CURRENT PROJECTS
The Regional Arts Network, made up of the 15 Regional Arts Development Organisations across NSW is embarking on a new State wide project for regional youth called Horizons: Creative Industries Career Launchpad.
Horizons is a creative industry mentoring and career development program for NSW regional youth. The project will run over 18 months and will support a total of 75 young people from across NSW to showcase their talents, gain experience, build valuable industry networks and kick start their creative career.
Participants will be paired with an experienced mentor from their chosen field who is based in regional NSW. Each mentoring relationship will address the needs and interests of each individual and enable participants to connect into a network of peers to build strong state-wide networks early in their careers.
The results of this extended mentoring program will be shared through a creative industry showcase developed and led by the project participants. The showcase will highlight each mentoring project and the range of creative practice and industries represented and will enable the conversation on the opportunities open to regional young people, in this dynamic and evolving industry, to continue beyond the project. Horizons will therefore have longer term influence on an extended cohort of young people by creating access opportunities and pathways for creative industry careers and employment in the arts sector.
Of Pigs and Whistles - How Steam Navigation Linked South East NSW to the World is a new travelling exhibition at the Eden Killer Whale Museum.
The exhibition explores the compelling history of steamship navigation in the region and the enormous significance of maritime industry’s contribution to the development of the South Coast and hinterland.
Founded in 1858, the Illawarra Steam Navigation Company tells a story spanning almost 100 years, revealing the fascinating history surrounding shipping’s role in creating a vital link to the rest of the world following European settlement.
Curated by heritage management and interpretation consultant Angela George with support from writer and arts worker Leah Szanto, the exhibition also involves considerable input and contributions from the combined museum community of the South Coast and hinterland, including Bega Valley Shire Council, Eurobodalla Shire Council, Shoalhaven City Council City of Wollongong, & Snowy Monaro Regional Council.
GIIYONG FESTIVAL 2023
A CELEBRATION OF ABORIGINAL CULTURE ON THE FAR SOUTH COAST OF NSW - FOR EVERYONE
Partners Twofold Aboriginal Corporation and South East Arts are pleased to present Giiyong Festival at Jigamy, just north of Eden NSW in late November 2023. Keep your eye on the Festival website for date and program.
HEADLAND WRITERS FESTIVAL
HeadLand Writers Festival is a celebration of reading, writing, sharing stories and indulging the mind. Across three days in October, the spectacular Tathra Headland will serve as a backdrop to an abundance of author in-conversations, panels, workshops, poetry breakfasts, theatre and music performances.
Headland Writers Festival for 2023 will be on 27 to 29 October, with announcements on program highlights and early-bird weekend passes available in May.
OLGA MASTERS SHORT STORY AWARD
The Olga Masters Short Story Award returns in 2023! With the continued support of the Masters family, the Award is managed by South East Arts, in partnership with The South Coast Writers Centre, and Island Magazine. The Award welcomes entries from writers of all ages resident in Australia. Short stories (2000 to 4000 words) on the theme of life in rural Australia.
Regeneration Roadtrip
Regeneration Roadtrip - reconnecting people to natural places, rediscovering the beauty and wonder of our native animals and plants
Regeneration Roadtrip is a local artist and community led engagement project that aims to promote community wellbeing and social recovery in fire impacted localities throughout the Queanbeyan-Palerang, Eurobodalla and Bega Valley Shire. The project is presented by Navigate Arts, proudly supported by South East Arts and funded by the NSW Government through its Bushfire Community Recovery and Resilience Fund. For more information about the project and how to participate in free community workshops visit HERE.
CULTURAL TOURISM
Creative South - a new website that gives locals and visitors a dynamic and engaging tool to uncover cultural treasures. The website brings to life the vast and vibrant creativity of Southern NSW.
Enrich your visit to our region by uncovering the cultural treasures in each village, town and city. Find those hidden gems that only locals know, those unique experiences that make your trip unforgettable. Discover yourself somewhere new. Find new cherished places and lose yourself in the moment.
Click here to read The Value of the Arts and Cultural Sectors to the Visitor Economy of South East NSW Report June 2021.