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Arts + Culture Update
September 2025
Griffith l Leeton l Murrumbidgee l Narrandera
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Country Arts Support Program Now Open
Western Riverina Arts was proud to deliver two Country Arts Support Program (CASP) workshops this month with facilitator Jason Richardson. The sessions in Narrandera and Griffith were well attended and provided invaluable insights into building strong, competitive grant applications. Drawing on his experience as both an assessor and a successful applicant, Jason shared practical advice that will help community groups, councils and not-for-profits take their ideas from concept to funded projects.
For those unable to attend, Western Riverina Arts will soon release a publicly available recording of the workshops, ensuring that the information can benefit the wider arts community.
Applications for CASP 2025 are now open and close on Monday 27 October. This small grants program, funded by Create NSW and managed locally by Western Riverina Arts, supports community-driven arts and cultural activities across Griffith, Leeton, Narrandera and Murrumbidgee. Grants of up to $3,000 are available to assist with workshops, events, new works, equipment and more.
Western Riverina Arts encourages all eligible groups to connect with the team early to discuss project ideas and begin the application process.
Full details and guidelines are available on our website.
Image courtesy of Western Riverina Arts.
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Traces of Everyday: Participants Embrace Cyanotype and Printmaking
The Traces of Everyday workshop with artist Luciana Pedro brought together a full house at the Narrandera Arts and Community Centre in August. Participants spent the day exploring cyanotype and printmaking, experimenting with sunlight, local flora, and relief carving to create unique works that reflected their surroundings.
For many attendees, it was the first time trying these techniques. The excitement of discovering something new was evident throughout the day, with feedback highlighting the sense of connection, curiosity, and creativity sparked by the processes. Each participant left with original works in hand and a shared experience of making together.
Luciana reflected that this was both the largest group and longest-running workshop she has facilitated to date, noting the energy and enthusiasm of the participants made the event particularly memorable.
The workshop was described by attendees as a rewarding opportunity to step outside their routine, engage with new ideas, and embrace the simple but powerful act of tracing the everyday.
Western Riverina Arts is proud to have presented this workshop, which offered such a meaningful opportunity for our community to create and connect.
Image - Western Riverina Arts - Jay Korhonen: Workshop attendees and presenter proudly showing off the day's works. Text overlay reads: Traces of the everyday.
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Western Riverina Arts - Team update
We would like to take a moment to celebrate and thank our Communications Officer, Zooey Korhonen, who will soon be commencing her maternity leave. Zooey has been an invaluable member of our team, delivering outstanding work across all aspects of communications. We sincerely thank her for her dedication and commitment and congratulate her and her family on the exciting arrival of their second child. We wish Zooey all the very best during this special time.
While Zooey is on leave, we are pleased to welcome Jay Korhonen as our acting Communications Officer; Jay brings a wealth of experience in music production and digital arts and is enthusiastic about taking on this new challenge. We are confident that Jay’s creativity and expertise will be a great asset to our communications efforts.
We would also like to reassure our clients, partners, and community that all contact details will remain unchanged during this period. Jay will be fully supported by the team to ensure a seamless continuation of our communications work.
Please join us in wishing Zooey a joyful maternity leave and welcoming Jay to his new role. We look forward to a smooth transition and continued excellence in our communications.
Image - Western Riverina Arts - Zooey Korhonen
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Western Riverina Arts Celebrates the Life and Work of Veronica Collins
Western Riverina Arts is proud to have supported a special exhibition and commemoration honouring the late Wiradjuri artist, Veronica Collins (1962–2022). Situated outside Griffith Regional Theatre, Ms Collins’ remarkable mural, Charcoal Reign, continues to inspire the community and stands as a vibrant testament to her cultural heritage and artistic vision.
On Monday 15 September, Ms Collins’ family, together with Griffith City Council Mayor Doug Curran, unveiled a plaque commemorating her contributions to the arts. This event coincided with the opening of a retrospective exhibition of Ms Collins’ work in the Theatre foyer’s “Artspace” Gallery, which will remain on display until Friday, 3rd of October 2025.
Curated by Griffith Regional Art Gallery Coordinator Melanie Toscan in collaboration with Ms Collins’ family, the exhibition spans her early acrylic-on-canvas works through to her later explorations in print-making, textiles, mixed media, and natural materials. Her art addresses cultural, historical, and socio-political themes, celebrating the unceded sovereignty of First Nations People and amplifying her powerful artistic voice.
Western Riverina Arts is honoured to support this project alongside the Charles’ Family, Griffith Regional Art Gallery, and Griffith Regional Theatre. We encourage the community to visit the exhibition and experience the enduring legacy of Veronica Collins’ extraordinary career.
Exhibition Dates: 15 September – 3 October 2025
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You're Invited to Join ‘Threaded Selves’
A long-term collaborative textile art project culminating in October 2027.
Are you a woman with a story to stitch?
Threaded Selves is a powerful, evolving textile project that brings together women from regional NSW to explore the richness of womanhood through stitch, story and shared creativity. Led by artist Lindee Russell, this journey will unfold through workshops, conversations and hands-on making, culminating in a collective textile installation to be exhibited in Narrandera and beyond.
This project is proudly supported by the Joyce Spencer Textile Fellowship, awarded to Lindee to honour and advance regional textile practice.
Lindee is seeking women who are ready to commit to this transformative journey from start to finish.
The project kicks off on the last weekend of September 2025 and runs through to the exhibition in October 2027.
A willingness to delve into oneself is a must. This is a space for reflection, connection and creative exploration.
Please contact Lindee with your expression of interest to be involved:
0411 277 368 or email
russelllindee@gmail.com
Join in weaving something extraordinary – one thread at a time.
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MENTOR ME with Narrandera Arts & Creative Network
MENTOR ME is a FREE Narrandera Arts & Creative Network (NACNet) Project, generously
supported by Western Riverina Arts through its Micro Grants Program.
MENTOR ME brings artists Hayley Ruffles and Susan Bannister to the ArtsHub @ The Station on Whitton Street, Narrandera, to work with artists already working in acrylics and watercolours to develop skills, style, and to explore new techniques. Most of all, completely relax and enjoy making your individual art.
Water Colours with Susan Bannister
Sessions:
Saturday 11 October 2025
1pm to 4pm
Wednesday 5 November
6pm to 9pm.
Acrylics with Hayley Ruffles
Sessions:
Saturday 25th October
1:30pm to 3:30pm
For each of the sessions you attend, please bring your paints, brushes and canvases/papers along with some examples of your work and/or something you are working on. If you use a table easel, bring it along; NACNet provide several standing easels and plenty of table space.
The aim of MENTOR ME, along with NACNet's new Membership offers [General, Premium Individual and Business] is to support artists across a range of media to experience our ArtsHub facility. To enjoy the company of others and to continue using the ArtsHub with friends, as individual artists, or as an arts enterprise to create work, deliver workshops or other projects. Imagine working on the platform on a sunny morning with friends and then making a cuppa inside. That and much more is what the new memberships will unlock.
Call Vicki on 0491 290 949; email; or direct message NACNet's Facebook or Instagram to register or get more information on this or any of our activities
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Ganmain Twilight Markets
Just a short drive from Narrandera take the opportunity spend your evening at the iconic Ganmain Markets!
Featuring Amazing stalls and boutique local shopping you'll be sure to pick up something to treasure and delight.
From bespoke handmade clothing, jewellery and gifts to live music, great food and children's entertainment; there's something for the whole family.
Throw a gold coin donation in for this volunteer run event where ALL the profit goes back into the Ganmain community
Ford Street Ganmain
Saturday 25th October
Starting 4pm
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IBERDROLA AUSTRALIA
Narrandera Charity Golf Day 2025
Rotary Club of Narrandera is inviting the community to a day of fun, networking, and fundraising at the Narrandera Golf Club on Thursday, 25 September 2025.
The event will begin with breakfast from 8.30am, followed by a 10.00am shotgun tee start.
Players will compete in Ambrose teams of four, with registration set at $100 per player. The cost includes breakfast, lunch, and coffee, making for a full day of camaraderie on and off the course.
Proceeds from the event will support important local and international causes, including Can Assist, Lil Mills Youth Projects, the Narrandera Nurses Education Fund, and Rotary International.
Community members are encouraged to gather their teams and book early for this popular fundraising event. For bookings, contact Narrandera Rotary on 0488 594 450 or email narranderarotary@gmail.com.
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Narrandera Lions Club Markets
The Narrandera Lions Club continues to bring the community together each month with their popular Lions Club Markets, held on the third Sunday of every month at Marie Bashir Park.
Running from 9:00am to 1:00pm, the markets showcase a wide variety of stallholders offering everything from food and fresh local produce to handmade products and unique finds.
The Lions Club Markets are a much-loved part of the community calendar, providing an opportunity to enjoy a relaxed morning browsing, catching up with friends, and supporting local stallholders. Whether you are stocking up on fresh goods, looking for a special gift, or simply enjoying the vibrant atmosphere, there is something for everyone to enjoy.
The next markets will be held on Sunday 21 September, with future dates set for 19 October, 16 November, 21 December, and into the new year.
For stallholder enquiries or more information, contact the Narrandera Lions Club on 0407 672 825 or narranderalionsmarket@gmail.com, or visit their Facebook page.
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Good Old Days Festival - Barellan Clydesdales
The Good Old Days Festival is one of the nation’s most unique events, authentically recreating and celebrating our nation’s pioneer heritage.
The Festival is also the largest gathering of harnessed draught animals – horses, bullocks, camels, donkeys, mules and goats – in Australia.
Held on the long weekend in October each year, the not-for-profit event is run by volunteers and contributes funds back into the regional community.
Barrellan Showground
Friday 3 October - Sunday 5 October
More information at barellanclydesdales.com.au
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Get to know Australia's cutest koalas at the 2025 Narrandera Koala Fest!
Explore koala habitats, join guided bushwalks, and get creative with nature-craft workshops by day. Then, discover Narrandera's wild side as the bush lights up with live music and a dazzling light show after dark.
Narrandera Koala Fest is your chance to get up close to Australia's cutest koala colony and experience the beauty of the bush in a whole new way. Join hourly Koala Habitat Tours from 12:30pm, set off on guided bushwalks from 1pm, and meet some of the region's scaly locals at the Reptile Encounters.
Channel your creative side with nature-craft workshops from 1pm, then settle in as the sun sets for a night of food vans, live tunes, and a breathtaking Light Show from 6pm.
Brewery Flat Reserve
Saturday, 20 September 12:00pm -Saturday, 20 September 8:30pm
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Leeton Moon Fest 2025
Join in for the enchanting Leeton Moon Fest, where the night comes alive with the sounds of fantastic music and the aromas of mouthwatering food stalls.
Experience mesmerising live performances that stir the soul, engage in interactive workshops that ignite creativity, and be captivated by stunning light displays that dance across the night sky.
This magical evening under the full moon promises to be an unforgettable experience. Mark your calendars and let the moonlight guide you to a night of wonder and connection!
Proudly supported by The Leeton Rainbow Pride Collective and Leeton Shire Council.
October 5, 2025
4PM - 8PM
Mountford Park, Leeton
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Curtain Call - Leetons Performing Arts Story at Leeton Museum and Art Gallery
From school concerts to sold-out shows, poetry readings to backstage chaos, performance has long been part of Leeton’s cultural heartbeat.
This vibrant exhibition celebrates the region’s ties to music, dance, theatre, and community creativity. It’s a nostalgic nod to the legends and local stars who’ve taken to the stage, and a tribute to the stories that have connected generations through the performing arts.
Presented at Leeton Museum and Art Gallery by Brilliant & Resilient Creative Network Consulting, this exhibition reminds us that in Leeton, the show never really ends… it evolves, echoes, and keeps drawing a crowd.
Opening Event:
Saturday 20th September 2:30pm
Exhibition:
September 20th - October 18th 2025
Leeton Museum and Art Gallery
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Australian Ballet Workshop at Leeton Roxy Community Theatre
This exclusive opportunity is limited to 30 young dancers between the ages of 9 and 18.
Wednesday 1st October 11am - 12pm
Tickets include a 1 hour workshop and a 20 minute performance (duet) of From the Gadhu.
Dance Workshop
This workshop by the Australian Ballet Education and Outreach team gives young dancers the unique opportunity to explore the story of From the Gadhu.
The workshop involves warm-ups, storytelling, creative games, dance exercises and learning the tools to make a dance, before students are invited to remain in the theatre to watch the 20 minute performance (duet) of From the Gadhu.
The workshops are designed to be accessible to all children regardless of learning styles or physical abilities and no previous dance experience is required.
Information and registration
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Australian Ballet Duet
From The Gadhu
“From The Gadhu” is a captivating First Nations-led creation performed by The Australian Ballet Education and Outreach team. Inspired by the profound cultural symbolism of whale migration, this 20-minute contemporary duet delves into themes of care for Country, intergenerational knowledge sharing, and the delicate balance of ecosystemic symbiosis.
This performance is specially created for school and community settings, aiming to illuminate the deep relationships that First Nations people share with the land, oceans and its ecosystems.
When the character of Mischief Maker disregards the wisdom of the Lore Keeper, the impact of this disharmony is echoed through the movements, music and costumes crafted to educate and inspire young minds.
Music by Tristan Field (Walbunja, Bidjigal, and Sri Lankan), choreography by Ella Havelka (Wiradjuri), and artwork by Latoya Brown (Krauatungalung, Djiringanj, Walbunja, and Bidjigal), add depth and authenticity to this modern adaptation of a narrative that has been passed down by Bidjigal and Darrawhal people for thousands of years.
Wednesday 1 October | 1pm - 1:20pm
Tickets and more information here.
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Yanco Powerhouse Museum Open Day and Yanco Miniature Trains
On the last Sunday of every month at the Yanco Powerhouse Museum you’re invited to experience the magic of the Miniature Train rides. Nestled in picturesque Yanco, this family-friendly attraction promises a delightful journey through time and the region’s rich history. Join in and explore the enchanting world of these miniature locomotives and what makes this experience an unmissable adventure.
Make a day of it and discover Yanco Markets – a diverse treasure trove with fresh produce, unique handcrafted gifts, captivating reads, and more. Explore long-time favourites and exciting new stalls for delightful surprises while supporting local businesses. Satisfy your taste buds with tempting hot food and drinks. Join us at Yanco Town Hall, Main Avenue, Yanco, on the last Sunday of every month.
Sunday 28th September
Markets - Yanco Hall
9am - 1pm
Miniature Trains - Yanco Powerhouse Museum
10am-2pm
$2/rider
Enclosed footwear required.
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Leeton Outback Band Spectacular
A Festival of Bands:
The Leeton Outback Band Spectacular brings together individual concert bands from various regions, creating a harmonious celebration of music and community. Each band will showcase their unique repertoire and skills, leaving the audience delighted with their enchanting melodies.
An Impressive Lineup:
Prepare to be dazzled by an impressive lineup of bands that will grace the stage at Mountford Park throughout the day. Among the highlights are the captivating marching band display by the Golden Kangaroos Concert Band and others. Additionally, enjoy stellar performances by the Leeton Town Band, Riverina Concert Band, Hawkesbury District Concert Band, Albury City Band and many more.
A Melodic Day at Mountford Park:
From 9am, Mountford Park will come alive with the delightful sounds of music as bands take turns to perform on stage. This open-air setting provides the perfect ambiance to appreciate the melodies of each band amidst the natural beauty of Leeton.
The Grand Finale:
As the sun sets, the excitement will only intensify as the massed band concert commences at 7pm at the Roxy Theatre. Imagine over 150 musicians joining forces to create a breathtaking symphony of sound! This unforgettable performance will leave you with lasting memories of the power and beauty of music.
November 8, 2025 - November 9, 2025
Location: Mountford Park, Leeton
For More information Contact Leeton Outback Band Spectacular
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Griffith's Biggest Lap
The Biggest Lap is back for another year of the three C’s!
CRUISIN’ – CARS – CHARITY!
Griffith’s Biggest Lap is a moving car show, with 500 vehicles travelling
down Griffith’s main street, Banna Ave.
The event attracts car enthusiasts from as far away as South Australia, Victoria,
Sydney, Wagga and local surrounding towns.
Griffith’s main street is transformed into a car lover’s dream!
A unique experience where you not only see the cars, but hear & feel the rumble, and smell the exhausts as they drive by your vantage spot.
With car’s such as Mark Harris’ 1940 Chev Hot Rod, rare GT HO’s, Danny Dal Broi’s L34 Torana, the Gibbs’ 57 Chev and so many more amazing beasts.
With capacity restrictions, tickets are limited so secure your car/bike entry tickets now! All types welcome!
Date: Saturday evening 4th of October 2025.
From 1pm- Marshalling & Car show in Coolah Street.
From 6pm- Spectate the biggest lap on Banna Avenue.
For more information and tickets visit:
https://griffithsbiggestlap.com.au/
All proceeds go to Griffith Can Assist and Riding for Disabled Griffith & Leeton.
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Open Studio Sessions
The Griffith Regional Art Gallery is opening its courtyard for artists to come in and enjoy a collaborative art space.
Have you got an art project or artwork you have been working on at home that you just can’t get finished?
Book a place at the GRAG Open Studio and join other local creatives for ideas, encouragement and inspiration.
Materials & Equipment
Bring along any of your projects, materials and equipment. Gallery easels are available for use.
Please note: The Griffith Regional Art Galley is unable to facilitate any equipment that needs a power source eg. Sewing machines, Pyrography pens, power tools etc.
Open Studio Sessions are facilitated by GRAG Public Programs Officer Isis-Rae Ronan and are available to those 18 years and over.
Date: Saturday 20 September 2025
Time: 11:00am – 1:30pm
Where: Griffith Regional Art Gallery
Who: 18 Years and over
Cost: Free
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Cirque Nouvelle – a new evolution of circus at Griffith Regional Theatre
After sell out shows in 2024 this internationally acclaimed all-star cast are back and ready to present a truly unique and versatile production.
This multitalented line up of circus performers, each world class in their own right, have combined their acrobatic, juggling, aerial and balancing talents together to create a show like no other. This outstanding cast are led by a quirky ringmaster struggling with a fear common among us all... change.
Cirque Nouvelle explores the elemental theme of old versus new and how circus has changed over the years from the classic ‘Big Top’ featuring performing animals to the now modern day circus’ headlining in state of the art theatres around the world with extravagant technology, lighting and costuming.
It is with great honour we invite you to embark on this heart-warming journey which is sure to thrill, captivate and amaze the whole family.
Griffith Regional Theatre
Wednesday 8 October 6pm
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Mama Mia! at Griffith Regional Theatre
Following the huge successes of Beauty and the Beast (2015), Wicked (2017), Legally Blonde (2019) and The Wedding Singer (2023), we’re proud to announce our upcoming 2025 community production of Mamma Mia!
About Mamma Mia!
Mamma Mia is a romantic comedy, contrasting the dreams and aspirations of a 70s girls and a 90s girl. Through the storytelling magic of the songs of ABBA, we meet Donna, a feisty, independent single parent, who doesn’t need a man to make her life complete; and her twenty-year-old daughter Sophie, who wants romance, babies and a big, white wedding. If only her father could give her away…
If only her mother could tell her who her father is…
A mother. A daughter. Three possible dads. And a trip down the aisle you’ll never forget!
Griffith Regional Theatre
17 - 20 & 24 - 27 September 7.30pm
Matinee: Saturday 20 September 2pm
Sing-along Matinee: 27 September 2pm
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Sydney Symphony Orchestra
Experience some of the most beloved classical music of all time with the Sydney Symphony Orchestra.
The SSO returns to Griffith for one night only, performing a concert of enchanting classical favourites led by Conductor in Residence Benjamin Northey.
Music has an extraordinary power to inspire and delight. You will experience it all, from the magic of Mendelssohn's A Midsummer Night's Dream to Ravel's playful Mother Goose, from Falla's rousing The Three-Cornered Hat to the simple gift of Copland's Appalachian Spring.
And feel your spirits soar on the wings of Vaughan William's exquisite The Lark Ascending, one of the best loved pieces of music ever written, expertly performed by Associate Concertmaster Alexandra Osborne as violin soloist.
Griffith Regional Theatre
Friday 10 October, 7:30pm - 9:20pm
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Guided Train Tours at Pioneer Park Museum
At Griffith Pioneer Park Museum, they are excited to offer guided train tours on the first Sunday of every month. Starting at 11:00 am and running for approximately 30 minutes, the tour provides a fantastic introduction to the Museum’s rich history and the fascinating stories behind our heritage buildings. After the tour, visitors are welcome to explore the exhibits at their own pace or simply relax and enjoy the scenic beauty of the surroundings.
We recommend taking a picnic lunch to make the most of your day in the picturesque setting. Best of all, the guided train tour is included in the normal entry fee, making it a wonderful bonus for museum guests.
Griffith Pioneer Park Museum
Sunday 5th October, 11am - 1pm
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Artist Talk with Gerard Brown
Join Griffith Regional Art Gallery for a special artist talk with Gerard Brown, sharing the stories behind his work.
Local artist Gerard Brown draws inspiration for his body of work from his life experience as a farmer, as well as his time spent facilitating life drawing sessions for artists. Having bred and trained racehorses, his portrayal of the horses and race-goers of the legendary race meeting at Carrathool shows this sport of Kings and Queens contrasting against the treeless landscape of the plains of the region.
Date: Saturday 4 October 2025
Time: 11am – 12pm
Where: Griffith Regional Art Gallery
Cost: FREE, All welcome
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Blues Folk and Jazz at Piccolo Family Farm
Piccolo Family Farm is set to come alive on Sunday, 5 October 2025, with an afternoon of live blues, folk and jazz from local favourites Good Vintage. From 12pm to 5pm, visitors can relax in the farm’s unique setting while enjoying wood-fired pizzas by Limone Dining and a bar by Caro Piccolo.
Entry is just $10 at the door, with free admission for children under 12, making this a perfect family-friendly outing.
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Jerilderie Flower Show
The annual Jerilderie Flower Show returns again!
A wonderful day out for the entire community. Flower and art entries are open between 8.30am-11.00am followed by judging at 11.30am.
School artwork, stalls, cooking, craft, delicious lunch and afternoon tea available and of course flowers!
Friday, 24 October 2025
Jerilderie Civic Hall, 33 Jerilderie St,
Jerilderie
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Youth Holiday Program - Coleambally
Hosted by the Colambally Uniting Church Committee. This September school holidays enjoy a fun filled 3 days of activities including sports, cooking, art and craft, music, canoeing and more!
$12 per child per day ( max $25 per family), open to young people from K-12.
Morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea included.
Colleambally Football Stadium
Monday 29 September - Wednesday 1 October
9am - 4pm
More Information.
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Jerilderie Library Knitting Club
The Jerilderie Library Knitting Club continues to provide a warm and welcoming space for makers of all skill levels.
Meeting on Thursdays from 10am to 11:30am (excluding public holidays), the group is a chance to share projects, swap tips, and enjoy some creative company.
Whether you are picking up needles for the first time or bringing along years of experience, everyone is welcome. Bring your current project, start something new, or simply drop in for a chat and inspiration.
Upcoming sessions include Thursday 25 September and Thursday 2 October.
Jerilderie Library
45 Jerilderie Street.
For more details, contact the library on: (03) 5886 1868
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M.A.K.E - Murrumbidgee Arts Kinship Enterprise
Each week at the Kerri Weymouth Art Gallery and Studio in Coleambally, MAKE provides a space for art-making and community-centred projects that enhance well-being and foster personal growth.
MAKE is more than an art workshop; it is a social enterprise committed to supporting regional women, breaking down barriers, and building stronger, more resilient communities through the power of creativity.
The MAKE group has become something truly special—a space where women come together to find strength, voice, and connection through the transformative power of art.
Call Kerri for inquiries – 0407233240
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PATHWAYS FOR ARTISTS AND CREATIVES
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Country Arts Support Program (CASP)
The Country Arts Support Program (CASP) is an annual small grants program funded by Create NSW and guided by their Cultural Funding Program’s three major objectives which are to:
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grow creative leadership and programming excellence in NSW
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strengthen NSW arts and cultural activity that drives community and social benefits
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showcase NSW as a leader for strategic arts and cultural governance and strong financial management
CASP is managed by the 15 Regional Arts Development Organisations across NSW.
Funding of up to $3,000 is available to support the development of arts and cultural activities across the Western Riverina Local Government Areas of Griffith, Leeton, Murrumbidgee and Narrandera.
Project types
What will be funded?
The Western Riverina Arts 2025 CASP grants may be used to support a range of arts and cultural activities. Examples include, but are not limited to:
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development of new works
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workshops (including fees for workshop coordinators and support staff to run the workshop)
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events (for example concerts or performances)
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community projects
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a piece of equipment or infrastructure (up to 50% of grant) that has wide or ongoing accessibility and benefit to the applicant’s community (examples could be a large screen tv or projector, a sound system, a printing press, plinths, movable partitions for art exhibitions, exhibition lighting, a PA, hangers and hooks).
Applications Close Monday 27th October 2025 11:59pm
For More Information and to apply visit the 2025 CASP Page on the WRA website.
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Building your online presence through websites, directories and social media.
In 2025, Regional Arts NSW is running a monthly program of online industry workshops to provide regional artists and arts organisations with advice and guidance.
Having an online presence is now an expectation for artists, but how do you choose what to do with it and how do you make it happen? Led by Kate Howarth, an expert in regional promotion, design and communication in the arts.
Register Now
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Connect and Thrive - Youth Sector Uplift
Foundations for Ethical Youth Work
About the Training
This two-day training workshop will assist youth workers and other professionals who work with young people to better understand their roles. We will explore the frameworks and principles upon which youth work practice is based and spend time exploring ways to apply these in our work.
During these two days we will explore the following topics:
Day 1: Key Principles of Youth Work..
Day 2: Developing Ethical Youth Practice & Measuring Outcomes and Impact in Youth Work.
About the Trainer
Andrew Cummings is a freelance trainer, writer and consultant who has worked in the community sector for over 35 years.
His areas of specialism include working with young people and working with refugee and migrant communities. Andrew has written extensively on youth issues, with over 50 published works.
Andrew has also developed a wide range of training programs on youth issues, delivering these to over 3,500 youth and community workers and more than 1,000 young people.
If you have any further questions, please contact Peta McAlister on
peta.mcalister@officeforyouth.nsw.gov.au
Register Now
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Pastel Immersion with Jennie Forster
The Leeton Art Society is welcoming back respected artist Jennie Forster for a special Pastel Immersion workshop, running over two days on Saturday 11 and Sunday 12 October.
Jennie will guide participants through creating Australian landscapes in a contemporary impressionist style, using soft pastels—the purest of pigments. The workshop will explore mark making, composition, and the use of colour to add texture, movement, and vitality to your work.
For more information or to register, please contact the Leeton Art Society.
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Nillumbik Prize for Contemporary Writing
The Nillumbik Prize for Contemporary Writing (NPCW) is a biennial writing award.
It is a counterpart to the Nillumbik Prize for Contemporary Art (NPCA), which is also a biennial prize. The writing prize and the art prize are held on alternate years.
2026 Nillumbik Prize for Contemporary Writing
The 2026 Prize builds on the Shire's strong tradition of supporting contemporary Australian writing. It is offered in partnership with Writers Victoria and Yarra Plenty Regional Library.
Short Story
Up to 2500 words
Theme: Echoes
Open, Local and Youth categories
Poetry
Any form
Up to 60 lines
Theme: Echoes
Open, Local and Youth categories
Prizes and awards
The prize awards the best work in each genre under each category. The prizes are monetary plus publication in the NPCW anthology which is launched at the public awards announcement held in May 2026. The prizes amounts are the same for both genres.
Open category is open to all Australian residents.
Youth category is open to Australian residents aged 11 to 21.
Entries close 30 September 2025
More information here.
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COMMUNITY CATCHUP: A NEW SPIRIT FM RADIO SHOW!
Join Spirit FM 91.1 (Narrandera) on a Thursday or Friday morning 9-11 a.m.
Do you, or your organisation/group/club, want to let people know about events, functions, news? The Spirit FM team would love to hear from you.
Book your spot by contacting Sue via Spirit FM 91.1 messenger, email or by contacting the Station Manager.
A wonderful way to catch up on what’s happening across our community and to enjoy some of our favourite tunes together.
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Year 12 Entertainment Industry Pilot Program
Call for Expressions of Interest
Service and Creative Skills Australia (SaCSA) is thrilled to invite Year 12 Entertainment Industry VET program students to join an exciting pilot program that helps them complete the CUA30420 Certificate Ill in Live Production and Technical Services - the backstage qualification that powers Australia's live music, theatre and events.
This is a unique, industry-backed opportunity to take their Statement of Attainment further and graduate with a full qualification plus real industry experience.
The pilot, developed by SaCSA in partnership with TAFE NSW, supports students who have completed a Statement of Attainment in 2025 to finish the full qualification. It also includes access to real-world industry work experience to strengthen students’ job readiness.
Why this matters
Stand out - gain a nationally recognised Certificate Ill
Hands-on experience - students will work alongside industry professionals in real venues.
Pathways for the future - roles in lighting, sound, staging, broadcasting and live events, or further study in Live Production.
Skills in demand - Light and Sound Technicians are currently on Jobs and Skills Australia's Occupation Shortage List. Employers are looking for graduates now.
What's involved
Students who already hold a Statement of Attainment in 2025 will:
Complete the final three Certificate Ill units through flexible delivery with TAFE NSW.
Gain industry-based work experience to bring their learning to life.
Access career support to help with next steps into work or training.
Expressions of Interest are now open!
Students are invited to submit their expressions of interest by 20 October 2025.
Expressions of interest should be sent via this form
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Arts Hub
Launched in 2001, Artshub is part of the Creative Hubs Group network. The Creative Hubs Group is a network of award-winning digital media destinations including ArtsHub, ScreenHub, and GamesHub and ArtsHub UK, attracting a global audience interested in the arts, events, culture, entertainment and gaming.
ArtsHub is Australia’s leading destination for the Arts Industry, artists and arts and entertainment lovers. Industry news, reviews, events, jobs, courses, grants and opportunities.
Head to their website for news, opportunities, events and more!
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RANSW Quick Response Grants
Quick Response Grants are available on a monthly basis from February to November, with all applications being competitively assessed at the end of each month. The grant amounts vary, with individuals able to apply for up to $3000 and organisations up to $5000, though there is no minimum grant amount. It’s important to note that there is a limited funding pool, so accurate budgeting is crucial to ensure you are only applying for the amount you truly need.
These grants are designed to assist with urgent needs that may arise unexpectedly and are not covered by other funding rounds. This includes opportunities such as professional development, skills development, and small projects that require immediate attention.
Projects funded by the Quick Response Grants must begin within 2–12 weeks of the closing date of the round in which the application is made. Applicants will be informed of the outcome of their applications no later than 5 business days after the end of each month’s assessment.
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We Weave Together 2025
We Weave Together, Weaving Gathering is more than an event; it's a weaving journey that intertwines culture, skill, and community. Be part of this cultural exchange, where threads of raffia meet the product of modern connectivity, creating a fabric of unity that stretches across the vast landscapes of regional and remote New South Wales.
Mount Seaview Resort,
175 Mt Seaview Road, Mt Seaview NSW 2446
Friday 26 September 2025 2:00 PM - Sunday 28 September 2025 8:00 AM (UTC+10)
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Leeton NAIDOC Debutante Ball
Expression of Interest – Leeton NAIDOC Debutante Ball
The Leeton NAIDOC Committee is proud to announce that the inaugural Leeton NAIDOC Ball will include a Debutante Presentation Ceremony, celebrating community, culture and tradition.
We are now calling for expressions of interest from:
Debutantes – young women of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage, or those with a strong connection to/ genuine interest in culture, who wish to make their debut.
Partners – young men or women who wish to support and take part in the presentation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage, or those with a strong connection to/ genuine interest in culture.
Optional Flower Girl and Page Boy – children connected to the debutante who may participate in the presentation.
Debutantes and partners will be presented to an official party as part of the evening program and will undertake rehearsals and dance training with Sarah Morris (Dance Instructor) leading up to the Ball.
Date: Saturday 25 October 2025
Venue: Roxy Theatre, Leeton
Registrations Close Sunday 21 September 2025
Register Now
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Contemporary Music Touring Program
The Contemporary Music Touring Program (CMTP) supports national touring activity undertaken by Australian musicians performing original Australian contemporary music.
The tour must comprise of performances in at least three venues or locations outside of the performer’s hometown. Tours that include regional and remote destinations, or which assist performers residing in regional and remote areas to tour, are a priority for funding.
Grants are available from $5,000 to $50,000, depending on the number of tour venues or locations in regional or remote areas.
More information here.
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Vivid Sydney Artist Expressions of Interest 2026
Be part of the brilliance of Vivid Sydney 2026
Vivid Sydney is more than just a festival—it’s a celebration of imagination and connection through Light, Music, Ideas and Food. Each year, we transform Sydney Harbour foreshore and the CBD into a dazzling display of creativity, technology and innovation, showcasing our city in a whole new light.
Owned, managed and produced by Destination NSW, the NSW State Government’s tourism and major events agency, Vivid Sydney is the largest festival of its kind in the Southern Hemisphere.
We’re inviting artists, innovators, musicians, chefs, producers, restaurateurs, thought-leaders, speakers and out-of-the-box thinkers to join us in creating the magic that is Vivid Sydney. This is your opportunity to be part of a festival that celebrates creativity in all its forms and helps to cement Sydney as the creative capital of the Asia-Pacific.
We’re looking for groundbreaking concepts that engage, provoke thought and inspire wonder. Let your creativity run wild, help us celebrate the vibrant spirit of Sydney and submit your innovative ideas for Vivid Sydney 2026!
Visit Vivid Sydney Expressions of Interest for more information and to apply.
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Year of the Novel Scholarships 2026
Writing NSW is proud to announce that applications are now open for three scholarships for the 2026 Year of the Novel program: one for a First Nations writer, one for a Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CaLD) writer, and one for a Young Writer under 30. The Young Writer Scholarship is presented with the generous support of Dr Bruce McCabe.
The Year of the Novel 2026 scholarships aim to improve representation in the writing community by amplifying voices that are often marginalised. Each scholarship provides a fully funded place in the 2026 intake of this highly regarded program.
Year of the Novel is designed to offer emerging writers structured, long-term support. More than just a course, it fosters a strong sense of creative community and gives participants a rare chance to focus deeply on developing a manuscript—guided by expert tuition and peer support—over the course of a year.
The program has sold out annually for nearly a decade and has helped launch the careers of authors including Zaheda Ghani, Nardi Simpson, Amy Lovat, Natasha Rai, Kavita Bedford, Christine Sykes and Clare Fletcher. With a proven track record of guiding writers from draft to publication-ready, Year of the Novel is a trusted pathway for emerging talent.
These scholarships offer a powerful opportunity for three emerging writers to take the next step in their creative careers with the support of this acclaimed program.
The CaLD scholarship will be judged by Shankari Chandran, and the First Nations scholarship will be judged by John Morrissey.
To apply, you will need to tell us why this opportunity matters to you, share a little about your writing experience and achievements to date, and outline the novel idea you’d like to develop during Year of the Novel 2026.
For more information and to apply visit the Writing NSW website
Applications close midnight on Sunday, 12 October 2025.
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Space to Create: First Nations Music Residency
Space to Create: First Nations Music Residency is an immersive residency program for emerging and established First Nations musicians, producers, and songwriters to dedicate focused time to the development of their music practice. Participants will have access to professional recording studios, tailored mentoring, and workshops with leading industry professionals.
Delivered in partnership with the Australian National University’s School of Music and the Yil Lull (“To Sing”) Recording Studio, the residency is underpinned by music, culture, and community, and is designed to support sustainable pathways within the music industry.
The program provides a dedicated environment for eight selected participants to expand their creative ideas, collaborate with peers, and strengthen their artistic practice. Activities will include composition, voice coaching, technical skill development, and professional learning opportunities to support long-term career growth.
For more information, visit the Creative Australia Website
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