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Eastern Riverina Arts announces 22 new projects funded across the region, supporting local artists, writers and creative groups to grow and deliver bold new work. |
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Creativity across the Eastern Riverina is set to thrive with Eastern Riverina Arts announcing an investment of $31,250 in grant funding to local artists, writers and creative groups through the Country Arts Support Program (CASP) and Eastern Riverina Writers Grants.
Supported by Create NSW and administered locally, CASP funding will provide vital support for professional development, original projects and creative collaborations, with $17,750 distributed this year.
In 2026, this was complemented by a one-off Eastern Riverina Writers Grant round, delivering $13,500 to strengthen the skills, networks and capacity of regional writers and collectives.
This year’s recipients reflect the breadth and diversity of creative practice across the region, with five individuals and seven groups funded through CASP, and six individuals and four groups supported through the Writers Grants. From workshops and mentoring to equipment, events and cross-cultural collaborations, these projects will contribute to a vibrant and connected creative community across the Eastern Riverina. |
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| | L to R: Gabrielle Tozer, Sulari Goonetilleke, Cameron Gould, Katrina Roe, James Mills, Haya Arzidin (Wagga Wagga Voices of Women), Jhi Rayner (Freeroam Theatre), Craig Steven Palmer (See Me Hear Me Theatre), Phillippa Heinecke (Booranga Writers Centre), Tania Le Petit, Aunty Cheryl Penrith, Lindsay Martin, Victoria Vigenser, and Rachel Johnston (We Mavericks). |
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| See the full list of CASP and Eastern Riverina Writers Grant recipients.
Welcoming back and farewelling
We’re delighted to welcome back our Executive Director, Ashleigh Baxter, whose return brings renewed energy and leadership to Eastern Riverina Arts. We also extend our sincere thanks to Brittany Hefren, who acted in the role during this time. Brittany’s dedication, care and commitment have been invaluable, and we’re incredibly grateful for the contribution she has made to the organisation and our creative community. We wish Brittany the best of luck with her creative endeavours in London. |
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| Sefa Government Supplier Workshop
Are you a social enterprise or purpose-led organisation creating positive social or environmental impact? This is a fantastic opportunity to learn how to access government procurement and contract opportunities.
Join a free one-day workshop in Wagga Wagga and hear directly from industry experts and successful social enterprises.
🗓 Sunday 29 April | 9am-5pm 📍 Station Creative Workspace RSVP to georgia.theodos@sefa.com.au |
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| Work in Progress
Join us for a drink after work and be inspired by a behind the scenes look at the upcoming production War of the Worlds. Freeroam Theatre invites you to look up at the night sky… and maybe get a little closer to the edge of your seat. Presenting a bold, reimagined War of the World, a fresh take on the legendary 1898 classic by H.G. Wells, adapted right here for our own backyard.
🗓 Friday 1 May | 5:30-7:30pm 📍Station Creative Workspace 🔗 More info > |
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| Skywhales Across Australia
Skywhales Across Australia is a special collaboration between Temora Shire Council and the National Gallery of Australia, bringing one of the country’s most celebrated contemporary artworks to our region. This unique event offers a rare opportunity to experience large-scale public art in a truly memorable way.
🗓 Saturday 16 May | 5:30am 📍 Temora Recreation Ground 🔗 More info > |
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Hilary Geddes Quartet Redleaf Album Tour
Supported by Eastern Riverina Arts, Hilary Geddes Quartet present the Redleaf Album Tour in Wagga Wagga. Redleaf merges jazz, indie, and experimental influences in an emotionally resonant set driven by her stellar quartet. With pianist Matt Harris, double-bassist Max Alduca and drummer Alex Inman-Hislop, Geddes delivers bold, improvisation-rich music with heart and nuance.
🗓 Friday 22 May | 7-9:30pm 📍 The Station Creative Workspace
🔗 More Info > |
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| CLOSING SOON: ERA Art and Design Stallholder Expression of Interest
We’re inviting all local artists, designers, makers, and creative businesses to host a stall at this one-day market, an exciting opportunity to showcase and sell your work, connect with new audiences, and be part of a vibrant celebration of local creativity.
🗓 Applications close April 24
🔗 More info >
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Branding & Website Essentials for Creatives
This workshop is an introduction to excellence in branding as a foundation of your marketing. The workshop covers how to choose the right brand elements for you, AND how to implement that branding well throughout all your marketing on social media, your website, and elsewhere.
🗓 Tuesday May 12 | 9:30am-12:30pm 📍 Station Creative Workspace
🔗 More info > |
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| Albury Wodonga Regional Hospital Project
Expressions of Interest (EOI) have officially opened for public art commissions with the new Northeast Building. Lend your creative vision to a landmark infrastructure project, helping to create a healing and vibrant environment that will serve our community for generations to come.
Artist Information Session 🗓️ Wednesday 29 April | 10.30am - 12.00pm 📍 Murray Art Museum Albury (MAMA) ⌛ EOI closing date: Tuesday 5 May
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2026 Indigenous Storytellers Scholarship
The Indigenous Storytellers Scholarship is a program created by Façon. The mission is to create meaningful opportunities that honour culture, creativity and self-expression and to amplify Indigenous voices through art in all its forms.
🗓️ Applications close May 4
🔗 More Info >
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📷 Belco Arts is calling on artists for their exhibition Dear Earth… Artists are welcomed to provoke awareness, dialogue, political activism, experimentation, thoughtfulness, playfulness, or deep contemplation in an A5 format. Closing April 26. More Info >
👗 The Joyce Spencer Textile Awards are to support regional NSW textile artists or collectives to deliver new artworks or exhibitions. Round 6 Expressions of Interest will open on Monday 27 April 2026. More Info >
🎸 Regional NSW Community Bands Program supports the work of community bands in regional NSW through an annual program providing small grants to support their activities. More Info >
🎨 Entries are now open for the 2026 Fifty Squared Art Prize, Australia’s largest open-call art prize for wall-based artworks measuring 50×50 cm or less, and all entries are exhibited! Closing Sunday May 10. More Info >
🎶 Contemporary Music Touring Program now open! Tours that include regional and remote destinations, or which assist performers residing in regional and remote areas to tour, are a priority for funding. Closing June 2. More Info >
🎨 Coolamon Up2Date Art Prize entries now open! The 2026 theme is ‘reimagined’. Don't miss the chance to showcase your talent submit your entry before August 10. More Info > |
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| CreateNSW Arts and Cultural Funding Program The Arts and Cultural Funding Program (ACFP) is one of our main funding programs supporting a range of artforms to foster innovation, vibrancy, creativity and sustainability within the sector. |
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Gilgamesh, 2025 Presented by Opera Australia Sydney Chamber Opera Carriageworks Image Daniel Boud. |
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Creative Steps - New Work Individual NSW-based artists and groups may apply (up to $75,000) to develop or present new creative work. Applications close May 25.
🔗 Learn more and apply >
Cultural Access – Priority Areas Individual NSW-based artists, groups and organisations may apply for projects led by or engaging with priority areas and target populations. Applications close May 25.
🔗 Learn more and apply >
Professional Development - Next Steps Individual NSW-based artists may apply (up to $10,000) to participate in professional development opportunities to propel careers to the next level. Applications close May 25.
🔗 Learn more and apply >
Creative Nations For First Nations artists and organisations. Creative Nations supports projects that sustain and strengthen First Nations arts and culture including contemporary artistic practice, community‑led storytelling and truth‑telling initiatives. Applications close May 25.
🔗 Learn more and apply >
Regional Arts Touring (Round 1) For Individual artists, groups and organisations. Funding is open to a diverse range of innovative NSW art and cultural programs that appeal to audiences of any age to take their show on the road - from theatre and children’s shows, to literature program and museum exhibitions. Applications close May 25.
🔗 Learn more and apply > |
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| | | ⭐️ Friendly reminder, if you’re looking for Eastern Riverina Arts to auspice your grant application, you’ll need to fill in an auspicing enquiry no later than 14 days from the due date of your funding application. |
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| Creative Riverina: Explore the Directory
Creative Riverina is your go-to directory for finding and supporting artists, designers, musicians, writers, creative services and more across the Riverina.
Whether you're looking to commission artwork, hire a performer, or find a unique handmade gift, you’ll discover incredible talent right here in our region.
If you're a creative, making a listing is free—promote your work, find new opportunities, and be part of a thriving arts community.
⭐️ Visit Creative Riverina now! |
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