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 happeing in the region each year. Of course, 2020 looks a little different but the events are slowly returning where possible.
NEW: HAPPENING ONLINE. We’ve added a new category for workshops, exhibitions, virutal tours and activities that are now happening ONLINE. Click here for the listings
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Kew-Y-Ahn Aboriginal Art Gallery – open again
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 »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 »#BRAGStudioSet
BATHURST REGIONAL ART GALLERY, BATHURST. Over the coming months BRAG will be sharing the #BRAGStudioSet - a weekly insight into local artists' studios and their art practice.
Find out more »Blue – Forbes Art Society Exhibition
FORBES. The Platypus Gallery exhibits members' work but there are also exhibitions from local and visiting artists. The exhibited works vary greatly from paintings and drawings in all media, ceramics, fine wood turning, jewelry and photography.
Find out more »Inherit: Old and New Histories
ORANGE REGIONAL MUSEUM, ORANGE. Exploring our region’s history, the exhibition highlights big events and significant personalities, as well as the lives and experiences of everyday people.
Find out more »Faded Glamour
PEISLEY ST GALLERY, ORANGE. A series of soft and lyrical interiors and florals that delights in the feminine and decorative by Larissa Blake.
Find out more »Orange Art Trail
ORANGE. A select group of Orange Artists invites you to visit their studios and view their current works.
Find out more »Orange Wine Festival
ORANGE. The Orange Wine Festival is the region's opportunity to celebrate its thriving wine and food culture and quality cool-climate wines, unique to the region.
Find out more »No Boundaries
GANG GANG GALLERY, LITHGOW. An all male exhibition exploring the diversity of art without boundaries
Find out more »Makers Month
THE FOUNDATIONS, PORTLAND. Events will include workshops, artwork and sculpture installations, opportunities for artists to explore the site, historical site tours, walking and running tours around the trails, kids eco and sustainability workshops and much more…
Find out more »2020 Calleen Art Award
COWRA REGIONAL ART GALLERY, COWRA. The Calleen Art Award is open to original paintings in any style or subject and for adjudication purposes using any traditional painting medium, such as acrylic, oil or watercolour (other traditional “mixed media” may be used to a lesser extent).
Find out more »Bathurst Library Children’s Weekly Activities
BATHURST LIBRARY, BATHURST. Children's programs are back in the library face to face from Term 4! Strict book conditions and covid restriction compliance apply
Find out more »‘Alive And Creating’ Contemporary Group Art Exhibition
ORANGE. Thursday to Sunday for 3 weekends, from 15 October to 1 November. Colour City Creatives are answering the call of Spring and we're putting on a PopUp exhibition! Our galleries are too small in these Covid times but we have found a place to bring some joy and colour into your life.
Find out more »Legacy: Bequest, Inheritance, Heritage, Gift
GRENFELL ART GALLERY, GRENFELL. The works in this exhibition reflect a lifetime of Merilyn McDonald’s artistic practice, spanning different themes and materials including landscapes, still life and figurative works.
Find out more »Amala Groom: RE: Union
BATHURST REGIONAL ART GALLERY, BATHURST. A six-year survey of the video and photographic work of Wiradjuri artist Amala Groom, One and the Same reflects upon the artist’s use of self-portraiture to explore complex issues around identity, sovereignty, history, politics, culture and spirituality.
Find out more »Jock Alexander: Of This Place
BATHURST REGIONAL ART GALLERY, BATHURST. Jock Alexander's appreciation of the Central West, particularly of Wahluu (Mount Panorama), is a source of intellectual and spiritual inspiration with which he seeks to address the region’s colonial history and its legacy.
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.
To contribute an event email us at artsoutwest@csu.edu.au
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