Orana Arts Small Grants Program

To support the development of arts and cultural activities across the four local government areas of Dubbo, Warrumbungle, Narromine and Gilgandra.

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The Orana Arts Small Grants Program is an annual small grants program to support the development of eligible arts and cultural activities across Dubbo, Warrumbungle, Narromine and Gilgandra.  This funding is designed to:

  • Increase opportunities for people living in the Dubbo, Warrumbungle, Narromine and Gilgandra local government areas to access a diverse range of arts programs 

  • Enable Orana Arts communities to explore and express their cultural identities through local-led projects 

  • Bring social and economic benefits to the communities within the Orana Arts region through training, employment and promotional opportunities.

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Grants of up to $3,OOO are available primarily for professional artists’ fees, travel and accommodation.

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A-Z Guide to Key Arts Organisations in Australia

  • Accessible Arts (NSW)

    The peak arts and disability organisation in New South Wales. We advance the rights of, and opportunities for, people with disability or who are d/Deaf to develop and sustain professional careers in the arts and have equitable access to arts and culture across NSW.

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  • APRA AMCOS

    A music rights management organisation, APRA AMCOS licences help music creators get paid for their work and provide a straightforward way to legally play and copy our music.

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  • Arts Law Centre of Australia

    Australia’s only national community legal centre for the arts. Arts Law is a not-for-profit that is committed to strengthening the value and respect for creative communities and culture to make a better world.

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  • Asialink Arts & Culture

    Cross-cultural programs and resources to help artists and arts professionals in Australia and Asia build knowledge, understanding and networks.

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  • Australian Film Television & Radio School (AFTRS)

    The Australian Film Television and Radio School (AFTRS) is the nation's premier education institution for screen and broadcast, consistently ranked among the world's top film schools.

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  • Australian Network for Art & Technology (ANAT)

    Through residencies, symposia, workshops and other professional activities supported by robust national and international networks, ANAT plays a unique and critical role in Australia’s artistic and cultural ecosystem.

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  • The Australian Writers’ Guild

    The Australian Writers’ Guild is the professional association representing writers for stage, screen, audio and interactive and has protected and promoted their creative and professional interests for more than 60 years.

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  • Copyright Agency

    A not-for-profit organisation that provides simple licensing solutions to allow you to use copyright-protected words and images. Fees from licences are paid to our creator members.

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  • Create NSW

    Create NSW is the NSW Government's arts and cultural driver. We grow and support the arts and cultural sectors in NSW for everyone to enjoy.

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  • Creative Australia

    Creative Australia is the Australian Government’s principal arts investment and advisory body.

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  • Diversity Arts Australia

    Diversity Arts Australia (DARTS) is the national voice for ethno-cultural and migrant racial equity in the arts, cultural and creative industries.

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  • Media, Entertainment & Arts Alliance (MEAA)

    The MEAA is the largest, most established union and industry advocate for Australia’s creative professionals.

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  • Music NSW: Regional NSW

    MusicNSW supports artists and industry across regional NSW to increase touring, expand networks, and share knowledge.

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  • National Association for the Visual Arts (NAVA)

    Since 1983, the National Association for the Visual Arts (NAVA) has been an influential advocate for the Australian visual arts, craft and design sector.

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  • Regional Arts Australia

    Regional Arts Australia (RAA) are a not-for-profit arts organisation, dedicated to unlocking cultural and creative ambition across the vast landscapes and communities of regional, rural, and remote Australia.

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  • Regional Arts Network (NSW)

    There are 15 Regional Arts Organisations in New South Wales, each providing strategic direction for sustainable arts and cultural development in their region.

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  • Screen NSW

    Screen NSW champions creativity and economic sustainability for the state’s content creators.

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  • Screenworks

    Screenworks is a national member-based non-profit committed to supporting and empowering screen creatives and crew across regional Australia. We offer professional industry programs and activities for people at every career stage to develop their skills and help build a diverse and thriving regional screen sector.

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  • Sound NSW

    Sound NSW is a dedicated office within the NSW Government committed to the growth, development and promotion of contemporary music in NSW.

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  • Writing NSW

    Writing NSW is the state’s leading provider of services to writers, including courses, seminars and workshops, writing groups, festivals and events, grants and prizes, and information and advice. A not-for-profit organisation formerly known as the NSW Writers’ Centre, we have been providing quality support to the writers of our state since 1991.

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