SeA eNews: Aug | Sept | Oct 2026 South East Arts bi-monthly newsletter 2026 CASP recipient Andrew Poppleton hosts bronze casting sculpture workshop in Merimbula Message from the Executive Director Hello everyone, As winter begins to give way to spring, it's exciting to see the pace of creative activity building right across the Far South East. I'd like to welcome to our newest South East Arts Board Director, Sahra Tohow-Dixon . Sahra has lived and worked across all three South East Arts local government areas and brings a wealth of regional knowledge, experience and passion for our communities. We're delighted to welcome her to the Board and look forward to the contribution she'll make to South East Arts. I'm also delighted to have recently been appointed to the Eurobodalla Creative Arts Advisory Committee . It's been a pleasure getting to know my fellow committee members, and I look forward to contributing to conversations that help shape and strengthen the creative future of the Eurobodalla. One of the great privileges of this role is travelling throughout our region and witnessing the incredible work being delivered by artists, volunteers, community organisations and local councils. From small workshops and exhibitions to major festivals, there's a real sense of momentum, and it's inspiring to see creativity continuing to connect our communities. It's been wonderful to see our 2026 Country Arts Support Program (CASP) projects beginning to come to life, with funded initiatives now being delivered across the Eurobodalla, Bega Valley and Snowy Monaro. CASP continues to demonstrate the power of relatively small grants to spark new ideas, build local partnerships and create opportunities for artists and communities alike. Looking ahead, Festival season is kicking off this weekend with the Far South Film Festival showcasing incredible stories from around Australia. We are looking forward to the Bega Streetlight Festival , now in its second year. It's exciting to see the festival continue to grow, with Carp Street — the heart of Bega's CBD — once again closing to traffic and transforming into a vibrant celebration of light, creativity, music, food and community. The annual Headland Writers Festival is shaping up, with tickets and passes now on sale . This year's program is one we're incredibly proud of, bringing together outstanding Australian writers, thinkers and storytellers for a weekend of conversations, ideas and inspiration on the Far South Coast. Make sure to check out this year's River of Art Festival in September and early October . If you haven't already, I'd also encourage you to join the South East Arts Creative Directory or update your existing profile. It's one of the ways we showcase the incredible breadth of creative talent across our region, connect artists and organisations with new opportunities, and demonstrate the strength of the Far South East's creative sector. Thank you for everything you do to enrich the cultural life of our region. We love hearing what's happening across the region, so keep sharing your exhibitions, performances, workshops, launches and creative opportunities with us. I look forward to seeing many of you over the coming months as another exciting festival season unfolds. Warmly, Kate Headland Writers Festival passes & session tickets on sale now! Grants, Funding & Opportunities Know when annual funding rounds are going to kick off and prepare ahead of time. Explore these essential funding pools and opportunities for creative practice: Sound NSW Music NSW Screen NSW Creative Australia Office for the Arts Regional Arts Australia Regional Arts NSW Arts Hub Create NSW SEA opportunities page ----------------------------------------------- Sound NSW Touring & Travel Fund Up to $5k for domestic, up to $30k matched funding for international Closes: LAST FRI OF EACH MONTH 12PM ----------------------------------------------- Regional Arts NSW Quick Response Grants To assist with urgent needs in delivering creative works that arise unexpectedly and are not covered by other funding rounds. Amount: Up to $3000 for individuals; up to $5000 for organisations Closes: The last day of the month, every month from February to November. ----------------------------------------------- Support Act Crisis Relief Grants Amount: up to $15,000 Closes: Ongoing Who is it for? Musicians and music industry workers SEA News Dame Nelly Melba graces the AU$100 note Artists announced for Batemans Bay Community Health Art Collection South East Arts was engaged by Health Infrastructure and Southern NSW Local Health District to facilitate an Art Collection that showcases talent from the Far South Coast. Local Mogo artist Sherrie Nye was been selected to create an artwork which will feature on the façade of the new $20 million Batemans Bay Community Health facility . Sherrie is a contemporary Indigenous artist with a lifelong connection to the Eurobodalla region. The original artwork, created by Sherrie, will be transformed into a largescale installation that will take pride of place on the front of the new facility. The art commission aims to create a culturally safe environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients, staff and families visiting the new facility. A further 12 artworks created by artists with a connection to the Eurobodalla region were selected to feature in spaces throughout the new building to create a welcoming, healing and supportive environment for patients, visitors and staff. The artists include Dean Dampney (Pambula), Maree Jackson (Tuross Head), Sharon Beder (Surf Beach), Stan Squire (Pambula), Ann Rayment (Dolphin Point), Gary Kemp (Lilli Pilli), Christine Dimmer (Braidwood), Belinda Rosenbaum (Merimbula) and Dirk Rampling (Pambula), and selected artworks from the Mogo Wangganga Art Group. Congratulations to all the selected artists! SEA News Ann Rayment commissioned artwork 2026 2026 Olga Masters Short Story Award - $2000 prize pool Enter by midnight Sunday 16 Au gust. Winners will receive prizes up to $1,500 plus publication. The Olga Masters Short Story Award welcomes entries from writers of all ages residing in Australia. Entries must be a single story not previously been published (2000 to 4000 words) with the theme of life in rural Australia. 2026 winners will be announced on Friday, 23 October at the 2026 Headland Writers Festival opening night in Tathra, NSW. This annual award celebrates the art of the short story and honours the legacy of one of Australia's finest writers, Olga Masters. With the continued support of the Masters family, the 2026 Award is proudly presented by South East Arts and delivered in partnership with South Coast Writers Centre and Headland Writers Festival . Entry fee of $25 AUD per story . Enter today at olgamastersshortstoryaward.com/enter SEA News Olga Masters Short Story Award Bega Streetlight Festival is back for 2026! South East Arts is thrilled to once again run the hugely popular Bega Streetlight Photography Exhibition and Bega Streetlight Poetry as a part of the 2026 Festival program. Enter your Snapshot Of Belonging for the Bega Streetlight Photography Exhibition Entries close 5pm, 24 August. T&Cs can be found on the entry form. 20 finalist photos will be paid $400 each and be a part of the Bega Streetlight Festival Photography Exhibition, displayed throughout Carp Street shopfronts in September. This year's theme is "A Snapshot of Belonging". Entry open to anyone who lives in the Bega Valley shire and is free. A pop-up exhibition will be held during the festival displaying all shortlisted photos. Festival goers can vote for their favourite shortlisted photos and a People's Choice Award will be announced on the night. 2026 Bega Streetlight Poetry Event The Bega Streetlight Poetry Event will be hosted by Candelo Books on Carp Street during the festival. Local poets will be invited to submit poems reflecting on "Belonging" in the Bega Valley. Poetry submissions will be open from 26 August - 6 September 2026. More details to come: southeastarts.org.au/project/bega-streetlight-festival SEA News 2026 Bega streetlight Festival Photography Prize Get listed – get found! SEA Creative Directory Artists and Arts Workers from Snowy Monaro, Eurobodalla and Bega Valley are invited o get listed in the SEA Creative Directory. Custom designed to help us find the right people for all the opportunities we get sent! How do I get listed? Go to southeastarts.org.au/register Login, add your details in the form & submit! Why sign up? This searchable directory connects customers, galleries and funding bodies with our local creatives. Your bio will always be online and optimised for Creatives can use it to find collaborators, peers, mentors and gallery spaces and producers. If you don't want to maintain a stand alone website this is a great opportunity to link all your social channels together with a profile and a picture. South East Arts can showcase the rich cultural fabric of our region. We feature artists and venues listed in the Creative Directory on our digital channels and our curated spaces. If we know about you then customers and funding bodies can find you too! SEA News Snapshot of SEA Creative Directory NEW: free digital resource - Supporting Arts & Cultural Tourism in regional NSW A comprehensive set of tips, examples and opportunities to support growth of Arts & Cultural Tourism across regional NSW. Arts & Cultural Tourism refers to travel experiences centred on creative life, heritage and cultural expression. This includes visiting galleries and museums, attending festivals and live performances, engaging in First Nations cultural experiences, exploring heritage places, public art, literature, music, food culture and creative workshops. Find out more and download the free resource SEA News Free downloadable toolkit News and Opportunities for South East Creatives $55,000 prize pool for 2026 Basil Sellers Art Prize! Enter before 11 Sept Entries close: midnight Friday 11 September 2026 Cost: $50 per entry Enter online: Basil Sellers Art Prize - National Australian Art Prize | Basil Sellers Exhibition Centre The Basil Sellers Art Prize is one of Australia's leading acquisitive art prizes, inviting entries of paintings, drawings and printmaking works from artists nationwide. With a prize pool of more than $55,000, the prize celebrates outstanding contemporary art while supporting artists through an artist-first approach that helps reduce some of the costs associated with entering art prizes. Open to artists at all career stages and from all regions of Australia, the Prize is committed to care, accessibility and the belief that exceptional art can come from anywhere. Opportunity 2026 Basil Sellers Art Prize Announcement from The Basil Sellars Art Prize: New Artist Support Initiatives! The 2026 Prize is doubling down on its artist-supporting ethos with two major supports: courier fees fully covered and a $100 framing subsidy for all finalists to improve accessibility and reduce exhibition costs. More info: www.theBas.com.au Contact: hello@theBas.com.au Key dates Entries close: 11 September 2026 Finalists announced: 16 October 2026 Opening and winners announced: 4 December 2026 Exhibition: 5 December 2026 to 30 January 2027 Where: Basil Sellers Exhibition Centre, Moruya NSW Opportunity Basil Sellers Art Prize; includes 2024 winning artwork Bombo Headland by Lexie Watt. Bega's Battle of the Bands - Register now! Where: Bega's Streelight Festival - Carp St, Bega When: 25th September Bega's young bands invited to play 3-4 songs on stage. Great cash prizes and studio/recording time. For bands under 25 years. Judges from ABC, EDGE FM and FRENZAL RHOMB Register your band: 0439 604 671 or email station@edgefm.org.au Opportunity Lilith rocking out at Beats On The Beach, Merimbula River of Art 2026 Arts Trail: Registrations Open Open your door. Share your work. Be part of River of Art 2026. When: 25 September – 5 October 2026 Where: Eurobodalla & beyond, NSW South Coast Registrations: Open now More Information: riverofart.com.au/program-information/ River of Art Festival returns for its 22nd year - and local artists, makers, galleries, creative spaces and businesses keen to showcase local creativity are invited to be part of it. Join the 2026 Arts Trail and open your studio, gallery or creative space to new audiences. Share your work, meet visitors, tell your story and connect directly with art lovers exploring the South Coast. Have an exhibition, workshop or creative event planned? Add it to the Festival program and be part of 11 days celebrating the creativity of our region. Put your work on the map. Find out more and register now. Opportunity River of Art Trail ©River of Art Shirley Hannan National Portrait Award: ENTRIES OPEN! SECCA invites artists from across Australia to submit entries for the Shirley Hannan National Portrait Award 2026. The $50,000 Award for realistic portrait painting is non-acquisitive and attracts hundreds of entries from many of the nation’s leading artists. In an era increasingly shaped by artificial intelligence and the rapid proliferation of images, the biennial Shirley Hannan National Portrait Award takes on particular relevance. At a time when likeness can be simulated instantly, the Award foregrounds the enduring value of human observation, technical skill, and interpretation. It affirms portraiture as a slow, deliberate and deeply human undertaking – one grounded in attention, intimacy, care and exchange between artist and sitter, and in the fragile, complex act of seeing and being seen. Entries are open until 6 October 2026. Full details available at secca.com.au Opportunity Ignacio Rojas - ‘Healing the incurable’; FREE YOUTH MUSIC WORKSHOP: Ensemble Offspring Come along and get excited about experimenting with and exploring sound in creative new ways with Ensemble Offspring! Suitable for musicians 18 and under with some experience playing an instrument, especially percussion or woodwind – other instruments and vocalists welcome. A free one hour masterclass with some of Australia’s top contemporary classical musicians: Claire Edwardes OAM (percussion), Lamorna Nightingale (flutes) and Jason Noble (clarinets). The musicians will work with local music enthusiasts to expand their concept of what it is to create original music in real time through structured improvisation activities all the while developing excellent listening skills. Where: The Twyford, Merimbula When: 5.00pm Fri 18 September Cost: FREE Bookings essential: https://www.trybooking.com/DFICH Workshop / Course Ensemble Offspring: Lamorna Nightingale, Jason Noble, Claire Edwardes OAM (Credit: Keith Saunders) Felt workshops in Michelago Where: Nefotlak Farm, Michelago When: various felt workshops throughout Aug / Sep Join us for a 4 hour workshop on farm (just 40mins from Canberra) to make felted creations for your home or gift to someone special. Discover the ancient art of felting, meet our alpaca crew and learn all about their fleece. All equipment and morning tea included. More info: Book your spot Workshop / Course Chez Kalthofen sitting with felting equipment in her on-farm workshop. The Storyteller's Toolkit - a series of practical workshops A series of practical workshops in successfully writing for film, digital media and stage. This course will teach you the basic elements of storytelling and provide you with practical skills to generate ideas and develop compelling stories for the screen. At the completion of ‘The Storyteller’s Toolkit’ workshop a Storyboarding Workshop will be held in Merimbula, with Dr Alec Morgan (Honorary Senior Lecturer, Macquarie University). Supported through SEA's 2026 CASP grants . Session 1 (in person & recorded) When: Sunday 16 August Where: Tura Marrang Library & Community Centre, Tura Beach Sessions 2 - 8 Online via Zoom When: Thursday evenings Register to participate - bookings essential Book your spot: https://events.humanitix.com/the-storyteller-s-toolkit Cost: $150; Concession, FSF and SCWC Members $100; Students $80 Workshop / Course Storyteller's Toolkit : presented by Far South Film School Holiday activity! THE QUIZZICAL MR JEFF Where: The Twyford, Merimbula When: 1.30pm Tue 6 October Cost: $50 | $40 | $35 | $30 plus BF Tickets: trybooking.com/DMOVP Step into the extraordinary, where the impossible becomes reality in a mesmerizing fusion of circus, magic & illusion! The Quizzical Mr Jeff is a versatile circus showman and magician renowned for his unique blend of object manipulation, whimsical illusions, and engaging humour. Event The Quizzical Mr Jeff (credit: Wordsworth Productions) Far South Film Festival 2026 The Far South Film Festival showcases stories told by rural, regional and remote filmmakers from around Australia. The 2026 Festival Awards, with is $5000 prizepool, will be announced Saturday night. Watch the trailers for the 2026 finalists here! Where: The Twyford Theatre, Merimbula When: Opening Night from 7pm Friday 14 August Festival Day & Awards Night from 9.45am Saturday 15 August. Download 2026 program Cost : Opening Night $40 Concession $35 | Festival Day $25/session Concession $20 Tickets: farsouthfilmfestival.com Event Far South Film Festival 2026 selected films PIERCE BROTHERS Moonrise Album Tour Where: The Twyford, Merimbula When: 7.30pm Sat 22 August Cost: $45 plus BF Tickets: trybooking.com/DLFWS Straight back from Europe and on a roll, Melbourne indie folk outfit Pierce Brothers are taking their fourth studio album Moonrise on tour around Australia. In this first release of Aussie shows, the boys are excited to be coming back to some of their favourite venues in the country! Tickets selling fast so get in now! See you in the Moonrise. Event Pierce Brothers (img: Woolstore Music & Lonely Lands) The Streeton Trio's Women Who Dared Where: Four Winds, Barragga Bay When: Sunday 23 August 2:00PM Cost: $47 General Admission, $37 Concession, FREE 16&U Book your tickets: www.fourwinds.com.au In Women Who Dared, one of Australia’s most internationally successful chamber ensembles, The Streeton Trio , celebrate the brilliance and resilience of women in classical music with masterworks by iconic female composers across the ages. Event The Streeton Trio (L-R): Emma Jardine, Ying Ho and Minah Choe Last Concert Band Standing Where: Headland Theatre @ Tathra Hotel When: Saturday 5th September, 3pm & 6.30pm Cost: $25 adult/$10 concession/$50 group of 4 Tickets: https://events.humanitix.com/last-concert-band-standing Sapphire Coast Concert Band and Bega District Band join forces to present a program sparkling with musical variety and bursting with brassy goodness! The 3pm show features performances from the Sapphire Coast Anglican College (SCAC) Concert Band, and the 6:30pm show features performances from the Bega All-Ages Development Band and The Trumpeteers ... come and hear the real thing! Event Bega District Band and Sapphire Coast Concert Band PINK FLOYD GREAT GIG IN THE SKY Where: The Twyford, Merimbula When: 8.00pm Sat 12 September Cost: $79 | $74 | $49 plus BF Tickets: https://www.trybooking.com/DNWYU Australian Pink Floyd tribute Run Like Hell returns to The Twyford to deliver an awe-inspiring show, meticulously recreating Pink Floyd’s timeless music with unmatched attention to detail. Bask in iconic soaring guitar and sax solos, a rainbow of keyboard colours, and a breath-taking video, lights and laser production worthy of Pink Floyd. This production lovingly recreates favourites from Dark Side of the Moon through to The Division Bell, including the spine-tingling “The Great Gig in the Sky”, the epic “Echoes”, and other songs featured in Pink Floyd: Live at Pompeii. Event PINK FLOYD GREAT GIG IN THE SKY (credit: Run Lilke Hell) Ensemble Offspring share Stories of Water and Earth Where: Windsong Pavilion, Four Winds, Barragga Bay When: Saturday 19 September 2:00PM Cost: $47 General Admission, $37 Concession, FREE 16&U Book your tickets: www.fourwinds.com.au In Stories of Water and Earth, music mavericks Ensemble Offspring join forces with Yawaalaraay storyteller Nardi Simpson weaving together instrumental chamber music with dreaming stories, song and interactive cultural learning. All Four Winds performances are FREE for anyone 16&U , when accompanied by a guardian and valid ticketholder! Event Ensemble Offspring with deadly storyteller Nardi Simpson Radical Son performs from Bilambiyal Where: Windsong Pavilion, Four Winds, Barragga Bay When: Sunday 27 September 2:00PM Cost: $47 General Admission, $37 Concession, FREE 16&U Book your tickets: fourwinds.com.au A proud Kamilaroi and Tongan artist, Radical Son (David Leha) fuses gospel and soul music with powerful storytelling in this commanding performance from his ARIA-nominated album Bilambiyal . Event Radical Son (img: David Leha) School Holiday activity! POGO AND BEAN Where: The Twyford, Merimbula When: 10.00am and 12.00pm Wed 30 September Cost: $30 Tickets: trybooking.com/DOACJ Big Deal Touring presents POGO AND BEAN’S BIG DANCE PARTY LIVE. Perfect for kids aged 3 to 8. Sing, dance, laugh and join the fun with Pogo and Bean in a high-energy live show packed with their own original songs, silly games, audience participation and lots of zany energy filled with laughs for the whole family! Event POGO AND BEAN 2026 River of Art Festival where creativity meets coast. and coast meets community. Where: Eurobodalla & beyond, NSW South Coast When: 25 September – 5 October 2026 More Information: riverofart.com.au River of Art Festival returns for its 22nd year, inviting you to discover art, meet artists and explore creative spaces against the backdrop of the spectacular NSW South Coast. Follow the 2026 Arts Trail into studios, galleries and creative spaces. Meet the artists behind the work, hear the stories that inspire them and find something that speaks to you. Buy directly from the artist and take home an original piece - and a lasting memory of the South Coast. There’s more to discover along the way. See the finalists in the flagship River of Art Prize, experience Sculpture@TheClubHouse overlooking the coast in Narooma, and explore exhibitions and creative events throughout the Festival. Plan your River of Art trip now. Explore the Festival and Arts Trail at riverofART.com.au Event River of Art Launch 2025, ©Michael Blyde Photography Singularity Sphere - Nettie Coleman Where: Basil Sellers Exhibition Centre, Moruya When: 1 - 29 August. Open Mon to Sat, 10am to 4pm Cost: free entry Walk through planes of light, data and image - an immersive installation where you don't just observe the work, you become part of it. This is the second exhibition of the collaboration between the Bas and the ANU School of Art and Design, designed to bridge the gap between professional arts practice and school-based creative programs such as the Little Sellers Art Prize. Exhibition Image provided by Nettie Coleman From Earth And Fire Where: Spiral Gallery, Bega When: Friday 7th August - Wednesday 2nd September A group exhibition presenting contemporary ceramics in all styles. Showcasing work by emerging and established ceramicists from the South Coast Region. Exhibition Gabrielle Powell Basil Sellers Art Prize 2026: Exhibition The biennial Basil Sellers Art Prize, held at the Bas in Moruya, on the South Coast of NSW is open to artists Australia wide for 2D works in painting, drawing and printmaking. All entry fees support local creative programming. Key dates: Entries now open - closing 11 September 2026 Finalists announced: 16 October 2026 Opening and winners announced: 4 December 2026 Exhibition: 5 December 2026 to 30 January 2027 www.theBas.com.au hello@theBas.com.au Exhibition Basil Sellars Art Prize 2022 winner Michael Thomson: An encounter on the path that leads to the river. When Stillness Dances - Lilaea van der See Where: Mechanics Institute, Page Street, Moruya When: Sunday 30 August to Sunday 13 September. Daily except Mondays. check the website for opening times. Cost: free entry An immersive experience exploring connection, remembrance and becoming through cloth, imagery, sound and light by 2025 River of Art Prize winner Liliaea van der See. Exhibition Familiarity & Strangeness Where: Raglan Gallery, Cooma When: 5th Aug - 20th Sept; Opening hours: Wed to Sun, 10:30am - 3:30pm An exhibtion of photos, paintings, prints, drawings & mixed media by Rowena and Rob Evans. Exhibition Seals and Poem ©Rowena Evans Frequency of Floating Where: Raglan Gallery, Cooma When: 5th Aug - 20th Sept; Opening hours: Wed to Sun, 10:30am - 3:30pm A photography exhibition by Wendy McDougall. The full catalogue can be downloaded from the website: www.wendymcdougall.com.au Exhibition Love Goes On ©Wendy McDougall Northern Beaches Environmental Art Prize Where: Manly Art Gallery & Museum When: until 20 September Cost: Free entry Kathrine Boland’s video work, Businesss Man II , is a finalist in the Northern Beaches Environmental Art and Design Prize . Discover innovative and thought-provoking works from 170 finalists from across Australia. These artists and designers responded to theme of the environment, with the aim to inspire real world change. Exhibition Image supplied by artist Katherine Boland Three Artists, Three Journeys, Three Visions: David Beck, Ray Hamilton, Graeme Krake Where: Spiral Gallery, Bega When: Fri 4 Sept - Wed 30 September The exhibition celebrates the creative journeys of three local artists, whose life long dedication to studying landscapes has spanned Australia and the world. Together their artworks explore memories or travels past, observations of our local area and journeys into the landscape of fantasy. Exhibition At Sea / On A Mountain - Solo exhibition by Tom Where: Mane & Tales Studio, Bermagui When: 23rd Aug - 2nd Oct Opening: 23 Aug 4pm - 6pm In this body of work Tom looks closely at the everyday. Cows, turtles, swimmers, fires, buildings, landscapes and the odd collection of curious forms are distilled into space, hand-drawn lines against dark ground. Set in re-purposed hard wood timber frames. There is humour here, but also more comteplative. Tom's works ask us to pause and really look at the things we so often pass by. Exhibition Artwork by Tom Susurrus - River of Art Where: Basil Sellers Exhibition Centre, Moruya When: Saturday 19 September to Saturday 17 October. Monday to Saturday, 10am to 4pm Costs: free entry Discover Susurrus , a group exhibition presented as part of River of Art Festival 2026 . Through painting, sculpture, photography and mixed media, artists explore themes of change, renewal and the gentle rhythms of spring. Exhibition Artwork by Leah Ann Early. Chiaroscuro: Light And Dark Where: Spiral Gallery, Bega When: Friday 2nd October - Wednesday 28th October Who: Spiral members and South Coast artists Playing with illusions is the delight of the artist. Chiaroscuro uses strong contrasts between light and dark to create dramatic effects. In this group exhibition a range of creative expressions explore the real and whimsical worlds of light and dark, creating impressions of space and depth, patterns and textures. A visual playground in various media. Be ready for surprises! Exhibition Chiaroscuro: Light And Dark

SeA eNews: June | July | August 2026 South East Arts bi-monthly newsletter Tika Robinson's works are on show until 12 July at Tura Beach, Moruya and Bermagui Libraries Executive Director's summary As we settle into winter, it's been wonderful to see the region buzzing. Everywhere I look, community noticeboards are a patchwork of creative endeavour — posters promoting festivals, workshops, exhibitions, performances and opportunities. It's a timely reminder of just how much is happening across the Far South East and how important it is that we continue to support and celebrate one another's work. One of the highlights of recent months was the inaugural Bombala Art Prize: Colour in the Country , which SEA helped incubate with the Bombala Arts and Culture Group . A huge thank you to everyone who attended, supported, volunteered and participated in the event. It was incredibly rewarding to see the community embrace the vision for the prize and help establish what we hope will become a significant annual event for the region. Congratulations to Terri Tuckwell , the inaugural winner of the Bombala Art Prize. We were delighted by the calibre of entries and the enthusiasm shown by artists and audiences alike and we ae already looking forward to next year's Bombala Art Prize. To stay up to date with announcements, key dates and opportunities, make sure you're following Bombala Art Prize on social media. The inaugural Possum Prize was also a wonderful success. Congratulations to Jamara Nye, recipient of the Indigenous Prize for Roo of Fire , and Mia Kiss, recipient of the Youth Prize for The Two Heads . SEA was proud to partner with the Arts Council of Eurobodalla – Art Central Moruya to establish this exciting new creative opportunity for young people and First Nations artists in the Eurobodalla. Over the past few weeks we've also seen wonderful events including Ephemeral Festival, WinterSun Festival , Peak Music Festival , Queerbodalla and Bokeh bring people together through creativity, culture and connection. Alongside these larger events are countless exhibitions, launches, gigs, workshops, open studios and community activities taking place across the region. Follow us on Instagram to keep up with what’s happening near you! Looking ahead, we're excited for the launch of the Headland Writers Festival program on 27 June. Tickets for the launch event are available now at www.headlandfestival.com.au , with weekend, day and individual session passes going on sale from 27 June. If you're planning to attend, now is a great time to secure your place. Winter message board filled with cultural happenings! A Small EOFY Favour If you've enjoyed attending an event, benefited from a workshop, received advice from our team, or simply value the thriving arts and cultural sector in the Far South East, please consider making an End-Of-Financial-Year donation to South East Arts. Donations over $2 are tax deductible and directly support the artists, projects and creative communities that make our region such a vibrant place to live, work and visit. You can make a contribution at Support South East Arts . Looking forward to seeing you out and about, Kate Bradbury Executive Director, South East Arts SEA News Support SEA: Support Creativity & Culture across South East NSW SEA Creative Directory has launched! We are thrilled to launch the SEA Creative Directory! We want Artists and Arts Workers from Snowy Monaro, Eurobodalla and Bega Valley to get listed. It is free to sign up and we can help you if you need. How do I get listed? Visit southeastarts.org.au/register Register with SEA Add your details in the form Upload one great image that will capture the publics' attention Submit! Who is it for? The SEA Creative Directory is designed specifically for the South East NSW regional creative community. It includes all artforms and creative industries and helps promote you and provide you with the right opportunities to build your creative practice. Why sign up? This searchable database can connect customers, galleries and funding bodies with our local creatives. It can be used by creatives to find collaborators, peers, mentors and gallery spaces and producers. South East Arts uses the Creative Directory to showcase the rich cultural fabric of our region. We will feature artists listed in the Creative Directory on our digital channels and our curated spaces. There have already been collaborations and paid gigs as a result artists getting listed. Check out the people who have already signed up – we can't wait to see your profile live! SEA News Snapshot of artists in the SEA Creative Directory Gwiyaala Season: First Nations Art Exhibition When: 11 May – 24 July 2026 Where: Bundian Way Gallery, 66 Bombala Street, Delegate Cost: Free More info: southeastarts.org.au/post/gwiyaala-season-first-nations-art-exhibition South East Arts is proud to present Gwiyaala Season, a new First Nations exhibition celebrating today’s culture through a modern contemporary lens, with traditional concepts at the heart. Curated and installed by SEA as part of our quarterly First Nations exhibition program, this vibrant showcase brings together powerful storytelling, connection to Country, and contemporary artistic expression. We invite you to experience this beautiful exhibition and spend some time exploring the stories, symbols and creativity woven throughout the works. SEA News Gwiyaala Season @ Bundian Way Gallery, Delegate Headland Writers Festival 2026 Program Launch Event When: Saturday 27 June, 7:00 PM Where: Headland Theatre More info & book tickets: headlandfestival.com.au/2026-launch-event We’re proud to once again support the Headland Writers Festival, taking place over 23 - 25 October 2026 in beautiful Tathra. We have stacked the program with amazing authors, insghtful panalists and mesmerizing performers. Headland has established itself in the local calendar and is making itself known in the literary world. Come to the Festival Launch to find out about authors, sessions, special events and when tickets will be available! Panel discussion will feature Inga Simpson and Kate Liston-Mills Hosted by Gabbie Stroud Official opening of submissions for the 2026 Olga Masters Short Story Award SEA News Image by Marcus Ward Curran 2025 Olga Masters Short Story Award 2026 Entries open: Sunday 28 June Entries close: Sunday 16 August More info & enter: olgamastersshortstoryaward.com Submit your unpublished short stories (2000 to 4000 words) on the theme of life in rural Australia. - First prize receives $1500 and publication - Runner-up receives $500 and publication Entries welcome from writers of any age that reside in Australia. The winners will be announced at the opening of the 2026 HEADLAND WRITERS FESTIVAL . SEA News Enter the 2026 Olga Masters Short Story Award News and Opportunities for South East Creatives Fred Leone meets Radio for Ghosts Sunday 12 July 2PM Four Winds, 17 Four Winds Rd Barragga Bay Bermagui 2546 $47 General Admission, $37 Concession, FREE 16&U https://fourwinds.com.au/event/ghost-radio-windsong-sessions/ Fred Leone returns to Four Winds and joins forces with Leigh Roy Ryan (aka Plutonic Lab) to create Fred Leone & Radio For Ghosts - a striking soul music collaboration ahead of their debut album. Event Fred Leone and Leigh Roy Ryan photographed by Nicole Reed My Folly 2026 - solo show New solo show by Juli Field in the Mitchell Gallery 17th June - 2nd August Exhibition 'Blessing or Curse' by Juli Filed Snowies and Beyond @ Raglan Gallery Snowies and Beyond - new show by local artists Aimee Watson and Cath Sirett in the Tillers Gallery 17th June - 2nd August Exhibition flyer for the exhibition www.wendymcdougall.com.au OPENING EVENT - 8th Aug from 3pm Raglan Gallery: 9 - 11 Lambie St Cooma “I have had the pleasure of watching Wendy’s dedication to photography for many, many years and have always been impressed with her creativity, vision and professionalism. Wendy is dedicated to pushing the boundaries and evolving herself as a photographer" Simon Marnie, TV & radio presenter Exhibition exhibit flyer. ©Wendy McDougall Basil Sellers Art Prize 2026 Submit your artwork by midnight Friday 11 September 2026 Terms and conditions Frequently Asked Questions The Basil Sellers Art Prize is a major national Australian art prize, celebrating artistic excellence in 2D works across painting, drawing and printmaking. This acquisitive biennial prize supports artists at all stages of their careers, with a structure grounded in care, accessibility and generosity. Announcement Janet Jones Lewis - Island Mangroves (2018) FLING is searching for 25 Champions 25 Years: 25 Champions: $25,000. Could you be a #FLINGchampion? givenow.com.au/25champions FLING Physical Theatre in Bega have consistantly provided in-depth professional opportunities to our young regional creatives. They have been providing this essential skills-based service for 25 years! FLING Physical Theatre is now searching for 25 Champions to help raise $25,000 and support the next chapter of FLING. If you or someone you know is a potential #FLINGchampion e mail FLING at enquiries@flingphysicaltheatre.com.au or donate at givenow.com.au/25champions . Announcement Image supplied by FLING Enter the 2026 River of Art Prize Calling all artists: Entries are now open for the 22nd River of Art Prize Entries Close: August 9 Exhibition: 25 September to 5 October 2026 Entries now open for the 22nd River of Art Prize, a national program presented as part of the River of Art Festival on the NSW South Coast. We want to see the work that matters to you right now - the ideas you're exploring, the stories you're telling and the creative paths you're following. Artists and makers from across Australia are invited to enter. Finalist works will be exhibited during the 11-day River of Art Festival, providing a platform for contemporary art and creative practice. Open to all mediums, subjects and styles, the Prize offers more than $12,000 in prizes, awards and opportunities. Venue Update: The 2026 River of Art Prize exhibition will be presented at the historic Moruya Mechanics Institute, following a change from the originally advertised Narooma Arts Centre. Announcement Dianne Jay - Rockpool - 2024 River of Art Prize finalist.png River of Art: HAVE YOUR SAY YOUR VOICE, YOUR FESTIVAL, OUR FUTURE River of Art is inviting artists, audiences, volunteers, businesses and community members to share their feedback through an independent survey . The survey takes around 9–11 minutes to complete, with all responses anonymous and analysed in aggregate. Your input will help shape the festival’s future. Learn more about River of Art at riverofart.com.au Announcement Image supplied by ROA Amplify Marketing Masterclass Time: 2pm – 5pm, Saturday 11 July 2026 Location: The Stereo Room, Bermagui Cost: $200 Bookings: Limited to 12 participants A three-hour workshop on low-cost, practical marketing for artists, creatives and community groups. Learn how to grow your audience, improve your online presence and promote your work without a big budget. www.katehowarthdigital.com.au Workshop / Course Amplify Marketing Masterclass – Bermagui Celebrate science, art & food at the Fungi Feastival Fungi Feastival is on again celebrating the science, art & food of fungi. We have scheduled a variety of fungi art exhibitions and workshops across the Eurobodalla & Bega Valley, including: Watercolour Workshop: Symbiotic Fungi — Painting Nature’s Hidden Connections 20-21 June at Eurobodalla Region Botanic Garden facilitated by Anna Voytsekhovich, a Botanist, Scientific Illustrator & artist. Art Exhibition: Tika Robinson's ceramic fungi sculpture -12 June – 12 July at Tura Beach, Moruya and Bermagui Libraries Art exhibition - Tracie MacVean: Fungarium - 16 June, 10:00 am – 5:00 pm at Bermagui Library Check out the full Festival Program at fungifeastival.com.au/arts Event Photo by @Ally Aitken Photography Make Exceptional Work - Free Live Training When: 8am - 11am Friday 19 June + Saturday 20 June 2026 Where: Live on Zoom Register to attend: thedaringartist.com/makeexceptionalwork2026 A training for visual artists and makers ready and eager to make better work. Presented by artist and artist mentor Amy Kennedy, founder of The Daring Artist. Workshop / course Photo by Flore Vallery-Radot Solstice & Songs: A winter solstice fundraiser When: Sun 21 June, 2:00pm–5:00pm, Where: Bermagui Mud Works, Bermagui NSW Tickets: $30 (kids free) More info / tickets: https://events.humanitix.com/solstice-songs Winter solstice fundraiser featuring live local music, firelight, food and community at Bermagui Mud Works. Performances by Tim McMahon, Cody Munro-Moore, Neeyah and Lillian McVeity Band. Funds support Lillian McVeity’s debut album. Event Poster by Neeyah Newcombe Online Workshop: Business Essentials for Creatives When: Monday 22 June, 29 June & 6 July, 10am – 12pm Where: Online Cost: $25–$50 per session (member and non-member pricing available) Tickets / register / book: Register here Regional Arts NSW CEO Tracey Callinan leads a practical online workshop series for artists, covering the essentials of managing a creative practice as a business and helping simplify admin so you can focus on making work. Workshop / Course Online Workshop: Business Essentials for Creatives ‘The Iliad Out Loud’ - A classic reimagined for our time Show times: Sunday 28 June: 10am / 1pm / 4pm Where: Four Winds | 17 Four Winds Road, Barragga Bay, Bermagui Tickets: $47 General Admission or 3 parts for $120, $37 Concession, 16&U FREE BOOK NOW William Zappa (actor/writer), Hamed Sadeghi (oud/tar) and Sohrab Kolahdooz (percussion) come together to bring Homer’s epic tale vividly to life across three parts in a single day. A great opportunity for aspiring performers to see internationally acclaimed artists or for anyone interested in history, literature, classics and live music. Event Sohrab Kolahdooz (percussion) and Hamed Sadeghi (oud/tar) Pierce Brothers, Film Club & FlickerFest! Where: The Twyford Theatre, 16 Market Street, Merimbula FLICKERFEST 2026 When: 7.30pm, FRI 10 & SAT 11 JULY 2026 FRI: Best of Australian Shorts SAT: Short Laughs Comedy Tickets: BOOK NOW PIERCE BROTHERS When: Sat 22 AUGUST 2026 Tickets: BOOK NOW Celebrating its 35th year, Flickerfest , Australia’s only Academy® Award and BAFTA qualifying short film festival, and the country’s largest Australian & International short film competition, screens the best of shorts from Australia and the world. Come to one or both nights. Fundraiser for the Rotary Club of Pambula . Legendary supper is included in your ticket - don't forget to buy your raffle ticket, drawn on the night! PIERCE BROTHERS: Moonrise Album Tour You saw them at Wanderer, now see them at The Twyford! Melbourne indie folk outfit Pierce Brothers are taking their 4th studio album Moonrise on tour around Australia. In this first release of Aussie shows, the boys are excited to be coming back to some of their favourite venues in the country! THURSDAY FILM CLUB From 2 July 2026, films will screen at 7pm on the first Thursday of the month – Subscribe to The Twyford for regular updates on what’s on, plus get subscriber discount promo codes to buy tickets to selected events. Our next screening will be Gladiator on 2 July! Event The Pierce Brothers will play at The Twyford on 22 August Murrah FundRAVEr When: Sat 11 July, 5:00pm till late Where: Murrah Hall, NSW Cost: $30 +bf More info / tickets: events.humanitix.com/murrah-fundraver This winter, we’re transforming Murrah Hall into a community-powered boiler room for a night of local selectors, deep grooves and good energy all in support of the hall that has brought people together for generations. Starting 5pm on 11 July , expect a stacked lineup of 9 DJs from Bega to the Bay delivering an intimate, immersive dance-floor experience. There’ll be warming Murrah curries, raffle prizes from generous local businesses to be won, and Song for Bob merch available. Funds raised will go towards the ongoing maintenance of Murrah Hall and support future gigs. Event Poster by Neeyah Newcombe FAILURE - premiere season @ FLING When: July 17 - 25 Where: FLING Studio, Eden St, Bega Tickets: Limited availability - book your seat now ! FAILURE is a bold new contemporary performance work from FLING Physical Theatre, developed in partnership with renowned Australian physical theatre company Legs On The Wall. Combining aerial dance and contemporary physical theatre, FAILURE explores the emotional and physical terrain of risk, expectation and the fear of getting it wrong. Performed by a professional cast of local and guest emerging dance artists, the work examines failure not as weakness, but as a powerful creative force. Exposing vulnerability, resilience, and humour in the instability. Event Image Credit: Alex Davies South Coast Readers & Writers Festival When: Fri, 24 July - Sunday 26 July Where: Thirroul District Community Centre and Library Program: southcoastwriters.org/festival Tickets: events.humanitix.com/south-coast-readers-and-writers-festival-2026/tickets The South Coast Writers Centre is thrilled to announce our full program for July’s South Coast Readers & Writers Festival: South Coast Readers & Writers Festival — South Coast Writers Centre . The 2026 program features more than 20 unique sessions on topics ranging from crime fiction, history, young adult literature, poetry, environmental writing, publishing, memoir, literary journals and more. Featuring Evelyn Araluen, Antoinette Lattouf, James Bradley, Sulari Gentill, Michelle De Kretser, Tara Rae Moss, Kate Mildenhall, Andrew Pippos, Tim Flannery, Inga Simpson, Richard Glover, Kathryn Heyman, Debra Adelaide, Sara Haddad, Mark Tredinnick, Gary Lonesborough, Catherine McKinnon, Kate Holden, Judith Nangala Crispin, Aunty Barbara Nicholson and more. Event South Coast Readers & Writers Festival 2026 A PLETHORA OF POSTCARDS When: 12 June – 7 July 2026 Where: Spiral Gallery, Church St, Bega Cost: Free - buy some art while you are there! Congratulations to Spiral Gallery in Bega for a brilliant opening of the annual 'Plethora of Postcards' exhibition! Over 700 entries were received and the winners were announced at the opening on Friday evening: Adult: 1st Chararni Ranasinghe, 2nd Alison Spurgeon Youth: 1st Grace Blacka, 2nd Valentina Robinson Youth emerging artist: Ivy Laird Junior: 1st Freddy Johnston, 2nd OE June McManus In The Garden: Adults Veronica O’Leary In The Garden Youth : Stella Lawson In The Garden Junior: Tilly Allen Encouragement: Lucy Jurek-Macey, Alexander Monroe, Ivana Gattengno, 3D: Karen Sharpe 15 years: Rhonda Bradford Exhibition Image by South East Arts bundjala djinama - group exhibition Where: Basil Sellers Exhibition Centre, Moruya When: Saturday 13 June to Saturday 18 July 2026 Opening days / times: Monday to Saturday, 10am to 4pm Cost: Free entry bundjala djinama , meaning 'think and make' in the Dhurga language of the local Yuin people, brings together powerful works from Council’s collection alongside loans from Christina Kennedy, honouring culture, Country and continuing stories. Exhibition Artwork - Natalie Bateman WILDFLOWER When: 31 May – 10 July Where: Mane & Tales, Bermagui More info: maneandtales.com.au/exhibitions An exhibition by Sara Freeman and Peter Jordan exploring connection, attention and the natural world. Freeman’s layered mixed-media works sit alongside Jordan’s reflective paintings, inviting audiences to slow down and engage with quiet, contemplative experiences of place and being. Exhibition Babylon, 102 x 76cm, acrylic on yupo paper, Peter Jordan Snowies and Beyond - through two lenses Official Opening: Sat 20th June from 3pm. Everybody welcome. When: 17th June - 2nd August 2026 Where: Raglan Gallery, 9 - 11 Lambie St Cooma Local artists in the Monaro region, Cath Sirett and Aimee Watson, will stage a new exhibition titled SNOWIES AND BEYOND - THROUGH TWO LENSES at the Raglan Gallery in Cooma. The artwork shows their love of the natural surroundings including animals, people and landscapes. Exhibition Image supplied by the Raglan Gallery The Midwife's Palette - Lise Hetzel When: Friday 10th July - Wednesday 5th August 2026 Where: Spiral Gallery, 47 Church St, Bega Opening event: Friday 10th July at 4pm Opening Hours: Mon - Fri 10am-4pm, Sat 10am-1pm Is a collection of paintings and sculptures inspired by the intimate and transformative experience of birth as seen Through the Eyes of a Midwife. Created by Lise Hetzel - a Midwife with over 30 years of experience, the artworks capture pivotal moments in the lives of women and their babies, revealing birth not as a clinical event, but as a deeply personal and empowering journey. Exhibition Artwork by Lise Hetzel Susan Chancellor: Solo exhibition at M16 Artspace Where: 21 Blaxland Cres, Griffith, ACT When: 30 July - 23rd August Opening event: 30th July Opening hours: Wednesday to Sunday, 12-5pm FInd out more at the M16 Gallery website Exhibition Artwork by Susan Chancellor From Earth And Fire When: Fri 7th August - Wed 2nd September Where: Spiral Gallery, 47 Church Street, Bega Opening hours: Mon - Fri 10am-4pm, Sat 10am-1pm A Spiral Gallery initiative presenting ceramics in all styles. Showcasing work by established & emerging ceramicists from the NSW Far South Coast region. Exhibition Supplied by Spiral Gallery Firstdraft 2027 program callout Firstdraft operates as a not-for-profit contemporary arts organisation. Each program has differing contitions and requirements. Where: 13–17 Riley Street, Woolloomooloo Closes: Wednesday, 22 July More info: firstdraft.org.au/program-callout 2027 Exhibition Program @ Firstdraft Firstdraft is now seeking proposals from early-career artists for our 2027 Exhibition program. 2027 ARI in Residence @ Firstdraft Our ARI in residence program is intended to support artists and arts workers contributing to their communities beyond their own studio practices. 2027 Early-Career Curator Program @ Firstdraft Our curator program is designed to support early-career arts workers and curators to deliver professional exhibitions. Opportunity Firstdraft Gallery in Woolloomooloo Sydney

Arts + Culture Across SOUTH EAST NSW Projects supported by South East ARTS Explore creative projects supported by SEA Events, creative works and skills-building opportunities are regularly hosted across the Bega Valley, Snowy Monaro and Eurobodalla regions. South East Arts supports events that align with our strategic priorities. Filter by clicking on tags below: Filter by Type Advocacy Artist Exchange Artist In Residence CASP Consultation Creative work Cultural Tourism EOI Event Partnership Position Statement Prizes & comps Filter by LGA Bega Valley Eurobodalla Snowy Monaro Year 2026 2025 2024 Site search 22 matching projects... View results Clear filters view projects View projects Clear filters Partnership, Event More info >> Bega Streetlight Festival SEA, Bega Chamber of Commerce, BVSC Event, Prizes & comps, Creative work, Partnership More info >> Olga Masters Short Story Award Olga Masters Trust Artist In Residence, Artist Exchange More info >> The Tidal Exchange Arts OutWest, South East Arts & Narra Bukulla Event, Partnership, Cultural Tourism More info >> Headland Writers Festival Candelo Books / Tathra Hotel / South East Arts CASP More info >> Professional grant writer support River of Art Festival CASP More info >> Two‑part screen development program (online + workshop) Far South Film Inc CASP More info >> Pride 2026 Launch event Queerobodalla CASP More info >> Textile equipment, creation of work & exhibition TEO (The Everyday Observer) CASP More info >> Little Jetty film screening, film festival entries & marketing Marna Smith CASP More info >> Bronze sculpture workshop pilot Andrew Poppleton CASP More info >> Community workshops & exhibition Delegate Cottage Hospital CASP More info >> Writers room facilitation for Squishy Taylor TV pilot Makushla (Kush) Bourke CASP More info >> Community workshop: Bring Your Old Cloth Alive – Appliqué Stories Narissara Prachyakul (Issara) Partnership, Creative work, EOI More info >> Waste Truck Art Wrap Bega Valley Shire Council CASP More info >> Pop up exhibition at Snug Cove - Eden Sculpture Walk Eden Community Access Centre CASP More info >> Unordinary Avenue - Candelo Village Festival 2025 Candelo Arts Society CASP More info >> The Songcrafters Theatre Onset CASP More info >> Take the Pressure Down 2025 FLING Physical Theatre CASP More info >> Bega All-Ages Development Band (BAAD Band) and Complete Beginner Program Bega District Band CASP More info >> Celebrating Creativity and Abilities: Art for All Monaro Family Support Service Cultural Tourism More info >> Snowy Monaro Art & Artisan Trail South East Arts Advocacy, Consultation, Position Statement More info >> Report: Cultural Tourism in Regional NSW NSW Regional Arts Network Clear filters Top of page

C reative D irectory Discover our creative community across the Bega Valley, Snowy Monaro and Eurobodalla. Filter directory by selecting tags below: Creative Focus Areas Craft & design Dance Digital media Fashion & textiles Film & TV Film/TV First Nations arts Literature Music Performing arts Photography Production Sound/Lighting Venue/Gallery/Studio Visual arts Writing Services / Open to: Arts admin Collaboration Commissions Consulting Contracting Employment Exhibitions Performance / gigs Printing / framing Residencies Session musician Skills exchange Work for sale Workshops Primary location (Local Government Area) Bega Valley Shire Eurobodalla Snowy Monaro 31 matching profiles... View profiles Reset filters Want to get listed? Are you a creative, group or venue in the Bega Valley, Snowy Monaro or Eurobodalla? Get listed now Need to change something? Request profile updates via seainfo@southeastarts.org.au Filtered results: 31 matching profiles... Reset filters viewprofiles Andrew Poppleton Sculptural works in bronze using the traditional lost wax process. Works range from portrait busts to large-scale site specific public memorials Read More Creative Focus Area: Visual arts Artessence Gallery Art Gallery + framing + curation + creative services, Pambula Read More Creative Focus Area: Craft & design, Venue/Gallery/Studio, Visual arts Bandicoot Pottery Ignite Your Creative Pottery Potential Read More Creative Focus Area: Venue/Gallery/Studio, Visual arts Bombala Arts & Culture Leading local creative initiatives to support community arts in the Snowy Monaro. Read More Creative Focus Area: Visual arts Caren Florance Visual artist, writer, designer: performer of materiality in the face of encroaching physical disconnection. Read More Creative Focus Area: Craft & design, Writing, Visual arts David Campbell Paintings Visual artist working from Bermagui Read More Creative Focus Area: Visual arts Far South Film Inc An inclusive and collaborative creative hub for filmmakers on the Far South Coast of NSW and surrounding areas. Read More Creative Focus Area: Digital media, Film & TV, Production, Sound/Lighting, Writing Handmade on the South Coast Annual Artisan Event showcasing unique handmade South Coast artists. Locally produced, crafted and sold. Read More Creative Focus Area: Craft & design, Digital media, Fashion & textiles, Venue/Gallery/Studio, Visual arts Helen Lewis Researcher, writer, editor, publisher; winner of the 2018 NiB Award for excellence in research and writing. Read More Creative Focus Area: Literature, Writing IsSara A mixed media textile artist in Tura Beach who transforms reclaimed fabrics through stitching to explore culture, memory, and sustainability. Read More Creative Focus Area: Craft & design, Visual arts Jane Whiting Studio I am a South Coast artist working in oils on canvas specialising in portraits of chairs and rooms Read More Creative Focus Area: Visual arts Jennifer Severn Author of fiction and non-fiction books and short pieces Read More Creative Focus Area: Literature, Writing Judith Wilkins, Artist. Finalist, River of Art 2026. Finalist, Art in the Valley (Art Trail) 2026, Kangaroo Valley NSW. Based in Malua Bay, I blend my background in visual design with an intuitive, process-driven approach to create a diverse range of contemporary art. Read More Creative Focus Area: Craft & design, Visual arts Julie Armstrong - Studio369 & Global Village Emporium A mixed media artist inspired by connection to place and nature, combining photography, paint, printmaking, clay, textiles and assemblage in her work. Read More Creative Focus Area: Craft & design, Music, Photography, Visual arts Kate Liston-Mills Author, writer, artist, librarian, rubbish picker-upperer. Read More Creative Focus Area: Literature, Writing Katherine Boland Multidisciplinary artist whose works explore ecological fragility and climate change. Read More Creative Focus Area: Digital media, Visual arts Kush Bourke Producer, actor, voice actor, writer and owner of production company, Maybe Media. Read More Creative Focus Area: Film & TV, Performing arts Lilith Lilith are carving out their place as the Far South Coast’s fiercest young heavy metal band. Read More Creative Focus Area: Music Mane & Tales Studio Salon and gallery supporting artists, stories and community through art and conversation. Located in Bermagui NSW. Read More Creative Focus Area: Craft & design, First Nations arts, Music, Venue/Gallery/Studio, Visual arts Mark Salvestro | Actor, Theatremaker, Arts Administrator Maker of text-based theatre works, often exploring queer life, regional living, history, and themes of coming of age. Read More Creative Focus Area: Performing arts, Writing Merimbula and District Arts Group. The group encourages and promotes fine arts and culture within Merimbula and the surrounding area. Read More Creative Focus Area: Craft & design, Venue/Gallery/Studio, Visual arts Myoung Jae Yi Creative Director, Headland Writers Festival Read More Creative Focus Area: Literature, Music, Production, Performing arts, Sound/Lighting Nura Nganymitung Art Gail Neuss Award winning & celebrated Ngarigo Artist living on Country Read More Creative Focus Area: Craft & design, Film/TV, First Nations arts, Literature, Photography, Writing, Visual arts Passionfish Candles & Gifts Handmade candles, home fragrance and gifts in historic Central Tilba, inspired by Tilba, the coast and countryside. Read More Creative Focus Area: Craft & design Queerobodalla LGBTQIA+ Events in The Eurobodalla Shire, News South Wales, Australia Read More Creative Focus Area: Dance, Film & TV, Music, Visual arts, Literature River of Art Winner, Excellence in the Arts 2026. Finalist, Outstanding Visitor Experience 2025. Presenting an annual 11-day arts festival. Read More Creative Focus Area: Digital media, First Nations arts, Literature, Music, Visual arts Robert Knapman Photography I'm a local event, portrait and social documentary photographer based in Bega. Read More Creative Focus Area: Photography Sharon Beder A passionate wildlife observer whose artistic journey springs from a profound connection with the natural world. Read More Creative Focus Area: Craft & design, Digital media, Visual arts The Southern Concert Baroque music ensemble playing on period instruments, aiming to promote baroque and early classical music in regional NSW and use in-house editions. Read More Creative Focus Area: Music, Performing arts Web Darling If you need some jargon-free help with your website or digital systems perhaps you need a Web Darling. Read More Creative Focus Area: Digital media Wendy McDougall Award-winning freelance photographer and photo-based artist. She received an Australia Day Award for services to Arts & Culture Read More Creative Focus Area: Craft & design, Music, Visual arts Back to top

South East Arts provides professional support services and advice to creative practitioners in the Bega Valley, Eurobodalla and Snowy Monaro areas. South East Arts aims to strengthen creative people, projects & communities across South East NSW by focussing on three ways to foster creativity and connect the arts and our community: Support; Promote; Advocate. We are the Regional Arts Development Organisation (RADO) for South Eastern NSW. Arts + Culture Across SOUTH EAST NSW Opportunities & support for Regional creativeS South East Arts provides support services and advice to creatives in the Bega Valley, Eurobodalla and Snowy Monaro council areas. We are the Regional Arts Development Organisation (RADO) for South Eastern NSW. South East Arts aims to strengthen creative people, projects & communities across South East NSW. We focus on three ways to foster creativity and connect the arts and our community: Support We provide professional development, mentoring, project advice and funding support to help artists and organisations grow their practice. Promote We shine a light on the creative people and projects shaping our region — connecting artists with audiences, opportunities and each other. Advocate We champion the importance of arts and culture across our three local government areas, ensuring creativity is central to regional identity, wellbeing and growth. More about South East Arts About the NSW Regional Arts Network 2026 Olga Masters Short Story Award winners will be announced at Headland Writers Festival Opening Night Join us for the 2026 Headland Writers Festival opening event featuring the announcement of the winner and runner-up of the 2026 Olga Masters Short Story Award What's on Now showing at Bundian Way Gallery: Tides of Expression Tides of Expression brings together the work of three exceptional Aboriginal artists from South East NSW: Sonya Naylor, Loanna Panton and Amanda Close What's on 2026 Bega Streetlight Poetry Event - Enter now Share a moment, a memory, a glimpse, a Snapshot of Belonging in a poem. Opportunities South East Arts promotes creatives, community & culture Stay in the loop about creative news, events, funding & opportunities Subscribe: SEA eNews Submit your news Follow us on socials and stay in the loop: @southeastarts Follow our socials Support Promote Advocate Support Promote Advocate Support Promote Advocate Support Promote Advocate Your tax-deductible donation helps us build a stronger, more connected and more creative region. Every dollar supports artists and cultural programs that make the south east a more vibrant, resilient and inspiring place to live. Donate to South East Arts Country Arts Support Program ~ 2026 Recipients Country Arts Support Program ~ 2026 Recipients Country Arts Support Program ~ 2026 Recipients Country Arts Support Program ~ 2026 Recipients Past CASP recipients Read More CASP 2026 Narissara Prachyakul (Issara) Community workshop: Bring Your Old Cloth Alive – Appliqué Stories Read more... Read More CASP 2026 TEO (The Everyday Observer) Textile equipment, creation of work & exhibition Read more... Read More CASP 2026 River of Art Festival Professional grant writer support Read more... Read More CASP 2026 Makushla (Kush) Bourke Writers room facilitation for Squishy Taylor TV pilot Read more... Read More CASP 2026 Marna Smith Little Jetty film screening, film festival entries & marketing Read more... Read More CASP 2026 Far South Film Inc Two‑part screen development program (online + workshop) Read more... Read More CASP 2026 Andrew Poppleton Bronze sculpture workshop pilot Read more... Read More CASP 2026 Delegate Cottage Hospital Community workshops & exhibition Read more... Read More CASP 2026 Queerobodalla Pride 2026 Launch event Read more... ReCent Projects Current Projects Partnership, Event Read More Bega Streetlight Festival Learn more Current Projects Advocacy, Consultation, Position Statement Read More Report: Cultural Tourism in Regional NSW Learn more Current Projects Event, Partnership, Cultural Tourism Read More Headland Writers Festival Learn more Current Projects Cultural Tourism Read More Snowy Monaro Art & Artisan Trail Learn more Current Projects Event, Prizes & comps, Creative work, Partnership Read More Olga Masters Short Story Award Learn more Current Projects Partnership, Creative work, EOI Read More Waste Truck Art Wrap Learn more Explore all projects Explore the vibrant creative community across the Bega Valley, Snowy Monaro and Eurobodalla Explore Creative Directory

News and newsletter about creativity and culture in South East NSW, Australia. Arts + Culture Across SOUTH EAST NSW News; updates; opportunities SEA eNews Our bi-monthly newsletter highlights key regional events and projects and is sent to subscribers. We also post our eNews editions on our social media channels, which reach a large and engaged network of followers both within and beyond our region. 2026 editions will be sent out mid month in: February | April | June | August | October | December Call for submissions! OCTOBER 2026 edition Submit by Sunday 18/10/26, for distribution Tuesday 20/10/26. DECEMBER 2026 edition Submit by Sunday 06/12/26, for distribution Wednesday 09/12/26. Submit news for next edition 2026 editions SEA eNews - August > October 2026 SEA eNews - June > August 2026 SEA eNews - April > June 2026 SEA eNews - Feb > April 2026 SEA eNews - Bumper Summer Edition 25/26 View archived editions Subscribe to SEA eNews First name* Last name* Email* Yes, subscribe me to SEA eNews Subscribe Follow us on socials and stay in the loop: @southeastarts Follow our socials Share your news with us! South East Arts provides free promotion of arts and cultural events across the NSW South East through our bimonthly newsletter and as a collaborator (@southeastarts) on social posts. Tell us about upcoming creative happenings and we will share it* via the SEA eNewsletter and our social followers! While we can’t publish every submission, we will do our best to include and share what we can through our channels. First: Prepare your submission All submissions must follow this format: Item title Preferably less than 6 words News item Use this format (omit what isn't relevant) When: Where: Cost: Tickets / register / book: Short description: Who / What / Why *Include facts and essential info first. Do not write descriptively. Link to more info elsewhere. Image (optional)\ One image (with photographer credit) per item. - Posters with text will not be accepted. - Images will display at 1:1 (approx 450 x 450px) - We may not publish every image due to space restrictions. Promotional advice South East Arts does not create new assets, graphic design, social media posts or other promotional content for artists or orgs. We are not resourced to create social posts from all media releases emailed to us, but you can add us as a post collaborator, or asking us to repost your social content. South East Arts may provide advice to artists and arts organisations about promotional planning and communications advice, including: Developing and refining your website Making the most of social media Writing effective media releases Understanding layout and design principles for posters and marketing materials Request advice about your promotional ideas Submit items to SEA eNews T&Cs: SEA will only publish or repost news items relevant to the arts in South East NSW. South East Arts reserves the right to: edit or omit submissions for space considerations not publish events that conclude before the next publication date not publish items that don't meet submission guidelines not promote items unless submitted via the submission form not promote items that are not aligned with SEA’s remit Organisation / business / artist name Best contact email if editor has questions News item title Choose one category that best describes your news * Required Achievement Announcement Update Event Exhibition Prize Workshop / Course Opportunity Residency Funding Other Link to more info / bookings Essential info: Short and action oriented! Use this format -- Essential info first-- When: Where: Cost: Tickets / register / book: Then short description -- who, what, why Normal Text Title Subtitle Normal Text Feature image Upload image (.jpg .png .webp) Max file size 5Mb. Displays 450 x 450px Image description and photo credit Submit your news item Something is missing... Check you completed all required fields? Clear all fields SEA eNews archives 2025 Dec 2025/Jan 2026 eNews - Bumper Edition November 2025 SEA eNews October 2025 SEA eNews September 2025 SEA enews August 2025 SEA eNews July 2025 SEA eNews MAY 2025 SEA eNews APRIL 2025 SEA enews FEBRUARY 2025 SEA eNews 2024 2024 DECEMBER ENEWS 2024 NOVEMBER ENEWS 2024 OCTOBER ENEWS 2024 SEPTEMBER ENEWS 2024 AUGUST ENEWS 2024 JULY ENEWS 2024 JUNE ENEWS 2024 MAY ENEWS 2024 APRIL ENEWS 2024 MARCH ENEWS 2024 FEBRUARY ENEWS 2023 2023 DECEMBER ENEWS 2023 NOVEMBER ENEWS 2023 OCTOBER ENEWS 2023 SEPTEMBER ENEWS 2023 AUGUST ENEWS 2023 JULY ENEWS 2023 JUNE E-NEWS 2023 MAY E-NEWS 2023 APRIL E-NEWS 2023 MARCH E-NEWS 2023 FEBRUARY E-NEWS

Back to directory Myoung Jae Yi Creative Director, Headland Writers Festival Creative focus: Literature, Music, Production, Performing arts, Sound/Lighting Services / Open to: Arts admin, Collaboration, Consulting, Performance / gigs, Session musician Website / Socials https://www.headlandfestival.com.au/ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61573086375772 https://www.instagram.com/headland_writers_festival Primary location: Bega Valley Shire Myoung Jae Yi. Photo by Angi High Photography Headland Writers Festival is an annual literary and ideas festival held on the Far South Coast of New South Wales. The festival brings together writers, artists, thinkers and audiences to explore storytelling, culture, environment and contemporary ideas through conversations, performances and creative events. << Previous profile << Back to directory Next profile >> Want to be listed in the SEA Creative Directory? Are you a creative or group in the Bega Valley, Snowy Monaro or Eurobodalla? Register and get listed Need to update something? Request a profile update via seainfo@southeastarts.org.au

Back to all projects supported project: Olga Masters Short Story Award Artist / Org: Olga Masters Trust When: 2026 Project type: Event, Prizes & comps, Creative work, Partnership Olga Masters Short Story Award 2025 Short stories (2000 to 4000 words) were on the theme of life in rural Australia. 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 welcomed entries from writers of all ages resident in Australia. More about Olga Masters Olga Masters Short Story Award Olga Masters Short Story Award 2025 Olga Masters Short Story Award 2025 Olga Masters Short Story Award 2025 Olga Masters Short Story Award 2025 Show More << Previous Back to projects Next >>

Back to directory Jennifer Severn Author of fiction and non-fiction books and short pieces Creative focus: Literature, Writing Services / Open to: Work for sale Website / Socials https://jennifersevern.com.au/ https://www.facebook.com/DryRiverWritings Primary location: Bega Valley Shire Author Jennifer Severn I write literary fiction and keep a blog. << Previous profile << Back to directory Next profile >> Want to be listed in the SEA Creative Directory? Are you a creative or group in the Bega Valley, Snowy Monaro or Eurobodalla? Register and get listed Need to update something? Request a profile update via seainfo@southeastarts.org.au

<< Back to Contact Us Chelsy Atkins Aboriginal Arts & Community Development Officer chelsy@southeastarts.org.au Chelsy brings 20 years creative arts experience, spearheading nationwide projects with expertise in development, management, stakeholder engagement, and community consultation. Committed to amplifying traditional and contemporary narratives, she ensures vibrant cultural representation through connection, preservation, and innovation while advancing meaningful, authentic content and projects that resonate across diverse communities. << Previous Back to Team & Board Next >>