PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Arts North West provides professional development workshops as well as individual advice to arts workers, creatives, councils, businesses and arts and cultural organisations in our region. We can:

• Review funding applications

• Suggest funding sources and opportunities

• Auspice grants

• Provide tips on project management, planning, budgets, partners

• Assist with logistics planning – insurance, branding, business plans

• Advise on promotion and marketing

• Art handling and installation

For more information contact our Executive Director.

Expressions of Interest Now Open

Accessible Arts is producing Songsmiths, a disability-led, co-designed program which provides a unique collective space for d/Deaf and disabled artists to collaborate and create music.

Up to 12 people will be selected for this exciting paid opportunity, which aims to initiate fruitful creative connections between d/Deaf and disabled songwriters in order to strengthen their craft, build resilience and increase industry knowledge.

Songsmiths will take place both in person and online and will cover every stage in the creation, recording and releasing of a song. The program is focused on self-determination, mentorship and creative access.

The selected participants will be working with expert facilitators and producers including Bec Sandridge, Bart Denaro, Anna Laverty, Annaïs Paris, Irene Zhong and Fletcher Babb.

NSW songwriters at all career stages with disability or who are d/Deaf are encouraged to apply.

Expressions of interest now open

NERAM is seeking emerging regional NSW artists to apply for New Horizons—a ten-month mentorship and exhibition program supporting the next generation of creative practitioners.

Up to five artists will have the rare opportunity to work closely with acclaimed Australian painter Angus Nivison, ahead of his major 2026 retrospective at NERAM. Participants will take part in an intensive residency, one-on-one mentoring, professional development, curatorial support, public programs, and a group exhibition in 2026.

“Supporting the growth of regional artists is central to NERAM’s mission,” says Director Rachael Parsons. “New Horizons gives emerging practitioners direct access to an artist of national significance while also fostering the skills and connections that build long-term creative careers.”

WHO CAN APPLY: Emerging artists living and working in regional NSW, especially those exploring landscape and place.

HOW TO APPLY: Submit an artist statement, short EOI, CV and recent work samples by Friday 9th January.

Full details at https://www.neram.com.au/.../new-horizons-emerging.../

The New Horizons Program is supported by the Australian Government through the Regional Arts Fund, and the Country Arts Support Program administered by Arts North West.

POSITION VACANT

Operations Manager, Tenterfield School of Arts: Museum and Theatre (20hrs per week)

The School of Arts Tenterfield Incorporated (SOATI, ABN: 34 616 953 655), a community-based not-for-profit organisation, is currently seeking an Operations Manager. The role will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the Tenterfield School of Arts: Museum and Theatre. It will involve operational coordination, volunteer management, compliance oversight, event and program support, marketing and promotion, and some financial management. The Operations Manager will ensure that SOATI delivers high-quality visitor experiences while protecting and promoting the cultural heritage values of the School of Arts. This flexible position offers a unique opportunity to play an important role in re-energising the Museum and Theatre. This casual position will be paid under the Amusement, Events and Recreation Award with hourly rate of $38.00. If preferred, the position could be offered as a contract at the equivalent hourly rate.

Please see the full position description here >>>

Voluteering Opportunities