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Back to all projects supported project: Pride 2026 Launch event Artist / Org: Queerobodalla CASP funding will contribute to the professional engagement of musicians, performers, sound technicians, MCs and artists across the Eurobodalla. Commenced: Project type: 2026 CASP Queerobodalla << Previous Back to projects Next >>

Arts + Culture Across SOUTH EAST NSW Opportunities & support for creativeS Heading 3 South East Arts provide professional development, mentoring, project advice and funding support to help artists & organisations grow their practice. Country Arts Support Program Funding bodies & foundations Grants & funding Access to funding is essential for bringing creative ideas to life — from developing new work and running workshops, to staging exhibitions, performances and community projects. There are many sources of arts funding available across public, private and philanthropic sectors. Applying for a grant takes time, planning and attention to detail, and competition can be strong. But the process itself is valuable — it helps you clarify your creative vision, define partnerships, refine your budget and plan your project for success. Artist support South East Arts works with individual artists — including visual artists, performers, musicians, writers and creative industry professionals — to provide tailored advice and support across all stages of their career. We offer guidance on projects, business development, funding and advocacy, and deliver annual professional development programs to build capacity and resilience across the region’s creative industries. How we can help Individual artists can contact us for: Advice and guidance on creative or business planning Industry connections and introductions to networks and collaborators Project development and support from concept to delivery Funding and grant writing advice Promotion for events, exhibitions and workshops Referrals to specialist services and partners Access to opportunities across the arts sector Skills and professional development workshops For advice or support, please contact us: 📧 seainfo@southeastarts.org.au The South East Arts team is here to help. More about South East Arts The Bioluminescence Project, Bega Streetlight Festival 2025; Taking young rural people to where art meets science Grants and funding opportunities CASP grant program The Country Arts Support Program (CASP) is an annual small grants program funded by Create NSW and managed by South East Arts. 2026 applications are closed The aim of the Country Arts Support Program is to support community arts and cultural development in regional NSW through small grants that: Assist locally determined community arts and cultural activities. Increase opportunities for regionally-based groups to access a diverse range of arts programs. Enable communities to explore and express their cultural identities. Bring social and economic benefits to the community through training, employment and promotional opportunities. Lead to greater awareness and appreciation of cultural diversity. Increase the sustainability and resilience of regionally based community arts organisations. Create NSW’s objective for this program is to support community arts and cultural development in regional NSW through small grants that: Assist locally determined community arts and cultural activities Increase opportunities for regionally based groups to access a diverse range of arts programs Enable communities to explore and express their cultural identities 'Octopus' in bronze Andrew Poppleton, CASP recipient 2026 Funding bodies & foundations Griffin Theatre Company State NGO Stories about us, by us, for us. Over the last 45 years, Griffin Theatre Company has established a small-but-mighty presence in Australia’s cultural landscape. With a singular mission to produce exclusively Australian plays and a commitment to platform underrepresented voices, Griffin provides a number of artist development programs. View opportunities Mumbulla Foundation Local NGO Mumbulla Community Foundation promotes community well-being by providing grants to small charity and not-for-profit groups for social, environmental and cultural activities within the Bega Valley Shire. View opportunities Ian Potter Foundation National NGO The Ian Potter Foundation makes grants nationally to support charitable organisations working to benefit the community across a wide range of sectors and endeavours. View opportunities Sydney Myer Trust National NGO Sidney Myer, a generous philanthropist in his lifetime, left a portion of his estate upon his death in 1934 to be invested for the benefit of the community in which he made his fortune. That act created the Sidney Myer Fund which exists in perpetuity, the income from which will be distributed annually. View opportunities Windmill Trust State NGO Established by Primrose Moss in memory of her sister, artist Penny Meagher, almost 20 years ago the Windmill Trust Scholarship is an annual award to support regional artists who face particular difficulties in continuing their professional practice.a View opportunities Screen NSW State Government Each year Screen NSW receives recurrent funding from the NSW Government in the budget for programs and operations. Screen NSW then allocates the program funding across its programs for that year. This process occurs at the start of each year to enable planning for the year across funding rounds. View opportunities Regional Arts NSW State NGO Regional Arts NSW supports and promotes arts and cultural development for the 1.7 million people living and working in regional New South Wales. RANSW manages the annual Regional Arts Fund and has an ongoing Quicks fund. View opportunities NAVA National NGO The National Association for the Visual Arts (NAVA) leads advocacy, policy and action for a contemporary Australian arts sector that's ambitious and fair. View opportunities Creative Australia Federal Government Creative Australia is the Australian Government’s arts funding and advisory body. A modernised Australia Council and a bold new chapter for arts and creativity, a new First Nations-led Board, Music Australia, Writing Australia, and Creative Workplaces. View opportunities Create NSW State Government Create NSW’s Arts and Cultural Funding Program provides funding opportunities for arts and cultural organisations, professional artists and arts/cultural workers across a wide range of artforms and disciplines. View opportunities MusicNSW State Government MusicNSW is the state music body in NSW. They are a not-for-profit organisation, funded by Create NSW. MusicNSW empowers and connects artists and industry through a range of programs and services, including tailored support for Regional NSW and First Nations musicians . View opportunities Writing NSW State Government Writing NSW is the state’s premier organisation for writers and writing. We support thousands of writers each year through courses, events, prizes and fellowships, opportunities to network with industry, and information and advocacy. View opportunities Museums & Galleries of NSW State Government Museums & Galleries of NSW helps small-medium museums, galleries and Aboriginal cultural centres create exciting experiences for visitors. They connect them with others in the industry, provide funding, point visitors their way, and give them access to ground-breaking exhibitions. View opportunities

Back to all projects supported project: Headland Writers Festival Artist / Org: Candelo Books / Tathra Hotel A celebration of reading, writing, sharing stories and indulging the mind. Across three days in October 2025, the spectacular Tathra Headland served once again as a jaw-dropping backdrop to an abundance of author in-conversations, panels, workshops, poetry breakfasts, theatre and music performances. More about Headland Writers Festival Save the date! Dates: 23 to 25 October 2026 Venues: Tathra Headland, Tathra NSW Tickets: Early Bird tix to be released April 2026 Commenced: Project type: 2021 Event, Partnership Headland Writers Festival 17970632648956160.jpg 17994169223696436.jpg 18001938995819535.jpg 18081257243039956.jpg Show More << Previous Back to projects Next >>

Back to directory Artessence Gallery Art Gallery + framing + curation + creative services, Pambula Creative focus: Craft & design, Venue/Gallery/Studio, Visual arts Services / Open to: Arts admin, Collaboration, Commissions, Printing / framing, Work for sale Website / Socials https://www.artessencegallery.com/ https://www.facebook.com/artessencegallery https://www.instagram.com/artessencegallery/ Primary location: Bega Valley Shire Art Essence gallery logo Artessence Gallery, located in Pambula on Yuin Country, is a curated space focused on thoughtful, contemporary work with a strong sense of place and story. We showcase work by visual artists and artisans from the Sapphire Coast and surrounding regions. Artessence supports creative practice through professional services and opportunities for both emerging and established artists, fostering growth, collaboration, and community connection. We provide professional fine art framing, and art reproduction photography and printing in-house. Our creative team are also available for creative events production, arts administration consultancy, in-home curation and art hanging services. Visitors are invited to experience and collect authentic, regionally inspired art in a welcoming and charming heritage cottage. << 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 directory River of Art Winner, Excellence in the Arts 2026. Finalist, Outstanding Visitor Experience 2025. Presenting an annual 11-day arts festival. Creative focus: Digital media, First Nations arts, Literature, Music, Visual arts Services / Open to: Arts admin, Collaboration, Exhibitions, Performance / gigs, Workshops Website / Socials https://www.riverofart.com.au/ https://www.instagram.com/riverofart/ https://www.facebook.com/riverofart/ Primary location: Eurobodalla, Bega Valley Shire River of Art logo, River of Art River of Art is a volunteer-led arts organisation and registered charity that celebrates creativity across the Eurobodalla and South Coast NSW. Best known for presenting the annual 11-day River of Art Festival, the organisation creates opportunities for artists to exhibit, perform, develop skills and connect with audiences. Alongside the Festival, River of Art delivers year-round initiatives including the River of Art Prize, artist development programs and community partnerships designed to strengthen the region's creative sector. The organisation works across visual arts, photography, sculpture, music, film, performance and multidisciplinary practice, supporting both emerging and established artists. For more than two decades, River of Art has helped connect communities through creativity while contributing to the cultural and economic vitality of the region. Artist-led and community-driven, the organisation continues to advocate for artists and create opportunities for creative practice to flourish across regional NSW. << 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 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 directory Web Darling If you need some jargon-free help with your website or digital systems perhaps you need a Web Darling. Creative focus: Digital media Services / Open to: Arts admin, Collaboration, Commissions, Consulting Website / Socials http://www.webdarling.com.au Primary location: Bega Valley Shire Web Darling is different What kind of help do you need? Not sure what is broken but you need it fixed? Give us a call and we can help you figure it out. Time for a makeover? Web & brand refresh Time change, styles change, products change. Give your website a makeover with a new look and feel or new functionality. Update your tech! Is website meeting your customers expectations? Is it helping your business grow? If not it is time to take the plunge and upgrade to new tech platforms. Make it intuitive. Make it accessible The internet should be easy to use and accessible to everyone - we can help meet accessibility guidelines and improve the experience for all. Can to see your business from the customers point of view? By putting your customer’s needs front and centre we can know what products and content is making the most impact and what needs optimisation. << 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 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: The Tidal Exchange Artist / Org: Arts OutWest, South East Arts & Narra Bukulla The Tidal Exchange carries artists between the Central West and South East Arts regions of NSW. This exchange is hosted at The Squatter's Cottage , Portland and Narra Bukulla , Tanja. The Exchange is supported by South East Arts  and Arts OutWest . Commenced: Project type: 2026 Artist In Residence, Artist Exchange The Squatter’s Cottage sits within The Foundations precinct in Portland, NSW 1. The Foundations precinct in Portland, NSW 2. The Foundations precinct in Portland, NSW Harrie Fasher first Draw Portland 2020 Harrie Fasher first Draw Portland 2020 @ The Foundations precinct in Portland, NSW The Squatters Cottage at Foundations precinct in Portland, NSW The Squatters Cottage at Foundations precinct in Portland, NSW Narra Bukulla Residency at Penders, Bithry Inlet. Picture by M Ely Residency adjacent to Penders at Bithry Inlet. Picture by M Ely Show More About the residencies Narra Bukulla, Tanja (Far South Coast, NSW) Narra Bukulla is a privately-owned property adjacent to Mimosa Rocks National Park, south of Bermagui on the Far South Coast of NSW. It provides artists with a large studio in a remote, bush setting. The artist workspace / studio at Narra Bukulla is peaceful with high ceilings, large, long walls and an open floor space with roller-door access. Within a secluded forest of spotted gums, the artist studio is a short drive to pristine beaches. The property has an established collection of site specific artworks created by family, friends and by commission. The ethos of the hosting family (who reside on the property) reflects four generations of passionate creativity and innovation in the arts, scientific research and architecture, all fostering sustainability initiatives. Artist accommodation is provided locally nearby. The living quarters are rudimentary, with partial-wheelchair access. Artists must bring a willingness to engage with outdoor environments — including the presence of wildlife such as snakes and spiders — and a sense of adaptability and openness to the experience are important. The Squatter’s Cottage, Portland (Central Tablelands, NSW) Portland, NSW is a charming small village lost in time. Located in Central West NSW between Bathurst and Lithgow, it was known as the “The Town that Built Sydney”. The Squatter’s Cottage sits within The Portland Foundations precinct – once a huge cement works. The quarries are now lakes and the large estate is lined with informal bushwalks and the gracious industrial buildings are aged. It has been named ‘The Squat’ or ‘The Squatter’s Cottage’ as it is a largely unrenovated basic cottage. It leans into “art squat” subculture of making art in spaces and places that are vacant and affordable. It is not a purpose-built studio/accommodation residency. T. C. Overson, the first AIR program National Art School prize recipient and later AIR program coordinator, expressed “It’s a simple old place, yet full of character.” Many have found it to be the perfect space for a self-directed creative retreat. One resident has quipped “it is a step up from camping”! Originally the building was the first Bank of New South Wales in the town . The studio was the bank and the attached cottage was the manager’s home. Many of the original features are still observable in the layers of time. Who can apply In 2026 the exchange is open to First Nations artists only. Artists from the following Local Government Areas are eligible to apply: Snowy Monaro Eurobodalla Bega Valley Bathurst Blayney Cabonne Cowra Forbes Lachlan Lithgow Mid-Western Oberon Orange Parkes Weddin How to apply Expressions of Interest are now open. Applications close at 5pm, June 5 Complete the EOI form and submit online. Enquiries: You are welcome to get in touch with your local Regional Arts Development Orginisation to discuss your application before submitting: Kate Bradbury, South East Arts: ed@southeastarts.org.au Kylie Shead, Arts OutWest: kyshead@csu.edu.au << Previous Back to projects Next >>