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Supporting the next generation of Artists, Designers, Curators and Writers.

Arc Creative is a student organisation dedicated to providing professional development opportunities and social activities to UNSW Art & Design students to make the Arts more accessible. 

At Arc Creative we encourage you to experiment, engage and enjoy. Whether you're into art, design, curation, writing, editing, podcasting, filming or social media, Arc will help you develop your skills and find like-minded students to collaborate with, equipment, and spaces to get your work out there. We’ve got exhibition spaces to show your work, student-run media to publish your writing and podcasts, and industry-experienced Arc staff to mentor your creative journey and teach you those things you don't learn in the classroom.

Whatever you’re interested in trying, whatever you’d like to learn, start your journey here.

Olivia Dean | All Ages

Tue 11 Feb

One of the UK’s brightest rising stars, Olivia Dean, is coming to Australia and New Zealand for the very first time.

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SHIHAD | 18+

Fri 14 Feb

Forged in the fires of 1988’s thrash metal scene, Wellington’s SHIHAD quickly evolved into one of Australia’s most...

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Kneecap | 18+

Sat 15 Mar

A band who refuses to shy away, don’t miss riotous rap trio Kneecap as they make their game-changing Australian debut...

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HONNE | 18+

Wed 19 Mar

HONNE, aka Andy Clutterbuck and James Hatcher, will head down under with a fresh set of tracks from their...

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KNOCK2 | 18+

Fri 04 Apr

Visionary electronic artist Knock2 brings his global ‘nolimit TOUR’ to Australia in APRIL 2025 in celebration of his...

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Sam Barber | 18+

Tue 29 Apr

Rising country star Sam Barber is returning to Australia as he brings the Restless Mind Tour to stages across the...

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DAN McCABE | 18+

Sat 10 May

Singer-songwriter Dan McCabe (Kildare, Ireland) has captivated audiences worldwide with his soulful music.

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Kudos is an offsite pop-up gallery space led by emerging artists, curators, and performers. 

Kudos provides professional exhibition experiences to UNSW Art & Design community members and alumni to ensure that emerging artists are supported through the first steps into the Art World.

Between 1998 - 2020 Kudos was Kudos Gallery at its physical site housed in No.6 Napier St, Paddington, a professional off campus exhibition space. Kudos Gallery hosted between 10-20 exciting shows from students, alumni, and all kinds of emerging creatives. With it’s doors always open to showcasing experimental concepts Kudos Gallery was host to a wide range of unparalleled public programs, workshops, buzzing opening nights, performance nights, and much more over the years

Follow us at @kudos_arc on Instagram to keep up to date with our exhibitions, programming, and paid performance opportunities available to students and recent graduates.

Kudos

About Kudos

Learn about Kudos and our 25 year History

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Kudos Offsite

Kudos Offsite applications are currently closed

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Kudos Committee

Our student led committee responsible for all Kudos and AD Space Creative programming

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Kudos Emerging Awards

Kudos Annual Art Awards recognising the excellence of our creative community in art and design, curating, and writing

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Kudos Live

Kudos Live is not currently taking applications. Keep your eyes open...Perform, participate and experience, Kudos Live: One night of experimental performance art

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Art Start Volunteering

Dip your toes in to the creative industry with Art Start Volunteering.

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Three Foot Square

Paddington Campus' most intimate and accessible exhibition space, open to the public 24/7.

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Kudos A/V

Kudos' online Audio Visual platofrm showcasing digital sonic and moving image work

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Workshops and Public Programs

Level up your creative practice with our annual workshops and public programs.

Kudos Archive

Explore Kudos 25 year exhibition history

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AD Space is an on-campus gallery space led by early career artists 

Since 2017, AD Space has supported artists, designers, curators and writers at UNSW Art & Design during a crucial stage in their career. 

We work with them to deliver a student-led program of exhibitions, workshops and professional development opportunities. Yearly highlights include the Tim Olsen Drawing Prize, Jenny Birt Award and ANNUAL graduate exhibition.

We are a student-run exhibition space which empowers students to develop their practice, take risks and connect with audiences. 

* AD Space is funded and managed by Arc @ UNSW Ltd in partnership with UNSW Art & Design

AD Space

About AD Space

Learn about AD Space and it's history.

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How to apply for an exhibition

Find out how you can exhibit with AD Space and prepare your application

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Workshops and Public Programs

Art Start Volunteering

Dip your toes in to the creative industry with Art Start Volunteering.

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Media and Writing

Framework

Arc Creative's Critical and Experimental Arts Journal

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Art Schooled: A Guide to Writing for the Arts

Volunteering

Kudos Committee

Our student led committee responsible for all Kudos and AD Space Creative programming

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Art Start Volunteering

Dip your toes in to the creative industry with Art Start Volunteering.

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More Volunteering

Resources

Creative Directory

A directory of Sydneys art & design festivals, galleries, institutions, parties to studios, workshops, and publications for aspiring artists, curators, designers and writers.

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Opportunities in your community

Opportunities in the wider art and design community. From Grants and prizes, to residencies and employment we've got you covered ;)

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Arc Creative

P:(02) 9065 0981

E:creative@arc.unsw.edu.au

H:10am to 5pm

A:Ground Floor D Block, Greens Rd, Paddington

Art & Design Manager

Carmen Schieb

P:(02) 9065 0981

E:c.schieb@arc.unsw.edu.au

H:Mon - Fri

A:Arc Office, Ground Floor D-Block, UNSW Art & Design, Gate 2 Greens Rd.

Kudos Coordinator

Abigail Montgomery

P:(02) 9065 0981

E:kudos@arc.unsw.edu.au

A:Ground Floor D Block, Greens Rd, Paddington

Kudos Coordinator

Levent Can Kaya

P:(02) 9065 0981

E:kudos.digital@arc.unsw.edu.au

A:Ground Floor D Block, Greens Rd, Paddington

Framework Coordinator

Yaz Meedin

P:9065 0920

E:framework@arc.unsw.edu.au

H:Mon - Thurs

Social Activities Officer

Sarah Elwaad

AD Space

Rory Moy

P:(02) 9065 0981

E:r.moy@arc.unsw.edu.au

H:Gallery Hours: Mon - Fri 11am - 5pm.

A:EG01, Ground Floor E Block, Greens Rd, Paddington NSW 2021, UNSW Art & Design.