We present an innovative program inspired by the cultural and physical landscape of Blacktown. But how do we make art? We asked out artists to share their processes, experiences and motivations.

Anino Shadowplay Collective had 8 seconds to tell us about their plans for the All Souls Day closing event of 'Balik Bayan' on Thursday, 2 November 2017. Watch the clip and connect with Anino!

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!

Meet artists and first-year university students, Katie Masonwells and Jocelyn Depamaylo, who used their time in the Main Street Studios to work on their project 'Blacktown Storyboards'.

Cali Prince and Wendy McDougall are the recipients of a 2017 Space Residency. Engaged in a range of creative practices, collaboration is at the heart of their upcoming project, "Western Sydney 4th Space Residency (WS4S-R)".

Leanne Tobin is the recipient of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Creative Residency in 2017. While in residence, Leanne will be working on a new project called 'Nurragingy the Man'.

Local musician Kealoana is a regular at the Western Sydney Jam Session with her trio, The Top Deck Band, and was recently awarded a 2017 Blacktown City Council Creative Arts Fund grant.

Visual artist Rhonda Dee is about to begin her residency at the Main Street Studios. We caught up with Rhonda to talk about the major themes of her practice, and the project she’ll be undertaking during her time in Blacktown.

Six key Sydney cultural institutions present a multi-arts program showcasing the contemporary art and cultural practices of the Philippines. It is one of the most significant explorations of Filipino art ever presented in Australia.

Blacktown Arts Centre, FBi Radio and MusicNSW present Tracks – A Western Sydney Hip-Hop Project. We’re kicking things off with a free party on Saturday, 3 June 2017, headlined by some of hip-hop’s brightest rising stars.

In March we met with one of our 2017 Creative Residents, Sarah Dahia, to see what she's been creating at the Main Street Studios as she reconnects with her artistic practice.