Artists of all ages and abilities are welcome to join the Forbes Arts Society’s Painting Group.
Join The Creative Community
The Forbes Painting group meets each Thursday at Northside Chapel, between 11am and 3pm. The cost is $5 per week which includes morning tea. Bring along your own art supplies. For more information, reach out via hello@forbesartssociety.com
Sculpture Down the Lachlan Opens
Final sculpture unveiled, “Brumbies Run” by Brett Garling. the bronze sculpture features four wild horses running, kicking, faring nostrils and leaping – representative of the freedom, spirit and enthusiasm of Australians. Sculpture Down the Lachlan features 25 permanent installations and can be viewed all year round for free.
Funding Opportunities
This funding supports creative development and presentation of new work by individual artists, arts and cultural workers.
Applicants are encouraged to drive and develop partnerships with arts and cultural organisations to support their new works. Grants are available from $10,000 to $100,000. Find out more at www.nsw.gov.au/grants-and-funding/creative-steps-new-work
CFC Foundation Community Grants
The Foundation is responsive to requests that contribute to increasing access to opportunities and is dedicated to supporting charities, non-profit organisations, and social enterprises that work within the Arts & Culture area. Find out more at cfc.com.au/foundation/
Forbes Community Funding Program
This program provides financial and in-kind support to encourage and assist community groups and organisations to make a positive and ongoing contribution to the community’s wellbeing, cultural life and environmental sustainability. Funding is available for Culture and the Arts projects.
Community groups and organisations can apply for up to $5,000 per project. Find out more at https://www.forbes.nsw.gov.au/community/grants-and-support/community-funding-program
Active Kids Voucher
Eligible families can now apply for a second $50 voucher to use towards sport, recreation, creative or cultural activities with a registered provider. Any eligible families who applied for voucher 1 and have not yet redeemed it, can apply for voucher 2 and combine these to save $100. Find out more https://www.service.nsw.gov.au/active-and-creative-kids-voucher