CURRENT PROJECTS
Bega Valley Shire Council Waste Truck Art Wrap
EOI OPEN: Closes 5pm 23 July
BVSC and South East Arts are commissioning original artwork to appear on 8 kerbside waste collection trucks from 2025–2034. We are calling for Expressions of Interest from artists to:
Design a high-impact artwork for our new waste trucks
A public art project celebrating creativity + sustainability.
We are calling for artists to design an artwork that reflects:
Our natural beauty: from mountains to sea
The 4Rs: Refuse, Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
A bold, optimistic message about waste and sustainability.
Up to 3 shortlisted artists will receive $2,000 for concept development and the commissioned artist receives $8,000. Your art will be seen right across the Bega Valley Shire!
Headland Writers Festival
A celebration of reading, writing, sharing stories and indulging the mind. Across three days in October, the spectacular Tathra Headland will serve as a backdrop to an abundance of author in-conversations, panels, workshops, poetry breakfasts, theatre and music performances.
17-19 October 2025:
Tathra NSW.
Giiyong Festival
A Celebration of Aboriginal Culture on the Far South Coast of NSW - FOR EVERYONE!
The next Giiyong Festival will be presented by Twofold Aboriginal Corporation (TAC), working alongside Eden Local Aboriginal Land Council, with support from South East Arts.
This is an exciting new stage for Giiyong and we can’t wait to show you the incredible line up.
22 November 2025:
Jigamy, NSW
Cultural Tourism
Creative South - a new website that gives locals and visitors a dynamic and engaging tool to uncover cultural treasures. The website brings to life the vast and vibrant creativity of Southern NSW.
Enrich your visit to our region by uncovering the cultural treasures in each village, town and city. Find those hidden gems that only locals know, those unique experiences that make your trip unforgettable. Discover yourself somewhere new. Find new cherished places and lose yourself in the moment.
Coming soon…
Olga Masters Short Story Award 2025
The Olga Masters Short Story Award returns in 2025! With the continued support of the Masters family, the Award is managed by South East Arts, in partnership with The South Coast Writers Centre, and Island Magazine. The Award welcomes entries from writers of all ages resident in Australia. Short stories (2000 to 4000 words) on the theme of life in rural Australia.