aboriginal Keeping Places and Cultural Centres
A Keeping Place is of great significance to Aboriginal communities. They are a safe space for the return of cultural material back to Country, preserving and celebrating First Nations culture.
There are Aboriginal operated Keeping Places, artist centres and cultural centres across regional NSW that are open to the public on a regular basis.
Always Sydney Festival 2019 by Victor Frankowski
Regional NSW resources
Create Connects - Regional Arts Funding webinar
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2023 24 Create Connect ACFP Regional Case Study - Poets Out Loud
Sector support
Regional conservatoriums
Regional conservatoriums of NSW promotes music within regional areas through education, training, and performance opportunities.
Music NSW
Music NSW is the state music body in NSW; their services include a regional team and touring network.
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Museums and Galleries NSW
Museums and Galleries NSW is the key sector support organisation for the small to medium museum and gallery sector.
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True Blue 2021, Jane Skeer.
Writing NSW
Writing NSW is the key sector support organisation for writers and connects the network of regional writers’ centres across NSW.
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