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Upcoming Events

  • HomeGround Info Session
    HomeGround Info Session
    29 Jan 2026, 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
    Applications are opening soon for our HomeGround 2027, a professional development program designed for emerging regional artists. Interested in applying but want to learn more? Join us for our information session on Thursday 29 January from 6pm to learn all about the program.
  • SMOKESCREEN 2026 | Vertigo
    SMOKESCREEN 2026 | Vertigo
    07 Feb 2026, 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
    Our first film is Vertigo, the 1958 film directed by Alfred Hitchcock. Watch the charming Jimmy Stewart turned into a dark and unsettling killer in a classic example of actors breaking their typecasting in spectacular ways.
  • OPENING - Ruby Davies - Rivers Flow to the Sea, to the Sea.
    OPENING - Ruby Davies - Rivers Flow to the Sea, to the Sea.
    13 Feb 2026, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
    Join us for the opening of Rivers Flow to the Sea, to the Sea. A chance to explore the exhibition and hear from artist Ruby Davies about her artistic journey both in collaboration with and in exploring the Darling River. Light refreshments available.
  • HANDMADE AT THE CENTRE | Ceramics Workshop
    HANDMADE AT THE CENTRE | Ceramics Workshop
    15 Feb 2026, 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
    Join us for a fun and creative Ceramics Workshop at the Western Plains Cultural Centre. Our workshop is designed to provide adults with a supportive and engaging environment for all. Our experienced ceramics tutor will guide you through the process of creating unique and beautiful ceramic pieces.
  • In Conversation - Homeground - Linda Chant: daydream
    In Conversation - Homeground - Linda Chant: daydream
    28 Feb 2026, 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
    Join Linda Chant and Natasha Lunniss, Western Plains Cultural Centre curator, as they discuss art's ability to be a medium for escapism, freedom, and emotion, and the transportive quality of Chant's newest exhibiton 'daydream'.
  • SMOKESCREEN 2026 | Insomnia
    SMOKESCREEN 2026 | Insomnia
    07 Mar 2026, 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
    The second pairing of actors turned from Charming to Killers is Robin Williams in Chirstopher Nolan’s 2002 film Insomnia. William’s role in this neo-noir psychological thriller deviated from his comedic roles and will have you seeing the actor as an entirely new person.
  • SMOKESCREEN 2026 | Thelma & Louise
    SMOKESCREEN 2026 | Thelma & Louise
    11 Apr 2026, 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
    Thelma & Louise, the 1991 buddy comedy drama film directed by Ridley Scott. Previously known for his brooding action films, Scott’s foray into a humanised female led comedy style is still a classic over 30 years later, proving that directors who take a chance and break the mould can create magic.
  • SMOKESCREEN 2026 | The Straight Story
    SMOKESCREEN 2026 | The Straight Story
    02 May 2026, 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
    In a notable departure from his more surreal work, Lynch’s 1999 film The Straight Story focuses on human emotion, simple characters and the American midwest imagery in this biographical road drama based on Alvin Straight’s real journey.
  • SMOKESCREEN 2026 | Monster
    SMOKESCREEN 2026 | Monster
    13 June 2026, 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
    This week’s film is 2004’s Monster, starring Charlize Theron who transformed not only physically but also diverting from her previous roles to play American serial killer Aileen Wuornos in this gritty portrayal.
  • SMOKESCREEN 2026 | Ordinary People
    SMOKESCREEN 2026 | Ordinary People
    04 July 2026, 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
    This week’s film is Ordinary People (1980), starring Mary Tyler Moore whose sudden departure from previous roles as a comedienne to a bitter mother dealing with the death of her son and a dysfunctional affluent family.
  • SMOKESCREEN 2026 | The Boston Strangler
    SMOKESCREEN 2026 | The Boston Strangler
    01 Aug 2026, 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
    This week’s film is The Boston Strangler (1968), which starred the unlikely villain Tony Curtis who had made a name for himself as the romantic lead and surprised audiences with this dramatic performance as a disturbed serial killer.
  • SMOKESCREEN 2026 | Once Upon a Time in the West
    SMOKESCREEN 2026 | Once Upon a Time in the West
    09 Sept 2026, 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
    This week’s film is Once Upon a Time in the West (1968), which starred the unlikely villain Henry Fonda who was the beloved ‘everyman’ and father figure of Hollywood to a ruthless and cold-blooded outlaw in this subversive Western.
  • SMOKESCREEN 2026 | Airplane
    SMOKESCREEN 2026 | Airplane
    10 Oct 2026, 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
    This week’s film is the slapstick 1980 comedy Airplane! Featuring a notable lineup of actors including Leslie Nielson, Peter Graves, and Robert Stack in this parody of the disaster film genre, all of whom had never been in a comedy.
  • SMOKESCREEN 2026 | Being John Malkovich
    SMOKESCREEN 2026 | Being John Malkovich
    07 Nov 2026, 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
    This surrealist fantasy comedy marked Spike Jonze’s first foray into feature film directing, with Cameron Diaz in an unglamorous role and John Malkovich playfully subverting his serious image to ask "What would you do if you could live inside John Malkovich’s head?

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Events and Programs are delivered by the Cultural Development Branch with the following support of:

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