Arts OutWest, the regional arts development organisation for the NSW Central West, announces its 50th Anniversary celebration in Forbes on Saturday 1st June.
Over 50 years, the program has been committed to promoting, facilitating, educating and advocating for arts and cultural development in the region.
“Arts OutWest has played a pivotal role in nurturing artistic talent, promoting community engagement, and enhancing the cultural vitality on a regional level,” said Arts OutWest chair Margot Jolly.
The regional program began in 1974 with a single field officer exploring the “possibilities of assisting the development of the arts in the region.” In 1980 the Central West Regional Arts Committee was formed and in 1983 Arts OutWest became an independently incorporated not-for-profit association.
Today, Arts OutWest is one of 15 regional arts development organisations across the state, receiving funding from state, local and federal government and working with a wide range of partners to deliver support and run strategic arts projects in their region.
To commemorate this significant milestone, Arts OutWest invites artists and supporters to join them in an anniversary dinner at Forbes Town Hall on Saturday 1st June.
“We’re looking forward to celebrating with old friends and new, people who are part of the Arts OutWest story and people who make the Central West’s communities and arts scenes tick,” Ms Jolly said.
The evening promises cabaret style entertainment, an art exhibition and culinary delights by Eat Your Greens. Tickets for the event are $110 per person and include a complimentary drink upon arrival. Single tickets and tables of 8 are available. Tickets available from Humanitix or via the artsoutwest.org.au website.