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Create NSW is the NSW Government's arts and cultural driver. We grow and support the arts and cultural sectors in NSW for everyone to enjoy.

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Image credit 3: Winner Sulman Prize 2026, Lucy Culliton Toolah, artist model, oil on canvas, 137.6 x 137.1 cm © the artist, image © Art Gallery of New South Wales, Diana Panuccio

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Congratulations to the 2026 Archibald, Wynne & Sulman Prize winners!

🎨 #ArchibaldPrize: Richard Lewer
🌿 Wynne: Gaypalani Waṉambi
🐾 Sulman: NSW artist Lucy Culliton

See these artworks at @ArtGalleryofNSW exhibition from tomorrow.

Get your tickets: https://t.co/vq8QkNxSZQ

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Image credit 2: Winner Wynne Prize 2026, Gaypalani Waṉambi The Waṉambi tree (recto and verso), spray paint on etched steel, 240 x 240 cm © the artist, image © Art Gallery of New South Wales, Jenni Carter

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Image Credits:

Winner Archibald Prize 2026, Richard Lewer Iluwanti Ken, synthetic polymer paint on canvas, 198 x 198 cm © the artist, image © Art Gallery of New South Wales, Jenni Carter

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📢*UPDATE - APPLICATION DEADLINE EXTENDED*

There is still time to submit your EOI for Downing Centre First Nations Art Commissions!

⏰ EOI now close: 2pm, Monday 18 May 2026.

Apply now: https://t.co/jQYjQnyIDu

#FirstNationsArt #PublicArt

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📣 Calling NSW First Nations Artists! Downing Centre First Nations Art Commissions​ EOI is now open.

Artists are invited to apply for 5 site‑specific artworks within the refurbished Downing Centre.

📅 EOI close: 8 May 2026

Learn more: https://t.co/81KjjvziDK

#FirstNationsArt

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Credits:
The Queen’s Nanny, Ensemble Theatre.
Saplings by Hannah Belanszky, Australian Theatre for Young People (ATYP).
Bulaan Buruugaa Ngali Exhibition opening, Grafton Regional Gallery, 2024. Photo: Chloe Van Dorp, Simon Hughes.
Sydney Youth Orchestra. Photo: Craig Proudford.

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🚐 Thinking about taking your creative work on the road?

Regional Arts Touring is now open, supporting artists and organisations to bring arts and culture to communities across regional NSW.

⏰ Closes 2pm, 25 May 2026

Learn more: https://t.co/mFQHyYcqKD

#ArtsFunding #Touring

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✨ Deadline Extended! ✨

There’s still time to submit your Expression of Interest for Keller House First Nations public art opportunity, honouring Stolen Generations Survivors.

⏰ EOI now close 12pm (noon), 28 April 2026

Apply now: https://t.co/a09SJgUbKw

#FirstNationsArt

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🎨 Attention artists 🎨

EOI are now open for Royal Prince Alfred Hospital Redevelopment Artist in Residence program. Three residency opportunities are open to create work that support healing, reflection and connection.

⏰EOI close 6 May 2026

Learn more https://t.co/g4ckWqeqqC

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Image credit:
New Generation Runway Designer Miimi & Jiinda. Photo Lucas Dawson. Courtesy of Australian Fashion Council.

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⏰Deadline Alert⏰

Applications for Tranche 4 of Quick Response Fashion Grants close this Friday 24 April @ 2pm!

This is the second-last intake before the final round of the program closes next month.

Apply now 👉 https://t.co/06ohFBKM42

#CreateNSW #Fashion #FashionFunding

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Image Credit: Downing Centre Cleansing Ceremony 2025, Image Brendan Blacklock.

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✨ Public Art Opportunity for First Nations Artists ✨

EOI now open for NSW and ACT First Nations artists to create a powerful public artwork at Keller House, honouring Stolen Generations Survivors.

📅 EOI close: 23 April 2026

Learn more: https://t.co/a09SJgUbKw

#PublicArtNSW

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Image Credit:
Bulaan Buruugaa Ngali Exhibition opening, Grafton Regional Gallery, 2024. Credit Chloe Van Dorp, Simon Hughes.

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🚨 Opportunity Alert 🚨

Applications are now open for 2026 Arts and Cultural Funding Program (ACFP) Projects Funding and 2026 Regional Arts Touring- Round 1.

Learn more about the 5 funding rounds available here: https://t.co/mFQHyYcqKD

#ArtsAndCulturalFunding #ArtsAndCulture

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���Attention NSW writers and literature creatives!

Expressions of Interest are open for The Rocks Creative Terraces Affordable Residencies. Apply now to live and work in the heart of Sydney’s oldest precinct.

📆 EOI close: 2pm 23 April 2026

Apply here: https://t.co/0kQnyJ6yfK

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📢 DEADLINE EXTENDED!

Applications for the Western Sydney First Nations Program now close 2pm, Tuesday 7 April 2026.

Learn more and apply: https://t.co/DPAInNSOxZ

#CreateNSW #FirstNations #WesternSydney

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*UPDATE - APPLICATION DEADLINE EXTENDED* Applications now close 2pm, Tuesday 7 April 2026.

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📣 Applications Open! First Nations artists and organisations in Western Sydney can now apply for new targeted funding to support developing their creative practice.

🔔 Applications close: 31 March 2026

Apply now: https://t.co/4fqMCq0Wyg

#CreateNSW #FirstNations #WesternSydney

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Image credit:
Garrigarrang Badu, Jannawi Dance Clan. Photo: Liza Moscatelli

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Image Credit: Najee Tannou, ‘, ‘Pickled-بيكلد/’ PTY Fairfield. Photo: Eisha Yawarish

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📣 Calling artists and small arts organisation in Western Sydney! Applications are now open for the new Creative Western Sydney Micro Grants Program, helping bring grassroots creative projects to life.

🔔 Applications close: 28 April 2026

Apply now👉 https://t.co/vdMnRuOW8I