Arts + Culture Across
SOUTH EAST NSW
'Resilience' by Ulan Murray & Rachel Burns.
Photo: Rachel Burns.
REGIONAL ARTS DEVELOPMENT ORGANISATION (RADO) NETWORK
There are fifteen Regional Arts Development Organisations in NSW, each providing strategic direction for sustainable arts and cultural development in their region, and supported by the umbrella organisation, Regional Arts NSW.
Our Boards include representatives from local government, tourism, education, arts councils and other community arts organisations and community members. Each employs an Executive Director and other staff who coordinate a cultural development program across the contributing local government areas in their region.
We work across the state offering region-wide perspectives of the needs and opportunities for arts and cultural development and its benefits.
Download the RADO case Study eBook (PDF) to learn about our impact.
OUR SHARED VALUES
In the NSW Regional Arts Development Network we standby:
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Recognition and support of First Nations arts and cultural practice.
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The professionalism of arts and cultural practice.
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The right of people living in regional NSW to participate in and contribute to arts and culture.
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Genuine connection to place as expressed through the works of artists and creative communities.
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The role of the regions in providing pathways and mechanisms for sustained creative practice and experiences.
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The strength of collaborative partnerships within and across sectors to deliver arts and cultural development.
WHAT WE DO
SERVICES
We provide valuable services for:
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Artists - helping them to become viable by achieving artistic and business goals.
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Communities - building capacity for communities to develop their own projects to create social connectedness and wellbeing.
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Local Councils - working across a variety of council responsibilities to support and augment their work in areas including:
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Tourism
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Economic Development
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Community, Cultural and Strategic Planning
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Cultural Infrastructure
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CONNECTION
We connect and support our creative communities using our knowledge and expertise developed over more than twenty years.
REACH
We reach and connect with regional and remote NSW – where no one else goes.
FLEXIBILITY
We are flexible, nimble and savvy and able to respond effectively to change, new ideas and opportunities.
AMPLIFICATION
We amplify regional voices through a variety of communication platforms and projects.
EMPLOYMENT
We provide employment opportunities for the creative sector.
PARTNERSHIPS
We develop strategic partnerships within the regional arts network, across industry and community sectors and across government portfolios.
Current Strategic Projects
First Nations
We support the vibrant Aboriginal arts and cultural sector, ceative careers and businesses that exist in the land on which we work and live. We aim to share and strengthen First Nations culture, as well as develop new and emerging talent. We acknowledge Aboriginal people as the traditional custodians of the land on which we work and live and pay our respects to Elders both past and present.
Cultural Tourism
Connecting the arts and tourism sectors in our region enhances cultural opportunities for locals and visitors alike.
We work closely with Local Governments, regional and state tourism bodies, local businesses and community groups to cross promote events and activities within the region and to audiences across Australia.
Cultural Tourism is a strategic focus for the network of 15 Regional Arts Development Organisations in NSW.
Get Involved
Headland Writers Festival 2025
Image: @marcuswardcurran 2025
Connect
Explore our directory of creatives, arts workers and groups from across South East NSW:
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Bega Valley Shire
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Snowy Monaro
FLING Physical Theatre is a youth dance company based on Djiringanj land. Bega
Image: @chrissheedy 2025