Arts OutWest both publicly and behind-the-scenes advocates
- around the value of arts and culture
- on arts and cultural issues and policy on behalf of the region
- for artists and arts workers
Some recent examples below:
On Tuesday 11 August make sure your arts jobs are counted in the Census.
You may have seen a lot of chat about Payday Super and new requirements for musicians and other gig artists to be paid super (and what that means for, say, festivals and music venues).
Survey + public workshop 28 May. The community is being invited to help shape the future of arts, culture and creativity across the Parkes Shire Council Arts Advisory Committee through a new strategic planning process now underway.
What should the future of the arts look like in Australia? How best to have your say, what words to highlight, including online consultation sessions May 6 & 7 with Regional Arts Australia.
Last week the NSW Government released Heartland: a plan for regional NSW arts, culture and creative industries 2026–2035. This is the first time the NSW State Government has developed a dedicated regional arts plan. We look at how Arts OutWest’s work intersects with and supports the plan.
Donate on or before AusArt Day 23 October 2025 to make next years small grants program possible.
The Business Connect program has been defunded.
Share your story about how the Creative Plus Business free workshops or mentoring have benefited you.
We addresses the current situation around NSW funding for regional galleries, regional arts development organisations and other regional arts programs.
Submissions close 10 January 2025. Bathurst Regional Council is seeking community feedback on the Ngurang Arts Residency (BARN) project to inform future decision making regarding the facility. Arts OutWest asks you to take a moment to read about the plans and submit your feedback.
