So how can South West Arts help you?

• Community Referrals - Specific information for groups that require more information on finding an artist for a workshop, insurance options, specific funding options etc.
• The Orange Pages - Information sheets on insurance, marketing, public art, working with collections, resourcing your project, legal issues, risk management, writing grant applications and much more.
• Bums on Seats Manual - Community presenter guide on running an efficient performance available in hard copy and CD-Rom with templates for tickets, venue confirmations, checklists etc.
• Promoting arts and culture in the region through a regular e-bulletin, media releases, and webpage.
• Providing skill development training opportunities to community groups and individuals
• Providing artistic skill development opportunities
• Opportunities on touring product to community presenters and councils
• Assistance for Local Government on cultural policy and planning, streetscapes, public art and cultural development.
• Advocate for arts and cultural groups in the south west region.

Benefits of becoming a Member of South West Arts

• South West Arts has a free membership program open to anyone in the south west of NSW
• You will be added to the SWA database and be sent regular e-bulletins on art and cultural happenings on the region such as news, projects, opportunities as well as funding supplements etc.
• You can also vote or be nominated to be on the board of SWA
• Contact the South West Arts Office for a membership form.