The Art Gallery of New South Wales’ expansion will officially open to the public in time for the summer break on 3 December 2022. Premier Dominic Perrottet said the once in a generation project will attract the world’s biggest touring art exhibitions to Sydney, the...

A skills development program in the New England region is helping vulnerable young people transition into the workforce and unlock new and exciting opportunities. Minister for Regional Youth Ben Franklin, alongside Member for Northern Tablelands Adam Marshall, today...

An additional $40,000 will be provided to assist in the recovery of arts and cultural activity in Lismore and other flood affected areas in the Northern Rivers. As part of the initial $435,000 provided by the NSW Government in March, $70,000 was given to Arts Northern...

A new development program aimed at providing mentoring opportunities and insights into Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture will be offered to students in Dubbo. The program will be delivered to students in Years 8 and 9 thanks to $254,000 in funding from the...

New members of the third annual Regional Youth Taskforce have met for the first time at Dubbo Zoo to discuss important issues affecting young people in regional NSW. The taskforce provides policy and operational advice to the NSW Government to advance the needs of...

Powerhouse Parramatta has secured a $10 million commitment to support the establishment of the Holdmark Gallery and a new summer school program. Delivered in collaboration with Western Sydney University, the funding is provided by Holdmark Property Group founder and...

A new Regional Youth Radio Program will give young people living in regional and rural NSW the opportunity to develop skills to run their own radio show or podcast. Minister for Regional Youth Ben Franklin today announced 15 successful applicants of the $200,000...

The NSW government is proud to support the official opening of Gumbaynggirr Giingana Freedom School (GGFS), the first bilingual Aboriginal school in NSW. Bularri Muurlay Nyanggan Aboriginal Corporation (BMNAC) announced the opening today in Coffs Harbour. Minister for...

The NSW Government has announced $6 million in funding for a number of public libraries across the state as part of the Public Library Infrastructure Grant program.  Minister for the Arts Ben Franklin said 26 local councils, including several in Sydney, will receive...