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Local arts programs – Rural North

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

Enquiries

Simon Kermode
Arts Coordination Officer
Coffs Harbour
Email
simon.kermode1@det.nsw.edu.au
Phone
0448 529 847

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
Narrabri

Bandlink Narrabri

Public schools Music
Years 4 to 12
An opportunity for rural students to play in a large ensemble under the guidance of professional conductors and musicians including workshops and performances.
Singleton

Bandlink Singleton

Public schools Music
Years 3 to 6
A series of 2-day workshops for vocalists and musicians who play a woodwind, brass or percussion instrument to work with professional musicians to further develop their skills.
Tamworth

CAPERS

Public schools Dance Drama Music Visual arts
Kindergarten to Year 12
CAPERS is an arena-style production. The Tamworth Entertainment Centre comes alive with art displays, music, dance and drama performances.
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.
Tweed Heads

Far North Coast Dance Festival

Public schools Dance
Kindergarten to Year 12

The Far North Coast Dance Festival involves over 1000 students from public, primary and high schools from the Tweed, Murwillumbah and Lismore districts.
Murwillumbah

Far North Coast Junior Dance Ensemble

Public schools Dance
Years 5 to 8

The Far North Coast Junior Dance Ensemble is for talented dance students from NSW public schools in Year 5 to Year 8. Boys are strongly encouraged to apply.

Membership is by audition only and is open to students attending NSW public schools living in the Far North Coast.   
Kingscliff

Far North Coast Senior Dance Ensemble

Public schools Dance
Years 9 to 12

The Far North Coast Senior Dance Ensemble is for talented dance students from NSW public schools in Year 9 to Year 12. Boys are strongly encouraged to apply.

Membership is by audition only and is open to students attending NSW public schools living across the Far North Coast.   
Lismore

Lismore Performing Arts Festival

Public schools Dance Drama Music

The Lismore Performing Arts Festival provides public school students a high quality performance opportunity. The festival involve 1000 students from over 30 public schools in and around the Lismore area.
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.
Tamworth

New England Dance Festival

Public schools Dance
Kindergarten to Year 12
The festival highlights and celebrates the skills and creativity of students and teachers as they explore the art of dance. Students gain valuable experience performing in a professional venue.
Tamworth

New England Dance Senior Study Day

Public schools Dance
Year 11 and 12 dance students and teachers
Opportunity to work with an experienced senior dance marker in preparation of performance and written responses for the HSC.
Tamworth

New England Dance Workshop and Ensembles

Public schools Dance
Years 5 to 12
A 4-day non-residential workshop providing an opportunity for regional and rural students to collaborate, connect and participate in a variety of dance workshops led by professional dancers, choreographers and teachers.
Armidale

New England Junior Drama Workshops

Public schools Drama
Year 7 to 10

Intensive practical drama workshops providing junior secondary students with the opportunity to explore, develop and refine their skills in specific drama styles and techniques.