25-26 Cartwheel artists: Peggy Aitken, Tara Barrington, Charlie Bajorek, Claire Burke, Steph Grey, Kasey Tudor, Lochie Vardy, Liam Waterman and Laura Weynton.

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Now in its second cycle, Cartwheel is 12-month program that will connect, inspire and support up to 10 early-career artists in the Hunter region to advance their creative careers.

Through a carefully curated calendar of professional development opportunities, Cartwheel artists will undertake masterclasses and workshops, take excursions to see professional contemporary work, and attend industry events that will place them at the centre of the professional arts sector.

Cartwheel artists will also be forming their own community of early-career artists, a network of support that is crucial for sustainable arts careers, and one that will last beyond the tenure of the program.

Cartwheel 25-26 is proudly supported by City of Newcastle.