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Future Remains, Sydney Chamber Opera and Sydney Festival. Photo: Lisa Tomasetti
Arts and culture information
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Create NSW provides funding and support to artists, art practitioners and organisations across metro and regional NSW. Access grants, support and services.
First Nations NSW Artists and Organisations Hub
Showcasing some of the amazing Aboriginal arts, artists and organisations that make up the incredible culture here in NSW.
Create NSW
Create NSW is the NSW Government’s arts and cultural driver, which brings together arts, screen and culture functions in an integrated entity.
Latest arts and culture updates
News
22 July 2025
In this issue: Hospitality and Racing Regulatory Priorities Licences are now suspended for unpaid Annual Liquor Licence Fees Roadshow to boost Central Coast hospitality businesses Snow season 2025 compliance Meet the 2025 Gambling Research Capacity Grants recipients Mandatory sexual harassment and violence training Respect At Work: Hospitality industry update Funding application now open for community Clubgrants Save the date: GambleAware Week 2025 Parramatta Leagues Club hosts ILGA Board members It’s time to talk tax
News
17 July 2025
Inside the event that turned a Northern Beaches brewery into a wild weekend of First Nations cultural events.
News
15 July 2025
As part of the 2025 NAIDOC celebrations, an event was held on the Gunnedah Hospital Redevelopment project site.
Ministerial media release
12 July 2025
Barangaroo, Darling Harbour and The Rocks are transforming into a Winter Wonderland bursting with free fun this July.
News
9 July 2025
How an historic Inner Sydney pub theatre made Mondays a stand-up night.
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Recent arts and culture publications
Plan
Create NSW | 29 July 2025
The NSW Government’s 3-year plan (2025-2028) will support arts, culture and creative industries in Western Sydney to deliver social and economic value.
FAQ
Department of Creative Industries, Tourism, Hospitality and Sport | 5 July 2025
Everything you need to know about the NSW Music Prize Nominations Committees and Judging Panels.
Update
Health Infrastructure | 1 July 2025
Learn more about what’s coming to Shoalhaven Memorial Hospital in our latest project update.
FAQ
Department of Creative Industries, Tourism, Hospitality and Sport,Create NSW | 16 June 2025
Interested in applying for the National Art School Board of Directors in 2025? Find answers to frequently asked questions.
Assessment
Sound NSW (Department of Creative Industries, Tourism, Hospitality and Sport) | 5 June 2025
General information and feedback for grant applicants, provided by Sound NSW assessors.