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.
COVID-19: We’ve tagged the planned events across the region that have been cancelled or postponed: Click here
NEW: HAPPENING ONLINE. We’ve added a new category for workshops, exhibitions, virutal tours and activities that are now happening ONLINE. Click here
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Kew-Y-Ahn Aboriginal Art Gallery – GALLERY TEMPORARILY CLOSED DUE TO COVID-19
HARTLEY. OPEN TUES-SUN. The Kew–Y–Ahn Aboriginal Gallery project is a partnership between Arts OutWest, NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service and the NSW Department of Environment and Heritage. Work by local Aboriginal painters, weavers, designers, jewellers and photographers from across the NSW Central West are on show and for sale in rotating exhibitions in the new gallery space.
Find out more »2019 CWAS ‘David Malin Awards’
PARKES. At CSIRO Parkes Radio Telescope. The Central West Astronomical Society (CWAS) is proud to announce the shortlisted finalists in the 2019 CWAS Astrophotography Awards - the "David Malin Awards".
Find out more »Around the Clock: Bathurst 12 & 24-Hour Endurance Racers
BATHURST. This special exhibition will feature a number of Bathurst 12-Hour and 24-Hour racing cars, as well as memorabilia and other objects from the history of these races
at Mount Panorama since the early 1990s.
Transports of Delight
BATHURST DISTRICT HISTORICAL MUSEUM. The Historical Society Museum will be having a display of luggage and travel accessories during Autumn Colours. Come and have a look at a magnificent Louis Vuitton travelling trunk, suitcases that have been everywhere, handbags and more
Find out more »Our Changing Landscape – GALLERY TEMPORARILY CLOSED DUE TO COVID-19
GRENFELL. Ted Lewis and William (Bill) O’Shea are both highly recognised Australian artists and are well known for their love of the Australian landscape.
Find out more »Installing Small Abstracts from the Collection of David & Gillian Serisier – Gallery CLOSED DUE TO COVID-19
ORANGE REGIONAL GALLERY, ORANGE. Curated by accomplished abstract painter, David Serisier from his and Gillian’s collection, the exhibition will include a selection of bold and colorful paintings, prints and drawings by Australian and international emerging and established artists.
Find out more »Orange is the New Black – Now online exhibition
PEISLEY STREET GALLERY, ORANGE. ORANGE IS THE NEW BLACK by Gina FISHMAN and Amanda KETTERER.
Find out more »As Far As The Eye Can See – Gallery CLOSED DUE TO COVID-19
COWRA REGIONAL ART GALLERY, COWRA. Through the work of 22 Australian artists, this exhibition celebrates the contemporary topography of both landscape and printmaking.
Find out more »CONCRETE: Art Design Architecture – GALLERY TEMPORARILY CLOSED DUE TO COVID-19
BATHURST REGIONAL ART GALLERY, BATHURST. This major exhibition is exploring the innovative ways that concrete is being used by artists, designers and architects in Australia in the 21st century.
Find out more »Orange F.O.O.D Week – CANCELLED DUE TO COVID-19
ORANGE. The 10 day community festival celebrates the Orange region’s diverse and high quality food and wine.
Find out more »JURGIS MIKSEVICIUS: In the Light of the Sun and Shadow of the Moon – GALLERY TEMPORARILY CLOSED DUE TO COVID-19
BATHURST REGIONAL ART GALLERY, BATHURST. Lithuanian born artist Jurgis Miksevicius (1923-2014) immigrated to Australia in 1948. The exhibition will chart Miksevicius’ displacement from war torn Europe, his time at Bathurst Migrant Camp, the development of his practice with particular focus on the region and conclude with a selection of landscapes and a series of his more introspective/philosophical moon paintings.
Find out more »Capturing Nature: Early photography at the Australian Museum 1857 – 1893 – GALLERY TEMPORARILY CLOSED DUE TO COVID-19
ORANGE REGIONAL MUSEUM. Australia’s earliest scientific photographs are revealed in a new exhibition, Capturing Nature.
Find out more »Bathurst Art Retreat 2020
BATHURST. Join us for a weekend retreat, where you will be inspired to create your own masterpiece. Surrounded by 250 acres of breathtaking native flora and fauna, the private property borders the Macquarie River and provides a variety of dramatic settings for both budding and established artists.
Find out more »F.O.O.D. Week Group Exhibition – GALLERY TEMPORARILY CLOSED DUE TO COVID-19 – ALL NOW ONLINE
CORNER STORE GALLERY, ORANGE. To celebrate the annual Orange F.O.O.D. Week Festival we've put together a group exhibition of Corner Store Gallery alumni from the local area.
Find out more »Orange Regional Gallery Extension Project 2020: Gallery closes
ORANGE REGIONAL GALLERY, ORANGE. Construction will take place over the 2020 calendar year with the Gallery closed from April to November.
Find out more »Hands on Clay
GANG GANG GALLERY, LITHGOW. A group exhibition showcasing a collection of masters in their field in this dynamic and thought provoking show.
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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