From exhibition and artist call outs to residencies, training and more. See what opportunities are on offer from our region and beyond.
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Closes: 9 January 2027. Applications are open for the Evolution Mining Northparkes Operations Street Parade, held on 9 January 2027. Awards on offer.
Camera operators and a local adult singer are wanted for a community broadcasting documentary series exploring ten NSW gold rush locations
Closes: 19 December 2026. Seeking mother and baby for a haunting and visually stunning psychological drama about the secret fractures of motherhood. The story centres on a woman engulfed by quiet desperation as she cradles her unwanted infant.
Closes: 20 November 2026. headspace Bathurst, in partnership with Bathurst Regional Council, is inviting enthusiastic young people aged 16–24 to join the Youth Week Working Group, which will help plan and deliver Youth Week activities and events in Bathurst from 7–17 April 2027.
Whether you’re an experienced performer or stepping onto the stage for the very first time, Parkes Musical & Dramatic Society invite you to audition for their 2027 production of Billy Elliot – The Musical! Audition dates 12 November and 15 November.
Closes: 15 December 2026. Loft Mudgee are currently looking for local artists who would like to be involved in Art Month 2027 – a month long celebration of local art that will run in April 2027
Sidetrack Arts are looking for new committee members. Interested in joining the committee? Their AGM is on Wednesday 18 November at 6pm via Zoom, and they would love to welcome some new faces.
Launching soon, the Regional Event Skills Boost Program offers eight short eLearning modules to help event organisers attract more visitors and grow your regional impact.
Tuesday 1 December in Orange and Bathurst. Regional Arts NSW (RANSW) is going on tour and they’re coming to our local area. REGISTER.
Applications close 5pm Friday 20 November 2026.
The inaugural Tracy Sorensen Writing Residency has launched in Bathurst to support emerging Australian writers.
Destination Central West is seeking an experienced and collaborative leader to guide the organisation through its next phase and help grow tourism across the Central West
Closes: 7 December 2026. If you are an emerging amateur or a seasoned professional and have a passion for portraiture, apply now for this highly celebrated television series.
Closes: 30 November 2026. The First Nations BEATS Program is for enthusiastic First Nations participants aged 18-30, living in NSW wanting to participate in a 6 month mentored program. Whether you’re a budding musician, a tech whiz, or someone who’s into marketing, promotion and event management, this is your chance to shine!
Closes: 16 November 2026. Create NSW is inviting Expressions of Interest from young, emerging leaders aged 18-28 years to join the Young People Talent Register and support pathways for greater youth participation in arts and cultural governance.
Gentle Groovers in Lithgow are looking for 5 people for their special community performance ‘Small Things’ on Saturday, 21 November 2026.
Closes: 26 February 2027. Submissions are now open for the 74th Sydney Film Festival, returning from 9-20 June 2027. Filmmakers from Australia and around the world are invited to compete for the festival’s largest-ever prize pool, with a record $205,000 in awards on offer.
From December onwards, The Peisley St Gallery are creating a curated stockroom dedicated entirely to the incredible artists of our own backyard. They’re looking for artists working across all mediums – painting, drawing, ceramics, sculpture, printmaking and more.
Final submissions due: 20 November 2026. Calling all community artists. Expressions of Interest are now open for the 2026 BLOCK Fest Community Art Exhibition on 28 November, 2026.
Closes: 11 January 2027. The 2027 Live Well, Die Well Art Prize, presented by Palliative Care Australia and Arcare Family Foundation, invites artists of all ages and backgrounds to share their creative vision on the theme, ‘Conversations about end of life’.
Closes 15 November 2026. Country Universities Centre Mudgee’s next exhibition.
Shadows & Light is the theme of the next art exhibition at the Country Universities Centre Mudgee Region! Entries close a month from now, on 15 November, and the exhibition will open on 27 November.
Closes: 1 December 2026. Submissions are now open for the third Voices of Women International Short Film and Script Festival.
Closs: 22 February 2027. The Telstra National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art Awards encourages entries from all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists from across the continent. No set theme.
Closes: 20 December 2026. Are you interested in exhibiting your work at Alby + Esthers? Applications are now open for the 2027 art series.
Orange Rainbow Festival returns from 24-28 February 2027 and EOI’s are open to host fringe events and be featured in the official festival program.
Auditions are open for singers, musicians, actors and dancers for Bathurst Theatre Company’s Christmas Variety Show, Deck the Stage – an all-ages event celebrating all things Christmas.
Closes: 30 June 2027. Orange has some inspiring examples of older buildings that have been beautifully restored. Now is the time to nominate them for Orange City Council’s 2027 Cultural Heritage Awards.
Bathurst Photography Group invite you to submit a photo to be considered for ‘Photos of the Week From Around the World’.
Expressions of Interest are now open for musicians, singers, dancers, or entertainers to take the stage at the Orange Carols and New Year’s Eve events.
Closes: 31 January 2027. Nominations are now open for the 16th Glenn Gould Prize which honours an individual from any discipline who has enriched the human condition through the arts.
Sofala Show Society are inviting schools, aged care, individuals, families and businesses to create a scarecrow for the 50th Sofala Show.
The artist in residence is provided with a small marquee in the central area of the Tarana Farmers market. Markets are held on the 4th Sunday of every month.
Closes: December 2026. TCP-AiR invites multi-disciplinary artists to immerse themselves in a unique residency experience on Wiradjuri Country in the Central West NSW.
Madeline Agnew is hosting seasonal retail art exhibitions in her studio space in Oberon and would love to hear from artists.
The aim of the Free Musical Practice sessions is to provide young people (under 18yo) with performance practice so they gain the confidence to play, sing, beatbox, with this group or on their own in live performing opportunities around town or in the region.
Become a member of Hill End Arts Council and support our artists and creatives.
Closes: 28 January 2027. Have an unpublished short story ready to be discovered? The 2027 Next Generation Short Story Awards is now accepting original, unpublished short stories of up to 5,000 words.
Music Therapy embraces diversity, nurtures new mothers and supports addiction recovery through music. Available in Bathurst, Orange, Cowra, Forbes, Parkes and Eugowra.
Expressions of interest are welcome for writing workshops which are planned to be held at the Gatehouse Theatre site, Yetholme, lead by established playwright Geoffrey Sykes
The Foundations are looking for the next regional attraction. If you’ve got an idea that’s a little different, a little bold, and deserves a unique heritage setting, they’d love to talk.
Apply now for 2027 and 2028. The Grenfell Art Gallery was established in 2009 and provides a professional venue for artists to showcase their work. The Gallery is located in the Community Hub, home to the Grenfell Visitor Information Centre, Grenfell Library and Conference Room – it is a significant attraction for travellers, visitors and local residents
Whether you’re a young performer, interested in backstage roles, love being creative, or you’re a parent of a theatre-loving child, Bathurst Theatre Company would love your input to help them understand what opportunities young people in Bathurst are looking for.
Closes: 30 November 2026. Mudgee Uncorked brings short films from around the world to Regional Australia. Submit your film to be in the running for awards and prizes.
Canowindra Historical Society & Museum Inc are looking for volunteers who are interested in being part of preserving our past for future generations.
The popular weekly performing arts program for young adults with disabilities has expanded in Bathurst with an extra class on Tuesdays.
Closes: 27 January 2027. To celebrate National Eucalypt Day 2027, Weddin Landcare has partnered with Weddin Community Native Nursery and the Grenfell Art Gallery to fill a gallery with gum trees and share the unique beauty, diversity and importance of Australia’s beloved Eucalypts
Wandmaker & Co has developed a series of practical downloadable resources designed to help artists and arts organisations structure and communicate their work more clearly.
Sound NSW is putting together a database of NSW artists, acts and songwriters to help government agencies easily discover local talent for their campaigns, events and content.
Looking for a unique space to showcase your work?
Offering an outstanding gallery venue in one of the most breathtaking locations in the Blue Mountains — perfect for artists wanting to exhibit, connect, and be seen.
Corinne Loxton is offering a series of small-group plein air painting retreats and self-directed artist residency opportunities this spring in the Capertee Valley—one of the most expansive and spectacular landscapes in New South Wales.
Through Digital Skills Future Ready NSW businesses can now access eight on-demand webinars, and apply for digital coaching.
Anyone is welcome to come along and set up a stall, table or tent at Lions Markets at Forbes Lions Park.
New stall holders are welcome for the Rotary Club of Forbes Ipomoea Markets held on the second Saturday of every month at Lions Park.
Orange Civic Theatre is delighted to launch ‘Compareo’ – inviting adults with disabilities into the theatre to explore the performing arts through weekly classes. Meanwhile the Bathurst Compareo expands to an extra weekly class.
Are you ready for a killer event? Hosted Murder Mysteries are fancy-dress parties on steroids! Get a group of friends together – perfect for 10-40, or 400 suspects.
Got the band back together but nowhere to rehearse? Been kicked out of the garage for making too much noise? Don’t stress — BMEC has you covered. Their rehearsal rooms are available to hire for just $20 an hour.
No deadline. Dr Greg Pritchard of Natimuk has established an Artist Residency called Natimuk Exile in the artistic enclave of Natimuk in the Wimmera. It is hoped the residency will draw artists to Natimuk to gain inspiration from the Wimmera environment and interact with the local artists.