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Stay up to date with everything creative across the New England North West region. Here you’ll discover the latest news, events, workshops, grant opportunities, and other exciting happenings, curated to help local artists, arts-workers, organisations and communities connect, create and grow.

Whether you’re looking for upcoming performances and exhibitions, funding and grant programs, training or professional development, or new ways to get involved.
Here is is your go-to place for what’s on and what’s next.

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Open Pages Zine Publications series: Edition 1 - The View From Here

Published:
22 Jul 2026
Open Pages is a community zine made by the people of the New England North West — and that includes you!

When Main Streets Dream

Published:
17 Jul 2026
When Main Streets Dream is a free, family-friendly night-time public art event featuring projection art, illuminated sculptures and live music in Tamworth's Fitzroy Street Plaza on 8 August 2026 and Armidale's Beardy Street Mall on 14 August 2026.

Arts North West - New website and New Tamworth Office Launch Event

Published:
16 Jul 2026
Exciting News: Arts North West is opening a secondary office in Tamworth!

Darwin Aboriginal Art Fair (DAAF) 2026

Published:
15 Jul 2026
Arts North West is supporting Gomeroi artists Tania Hartigan (DAAF 2026, via ARAA) and Robbie Hartigan (Marayn Menswear at Country to Couture), boosting First Nations creative careers on Larrakia Country.

The Rusty Pickups Tour of the NENW

Published:
10 Jul 2026
Rusty Pickups, a south-east Queensland Country & Americana ensemble known for banjo, fiddle and five-part harmonies, tour the NENW: Tenterfield (3 Sept), Bingara's Roxy Theatre (4 Sept), Gunnedah (5 Sept)

BlakView

Published:
12 Jun 2026
BlakView supports Aboriginal and regional NSW artists to build critical writing skills through online workshops and an Orange intensive (12–16 Oct), led by Dr Suzie Gibson, boosting diverse voices in arts commentary

Gunnedah Hospital Redevelopment Public Art Project

Published:
12 Jun 2026
Gunnedah's community spirit shone through Connected to Place, with 500+ artworks from artists, students and residents curated into installations celebrating place and belonging for the new hospital, unveiling September 2026.

Back to Projects Stage to Page

Published:
07 Jun 2026
Stage to Page: a NENW exhibition where visual artists translate live performance into lasting artworks — capturing sound, movement and atmosphere from regional theatres, halls and festivals.

'Smile - The Story of Charlie Chaplin' NENW Tour

Published:
03 Jun 2026
Smile: The Story of Charlie Chaplin ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A sold-out one-man show bringing The Little Tramp to life. 📌23 Oct, Tenterfield 📌24 Oct, Bingara
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Arts North West Programs

Arts North West delivers diverse programs that support artists and communities through professional development, creative initiatives, cultural projects, and strategic partnerships, enriching the arts and cultural landscape of the New England North West.

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First Stories:
Moving Forward Together

Arts North West’s 'First Stories Program' partners with First Nations individuals and organisations to strengthen opportunities for Aboriginal artists and communities across our region.

ARTS NORTH WEST CONNECT

‘ANW Connect’ is an online registry and creative connectedness hub promoting creatives, cultural venues, and artsworkers in the New England North West.

NENW Sustainable Communities

The ‘Arts North West Sustainable Communities Program’ rests on three essential pillars: environmental integrity, social and economic viability and social equity.

Arts North West On Tour

Any space can be a performance space! We support producers and venues of all shapes and sizes to bring and experience touring productions in regional NSW, primarily throughout the New England North West but also throughout the north of New South Wales. 

ANW Enable Arts

Arts North West’s 'EnAble Arts Program' delivers creative projects and creates a network of organisations and individuals to build creative opportunities and increase accessibility in the New England North West. 

NENW Museums and Heritage

The 'New England North West Museums Network' is co-ordinated by Arts North West and provides professional advice and skills development for museums in the region.
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Creative & Professional Development

Arts North West supports arts workers, creatives, councils, businesses, and arts and cultural organisations across the New England North West region with tailored workshops and individual advice.

We assist with funding applications, identifying opportunities, project management, planning, budgeting, partnerships, logistics, marketing, and more.

Whether you need guidance on insurance, branding, business plans, or art handling and installation, our expertise can help bring your creative projects to life.

Resources

From toolkits and guides to helpful links and templates, our resources are designed to help you navigate the arts and cultural sector with confidence and ease.

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Grants

Whether you’re seeking support for a project, event, or professional development, we can help you find the right funding source.

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Opportunities

From exhibitions, residencies, and workshops to job openings and collaborations, we connect you to pathways for growth, creativity, and success in the New England North West region.

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Arts NORTH WEST 
CONNECT

Arts North West Connect is the region’s dedicated online registry showcasing artists, creative professionals, cultural venues, and technical specialists across the New England North West. Launched in 2012, this Arts North West initiative helps local creatives be seen, be found, and be connected.
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By joining Connect, artists and venues gain:
⭐ Greater visibility to presenters, councils, organisations, and community groups seeking creative talent and spaces.
⭐ More opportunities for collaborations, bookings, exhibitions, performances, workshops, and paid work.
⭐ A trusted platform that highlights the depth and diversity of our regional creative sector.
⭐ A central hub where local artsworkers, technicians, and venues can connect with each other and with the wider community.

Joining Connect means becoming part of a vibrant, growing creative network that strengthens visibility, access, and opportunity for the entire region.

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Arts and Culture Events Calendar
The Arts North West events calendar provides information on all types of creative events whether that be an exhibition opening, workshop, performance, lecture, forum, discussion or more general events happening in the New England North West region of NSW.Submit your upcoming event to the online calendar below. Please ensure you fill in as much relevant detail as possible, with an image* that accurately reflects your entry.
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Creatives

Arts North West Connect celebrates the incredible talent of the New England North West region, providing a dedicated online directory for local creatives. From visual artists and musicians to writers, performers, and makers, this platform showcases the depth and diversity of our region’s artistic community, connecting them with opportunities and audiences.
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Venues

Arts North West Connect features a comprehensive directory of cultural venues across the New England North West region. Whether you’re searching for performance spaces, galleries, studios, or event locations, our platform connects you to venues perfect for your next creative endeavour.
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Public Art

Explore the rich tapestry of public art across the New England North West region with Arts North West Connect. From sculptures and murals to installations and street art, our directory showcases the creativity and stories woven into the public spaces of our communities.
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PLaces

Discover the unique and inspiring places that define the New England North West region through Arts North West Connect. This directory highlights spaces rich in culture and history, providing a glimpse into the landscapes and locations that shape our vibrant arts and cultural identity.
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