Arts Upper Hunter

13/08/2026

Join the Sandy Hollow Quilters for Devonshire Tea or Soup & Roll. Enjoy an amazing quilt display with patchwork items available for sale!

For more details call Helen on 0421 982 682.

Sandy Hollow Hall, Golden Highway, Sandy Hollow.

13/08/2026

You are invited to the Dungog library on Wednesday 19th August at 3:30pm to hear Paula talk about her fascinating journey of discovery that led to her latest book Rebel Spirits.

To book your free ticket, call Dungog library on 4992 1819.

Author Paula J Beavan is inspired by the rich landscapes and heritage of the Hunter Valley. Her writing is deeply rooted in her own family history, after discovering an ancestral connection to one of the region’s original European settlers. Paula is the best selling author of Daughter of the Hunter Valley and Among the Grey Gums. Her latest book Rebel Spirits, is set against the rugged Australian bush of the 1860’s and is a story of resilience, loyalty, and the cost of choosing love when survival is on the line.

Light refreshments will be available.

13/08/2026

Counting down the days!
FREE community event – no booking required.

A vibrant celebration of sustainable fashion with a catwalk, live entertainment and an after-party. Everyone is invited to wear their favourite sustainable outfit and enjoy an inspiring, intergenerational evening of creativity, music and fun.

Details about submitting your wearable or info about the event are on the website - https://pawsciencehub.com/

Please check out their page and follow for updates Paterson Allyn Williams Science & Ideas Hub

12/08/2026

Applications close Monday 17th August, 2026!

The Regional Arts Fund is an ongoing program that provides approximately $6 million per year to support artists and communities in regional and remote areas across Australia.

The Project Grants fund high-quality arts projects benefitting regional or remote artists, arts workers, audiences and communities. The focus of the project could include any area of creative practice, multiple art forms or cross-disciplinary practice.

➡️ Applicants can apply for up to $30,000 for projects starting in 2027.
⏳ Applications close on Monday 17th August, 2026 at 11:59pm AEST
🔗 LEARN MORE & APPLY: https://regionalartsnsw.com.au/regional-arts-fund/

The Regional Arts Fund is managed by Regional Arts Australia on behalf of the Australian Government. Regional Arts Australia contracts Regional Arts NSW to deliver the program and award grants to artists, arts workers and organisations in NSW.

📸: Noa Rotem at ‘Displace I Call Home’, July 3 2025, held at Byron Theatre. Photo by Kate Holmes.

Regional Arts NSW Regional Arts Australia

11/08/2026

Book your tickets now and be part of this celebration of outstanding cinema from around the world.

For all the detail and to book your tickets please visit the James Theatre's website https://www.jamestheatre.com.au/agog

Don't forget to follow them at James Theatre Dungog

The James Theatre Community Centre in Dungog is a community hub for film screenings, live music and performances.

10/08/2026

On Tuesday 11 August MAKE SURE YOUR ARTS JOBS ARE COUNTED in the Census.
Recent updates to Australia’s occupation classifications mean more creative jobs are now better reflected in Census data. Now it’s time to make those improvements count (for all the reasons: funding, recognition, infrastructure, planning...)
Top bits of advice from Creative Australia https://creative.gov.au/news-events/news/2026-census-occupation-guidance-creative-sector:
• Be as specific as possible (eg, exhibition curator, book editor, musician, live performance tour manager, art gallery owner). And avoid using only broad terms such as ‘manager’, ‘artist’, ‘designer’ or ‘creative’.
• Use specific arts/creative keywords when describing your main work duties, the industry or business you work in and the main goods or services provided by the business you work for.
• If you’re self-employed, freelance or contracting, do not enter terms such as “self-employed”, “contractor” or “business owner”. Enter the description of your actual occupation.

09/08/2026

Entries close 21 August 2026!
Entry open to residents of postcodes 2328, 2329, 2330, 2333, 2336, 2337, 2338, 2339, 2340, 2341, 2342, 2343 & financial members of MACC

Categories & Prizes
Best in Show Paintings $1000
Highly Commended Paintings $200
Best in Show Crafts $1000
Highly Commended Crafts $200
Best in Show Fabrics & Textiles $1000
Highly Commended Fabrics & Textiles $200
Best in Show Under 18 $100
Highly Commended Under 18 Art Pack
https://murrurundiartsandcraftscouncil.org.au/event/map-murrurundi-arts-crafts-prize-exhibition-2026/

09/08/2026

Attention filmmakers.

🎬 ONE MONTH TO GO!

With over 100 entries already received, there’s still time to share your story with the Blue Heeler Film Festival 2026.

Show us what TREASURE means to you. Whether it’s a person, place, memory or something unexpected.

Don’t miss out! Submissions close at 11:59pm AEST on Sunday 6th September 2026.

Submit via FilmFreeway using the link in our bio.

👀 Plus, stay tuned as we reveal this year’s judging panel later this week!

Muswellbrook Shire
Bengalla Mining Company

09/08/2026

For the very first time in Dungog, don't miss this spectacular tribute.

Early bird tickets just $35. Hurry and book early only 50 available. After that $42 / $45 AT THE DOOR ( if available).

Far from an average tribute act, Starshine delivers a polished, emotionally charged concert experience that honours the legendary catalogue while bringing a fresh sense of drama, passion and authenticity to every performance. From the haunting beauty of Rhiannon and Landslide to the irresistible grooves of Dreams, Go Your Own Way and The Chain, this is a show designed to transport audiences straight into Fleetwood Mac’s golden era.

For all the details please visit https://www.starshineband.com.au/

For updates follow them Fleetwood Mac & Stevie Nicks Show - Starshine

06/08/2026

Music NSW launches online session New Wave: Building Buzz with artist Pete McCredie on using social media to promote your music & find your people.

Online. 27 August 2026, 6pm.

Being based regionally doesn't mean being invisible online – it just means being intentional about how you connect, show up and break through.

Join recording and touring artist Pete McCredie for an online workshop on using social media and digital tools to market your music, grow your audience and promote your shows and releases. Drawing from his own experiences, Pete will walk through strategies that actually work, give insights into building an online presence, creating content that connects, and turning it all into streams, real-world audiences and ticket sales.

Bring your questions and ideas for the opportunity to unpack regional-specific ways to market your music and stand out in a crowded digital landscape.

For all the details and to register please visit https://www.musicnsw.com/events/building-buzz

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