There is a change of season in the air, bringing a fresh line-up of experiences from Blacktown Arts!

We are thrilled to announce our new Magnify: Live Arts cohort, who will work closely with experienced mentors throughout November, to develop their practice, expand their networks and explore new creative ideas.

Missed the sold out screening? Catch the Blacktown Shorts Film Festival Encore Screening at Common House Studio and experience 5 distinctly western Sydney films that showcase the stories, voices and creativity of these talented film makers.

Do you make visual art or music in Blacktown and western Sydney? Then make sure to check out our open-call opportunities for artists like the Generations – Western Sydney Music Fellowship and Main Street Studios, offering the chance to develop your practice in a rent-free studio for 6 months.

Be inspired by the magic that Filipino artist Leeroy New creates from recycled materials in the Future Fiestas workshops, where you can create your own contribution to a growing community installation, unveiled as part of Sydney Festival 2027.

And finally, head to The University of Sydney and visit Victor Ehikhamenor: Undoing the City, Making Home at Chau Chak Wing Museum where ideas of art, cultural memory and resistance come together in a major new solo exhibition.

Check out the full program and download below!

Image: Artwork by Leeroy New, Ma Buhyan Crossing the Horizon, photography by Leeroy New