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Discover the latest creative opportunities in the New England North West region and beyond! From artist residencies and employment opportunities and professional development workshops this is your go-to hub for advancing your creative career. Whether you’re looking to showcase your talent, develop new skills, or find your next big project, Arts North West connects you to opportunities that inspire and empower artists, makers, and creative professionals. Explore what’s waiting for you and take the next step in your creative journey!
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Arts North West's CASP & Microgrants page offers two grant streams: Micro Grants (up to $1,000, opens 28 Sept 2026) and CASP (up to $3,000, funded by Create NSW, opens 3 Aug 2026). ANW also provides auspicing services for unincorporated groups/individuals to access grants.
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July 15, 2026
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SMHNSW Meroogal Women’s Art Prize 2026 is calling for entries for the Meroogal Women’s Art Prize 2026, with a prize pool of over $18,000.
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July 31, 2026
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Sculptures in the Garden returns for its 16th year and artist submissions for 2026 are now officially open.
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October 2, 2026
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The Pymble Values Art Prize celebrates our commitment to the five values that are integral to our standing as a leading independent girls’ school.
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September 6, 2026
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The Koori Mail Indigenous Art Award 2026 is a national award, open to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists working in any medium. Artists at any stage of their career are encouraged to enter this non-acquisitive award. Entries are free.
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August 14, 2026
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Lone Goat Gallery Byron Bay are seeking applications from visual artists across the Northern Rivers Region and beyond. We are focused on supporting ambitious exhibitions of dynamic and innovative work and welcome proposals from artists at all stages of of their careers.
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August 1, 2026
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The ABC's 2027 Trailblazers program is now accepting applications.
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October 22, 2026
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Learn from Expert Trainers with Disability
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August 7, 2026
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Learn from Expert Trainers with Disability
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November 13, 2026
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Disability-Led Training to Expand Your Reach
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October 14, 2026
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Learn from Expert Trainers with Disability
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September 2, 2026
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Accessible Arts Training. Learn from Expert Trainers with Disability.
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July 9, 2026
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Celebrate the spirit of Australian Impressionism with Waverley Woollahra Art School’s 9×5 Landscape Art Prize, now in its 11th year.
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Entries are now open for the 2026 Woollahra Digital Literary Award, a national award celebrating innovation in Australian digital-first writing.
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August 21, 2026
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Entries are now open for the CREATE 2026 Exhibition, part of Narrabri Shire’s annual CREATE Festival. This year’s theme, “Water”, invites artists and creatives to explore the many ways water shapes our landscapes, communities, culture and identity. Artists of all ages and experience levels are encouraged to submit work across a range of mediums for inclusion in this community celebration of creativity and regional storytelling.
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Do you have a connection to Gunnedah? Join us and be part of the Community art project exploring personal connections to place through creativity!
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‘ANW Connect’ is an online registry and creative connectedness hub promoting creatives, cultural venues, and artsworkers in the New England North West.
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Arts North West are looking for people with lived experience with a disability to be part of our Enable Arts Steering Committee.
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Introducing Arts North West's new pilot program, Understanding Our Audiences. Offering Event Evaluation and Data Collection at your next event!
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Specialised tour coordination services utilising local knowledge to tailor the right approach. Click below to find out how to be part of a tour and check out our current touring shows!
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Check out some of the training and professional development opportunities Arts North West has on offer!
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Professional advice and skills development for museums in the region.
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Do you have some spare time during the week or weekend? Want to give back to your community and make new friends? Why not volunteer with your local arts or cultural centre? Galleries and community groups all need volunteers to keep things moving! Reach out to ANW to see if we can help get you in contact with a local gallery or arts centre. Contact Arts North West today!
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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.
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Seeking HR and Legal Expertise!
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June 15, 2026
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A painting and drawing show $20,000 prize pool. Wide range of categories.
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June 11, 2026
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In this FREE webinar we’ll discuss the basics of how income tax works for creative practitioners.
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June 12, 2026
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Entries are now open for the Mullins Conceptual Photography Prize 2026.
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June 16, 2026
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Australian visual artists are being encouraged to apply for the Australian Parliament House Artist-in-Residence program. This unique opportunity gives artists rare behind-the-scenes access to the nation’s Parliament House, where politics, history, architecture and art come together in one of Australia’s most iconic buildings.
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