This article was written by Kate R. Allman for Runway Journal.   Days before artists, arts administrators, council workers and community members gathered in Wagga Wagga for Artstate 2020, the NSW government announced its plans to defund Regional Arts NSW. This announcement came just shy of the 75th birthday for the…

Article by Gina Fairly, via ArtsHub. Award-winning writer, Wongaiibon woman, and wheelchair user Gayle Kennedy put her own unique spin on the Artstate Wagga Wagga theme of Walking Together, in her keynote speech. Not mincing words, Kennedy said flatly: ‘In the space of a short few months you have shown your hand – it…

Aunty Isabel Reid is a Wiradjuri elder from Wagga Wagga who has played an integral part in the Regional Arts NSW network, particularly through her involvement in the planning and facilitation of Artstate in Wagga Wagga in 2020. On behalf of the network, we congratulate Aunt Is on being named…

Artstate is a hybrid event – part conference, part arts program – that has travelled across regional NSW for the last four years. Its fourth and final iteration will be in Wagga Wagga from Thursday 5 – Sunday 8 November 2020.   Artstate has been showcasing excellence in arts practice,…

Article by Gina Fairly via Artshub.  ‘Walking Together’ and ‘Shaping Tomorrow’ are placards pitched perfectly for a 2020 conversation, and yet these themes were well in place for Artstate Wagga Wagga before we even muttered the word pandemic. The annual conference and arts program will present its fourth and final edition…

Registrations are now on sale for Artstate Wagga Wagga – the fourth and final Artstate! However, as we navigate the continuously changing world in which we live and the restrictions in place around gatherings, social distancing and events, we wish to advise that this year’s Artstate will look a little different…

Regional Arts NSW has today launched the program for the fourth and final iteration of Artstate – an arts showcase and conference to be held in Wagga Wagga from 5 – 8 November 2020.     The Wagga Wagga Civic Theatre hosted the small, Covid-safe launch event that was livestreamed…

We are excited to have the highlights from Artstate Tamworth now live and available in video form. Produced by videographer Harry Burke, the Artstate Tamworth video cleverly captures the artistic talents and Kamilaroi culture that was present during the wonderful 4 days of Artstate 2019. Click below to enjoy the…

ARTSTATE HEADS TO WAGGA WAGGA IN 2020 Wagga Wagga has been announced as the host city for Artstate 2020, a celebration of excellence in Arts and Culture in Regional NSW presented by Regional Arts NSW and Eastern Riverina Arts. NSW Parliamentary Secretary for Energy and the Arts, the Hon. Ben…

Image: Tim Fry, Eco Villa and Modern Relic, from The Outpost exhibition, Artstate Lismore 2017. Artists, arts groups, and organisations are invited to submit their event for the Artstate Fringe and Artstate Regional progams. Arts and cultural events scheduled in Tamworth between 31 October – 3 November 2019 are encouraged…

    Regional Arts NSW announces Artstate Tamworth Program at event held at Australian Museum, Sydney  Regional Arts NSW has announced the program for Artstate Tamworth, a four-day event that will transform Tamworth into a bustling arts hub from 31st October to 3rd November 2019.  Artstate is a four-year program…

On Thursday 23 May at the Tamworth Regional Gallery, Regional Arts NSW launched the event that will be coming to Tamworth 31st October to 3rd November, 2019. Artstate Tamworth is the third iteration of a four year program to build on conversations, partnerships and opportunities for regional artists and arts…

Regional Arts NSW is extending a call for papers as part of the speakers program at Artstate Tamworth. Responding to the themes of On Country – In Country or Arts in the Age of Uncertainty your proposal may take the form of a panel, a presentation or hands-on workshop. Sessions will be one and…