1:1 sessions are available to discuss your CASP application or idea!

Arts Northern Rivers’ Country Arts Support Program (CASP) is now open for applications.

Throughout April and May, Arts Northern Rivers are on the road to Kyogle, Byron, Evans Head, Grafton and Murwillumbah and we want to meet with you. This is an opportunity to seek advice on your CASP project and connect with the Arts Northern Rivers team.

Book a time and meet us in Nimbin on Tuesday 6 May.

20 minute consultations are available between 12pm -2pm.

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Please note – spaces for in-person support are limited. If you register for a consultation and are no longer able to attend, please release your ticket so another person can benefit.

If you are unable to attend an in-person session, phone consultations are also available.

Accessibility

If you would like to book in for a 1:1 support session and require an Auslan interpreter or have other access support, please let us know as soon as possible. 20-minute online consultations with an Auslan interpreter are available for artists and arts workers that are Deaf and/or hard of hearing.

First Nations Support

Arts Northern Rivers has dedicated First Nations team members available. If you would like to book in a time to discuss your idea or application, please reach out.

CASP Contact

Have a question about CASP, your idea or application? Contact Sean Campbell via email: info@artsnorthernrivers.com.au or phone: 0456 770 632.

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OTHER 1:1 SUPPORT SESSIONS

Vacant Shop - 131 Summerland Way, Kyogle – Tuesday 15 April, 11-1PM

Lone Goat Gallery, Byron Bay – Thursday 17 April, 12-2PM

Recreational Hall, Evans Head - Wednesday 30 April, 12-2PM

Tweed Regional Museum, Murwillumbah – Thursday 1 May, 12-2PM

Grafton Regional Gallery, Grafton - Wednesday 7 May, 12-1pm

ABOUT CASP

Country Arts Support Program (CASP) is an annual small grants program with funding of up to $5,000 to support local community arts and cultural development, increase regional opportunities, cultural experiences, and economic benefits to the community in regional NSW.

Grants are available for short term arts and community projects, initiated and delivered in the following local Government areas in the Northern Rivers: Byron Shire, Clarence Valley, Kyogle, Lismore, Richmond Valley and Tweed Shire.

Administered by Arts Northern Rivers through devolved funding from Create NSW, CASP 2025 is available for community engaged projects and activities that may include workshops, exhibitions, performances, public art, and design projects.

More information: www.artsnorthernrivers.com

Image | 2024 CASP Recipient Sprung Dance Theatre for Dis-Co Ball

Image by Kurt Petersen - An artist is standing on stage, wearing a top and skirt, adorned with green sequins and embellishments, creating a shimmering effect. She points upwards and her mouth is open wide, as she performs an Auslan Interpreted rendition of Shake it Off, by Taylor Swift.