Saltwater Freshwater Art is the first publication of the Saltwater Freshwater Arts Alliance. The book features 39 emerging and established Aboriginal visual artists, identified from Forster to Coffs Harbour in the Visual Artist Mapping project of 2009. The unique Saltwater Read More »

According to RMIT University research findings released last week, Monday 6th December 2010, cultural festivals have been found to have powerful effects on Indigenous wellbeing. Research leader and co-author of the report, Dr Peter Phipps, says “The research indicates beyond Read More »

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CORPORATE SERVICES MANAGER – Position Closes Friday 4 May 2012 We are seeking an experienced Manager to join our Executive Team The Corporate Services Manager primary role is to organise the resources of the business, improve its performance and ensure Read More »

Organisers of the Saltwater Freshwater Festival are excited about the amount and variety of food stalls this year, from Bush Tucka to Traditional Moroccan and Indian Curry to coffee and ice-cream, there should be something to tantalise the tastebuds of Read More »

The Aboriginal Cultural Showcase at the Tamworth Music Festival is gearing up to be an exciting week from Monday 17th January through to Saturday 22nd January. The Showcase will be a fantastic opportunity for exposure for up and coming artists, Read More »

The masterpieces of internationally acclaimed Aboriginal artist Robert Campbell are currently showcased at the Glasshouse in Port Macquarie, as a very fitting lead-up to the Saltwater Freshwater Festival. Campbell (1944-1993) was a Ngaku man who was born, lived and worked Read More »

“It was the most meaningful event I have ever been to” says Jessie Taylor, a volunteer of the Saltwater Freshwater Festival, which captivated crowds on Australia Day on the banks of the Hastings River, Port Macquarie. Jessie was one of Read More »

This is a call out to people of the Mid North Coast region who are interested in gaining experience in events and production (or have experience they want to share) as well as dedicated community members who just love to Read More »

After much anticipation, The Saltwater Freshwater Arts Alliance today announced that the Australia Day Festival for 2013 will return to Taree. After the devastating wash out of this year’s Festival, the Alliance has been carefully considering options to ensure the Read More »