Local arts programs – Regional North

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

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Enquiries

Heather Williams
Arts Coordination Officer
Email
heather.l.williams@det.nsw.edu.au
Phone
0448 556 818
Jenni Bittar
Arts Coordination Officer
Email
jenni.bittar@det.nsw.edu.au
Phone
0413 972 004

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
Newcastle/Gosford/Penrith

Art Matters

Public schools Visual arts
Years 5 to 10

Workshops that focus on developing knowledge, understanding and skills in the making of artworks and the exploration of a variety of media, techniques and tools.
Newcastle / Lake Macquarie

Bandfest Newcastle

Public schools Music
Kindergarten to Year 12
An opportunity for school bands to display their progress over the year, observe other bands and receive constructive feedback from recognised musical experts.
Newcastle

Bandlink Newcastle

Public schools Music
Year 5 to 12
A 2 day workshop providing students the opportunity to play in a large ensemble under the guidance of professional conductors and musicians.
Wyong

Central Coast Choral Festival

Public schools Music

The Central Coast Choral Festival provides an opportunity for NSW public schools to come together annually to showcase high-quality individual items and massed choral events.
Gosford

Central Coast Dance Festival

Public schools Dance
Kindergarten to Year 12
The Festival highlights the range of styles explored through the study of dance in public schools. These performances are underpinned by creativity, confidence and respect for one another fostered by their dedicated teachers.
Newcastle / Lake Macquarie

Choralfest Newcastle

Public schools Music
Kindergarten to Year 12
The festival provides a great opportunity for choristers to showcase their developing skills, observe other performances, and receive constructive feedback from recognised musical experts.
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.
Coffs Harbour

Compass Music Festival – Coffs Harbour

Public schools Music
Year 3 to 12 students and teachers

The NSW Department of Education will present a combined public schools performance at Coffs Harbour High School. The concert will feature a combined secondary choir, primary choir and combined recorder ensemble that will join forces with the Bellingen Youth Orchestra.
Newcastle

DramaWorks

Public schools Drama
Years 7 to 12

Contemporary theatre workshops for secondary students providing an opportunity for them to engage in a diversity of performance techniques and conventions beyond the classroom.
Kincumber

Hi Res

Public schools Visual arts
Years 11 and 12, including students with a disability

Hi Res is an artist in residence program for Year 11 and 12 visual arts students of all abilities focusing on strengthening art-making and art criticism skills and knowledge.
Maitland / Port Stephens

Hunter Creative Arts Camp

Public schools Dance Drama Music Visual arts
Year 5 and 6
The camp is aimed at Year 5 and 6 students with a passion for dance, drama, music and visual arts. The camp workshops give students access to industry professionals to expands their skills and experiences in the creative and performing arts.
Newcastle

Hunter Dance Festival

Public schools Dance
Kindergarten to Year 12
This festival highlights the range of styles explored through the study of dance in schools. These performances are underpinned by creativity, confidence and respect for one another fostered by their dedicated teachers.
Newcastle

Hunter Drama Festival

Public schools Drama
Kindergarten to Year 11
A showcase of drama works from schools across the Hunter, Central Coast and Port Stephens enabling students to build knowledge, skills and understanding of performing and appreciating drama.
Maitland

Hunter Senior Visual Arts Workshops

Public schools Visual arts
Year 11 and 12 visual arts students and teachers
A focus on developing authentic case studies, understanding marking criteria and development of the Body of Work through conceptual and material practices.
Newcastle

Hunter Singers and Hunter Trebles

Public schools Music
Years 4 to 12
Dedicated to nurturing and developing young voices and promoting Australian choral music by providing valuable musical opportunities for developing voices.