The heart of culture in the central west, the Western Plains Cultural Centre includes a Gallery, Museum and Community Art Centre. Presenting cutting edge exhibitions and programs, the Western Plains Cultural Centre aims, to challenge, connect and reflect our community and share the culture of Western NSW with our visitors.
Artists, Creatives and Designers are invited to host an exhibition booth in the Dubbo Art Fair. Held between 6-8 August to sell their works and engage new audiences.
DUBBO REGIONAL GALLERY
We invite you to saunter through the 3 distinct spaces within our Gallery, the visual art permanent collection – animal in art; featuring a variety of mediums and styles, the collection features engaging and provocative works from some of Australia’s best contemporary artists. Our HomeGround for emerging regional visual artists or the Curated Gallery for large scale touring exhibitions.
DUBBO REGIONAL MUSEUM
This is the history of Dubbo told through the people who live here. Stories of hardship, perseverance, ingenuity, tragedy and joy. A permanent exhibition that can be viewed throughout the year, and incorporated into any tour or educational group.
VIEW EXHIBITIONS
COMMUNITY ARTS CENTRE
This is the home for all our cultural programming. Our Black Box Theatre supports youth theatre programs and film events, while immersive educational opportunities are available across a range of topics relating to the WPCC's collections and exhibitions, and sites of special historical and cultural interest around Dubbo.
EVENTS this month
All events and programs listed are ticketed and run in accordance with current and active directives of Dubbo Regional Council and NSW State Government in relation to Covid-19 Restrictions and physical distancing guidelines.
MINIMAKERS
TERM 2
21 APRIL - 24 JUNE
Wednesdays & Thursdays
FREE
SMOKESCREEN 2021
From the Playwrights Desk - Great Films based on a Play.
THE GRAND TOUR
Join us for an illustrated journey through current exhibitions, events and ideas from around the world with our Curator Kent Buchanan.
FREE
SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAM
Get the kids involved in our July school holiday program.
FREE
TESTING TIMES: A COVID-19 ARCHIVE
Testing Times: A COVID-19 Archive; this pandemic is having a profound effect on the world and everyone here in the Dubbo Region. Find out more on how you can make a permanent contribution to this permanent Local History Archive.
