Welcome to our BIG list of arts and cultural events happening in the NSW Central West gathered from artists, event producers, great local venues and groups across the region.
This is a busy artistic region. There’s usually more than 2000 arts and heritage events happening in the region each year.
Looking for the ongoing or regularly open museums, galleries, artist studios, historic sites, Aboriginal experiences and sites, craft shops, handmade retail outlets or public art? They’re all covered at our Culture Maps Central NSW. Explore it here
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February 2021
Creative Dementia Workshops
GANG GANG GALLERY, LITHGOW. A series of facilitated workshops for people living with dementia and their carers to enjoy proven benefits gained through art. music and mindfulness.
Find out more »LIVEattheGALLERY – The Fir Trio & Kanimbla String Quartet
GANG GANG GALLERY, LITHGOW. The Kanimbla String Quartet and the Fir Trio are teaming up for a fusion of jazz and classical music. Both groups are products of the fertile music scene in the Blue Mountains and together they produce a big sound with a varied palette of instrumental and vocal colours
Find out more »Rebecca Wilson: The Kate Kelly Collection
GANG GANG GALLERY, LITHGOW. Rebecca Wilson’s exhibition retells a visual story of events and folklore inspired by the life and times of Kate Kelly, re-interpreted by the artist to include a collection of portraits based on photos discovered by the artist during her in-depth research over the past five years. According to the artist, “It seemed like every chapter of her life was a painting waiting to happen.”
Find out more »Book Launch – Rebecca Wilson’s Kate Kelly
GANG GANG GALLERY, LITHGOW. Celebrate the launch of Kate Kelly - The True story of Ned Kelly's little sister
Find out more »The What’s On calendar covers arts and heritage events happening across the NSW Central West. These events are sourced or supplied from local venues and arts organisations. Many events listed here have been originally shared by the organisers on social media. Whilst all care is taken – and accuracy is our priority – we can take no responsibility for date changes or the content of contributed information. Contact the event organisers listed for more details or to book tickets.
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