Despite COVID-19, CuriousWorks’ artistic leadership and emerging artist programs continued to thrive over 2021. Programs which have focused on developing and nurturing our emerging artists (the Curious Creators) included our first Emerging Artistic Directorate, Handle with Care and the Writers Development Program, the creative development and production of meet me at the next stop and our annual gathering and reflection at Story Circle. These programs (together with our Social Enterprise Program) provided an opportunity for 26 young artists from Western Sydney to develop their skills with a range of professional training from creative masterclasses to peer-led practice.