ARTS outwest
We promote, educate, facilitate and advocate for arts and cultural development across the NSW Central West.
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Closes 15 October 2021. Show me what it feels like… WHILE THE WORLD WAITS. Arts OutWest is thrilled to offer a unique opportunity for 15 regional visual artists to create artworks in response to regional music.
Closes 18 October. Createability Internship Program for NSW artists and practitioners with disability is calling for applicants for 2021/2022. Arts OutWest has been approved as a potential Host Organisation for this program.
We’re excited to launch a new album ‘While the World Waits’, 15 original tracks by musicians from the NSW Central West. CD copies now for sale for $10 plus postage. BUY YOUR COPY HERE.
Arts OutWest’s Virtual Art Snacks is an interactive creative arts program delivered using remote technologies into Multi-Purpose Services (MPS) across the Western NSW Local Health District.
From 21 September Music NSW Regional Music Officer (Central West) Patrick Coomey will be holding 30 min 1-on-1 sessions for the rest of September on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.
Fridays in September and October (or a time that suits you). Have a natter with our executive director about your project ideas or needs. Ask about funding. Keep a creative dream pushing forward. Ask for advice or just a helpful…
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Original music from the Central West
REGIONAL news & opportunities
HOW ART CAN HELP SHAPE OUR REGIONAL FUTURE. On Friday 15 October, Asialink Arts and Cementa inc. are joining forces to host an online symposium exploring the potential of art to impact the future of regional communities.
Each month the Regional Music Officer’s bring you a brand new update to our Spotify playlists. Filled with incredible talent from around their local areas, dive in to some of the best new tunes NSW has to offer from across…
Sumissions close November 20. Gang Gang Gallery Lithgow are holding an art fair and calling out for local work.
Could this heritage building be a new cultural space. Have your say or put forward an expression of interest.
Closes 22 October 2021. Young local artists are invited to join Councils’ Youth Mural Project.
Closes 25 October 2021. From Create NSW. Available for tours across all artforms, this fund supports projects that provide access to arts and culture for audiences living in regional NSW.
Mitchell Conservatorium have announced that their Director/ CEO Graham Sattler will depart after 8 years, to take up the role of CEO of Christchurch Symphony Orchestra in New Zealand.
Closes 11 October 2021. The Mitchell Conservatorium seeks a qualified, experienced and inspirational music educator, manager and team leader to take the organisation into the next stage of its development.
Closes 30 September 2021. Individual artists and small to medium arts and cultural organisations impacted by COVID-19 restrictions can now apply for COVID Development Grants to support the development of new work.
Minor Works and Equipment Projects closes 26 October 2021. Medium to large projects cl0ses 3 Nov 2021. The NSW Government has introduced $60 million in strategic funding over two years for the delivery of new and improved cultural infrastructure.
Closes 17 October 2021. Artists from the Bathurst Regional Council district and surrounding areas including the Blue Mountains, Lithgow, Oberon, Blayney, Cowra, Orange and Mudgee are invited to participate in the 2021 Bathurst Art Fair online.
Updated 20 September 2021. Here’s a run down of upcoming funding options for all kinds of arts and cultural projects, venues, people and activities.
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Arts OutWest acknowledges the traditional owners of the country on which we work, the Wiradjuri / Wiradyuri people, and recognise their continuing connection to land, waters and culture. We pay our respects to their custodians past, present and emerging.