Blacktown Arts will develop an innovative Indigenous language project thanks to $200,000 in funding from the Federal Department of Communications and the Arts. Wingaru Byalla-Bada is an Aboriginal-initiated and creatively driven project.

Blacktown Arts, Moogahlin Performing Arts and Blacktown City Council present the world premiere of "Broken Glass" – a powerful installation and performance work – as part of Sydney Festival 2018.

“Social practice art is seen as the antithesis of the art market because it cannot be owned, preserved, or exhibited easily.” Pablo Helguera. Writer Margaret Carrigan explores the intersection between social practice art and the art economy.

Journalist Jackie Dent spoke to exhibiting artists Marikit Santiago, Leeroy New and Alwin Reamillo about the personal and political themes that resonate through their work for 'Balik Bayan'.

In the spring of 2014, Urban Theatre Projects and Blacktown Arts collaborated with Western Sydney residents to create a living installation called Democratic Garden using hundreds of plants that reflected the cultural diversity and demographics of Blacktown.

As part of the Balik Bayan program, Blacktown Arts presents a weekly film program that charts excellence in Filipino cinema including iconic films from the Second Golden Age and the New Independence.

Local, regional and national artists are invited to submit entries in drawing, painting, sculpture, ceramics and mixed media. Applications close Tuesday, 10 October 2017 at 5 pm.

JK from Sipat Lawin Ensemble had 8 seconds to tell us about their major fiesta event, Mahal Kita Future Bayan, which was held at Blacktown Arts Centre in September 2017. Watch the clip and read more!

These school holidays, young artists will work together to construct a mini town, or "bario", with artist Marikit Santiago! *BOOKED OUT*

The Bayanihan Hopping Spirit House continues its journey, finding a new home at Blacktown Arts Centre as part of Balik Bayan. Listen to Ronald Manila's podcast with its creator, Filipino-Artist Alwin Reamillo.

Balik Bayan (7 September – 2 November 2017) - part of The Bayanihan Philippine Art Project - is a multi-art form and community celebration of Filipino culture. Download the program, so you don't miss an event.