Jo Clancy, ‘birrirra bandhung’, North East Wiradjuri Centre, Cementa22, Photo: Gus Armstrong
Since 2013, Cementa has evolved from an artist-initiated contemporary art festival into a platform for developing emergent art forms, connecting regional arts communities and artists with peers across Australia.
We believe that the future of art is regional. Cementa pursues this future through initiatives that seed and support a robust and thriving regional arts ecology - our annual residency program, biennial festival, supported ARI space WAYOUT, ‘The Uncooperative’ youth program, studio tours, and numerous other initiatives.
Donations support artists, our artist-led team, our community, and keep our flagship event, Cementa Festival free for everyone. Every contribution pays artists and makes art.
Cementa welcomes support at all levels, and acknowledges donations of $500 and above as part of our Patron program, below. Multi-year donations assist with long-term planning. Any amount over $2 is tax deductible. Cementa is a registered charity. Cementa’s 2024 Artist Fund is supported by Creative Australia’s Plus1 program, to support artist fees, projects and artist-led roles at Cementa24.
Since 2013, Cementa has supported over 350 artists and presented over 200 new, site-specific artworks. Past Cementa artists are listed here. Read Cementa's 2022 Impact Report and 2023 Impact Report.
For more information about supporting Cementa or sponsorship, please contact us here.
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Donate the equivalent of two coffees a month by donating $10 monthly
Donate $500+ to Cementa
Donations acknowledged in our annual impact report and website. Receive early updates and invitations to events.
Donate via Paypal or credit card or Direct transfer to Cementa’s account. Multi-year donations assist with long-term planning.
Donate $5,000+ to Cementa
Donations acknowledged in our annual impact report and website. Be invited to input on our patron’s circle. Receive invitations to special events.
Donate via Paypal or credit card or Direct transfer to Cementa’s account. Multi-year donations assist with long-term planning.
Over 40% of Cementa’s income is currently in-kind, and we couldn’t do what we do without it. Join us at Cementa24 as a volunteer:
Opportunities for High School students: Gain valuable experiences.
Opportunities for Art Students: Our key mission is to connect regional, urban, established, and emerging artists. Cementa is a hotbed of ideas and an opportunity for great conversations and collaborations.
Internship Opportunities: Become an intern with Cementa and receive a letter of recommendation, and get more insight in the creative industries and your professional prospects.
Local Community Engagement: This is a perfect opportunity to showcase our region with the festival being covered by national media!
Cultural Connections: Engage with local First Nations Elders and Artists. Opportunities for young First Nations artists to receive mentorship from experienced curators and First Nations mentor curators, providing guidance and support.
Meet the Artists: Receive an induction to the site, meet the artists, and learn about their creative processes.
Cementa would like to acknowledge our existing supporters, including those not listed below.
Jennifer Bennett, Anne Bond, Alex Bowen & Catherine Sullivan, Vicki Brooke Charitable Trust, Samantha Ferris, Kim Ford, Mark Franklyn, Sandra Henrietta, Lue Station, David Robb, The Community Charity Shop Kandos, Lucy White, Megan Williams, Anonymous (4)