Register now: creativeplusbusiness.com/workshop/web...

Some great tips for social media that reflect our advice shared during the Marketing workshop in May: www.instagram.com/p/DV10yNQgZNG/

‘I hate it.’ ‘Deeply disengaged.’ ‘Like being trapped.’ The comedians I talked to for this piece didn’t mince words in expressing their distaste for social media.

This fair is for people looking to sell/ trade: 🐊 Zines 🐊 Original art 🐊 Digital prints 🐊 Merch and items with original art 🐊 Small print run books 🐊 Hand made books If you would like a stall but don't know if it's right just reach out.

As we approach another EOFY Creative Plus Business compiled this great resource to get you more confident with your tax return: creativeplusbusiness.com/tax-time-for...

Newlandia is a one-day, all-ages music and skate festival presented by Alice Springs Town Council in collaboration with Tangentyere Council as part of NAIDOC Week 2026.

Secret Art is your opportunity to exhibit unreleased work to brand new audiences in July. You'll get to build exhibition confidence and experience whilst meeting other creatives.

Leadership Lab - Darwin registrations are now open for June 26th Leadership Lab - Darwin is a free, one-day, in-person event from Creative Australia designed to support Darwin-based artist and arts workers to tackle the complex, systemic challenges across the arts and culture sector:

Opportunity for independent artists and arts organisation representatives to network with each other and meet staff of Creative Australia Register now: australiacouncil.my.salesforce-sites.com/dc/reg/nt-or...

🐊 Fringe Mob is our $30 Festival membership. It's a way for you to show some extra love and to say thanks we hook you up with discounts, special access and goodies. Don't forget to purchase it before you begin buying tickets - that way you can access your discounts at the checkout 👀

The Portrait of a Senior Territorian Art Award Applications open Monday 8 June 2026 Find out more or apply now: poast.com.au/apply-now/

Database for evacuation shelters and temporary accommodation facility workshops SHARING ON BEHALF of Darwin Community Arts

🗣️ Share your views to help shape the future direction of the creative and culture sector. Due 24 May: www.arts.gov.au/news/have-yo...

Bite into 89 shows with 180+ individual performances and experiences in 10 days across 22 venues 🐊 Grab your tickets via the website or pickup a printed guide from a venue near you as they begin to be distributed from today 🌟 The 2026 Fringo croc was designed by Donovan Mota

Meet local music creators and industry pros for relaxed networking, spotlighting women, gender diverse and non-binary voices. Register now: www.eventbrite.com.au/e/apra-amcos...

Register your interest via the website for our annual Zine & Digital Art Fair: Incubator. Applications close: June 30th - if we run out of space we will close applications early Stall fees: $10 - $5 Footage thanks to Hero Productions AU

Thanks to continued support from NT Health, we are reopening Sexy Safety Dispenser Applications again in 2026. This program inspires conversation and builds confidence around discussing safety whilst dispensing free condoms, dental dams, lube and gloves.

Darwin Creative Sector Connect is a free two-day professional development program presented by City of Darwin with Darwin Community Arts (DCA), taking place on 27–28 April 2026: events.humanitix.com/darwin-creat...

This 12-month fellowship, delivered by The Muse multi studios (Sudan Art Archive), Sudan in partnership with Qubit Incubator, Australia supports eight artists from Australia and Sudan to explore alternative, community-driven and living archival practices.: musesd.com/residency/fe...

Darwin Pride is doing an artist callout for performers to be involved this June: forms.monday.com/forms/241537... #australianartist #pride #darwin

Desert Festival applications are open now for creatives looking to perform in Alice Springs this July: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

There's currently a study being done to see what gaps exist in the local industry. Completing this survey will put you in the draw to win 1 of 3 $50 vouchers to an art store of your choice (Jacksons, Top End Sounds, The bookstore etc): docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

REWIRE: Understanding & Supporting Mental Health in the Visual Arts is a free 90-minute workshop designed specifically for artists, curators, arts workers, producers and creative teams across the visual arts sector: events.humanitix.com/rewire-under...

Does your performance collective or group need some space to dream big? Corrugated Iron 2026 Company in Residence is now open for applications, and we’re looking for bold, curious and creative collectives to call our space home in 2026: www.corrugatediron.org.au/creative-fut...

Registrations open for WordFlow: a creative, explorative, and guided writing circle (Part 2) with Darwin Community Arts: darwincommunityarts.org.au/event/wordfl...

Calling all Darwin/Garramilla artists! Help shape City of Darwin’s future Civic Centre. See the thread for more info 👇🏻

You can find call outs for auditions, exhibition opportunities and more on our website. In addition to running our applications we also help to promote call outs from shows or performances who are a part of the program: darwinfringe.org.au/get-involved...

You have 10 days until the third and final round of 2026 applications close 🐊 ⚠ A reminder that this years program goes to print earlier than ever before so it will be impossible to accept late submissions. Image thanks to Paz Tassone

Darwin Aboriginal Art Fair and Indigenous Fashion Projects have now opened the 2026 National Indigenous Fashion Award Nominations: www.ifp.org.au/nifa-2026-no... #AboriginalArt #Fashion #Indigenous

Creative Workplaces Survey is now open Complete it now if you're aged 18+ and are an Australian Citizen: creativeworkplaces.gov.au/survey

Free online workshop for small business to build your budgeting and pricing confidence 👇 events.humanitix.com/basic-budget...

Looking for an opportunity to exhibit new work as a part of Fringe? www.facebook.com/share/p/1AJE... Repost from Forest hangs.

The third and final round of General Applications close midnight Sunday March 1st. These are for event listings for any venue around town that's NOT Brown's Mart or the AANT Centre. There are so many incredible businesses who are offering free to low cost spaces.

Want to light a fire under your art career in 2026? Applications to perform in Brown's Mart and the AANT Centre close next Sunday January 4th at midnight.

Not sure where to start? 🐊 Hub & Performance Applications close January 4th 🐊 General Applications close March 1st

💻 If you've visited our site recently you may or may not have encountered issues which we greatly apologise. We have sourced some help and are slowly working to resolve these issues.

Our Online info session is tonight from 6-7pm and it's perfect for everyone from first timers to Fringe veterans. Sign up now to receive a link directly in your inbox: darwinfringe.org.au/infosession-... Image thanks to David Hancock featuring the Syncettes

Hub and Performance applications close at midnight January 4th. These are applications for our curated program - which means we pick the shows and run the venue.

🐊 All three types of applications are open now. ⭐️ Hub & Performance Apps close midnight January 4th ⭐️ General Apps close March 1st --- IMAGE thanks to Flowpyre featuring the Darwin Divine Dancers Territorylesque show in 2025

A very serious, very red faced 30 second message from our director about Aus Art Day next week 🤭

Listen in online from 6-7pm on Monday November 10th to find out about performing or presenting in the 2026 Darwin Fringe Festival. Perfect for anyone who is curious or ready with hard-hitting questions. This session is aimed at Artists and Venues.

Ready to do your Fringe homework? We've released the 2026 Artist Pack with a few formatting changes and extra information. Our commitment to artists remains consistent and as such there will be no increase in fees as we understand that times are tough for everyone right now.

Did Fringe leave you feeling inspired to be on stage yourself? Here's some important dates in the 2026 timeline to consider 🤔💭 #fringefestival #darwinnt

Thanks for celebrating our second 10th birthday with us at the iconic Brown’s Mart and a massive shoutout to the amazing performers who kept us entertained all night long 💚 there’s plenty more photos in the Facebook Album. Thank you to @shah_prerak for helping to capture all of the special moments 🐊

😋 Get ya feast on at Fringe because our food program has never tasted this good! We've got a rotation of some iconic and brand-new food vans at our Hub at Brown's Mart this year. #darwinnt #northernterritory #darwinfringe

Happy Territory Day 🎆 We're excited to be showcasing and celebrating local stories with more than 70% of events being presented by Territorian creatives from July 11-20 🐊 Stay safe tonight and don't forget to pick up your rubbish 🎇🚮

Curtains up from July 11th and then you only have 10 days to feast on Fringe 🐊 -- 📸 Image thanks to Paz Tassone from Darwin Divine Dancers performance in 2022 in Brown's Mart Theatre.

Bethany ( @cordial_draws ) Fringo artwork looks so good on the front cover of Off The Leash 🐊 a massive thank you to Off The Leash for all of your incredible support and the work you do for our industry year round 💚

Times are tough but there's still plenty of ways to get ya Fringe full without splashing too much cash. *Some of these shows require a donation upon entry or offer pay-what-you-can tickets. SHOWS LISTED IN COMMENTS

🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ Sugarbag and Darwin Pride might be over but there's still plenty of LGBTQIASB+ creatives to support at Fringe next month. We encourage you to look closer at the program with many shows being created, produced and performed by people from our community. SHOWS LISTED IN COMMENTS...