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About Us
Arts OutWest is the regional arts development service for the Central West of New South Wales in Australia. It is managed by the Central West Regional Arts Board and its role is to promote, facilitate and advocate for the arts and cultural development of the communities in the region.
Arts OutWest was founded in May 1974, making it the longest running regional arts development program in Australia. Arts OutWest is an independent incorporated association funded through contributions from Arts NSW and its 12 participating local government councils and Charles Sturt University.
Arts OutWest Board of Directors, 2008-2009
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Contact Us
Arts Out West
PO BOX 8272, CSU LPO Bathurst NSW 2795
Phone: 02 6338 4657
Fax: 02 6338 4646
Email: artsoutwest@csu.edu.au
Arts OutWest Staff
- Hannah Semler (Executive Officer)
- Maryanne Jaques (Communications Officer)
- Ian Kirkby (Finance Officer - P/T)
- Christine McMillan (Bathurst Art and Heath Project Coordinator - Wed, Thur, Fri)
- Sandra Stroud (Cultural Database Project Officer - P/T)
Our Services
- Assist artists and community groups to develop arts projects.
- Maintain a Central west cultural database.
- Provide information, referral contacts and resources.
- Assist with funding applications which brings dollars into the community.
- Present workshops on cultural development, marketing, funding, and cultural planning.
- Advocate for Central West funding applications to funding bodies.
- Secure funding for regional projects.
- Provide opportunities for the artists and community members of the Central West to participate in State and regional projects.
- Promote and publicize Central West arts and cultural events by putting arts on the radio, TV, internet and in newspapers to increase access to the general public.
- Showcase the Central West community and its arts and cultural activities.
- Produce regular publications (newsletters and calendars)
- Promote the importance of arts and culture for improving quality of life.
- Promote the importance of arts and culture for bringing people and visitors to the region.
- Work to encourage local government to support arts and cultural activities.
- Work to assist local governments to plan for arts and cultural development.
- Work on a state and national level to secure increased funding and services for the region.
Local Government Areas
Arts OutWest services the local government areas of Bathurst Regional Council, Blayney Shire Council, Cabonne Council, Cowra Shire Council, Forbes Shire Council, Lachlan Shire Council, City of Lithgow City Council, Mid-Western Regional Council, The Oberon Council, Orange City Council, Parkes Shire Council, Wellington Shire Council.
The Arts OutWest Board of Directors
The Arts OutWest Board is chaired by regional council staff, media members, artists, business owbers and key members of the Central West community.
Governance Documents
- 2007 Annual Report (pdf - 14MB)
- 2008-2012 Strategic Plan (.pdf)
- 2006 Annual Report (.pdf)
- 2005 Annual Report (.pdf)
- 2005-2007 Strategic Plan (.pdf)
- 2004 Annual Report (.pdf)
- 2003 Annual Report (.pdf)
- Cultural Directory Application Form (.pdf)
Membership
Arts OutWest membership is separated into: individual, organisational and local government.
By virtue of local government membership, individuals and organizations in that local government area are able to access Arts OutWest services. However, in order to vote or stand for election, they must be members in their own right or nominated local council member delegates. members receive our monthly newsletter ArtSpeak. Individual and organizational members from non-contributing local government areas are considered Associate members and receive only limited services from Arts OutWest. If the local government area is not a financial member, we cannot provide face to face consultations or access to the media promotion service. Some services may be obtained on a fee for service basis.