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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
Ministerial media release
15 April 2025
The NSW Sapphire Coast will once again provide a stunning backdrop for one of the country’s most distinctive cultural celebrations, as the Minns Labor Government investment has ensured the return of the Wanderer Festival at Pambula Beach over the October long weekend, 4-5 October 2025.
Ministerial media release
14 April 2025
The Hindu community of NSW has marked an historic milestone with the acquisition of a new property in Sydney’s West, set to become a vibrant cultural hub with the support of $3.75 million from the Minns Labor Government.
Ministerial media release
14 April 2025
The Minns Labor Government has revealed the designs and location for a new war memorial dedicated to honouring the service and sacrifice of recent veterans and their families.
Ministerial media release
11 April 2025
The next piece of the Barangaroo puzzle is taking shape, with the bespoke fitout transforming the Cutaway at Barangaroo into a premier cultural destination reaching the halfway mark.
Ministerial media release
11 April 2025
Sydney Trains has installed rubber gap fillers on all platforms at Olympic Park Station to give families with small children attending the Royal Easter Show added peace of mind for a safe and memorable day out.
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Recent arts and culture publications
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.
Factsheet
Create NSW | 7 April 2025
General information and feedback for grant applicants, provided by Artform Board assessors.
FAQ
Sound NSW | 3 February 2025
Are you interested in applying for one of the Contemporary Music Development Grants? Find answers to some commonly asked questions.