Arts Mid North Coast
Arts Mid North Coast (AMNC) is the Regional Arts Development Organisation (RADO) and peak body for arts and creative industries on the Mid North Coast. We have a strong history of delivering meaningful, accessible arts and cultural programs that empower our creative sector, enrich community life, and ensure people across the region can engage with and benefit from cultural experiences.
Our work spans across the local government areas of Coffs Harbour, Bellingen, Nambucca Valley, Kempsey, Port Macquarie-Hastings and Mid Coast on the traditional lands of the Gumbaynggir, Dunghutti, Biripi, Dunghutti and Worimi Nations.
Arts Mid North Coast is a registered charity with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC). We are governed by a Board made up of Local Government members and community representatives.
Arts Mid North Coast is supported by the NSW Government through Create NSW and are part of a network of 15 Regional Arts Development Organisations (RADOs) in NSW.
We are a small team, but we do a lot!
Making the Mid North Coast a Creative Regional Capital.
As the peak body for arts and culture in our region, Arts Mid North Coast empowers artists, strengthens the creative sector, and fosters inclusive opportunities across the arts and creative industries.
Our vision is to grow the Mid North Coast as a creative regional capital—where creativity connects communities, drives innovation, and builds resilience.
We achieve this by delivering and supporting a diverse range of services, programs and projects that:
- Create opportunities for artists and cultural workers
- Encourage meaningful community participation in the arts
- Promote the region’s rich cultural identity and creative talent
Arts Mid North Coast delivers region-wide services that support artists, creative practitioners, local councils, communities and visitors. Our work strengthens the cultural life of the Mid North Coast by connecting people, building capacity, and ensuring inclusive access to arts and cultural opportunities.
We work across six key service areas:
Arts & Culture Promotion
We raise the profile of arts and culture through regional event promotion, creative storytelling, and cultural tourism content that highlights the vibrancy of our communities.
Arts Sector Support
We offer direct support to artists and creative groups through tailored advice, professional development, resources and funding guidance to help sustain and grow creative practice.
Council Support
We partner with local councils to deliver cultural planning support, community arts initiatives and strategic projects that help meet Council goals and strengthen local identity. We also provide input into public art, grant applications and sector engagement.
Project Delivery
We design and deliver inclusive, place-based projects in collaboration with artists, communities, councils, businesses and education providers aligned with local priorities and regional needs.
Partnership Development
We work with First Nations, Local Councils, education, health, tourism and private sector partners to deliver projects, grow cross-sector collaboration, attract investment and develop shared strategies that benefit the region and our communities.
Advocacy
We represent the creative sector at all levels—advocating for investment, equity, and recognition of the arts as a vital part of regional development, wellbeing and community resilience.
How We Support Our Communities
Individual artists, creative groups, organisations, schoools and Councils can contact us for:
- Advice and strategic planning support
- Industry and community connections
- Project development and partnership
- Funding and grant writing guidance
- Promotion of events, exhibitions and workshops
- Referrals and letters of support
- Access to creative opportunities and networks
- Skills development and mentoring
- Advocacy and sector representation
We also offer fee-for-service project management and consultancy supporting the delivery of arts and cultural programs in partnership with councils, organisations and communities.
We are a Child Safe Organisation and committed to the safety, participation and empowerment of children and young people. Read our Statement of Commitment to Child Safety here.
Support our Work!
Arts Mid North Coast support artists, creative workers and communities through programs that celebrate creativity, strengthen local culture, and build sustainable careers in the arts. Your support helps us continue this important work—growing local talent, providing creative opportunities, and bringing communities together through the arts and culture.
Call Us: 02 6658 9400
Out of standard business hours please leave a message and we'll return your call as soon as we can.
Office Address
Suite 1.04b, Innovation Hub Coffs Coast
Coffs Harbour Education Campus
363 Hogbin Drive
Coffs Harbour NSW 2450