Create Maitland

21/03/2025

Announcing our newest, exciting project: PRE-DREAMS. Monthly short stories distributed for FREE to the community. You can pick up a copy and read it with your coffee at The Family Hotel in Maitland. For a digital copy OR to get involved with Create Maitland send us a message. Local writers and business owners encouraged to get involved! We’d love to see these around Maitland 📰☕️😍

24/01/2025

Episode Three of My Maits! Out now, with poet Gillian Swain

https://open.spotify.com/episode/0jZLiTbMtxQWxwCY2EySKf?si=Pn2o2PSGSOqdrd0ta0rhOA

My Maits! (with DJ Double X) · Episode

25/11/2024

Earlier this year one of our Create Maitland members, Maxx, self published a trilogy of fantasy novels! It’s inspiring to know our community is filled with so many creative go-getters. 🤩

We have many copies available for sale if any are interested or If YOU have a dream you want to achieve consider joining us at Create Maitland and see how we can help.
Send us a message to chat about supporting our members OR becoming one yourself! 🧙‍♂️📚

15/11/2024

Episode Two of My Maits OUT NOW.
Listen to DJ Double X and the OUTLANDISH Sophie Cook of the Wollombi burlesque troupe discuss ph***ic fruits and friendly feet BELOW

https://open.spotify.com/episode/68BXD7Vpcc1xYZvD7DWdP9?si=4m9f5Nz3TR2FijHs7vO7hw&t=294

My Maits! (with DJ Double X) · Episode

02/11/2024

⚠️ !!NEW PROJECT ALERT!! ⚠️

We are proud to announce that Create Maitland board member, Maxx Bradford-Lester (AKA DJ Double X) has launched his podcast, My Maits!! a series centered around Maitland creatives and interesting, influential individuals. His first guest is Studio Amsterdam co-owner Frank Winnips, the mastermind behind https://larriq.com/

"I know its cliche, but I think there is a lot to be gained from this project. I've done years of community radio, interviewing big acts from around the world but this show is just for us...I am hoping to reinforce and support the culture of the Hunter by showcasing the incredible individuals that call our country home." - DJ Double X

Please show your support, spread the word and listen through the link below.

https://open.spotify.com/episode/3nEfsxJ9o3tDuyx660wUbT?si=6e442229e26f4834

My Maits! (with DJ Double X) · Episode

28/10/2024

📣 Extended closing date 📣 2025 Brenda Clouten Memorial Art Scholarship!
Applications now close on Friday, 8 November at 5pm ⏰

It has come to our attention that lots of local, amazing creatives have only just learned about this opportunity. In light of this, we have extended the application deadline 🫶

Get busy people, and make sure to submit your application on or before 8 November to be considered for this fantastic exhibition opportunity!

If you meet the following criteria, this opportunity is calling you 👉

✔️35 years or under
✔️A practicing artist working in any medium
✔️Live or work in the Hunter Valley Region

Established by patrons Vicki and Bruce Woods 20 years ago in honour of their dear friend Brenda Clouten, the Scholarship supports two young achievers in visual arts to undertake a program of professional development either through study, travel, research or studio support.

🏆Scholarship recipients will received:
💲Winner’s Scholarship $5,000
💲Runner-Up Scholarship $3,000

For full details visit our website via link in bio. Giddy-up, applications now close 5pm on Friday, 8 November.

Image: 2020 Brenda Clouten Memorial Art Scholarship winner, Karri McPherson, Spatial Construct (no. 2).