Artfiles is the key portal to the diverse and dynamic world of the arts in Western Sydney. Are you a Western Sydney-based artist, cultural worker or organisation? Get your own free profile page on the Artfiles website and submit your news and events to our online listing. If you're already listed you can also update your existing profile.


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Looking for inspiration, validation or juicy food for thought to fuel your community cultural development work?

Feast your eyes online with this Artfiles-curated collection of community-and-the-arts-related resources from across Australia and beyond.

Be inspired by a rich variety of free toolkits, guides and templates made for you and your activities with and in communities. From public art to awareness campaigns to cultural mapping and more.

Discover research and hard data that could inform or bolster your project development and grant applications. From connecting arts and celebrations with wellbeing to community empowerment and even train stations as community hubs.

And experience the sense of validation that can come from knowing that you, your work, your community is not acting alone. The world of CCD (community cultural development) is a big place and Western Sydney is one of its capital cities.

Sources include: Chiara Camponeschi, Community Arts Network WA, Creative City Network of Canada, Enabling City, Fairfield City Council, Globalism Institute RMIT University, Queensland Arts Council, Soul of the Community, Tactical Technology Collective, and VicHealth.   MORE

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Job: Artfiles Coordinator (acting)

Are you an energetic and organised person who is passionate about supporting artists and the creative sector in Western Sydney? Are you web savvy and entrepreneurial with media or communications experience? ICE is seeking a coordinator for their artist professional development project, Artfiles- which includes this very website. In this 12-month role you'll deliver training to artists, maintain the arts website + weekly e-news, spearhead partnerships and implement strategies to grow the project. Closes 17 Feb  MORE

»  POSTED TUE JAN 31 2012 13:49 IN EMPLOYMENT

Nominate: Kirk Robson Awards for young CCD leaders

Do you know a young person making good things happen in the community? Western Sydney is packing plenty of them. This Australia Council award recognises the achievements of young leaders in community cultural development (CCD), community arts and cultural development. Up to three awards of $10,000 are made. Nominate that person now. Closes 2 Mar  MORE

»  POSTED MON JAN 30 2012 20:29 IN OPPORTUNITIES

Wanted: Visual art tutor

Interested in teaching a monthly art class? A group of senior citizens who meet regularly at Canley Heights RSL Sports Club are looking for a tutor who is proficient in the traditional use of oils and acrylics (plus mixed media and pastels).  MORE

»  POSTED TUE JAN 24 2012 20:53 IN EMPLOYMENT

Enter: ShortCuts '12 Film Festival

PYT invites young filmmakers aged 25 years and under who live, study or work in Western Sydney to submit short films no longer than 7 minutes to the region's premier short film film fest for young people. Head to Fairfield to find out more on 9 Feb at 6.30pm. Closes 30 Mar  MORE

»  POSTED TUE JAN 24 2012 18:27 IN OPPORTUNITIES

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