ACCESSIBLE ARTS
Promotes creative expression and participation in arts and cultural activities by people with disabilities.
Pier 4, The Wharf
Hickson Road
WALSH BAY NSW 2000
Tel: 02 9251 6499
Fax: 02 9251 6422
Email: info@aarts.net.au
www.aarts.net.au
ARTS LAW CENTRE OF AUSTRALIA
Provides preliminary legal and accounting advice to people with arts-related problems, co-ordinates a seminar program and produces publications on pertinent arts/law matters.
The Gunnery
43–51 Cowper Wharf Road
WOOLLOOMOOLOO NSW 2011
Tel: 02 9356 2566
Freecall: 1800 221 457
Fax: 02 9358 6475
Email: artslaw@artslaw.com.au
www.artslaw.com.au
ARTS ON TOUR
Co-ordinates and develops regional and outer metropolitan touring circuits and acts as a resource centre for the touring of performing arts.
PO Box 942
BROADWAY NSW 2007
Tel: 02 9571 6799
Fax: 02 9571 6744
Freecall: 1300 667 469
Email: info@artsontour.com.au
www.artsontour.com.au
ARTS TRAINING NSW
Provides practical guidance, links and information about skills, training, qualifications and career pathways for the arts industry in New South Wales.
Suite 507, 410 Elizabeth Street
SURRY HILLS NSW 2010
Tel: 02 9280 4131
Fax: 02 9281 8205
Email: admin@artstrainingnsw.com.au
www.artstrainingnsw.com.au
ARTSPACE
Comprises gallery space and studios and is recognised for developing work and text that pushes boundaries of experimental arts practice and critical theory.
The Gunnery
43–51 Cowper Wharf Road
WOOLLOOMOOLOO NSW 2011
Tel: 02 9356 0555
Fax: 02 9368 1705
Email: artspace@artspace.org.au
www.artspace.org.au
AUSDANCE (NSW)
A service organisation for the dance profession, which also promotes dance in New South Wales.
Pier 4, The Wharf
Hickson Road
WALSH BAY NSW 2000
Tel: 02 9256 4800
Fax: 02 9241 1331
Email: administration@dance.net.au
www.ausdancensw.com.au
AUSTRALIA COUNCIL
The Commonwealth Government’s arts funding and advisory body; grants to individual artists and organisations are offered through a range of artform and community cultural development funds.
372 Elizabeth Street
SURRY HILLS NSW 2012
PO Box 788
STRAWBERRY HILLS NSW 2012
Tel: 02 9215 9000
Freecall: 1800 226 912
Fax: 02 9215 9111
Email: mail@ozco.gov.au
www.ozco.gov.au
AUSTRALIA BUSINESS ARTS FOUNDATION
A Commonwealth-owned company, operating at arm’s length from Government; works primarily with business with the aim of bringing benefits to business, arts organisations and the Australian community.
Level 1, 372 Elizabeth Street
SURRY HILLS NSW 2010
Tel: 02 9215 9313
Fax: 02 9215 9075
Email: nsw@abaf.org.au
www.abaf.org.au
AUSTRALIAN CENTRE FOR PHOTOGRAPHY
Presents exhibitions and related events on contemporary photography-based art (Australian and international); hires public access darkrooms and studio; holds regular classes in photographic technique; and publishes Photofile magazine.
257 Oxford Street
PADDINGTON NSW 2021
Tel: 02 9332 1455
Fax: 02 9332 6104
Email: info@acp.au.com
www.acp.au.com
AUSTRALIAN CENTRE FOR PUBLIC HISTORY
Facilitates research in public history and publishes Public History Review journal and Locality magazine.
University of Technology, Sydney
PO Box 123
BROADWAY NSW 2007
Tel: 02 9514 2310
Fax: 02 9514 2770
Email: Paul.Ashton@uts.edu.au
www.publichistory.uts.edu.au
AUSTRALIAN COPYRIGHT COUNCIL
Provides legal advice on copyright and related areas of law and is involved with law reform and policy relating to copyright.
245 Chalmers Street
REDFERN NSW 2016
PO Box 1986
STRAWBERRY HILLS NSW 2012
Tel: 02 8815 9799
Fax: 02 8815 9799
Email: info@copyright.org.au
www.copyright.org.au
AUSTRALIAN FILM COMMISSION
The primary development agency for the film, television and creative interactive media industries in Australia; supports project development, production, marketing and exhibitions, and provides a central information, research and policy resource.
Level 4, 150 William Street
WOOLLOOMOOLOO NSW 2011
GPO Box 3984
SYDNEY NSW 2001
Tel: 02 9321 6444
Freecall: 1800 226 615
Fax: 02 9357 3737
Email: info@afc.gov.au
www.afc.gov.au
AUSTRALIAN MUSIC CENTRE
Provides information and advice on Australian music and Australian composers; has an extensive resource centre, which includes scores, and a retail shop.
Level 4, The Arts Exchange
10 Hickson Road
THE ROCKS NSW 2000
PO Box N690
GROSVENOR PLACE NSW 1220
Tel: 02 9247 4677
Fax: 02 9241 2873
Freecall: 1300 651 834
Email: info@amcoz.com.au
www.amcoz.com.au
AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL CHORAL ASSOCIATION (NSW Branch)
Supports choral activity through networking, workshops, conferences and national quarterly journal, Sing Out.
PO Box 775
SPIT JUNCTION NSW 2088
Tel: 02 9969 6336
Fax: 02 9969 0336
Email: onelson@ozemail.com.au
www.ancansw.org
AUSTRALIAN SERVICES UNION (NSW and ACT Services Branch)
Represents the industrial interests of local government employees, among other groups.
Suite 2, Level 2
619 Elizabeth Street
REDFERN NSW 2016
PO Box 1865
STRAWBERRY HILLS NSW 2012
Tel: 02 9310 4000
Freecall: 1300 784 278
Fax: 02 9698 8936
www.asuservices.labor.net.au
AUSTRALIAN SOCIETY OF AUTHORS
Promotes and protects the professional interests of Australian authors and illustrators through the provision of advice, training, events and programs related to the creation, publication and promotion of new works
98 Pitt Street
REDFERN NSW 2016
PO Box 1566
STRAWBERRY HILLS NSW 2012
Tel: 02 9318 0877
Fax: 02 9318 0530
Email: asa@asauthors.org
www.asauthors.org
AUSTRALIAN WRITERS’ GUILD
Provides professional development and support for performance writers and acts as an advocate on their behalf to ensure work is properly valued, protected and remunerated. The Australian Writers' Foundation is the professional development and education division of the Australian Writers’ Guild.
8/50 Reservoir Street
SURRY HILLS NSW 2010
Tel: 02 9281 1554
Fax: 02 9281 4321
Toll Free: 1300 552 228
Email: admin@awg.com.au
www.awg.com.au
BAND ASSOCIATION OF NSW
Administers a devolved grant program for bands, operates a sheet music library, organises workshops and provides information services to bands.
PO Box 550
JANNALI NSW 2226
Tel: 0500 518 188 or 02 9251 8199
Fax: 0500 518 199
Email: Secretary@bandnsw.com
www.bandnsw.com
BIENNALE OF SYDNEY
Sydney’s international festival of contemporary art.
Level 1, The Gunnery
43–51 Cowper Wharf Road
WOOLLOOMOOLOO NSW 2011
Tel: 02 9368 1411
Fax: 02 9368 1617
Email: art@biennaleofsydney.com.au
www.biennaleofsydney.com.au
BOOMALLI ABORIGINAL ARTISTS’ CO-OP
Information, exhibition and research centre for contemporary Aboriginal art and culture.
55–59 Flood Street
LEICHHARDT NSW 2040
PO Box 176
WESTGATE NSW 2048
Tel: 02 9560 2541
Fax: 02 9560 2541
Email: boomalli@gmail.com
www.boomalli.org.au
CHILDREN’S BOOK COUNCIL OF AUSTRALIA (NSW)
Provides a range of information and support services related to children’s literature.
NSW Writers’ Centre
Rozelle Hospital Grounds
Balmain Road
PO Box 765
ROZELLE NSW 2039
Tel: 02 9818 3858
Fax: 02 9810 0737
Email: nsw@cbc.org.au
www.cbc.org.au/nsw
COMMUNITY CULTURAL DEVELOPMENT NSW
The State’s peak body for the promotion of community cultural development in Western Sydney, the Illawarra, Newcastle and the Central Coast.
91 Canal Road
LILYFIELD NSW 2040
Tel: 02 9518 3811
Fax: 02 9560 9035
Email: info@ccdnsw.org
www.ccdnsw.org
COMMUNITY RELATIONS COMMISSION FOR A MULTICULTURAL NSW
Promotes multiculturalism in New South Wales through policy development; administers a community development grants program; offers an interpreting and translating service.
Level 8, Stockland House
175–183 Castlereagh Street
SYDNEY NSW 2000
PO Box A2618
SYDNEY SOUTH NSW 1235
Tel: 02 8255 6767
Fax: 02 8255 6868
Email: crc.mail@crc.nsw.gov.au
www.crc.nsw.gov.au
COPYRIGHT AGENCY LIMITED
A not-for-profit company which acts as an agent for publishers and authors; collectively administers the copying of its members’ copyright materials by educational institutions and other organisations. Also offers grants through its Cultural and Professional Development Funds to support research, education and cultural development projects that enhance the economic and creative climate for Australian creators.
Level 15, 233 Castlereagh Street
SYDNEY NSW 2000
Tel: 02 9394 7600
Fax: 02 9394 7601
Email: info@copyright.com.au
www.copyright.com.au
CULTURAL GIFTS PROGRAM AND CULTURAL BEQUESTS PROGRAM
These two programs encourage the donation and bequest of artworks and cultural heritage material to public collecting institutions.
Department of Communications, Information Technology and the Arts
GPO Box 2154
CANBERRA ACT 2601
Tel: 02 6271 1643
Fax: 02 6271 1122
Email: cgp.mail@dcita.gov.au
www.dcita.gov.au/arts/arts/cultural_gifts_program
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS, INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND THE ARTS
Manages various grants and tax incentives; provides policy advice and program support to the Australian Government.
GPO Box 2154
CANBERRA ACT 2601
38 Sydney Avenue
FORREST ACT 2603
Tel: 02 6271 1000
Fax: 02 6271 1901
Email: dcita.mail@dcita.gov.au
www.dcita.gov.au/arts
FELLOWSHIP OF AUSTRALIAN WRITERS NSW
A voluntary organisation which aims to encourage excellence in writing, to encourage and advance new and young writers, and to raise community awareness of literature.
Room 36, NSW Writers’ Centre
Rozelle Hospital
Balmain Road
PO Box 488
ROZELLE NSW 2039
Tel/Fax: 02 9810 1307
Email: fawnsw@bigpond.com
www.fawnsw.org.au
FESTIVALS AUSTRALIA
Administers a funding program to provide assistance to regional cultural festivals.
Department of Communications, Information Technology and the Arts
GPO Box 2154
CANBERRA ACT 2601
38 Sydney Avenue
FORREST ACT 2603
Tel: 02 6271 1661
Freecall: 1800 819 461
Fax: 02 6271 1122
Email: festivals.australia@dcita.gov.au
www.dcita.gov.au/arts_culture/arts/festivals_australia
GADIGAL INFORMATION SERVICES ABORIGINAL CORPORATION
Fosters and promotes Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander arts and culture.
Level 1, 26 Lilydale Road
MARRICKVILLE NSW 2204
PO Box 966
STRAWBERRY HILLS NSW 2012
Tel: 02 9564 5090
Fax: 02 9564 5450
Email: info@gadigal.org.au
www.gadigal.org.au
HISTORY COUNCIL OF NSW
The peak body representing history in New South Wales; encourages recognition of history in policy and practice within the activities of government, business and the general community, and encourages excellence in historical practice.
133 Macquarie Street
SYDNEY NSW 2000
PO Box R1737
ROYAL EXCHANGE NSW 1225
Tel: 02 9252 8715
Fax: 02 9252 8716
Email: office@historycouncilnsw.org.au
www.historycouncilnsw.org.au
INFORMATION AND CULTURAL EXCHANGE
Develops community arts, cultural and information projects in Western Sydney.
AMWU Building, Ground Level
3/133 Parramatta Road
GRANVILLE NSW 2142
PO Box 4033
PARRAMATTA NSW 2124
Tel: 02 9897 5744
Fax: 02 9897 5766
Email: info@ice.org.au
www.ice.org.au
INTERPRETING & TRANSLATION SERVICES
Promotes multiculturalism in NSW through policy development; administers a community development grants program; offers an interpreting and translating service.
Level 8, Stockland House
175–183 Castlereagh Street
SYDNEY NSW 2000
Freecall: 1300 651 500
Fax: 02 8255 6711
TTY: 02 8255 6758
Email: crc.mail@crc.nsw.gov.au
www.crc.nsw.gov.au
LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND SHIRES ASSOCIATIONS OF NSW
Liaises with local governments of New South Wales and Arts NSW clients on community cultural development projects; can be contacted for a list of councils that employ arts officers.
Christopher Hudson
Policy Officer – Cultural Development
Level 8, 28 Margaret Street
SYDNEY NSW 2000
GPO Box 7003
SYDNEY NSW 2001
Tel: 02 9242 4047
Fax: 02 9242 4111
Email: Christopher.Hudson@lgsa.org.au
www.lgsa.org.au
MEDIA, ENTERTAINMENT AND ARTS ALLIANCE (MEAA)
Represents the industrial and professional interests of Australian performers, musicians, theatre and film technicians, and journalists.
245 Chalmers Street
REDFERN NSW 2016
PO Box 723
STRAWBERRY HILLS NSW 2012
Freecalll: 1300 656 512
Fax: 02 9333 0933
Email: mail@alliance.org.au
www.alliance.org.au
METRO SCREEN
Offers production support and training to emerging film makers, new media makers, and community-based screen practitioners and artists.
Paddington Town Hall
Cnr Oatley Road and Oxford Street
PO Box 299
PADDINGTON NSW 2021
Tel: 02 9361 5318
Fax: 02 9361 5320
Email: metro@metroscreen.org.au
www.metroscreen.com.au
MUSEUMS AND GALLERIES NSW
Promotes museums and galleries and provides information and advisory services to regional and community museums and galleries.
The Gunnery
43–51 Cowper Wharf Road
WOOLLOOMOOLOO NSW 2011
Tel: 02 9358 1760
Freecall: 1800 114 311
Fax: 02 9358 1852
Email: info@mgnsw.org.au
www.mgnsw.org.au
MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART
The Museum of Contemporary Art is one of Australia’s leading contemporary art museums dedicated to the exhibition and interpretation of work by contemporary Australian and international artists and engaging in discussion and debate on contemporary visual cultural issues.
140 George Street
THE ROCKS NSW 2000
PO Box R1286
ROYAL EXCHANGE NSW 1223
Tel: 02 9252 2400
Fax: 02 9252 4361
TTY: 02 9241 6634
Email: mail@mca.com.au
www.mca.com.au
MUSICA VIVA AUSTRALIA
A national presenter of fine ensemble music; also manages Cafe Carnivale and an extensive regional touring and education program throughout the State.
Level 2, 120 Chalmers Street
SURRY HILLS NSW 2010
PO Box 1687
STRAWBERRY HILLS NSW 2012
Tel: 02 8394 6666
Freecall: 1800 688 482
Fax: 02 9698 3878
Email: musicaviva@mva.org.au
www.mva.org.au
MUSIC NSW
Information and advisory service for the State’s popular music industry. Key projects include Indent, Whichway and Vroom – the online venue database.
Troy Horse Building
Level 3, 44–54 Botany Road
ALEXANDRIA NSW 2015
Tel: 02 9699 9706
Fax: 02 9699 9763
Email: jane@musicnsw.com
www.musicnsw.com
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR THE VISUAL ARTS (NAVA)
Advances the professional interests of the visual arts industry in Australia.
The Gunnery
Level 1, 43–51 Cowper Wharf Road
WOOLLOOMOOLOO NSW 2011
PO Box 60
POTTS POINT NSW 1335
Tel: 02 9368 1900
Fax: 02 9358 6909
Email: nava@visualarts.net.au
www.visualarts.net.au
NEW MUSIC NETWORK
An umbrella association for new music ensembles and festivals; presents an annual concert series and distributes a newsletter and calendar of events.
PO Box 309
EDGECLIFF NSW 2027
Tel: 02 9362 5711
Fax: 02 9362 5834
Email: nmn@newmusicnetwork.com.au
www.newmusicnetwork.com.au
NSW HERITAGE OFFICE
Can provide information on free heritage advisory services in New South Wales, heritage consultants, tradespersons and suppliers.
3 Marist Place
PARRAMATTA NSW 2150
Locked Bag 5020
PARRAMATTA NSW 2124
Tel: 02 9873 8500
Fax: 02 9873 8599
Email: heritageoffice@heritage.nsw.gov.au
www.heritage.nsw.gov.au
OBJECT, AUSTRALIAN CENTRE FOR CRAFT AND DESIGN
Develops and promotes professional craft and design in New South Wales.
St Margarets, 415 Bourke St
SURRY HILLS NSW 2010
PO Box 63
STRAWBERRY HILLS NSW 2012
Tel: 02 9361 4555
Fax: 02 9361 4533
Email: object@object.com.au
www.object.com.au
ORCHESTRAS AUSTRALIA
A networking and service organisation for professional, youth and community orchestras; activities include an annual conference, a devolved grant program and centralised orchestral library information service.
Level 4, The Arts Exchange
10 Hickson Road
THE ROCKS NSW 2000
PO Box N690
GROSVENOR PLACE NSW 1220
Tel: 02 9241 2018
Fax: 02 9241 2873
Email: info@toan.com.au
www.toan.com.au
PERFORMANCE SPACE
The national centre for the research, development and promotion of contemporary performance arts.
Carriage Works
245 Wilson Street
EVELEIGH NSW 2015
PO Box 419
STRAWBERRY HILLS NSW 2012
Tel: 02 9698 7235
Fax: 02 9699 1503
Email: admin@performancespace.com.au
www.performancespace.com.au
PLAYING AUSTRALIA
This program provides assistance for the touring of the performing arts across State/Territory borders.
Senior Program Officer
Playing Australia
Department of Communications, Information Technology and the Arts
GPO Box 2154
CANBERRA ACT 2601
Tel: 02 6271 1665
Freecall: 1800 819 461
Fax: 02 6271 1697
Email: playing.australia@dcita.gov.au
www.dcita.gov.au/arts_culture/arts/playing_australia
PLAYWRITING AUSTRALIA
Created with cooperation between the Australian National Playwrights Centre and Playworks to drive the development, advocacy and diversity of Australian drama and facilitate a national conversation about writing for performance.
c/o Performing Lines
Suite 5, 245 Chalmers Street
Redfern NSW 2016
Tel: 02 9319 0066
Fax: 02 9318 2186
Email: enquiries@performinglines.org.au
www.performinglines.org.au
POETS’ UNION
Provides information and support services for poets in New South Wales and holds a range of poetry events.
PO Box 91
BALMAIN NSW 2041
Email: info@poetsunion.com
www.poetsunion.com
PROFESSIONAL HISTORIANS’ ASSOCIATION (NSW)
Information and advocacy body for professional historians; publishes Public History Review.
GPO Box 2437
SYDNEY NSW 2001
Tel: 02 9252 9437
Email: secretary@phansw.org.au
www.phansw.org.au
PUBLIC LENDING RIGHT SCHEME
This scheme compensates Australian authors and publishers for the use of their books in public libraries.
Department of Communications, Information Technology and the Arts
GPO Box 3241
CANBERRA ACT 2601
Tel: 02 6271 1650
Freecall: 1800 672 842
Fax: 02 6271 1651
Email: plr.mail@dcita.gov.au
www.dcita.gov.au/arts_culture/arts/lending_rights
REGIONAL ARTS NSW
Peak body for the arts in regional and rural New South Wales; provides cultural grants under the Commonwealth Regional Arts Fund, the Country Arts Support Program (CASP) and Regional Quick Turnaround Grants Program for community cultural development across the State. (See also Regional Arts Development Officers in this section of the website.)
Pier 5, Hickson Road
MILLERS POINT NSW 2000
Tel: 02 9270 2500
Fax: 02 9247 7829
Email: info@regionalartsnsw.com.au
www.regionalartsnsw.com.au
ROYAL AUSTRALIAN HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Encourages and promotes participation in Australian historical research, writing and publication; assists with co-ordination of New South Wales groups with like interests.
133 Macquarie Street
SYDNEY NSW 2000
Tel: 02 9247 8001
Fax: 02 9247 7854
Email: history@rahs.org.au
www.rahs.org.au
SOCIETY OF WOMEN WRITERS NSW
A voluntary organisation promoting the growth of literature and encouragement of women writers in New South Wales.
GPO Box 1388
SYDNEY NSW 2001
Tel: 02 9544 8630
www.womenwritersnsw.org
SYDNEY ARTS MANAGEMENT ADVISORY GROUP (SAMAG)
Provides monthly seminars that address topics and issues of interest to arts and cultural workers.
60 Margaret Street
PETERSHAM NSW 2049
Tel: 02 8250 5722
Email: info@samag.org
www.samag.org
SYDNEY FESTIVAL
Responsible for staging Sydney’s annual arts festival.
Level 2, 10 Hickson Road
THE ROCKS NSW 2000
Tel: 02 8248 6500
Fax: 02 8248 6599
Email: mail@sydneyfestival.org.au
www.sydneyfestival.org.au
SYDNEY WRITERS’ FESTIVAL
Responsible for staging the annual Sydney Writers’ Festival.
Level 2, 10 Hickson Rd
THE ROCKS NSW 2000
Tel: 02 9252 7728 / 9252 7729
Fax: 02 9252 7735
Email: info@swf.org.au
www.swf.org.au
VISCOPY
A not-for-profit agency that provides copyright, administrative and legal services to artists.
45 Crown Street
WOOLLOOMOOLOO NSW 2011
Tel: 02 9368 0933
Fax: 02 9368 0899
Email: viscopy@viscopy.com
www.viscopy.com
VISIONS OF AUSTRALIA
This program provides assistance to tour exhibitions across State/Territory borders.
The Program Officer
Visions of Australia
Department of the Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts
GPO Box 787
Canberra ACT 2601
Tel: 02 6275 9517
Toll free: 1 800 819 461
Email: visions.australia @environment.gov.au
http://www.arts.gov.au/arts/visions_of_australia