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Local arts programs – Regional South

Please note public school students are eligible to apply for ANY program across NSW where they meet the criteria for inclusion.

Enquiries

Sue Dawson
Arts Coordination Officer
Email
susan.i.dawson@det.nsw.edu.au
Phone
0402 992 897
Michelle Murphy
Arts Coordination Officer
Riverwood Education Office
Email
michelle.murphy3@det.nsw.edu.au
Phone
0425 384 484

COVID-19 notice

The operation of these programs are contingent on advice provided by the NSW Department of Education in consultation with NSW Health. All activities will adhere to the DoE COVID-19 guidelines and restrictions.

Visit the COVID-19 and public schools in NSW web page for more information.

Filters

Event type
Audience
Subject
Wollongong

Every artist was first an amateur

Public schools Visual arts
Year 10 and 11

Every artist was first an amateur is a week-long art exhibition, held at the Project Contemporary Artspace Wollongong, exhibiting work by Years 10 and 11 creative arts students from public schools across the Illawarra.
Campbelltown

Art Smart

Public schools Visual arts
Year 9 and 10
An intensive 4-day artmaking workshop for talented visual arts students to extend their practice across a range of mediums and techniques.
Parramatta | Pennant Hills I Penrith I Virtual

CoLab Senior Drama Workshops

Public schools Drama
Year 12 drama students and teachers
Intensive workshops providing expertise to assist students to further develop and refine the skills needed to succeed in HSC group performances. 

Combined Schools Signing Choir

Public schools Music
Years 4 to 12 students
Students from Years 4 to 12 with some Auslan experience are invited to join the Combined Schools Signing Choir to perform at the Primary Proms concert.
Batemans Bay

Far South Coast Dance Festival

Public schools Dance
Kindergarten to Year 12

It’s time to dust off those dance moves and get your students ready to hit the stage.

Batemans Bay

Far South Coast Drama Festival

Public schools Drama
Kindergarten to Year 12
The festival encourages and supports the development of drama programs at a school level by providing an opportunity to work towards a quality performance in a professional venue.
South Coast

ISER Performing Ensemble

Public schools Dance Music
Years 7 to 11
This ensemble is a touring group of performers in a musical variety show for schools and community groups. The group includes a stage band, dancers and vocalists.
Moss Vale

Inspire

Public schools Dance Drama Music Visual arts
Years 5 and 6
A workshop program providing students with vocal, band, ukulele, dance, drama and art workshops over 3 days culminating in a concert.
NSW public schools

Local Arts Program Priority Grant - Aboriginal Education

Public schools Dance Drama Music Visual arts
Teachers
NSW public schools are invited to apply for a Local Arts Program Priority Grant for 2023 to support the development and implementation of targeted arts-based projects that address the goals of the Aboriginal education strategy and policy.
NSW public schools

Local Arts Program Priority Grants – Multicultural Education

Public schools Dance Drama Music Visual arts
Teachers
NSW public schools are invited to apply for a Local Arts Program Priority Grants for 2023 to support the development and implementation of targeted arts-based projects based on the department's multicultural education priorities.

National Music Teacher Mentor Program

Public schools Music
A unique in-school professional learning program. Experienced music teachers are matched with K-6 classroom teachers to mentor and build teachers’ capacity to teach classroom music.
Nowra

New Horizons Art Exhibition

Public schools Visual arts
Years 12 visual arts students

The New Horizons Art Exhibition is a collaboration between NSW schools and Shoalhaven Regional Gallery Nowra  providing the opportunity for selected works from schools to be showcased in the gallery.
Campbelltown | Gymea

Not Just a Brush

Public schools Visual arts
Primary teachers
A teacher professional learning workshop that culminates in an art exhibition opportunity for students in a professional gallery.
Sydney Olympic Park

Pulse Alive

Public schools Dance Drama Literature and language arts Music VET
Kindergarten to Year 12
This large-scale performing arts event provides high-quality performance opportunities to students in a creative and performing arts extravaganza.
Tathra

SCLC Creative Arts Camp

Public schools Dance Drama Visual arts
Years 5 to 8
A 3 day camp for students with an interest in visual and creative arts extending their skills in a setting facilitated by professional artists, artisans and coordinators with the company of like-minded peers.
Tathra

SCLC Music Camp

Public schools Music
Years 5 to 10
A 4 day camp for students with an interest in music and performance providing opportunities to learn, rehearse and perform repertoire facilitated by professional musicians and coordinators.