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Happy November from Eastern Riverina Arts!
As spring bursts into bloom here in the Eastern Riverina, we’re so excited to bring you a newsletter packed full of inspiration, opportunity, and joy. Whether you’re dreaming up your next big project or looking to connect with fellow makers, this month’s edition has something for everyone- from funding deep dives and CASP info sessions, to workshops, live performances, and community celebrations. Grab a cuppa, settle in, and let’s spark some creativity together! |
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Country Arts Support Program (CASP) - applications opening soon!
Are you a creative looking to level up your creative practice in 2026? Are you a group, collective or company with a bold creative project in the works?
There are two streams available through the Eastern Riverina Arts Country Arts Support Program to support proposals for 2026: For Individuals, max $750 – for professional development or the realisation/presentation of an ambitious artistic outcome, or For Projects, max $3000 – for original creative projects and collaborations that meet the eligibility criteria.
CASP information sessions will be taking place across the region in December and January. Find an information session near you >
Applications open Monday 15 December.
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| The Mix: Music Industry Get Together
Calling all artists, venues, promoters, managers, educators, techs, and creatives in Wagga Wagga and beyond! Join MusicNSW for a relaxed listening party and industry mixer to connect with your local music community and discover upcoming opportunities with MusicNSW.
🗓 Thurs 11 Dec | 5:30pm - 7:30pm 📍 The Station Creative Workspace 🔗 RSVP > |
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The Rural Savant-Garden II Exhibition
The latest instalment of the series Distance Makes the Art Grow Fonder III, reflects on regional teaching while living in Temora in 2024. Visitors can experience the soundscape installation The Land, alongside the feature-length film A Town Called Tomorrow.
🗓 Launch: Nov 21 5:30pm - 7pm
🖼 Exhibition: 21 Nov - 8 Dec 📍 E3 Exhibition Space, Wagga Wagga Art Gallery
🔗 More Info |
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| Burning Inside
BURNING INSIDE is a new exhibition celebrating the creativity and passion of over 30 Australian artists, curated by Dr Thomas A Middlemost & Rona Green, exploring what ignites the artistic spirit.
🖼 Exhibition: 14 Nov - 14 Mar | 9am - 5pm
 Library, Level 4 – Building 13
Charles Sturt University, Wagga Wagga Campus |
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| Voices in Colour
Voices in Colour showcases powerful artworks by artists with lived experience of mental health challenges, celebrating resilience, creativity, and hope while raising awareness and challenging stigma.
🗓 Launch: Tue 25 Nov | 4:30pm
🖼 Exhibition: 25 Nov – 2 Dec 📍 The Ambo Gallery, Station Creative Workspace
🔗 RSVP |
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| Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property (ICIP) Roadshow
Join Create NSW for a discussion on Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property (ICIP) and its impact on First Nations arts and cultural practices. First Nations community members and allies are invited to help shape future ICIP resources in collaboration with Terri Janke Company. Bursaries are available for travel within the Eastern Riverina Arts region.
🗓 Mon 1 Dec | 11am - 2pm
📍 The Station Creative Workspace
🔗 Find out more & RSVP > |
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| Station Morning Tea
Join us on the first Thursday of the month for a cuppa, a chat, and a chance to connect with the creative community at Station Creative Workspace. Meet the makers, catch up with fellow creatives, and share ideas over a relaxed morning tea. It’s also the perfect time to connect with the Eastern Riverina Arts team about your arts practice or projects in the works.
🗓 Thurs 4 Dec | 9:30am - 10:30pm
📍 The Station Creative Workspace
🔗 Find out more & RSVP >
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| Matthew Garvie Piano Recital
Experience an enchanting evening of piano centred around the idea of a storm. The program will take the audience on a journey through Chopin’s ‘Raindrop’ Prelude and Ballade No.2, Schumann’s ‘Symphonic Etudes, and Debussy’s ‘Pagodas’. The central piece of the program, Justin Williams’ ‘A Storm’ reflects the swirling winds of a storm and the inner turmoil within ourselves. 🗓 Thurs 20 Nov | 7:30pm 📍 Riverina Conservatorium of Music, Wagga Wagga 🔗 Book tickets > |
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| Melbourne Playback presents RECHARGE : 16 Days of Activism
How do we find resilience in the face of challenging work? How do we sustain ourselves to robustly meet the challenges of injustice? How do we take care of ourselves? RECHARGE is a night of celebration; a chance to reflect on the successes of the work we do, and to connect with one another through shared storytelling and improvised theatre.
🗓 Thurs 27 Nov | 6:30pm - 8pm
📍 The Station Creative Workspace 🔗 Book tickets > |
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| Art in the Outdoors
Art in the Outdoors invites artists and creatives to a relaxed day of en plein air sketching, drawing, and painting overlooking Mannus Lake, Tumbarumba, hosted by Artists on Parade. Morning & afternoon tea and lunch are provided — bring your art materials, hat, sunscreen, water, and a chair.
🗓 Sat 22 Nov | 9:30am – 3pm 📍 Mannus Lake, Tumbarumba
📱 RSVP to MaryAnn on 0407 102 707 |
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| RALLY: Staying Relevant in Regional Markets
Staying Relevant in Regional Markets is a practical 4-hour workshop on AI integration, collaboration, and marketing strategies for regional design businesses. Learn how to adapt to changing client expectations, leverage AI tools, build sustainable practices, and collaborate effectively.
🗓 Mon 16 Mar 2026 | 10am – 3pm 📍 Wagga Wagga (venue tbc) 🔗 More information and submit EOI > |
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| Free School Workshops with Royal Australian Navy Band
High school and young adult brass and woodwind students have the opportunity to learn from elite musicians of the Royal Australian Navy Band Sydney in a hands-on workshop. Participants will explore the fundamentals of musical expression, character, and professional ensemble techniques, gaining valuable insights into developing as a musician.
🗓 Thurs 27 Nov | 11:15am - 12:15pm 📍 Riverina Conservatorium of Music, Wagga Wagga 🔗 Booking is essential. Call (02) 6925 3522. |
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TACC Centre Coordinator – Position Vacant
The Arts Centre Cootamundra are seeking a self-motivated and trustworthy Centre Coordinator to manage TACC’s operations, administration, and client liaison, ensuring events and activities run smoothly. This role involves working with the volunteer Committee and contractors to support a vibrant, multi-arts venue and contribute to sustainable growth.
🗓 Applications due: Thurs 20 Nov 2025
🔗 More info >
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🌟 Createability Internships 2026 – 16 paid internships for creatives with disability or who are d/Deaf across NSW; flexible roles with host partners statewide. More info & apply >
🎶 Wamarra Music Lab 2026 – 5-day First Nations-led music business incubator in Sydney, 4–8 May 2026. More info & apply >
💻 AI for Creatives Masterclass – two-hour online session with Kartini Ludwig exploring AI, ethical considerations, and tools to streamline creative workflows, including a live Q&A. More Info >
🎨 Muswellbrook Art Prize 2026 – prestigious regional art prize with $70,000 across Painting, Works on Paper, and Ceramics, celebrating modern and contemporary Australian art. Enter now >
✍️ 69th Blake Poetry Prize – $5,000 non-acquisitive prize for poems up to 100 lines exploring faith, spirituality, and belief. Apply now > |
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🏛️ Regional Stakeholder Forum 2025 – free forum for NSW regional museum and gallery staff and volunteers to connect, share stories, and explore sector resilience. More info >
🎤 COUNTRY at TCMF 2025 – immersive Town Hall performance celebrating land, culture, and community, seeking rural, regional, and remote musicians and visual artists. EOI now open >
✍️ Newcastle Poetry Prize 2025 – $22,500 prize pool celebrating Australian poetry, with winning and shortlisted works published in the annual anthology. Enter now >
💃 ELLA Foundation 2026 Scholarships – 20 scholarships for First Nations youth aged 7–21, providing dance tuition, mentoring, and workshops both online and in-person. More info & 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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