Local arts programs – Rural South and West

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

Enquiries

Sue Dawson
Arts Coordination Officer
Email
susan.i.dawson@det.nsw.edu.au
Phone
0402 992 897
Cheryl Walker
Arts Coordination Officer (Relieving)
Wagga Wagga
Email
cheryl.j.walker@det.nsw.edu.au
Phone
02 6937 3814

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
Albury

Albury Riverina Choir

Public schools Music
Year 5 to Year 12 students

Albury Riverina Choir (ARC) holds regular rehearsals during which students receive specialist vocal and choral training and participate in various local and regional performances throughout the year. 
Deniliquin

Aspire Me Dance

Public schools Dance
Years 5 and 6
Aspire Me Dance is a workshop program for students with an interest in dance. Students will experience a variety of different dance workshops delivered by expert tutors.
Deniliquin

Aspire Me Drama

Public schools Drama
Year 5 and 6
A workshop program for students with an interest in drama where they will experience a variety of drama activities delivered by expert tutors.
Griffith

Bandlink Riverina - Griffith

Public schools Music
Years 5 to 12
A series of 2 day workshops for students who play a woodwind, brass or percussion instrument to work with professional instrumentalists to further develop their skills held in
Orange/Dubbo

Bandlink Western NSW

Public schools Music
Years 5 to 12
A series of 2 day workshops for students who play a woodwind, brass or percussion instrument to work with professional instrumentalists to further develop their skills.
Bathurst

Bathurst Small Schools CAPA Festival

Public schools Dance Drama Music Visual arts
Kindergarten to Year 6
A biennial celebration of dance, music, drama and visual arts where students work collaboratively with other small schools to perform a concert in a professional venue.
Young

Cherry Jam

Public schools Dance Drama Music
Kindergarten to Year 12
A celebration of music and dance offering schools the opportunity to collaborate on combined items including a combined choir and band and showcase their own performance pieces.
Wagga Wagga

CHORDS

Public schools Dance Music
Years 3 to 6
CHORDS (Choral and Dance Spectacular) is a biennial event. Featuring core choir, combined choir and a variety of music and dance performances, local students gain invaluable experience on stage.
Borambola

Combined Rural Schools Concert Band Camp

Public schools Music
Years 5 to 12
This camp gives students an opportunity to rehearse and perform in a complete ensemble and to build correct practice and performance skills.

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.
Batemans Bay

Far South Coast Dance Festival

Public schools Dance
Kindergarten to Year 12

It’s time to dust off those dance moves and get your students ready to hit the stage.

Batemans Bay

Far South Coast Drama Festival

Public schools Drama
Kindergarten to Year 12
The festival encourages and supports the development of drama programs at a school level by providing an opportunity to work towards a quality performance in a professional venue.
South Coast

ISER Performing Ensemble

Public schools Dance Music
Years 7 to 11
This ensemble is a touring group of performers in a musical variety show for schools and community groups. The group includes a stage band, dancers and vocalists.
Griffith

KROP

Public schools Dance Drama Music Visual arts
Kindergarten to Year 12
A creative and performing arts event showcasing performances by local students in a professional setting.

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.
Nowra

New Horizons Art Exhibition

Public schools Visual arts
Years 12 visual arts students

The New Horizons Art Exhibition is a collaboration between NSW schools and Shoalhaven Regional Gallery Nowra  providing the opportunity for selected works from schools to be showcased in the gallery.