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 all projects supported project: Bega All-Ages Development Band (BAAD Band) and Complete Beginner Program Artist / Org: Bega District Band When: 2025 Project type: CASP The Bega District Band will sustain its Bega All-Ages Development Band (BAAD Band) and launch a Complete Beginner Program, providing music education and performance opportunities. Through accessible music programs, the band will enhance community engagement, social connections and cultural enrichment. BAAD Band << 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 & Arts ORG 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 get in touch . 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: Take the Pressure Down 2025 Artist / Org: FLING Physical Theatre When: 2025 Project type: CASP A transformative project that demystifies pathways into careers in the arts. By connecting youth with professional artists, we can showcase the diverse journeys people take into careers, inspire creative futures, and catalyse meaningful connections between emerging and established artists. Take the Pressure Down 2025 - Fling Physical Theatre << Previous Back to projects Next >>

Back to all projects supported project: Waste Truck Art Wrap Artist / Org: Bega Valley Shire Council When: 2025 Project type: Partnership, Creative work, EOI Bega Valley Shire Council commissioned original artwork to appear on 8 kerbside waste collection trucks from 2025–2034. South East Arts facilitated EOIs from artists to design a high-impact artwork for our new waste trucks that celebrates creativity + sustainability. The final design by Belinda Rosenbaum reflects our regions natural beauty; The 4Rs — Refuse, Reduce, Reuse, Recycle; and bold, optimistic message about waste and sustainability. BVSC waste truck - art wrap by Belinda Rosenbaum 2025 << Previous Back to projects Next >>

Back to all projects supported project: Celebrating Creativity and Abilities: Art for All Artist / Org: Monaro Family Support Service When: 2025 Project type: CASP Celebrating Creativity and Abilities: Art for All on the Monaro (CAM) is a community led art exhibition program to build and share the artistic skills of Monaro residents with disabilities and their carers. Workshops will support participants to develop their artistc skills which will then be on public display in local libraries for the whole community to enjoy. Monaro Family Support Service << Previous Back to projects Next >>

Back to all projects supported project: Textile equipment, creation of work & exhibition Artist / Org: TEO (The Everyday Observer) When: 2026 Project type: CASP Purchase of a tapestry loom, warp and yarn will support the development of a body of work translating drawn works into textile form. The textile works produced will be publicly exhibited within an open-studio at the Bodalla Arts Factory in Eurobodalla. TEO (The Everyday Observer) << Previous Back to projects Next >>

<< Back to Contact Us Silas Dunstan Treasurer Silas is a finance professional with a career spanning international corporates to local small enterprise. Silas made his home on the far south east coast 15 years ago and now part owns and runs a wealth management business. Silas enjoys the splendours of nature and the cultural artistic endeavours of the region. Silas enjoys volunteering his professional skills to local organisations. His interests lie in good governance, transparency, organisational continuity, strategic planning and supporting the development of regional cultural tourism through a well supported arts community. << Previous Back to Team & Board Next >>

Back to all projects supported project: Community workshop: Bring Your Old Cloth Alive – Appliqué Stories Artist / Org: Narissara Prachyakul (Issara) When: 2026 Project type: CASP Community‑based textile workshop: “Bring Your Old Cloth Alive – Appliqué Stories” Narissara Prachyakul (Issara) << Previous Back to projects Next >>

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