Western Plains Cultural Centre
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The heart of culture in the Central West.
Free admission. Open daily.

EXHIBITION ~ Out of Place
Looking for something for the kids to do? Stop by the gallery and explore the odd, the curious and the wonderfully weird from within our Gallery Collection, currently on display as part of our ‘Out of Place’ exhibition.
On exhibition until 27 September 2026.
Image: Installation view, Rod McRae, War and Peace, 2010, Magellanic penguin skins, plastic soldiers, acrylic, wire, high density foam, 2-pack epoxy paint. Collection Western Plains Cultural Centre. Donated through the Australian Government’s Cultural Gifts Program by Rod McRae.
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MINIMAKERS ~ ON THIS WEEK
Join us this week for Minimakers - the Western Plains Cultural Centre’s preschool program where we introduce your 2-5 year old to the wonders of museums and galleries!
Create, make and explore with your little one in this free program on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 10am-11am.
No registration required.
#DubboEvents #Dubbo #DubboRegion #NSW #RegionalNSW #RegionalAustralia @dubbocity @dubboregionalcouncil

2DU ~ At Your Service for 90 Years
What was your favourite song from the 1960’s?? Did it make it to the top 50’s? Discover the Top 50 songs back in 1967 as part of our current exhibition on display, 2DU: At Your Service For 90 Years.
On exhibition until 2 August 2026.
Open daily 9am - 4pm (6pm Fridays)
Image: Reg Ferguson at 2DU Studios, Dubbo, c.1952, courtesy of 2DU Archives, 2025_250_DIG
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EXHIBITION ~ Daydream
Explore the dream-like and ethereal works by Cowra-based artist Linda Chant in her current exhibition, ‘Daydream’.
Drawing on the richness of art history whilst embracing contemporary techniques, Daydream, creates a space that blurs the boundary between reality and imagination.
On exhibition until 14 June. Free entry, open daily 9am - 4pm (6pm Fridays).
This is a HomeGround exhibition, produced by the WPCC and supported by Orana Arts. HomeGround is sponsored by Bruce and Wendy Gray.
Image: Linda Chant, Untitled, 2025, acrylic on found image paper, 35cm x 25cm. ©Linda Chant

WASTE 2 ART ~ Highly Commended
Congratulations to this years Highly Commended in our Waste 2 Art competition and exhibition:
PRIMARY 2D: Erin Pearson “Beach Cleanup”, Isabella Grant “Recycled Routines”
PRIMARY 3D: Cooper Grant “Tread Lightly”, Dru Martinez “Weighty Problem”, Miles Klaassens “Stomp, Reuse, Repeat”
PRIMARY FUNCTIONAL: Bethany Semple “Renewed Light”
HIGH SCHOOL 3D: Dominic Francisco “Stick Man”
HIGH SCHOOL FUNCTIONAL: Peri Ferres “Let's Go Fishing”
COMMUNITY 2D: Meg Kendall “Refuse to be Grey”
COMMUNITY 3D: Bernadette Jump “Love”, Challenge Community Services “Chip Packet Mobile”, Cheryl Crawford “Ghosts in the Ocean”
OPEN 2D: Alan Stanger “Breaking Bad”
OPEN 3D: Georgina Barnett “Bird on a Biscuit Tin”, Margaret Lynch “O-fish-ially wasted”
EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION 2D: Goodstart Early Learning Centre “Little Hands, Big Future”
EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION 3D: Stepping Stones Kookaburra Room “Giggle and Stick Mini Metal Art”, Harry Kendall “Jim the Junk-O-Saurus” ,Kookaburras Nursery “Morning Tea”
Make sure to check out all the artworks now on display in our gallery space until 9 August.
Dubbo Regional Council is a proud NetWaste member and supports commitment to re-use and recycle through creative expression.
Sponsored by Access Metal Recycling
Image: Installation view, Waste 2 Art 2026 exhibition, Western Plains Cultural Centre.
Georgina Barnett, Bird on a Biscuit Tin, 2026, plastic, tin.
Isabella Grant, Recycled Routine, 2026, mixed media.
Bernadette Jump, Love, 2026, mixed media.
Cheryl Crawford, Ghosts in the Ocean, 2026, aluminum, steel, fabric.

WASTE 2 ART ~ Highly Commended
Congratulations to this years Highly Commended in our Waste 2 Art competition and exhibition:
PRIMARY 2D: Erin Pearson “Beach Cleanup”, Isabella Grant “Recycled Routines”
PRIMARY 3D: Cooper Grant “Tread Lightly”, Dru Martinez “Weighty Problem”, Miles Klaassens “Stomp, Reuse, Repeat”
PRIMARY FUNCTIONAL: Bethany Semple “Renewed Light”
HIGH SCHOOL 3D: Dominic Francisco “Stick Man”
HIGH SCHOOL FUNCTIONAL: Peri Ferres “Let's Go Fishing”
COMMUNITY 2D: Meg Kendall “Refuse to be Grey”
COMMUNITY 3D: Bernadette Jump “Love”, Challenge Community Services “Chip Packet Mobile”, Cheryl Crawford “Ghosts in the Ocean”
OPEN 2D: Alan Stanger “Breaking Bad”
OPEN 3D: Georgina Barnett “Bird on a Biscuit Tin”, Margaret Lynch “O-fish-ially wasted”
EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION 2D: Goodstart Early Learning Centre “Little Hands, Big Future”
EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION 3D: Stepping Stones Kookaburra Room “Giggle and Stick Mini Metal Art”, Harry Kendall “Jim the Junk-O-Saurus” ,Kookaburras Nursery “Morning Tea”
Make sure to check out all the artworks now on display in our gallery space until 9 August.
Dubbo Regional Council is a proud NetWaste member and supports commitment to re-use and recycle through creative expression.
Sponsored by Access Metal Recycling
Image: Installation view, Waste 2 Art 2026 exhibition, Western Plains Cultural Centre.
Georgina Barnett, Bird on a Biscuit Tin, 2026, plastic, tin.
Isabella Grant, Recycled Routine, 2026, mixed media.
Bernadette Jump, Love, 2026, mixed media.
Cheryl Crawford, Ghosts in the Ocean, 2026, aluminum, steel, fabric.

WASTE 2 ART ~ Highly Commended
Congratulations to this years Highly Commended in our Waste 2 Art competition and exhibition:
PRIMARY 2D: Erin Pearson “Beach Cleanup”, Isabella Grant “Recycled Routines”
PRIMARY 3D: Cooper Grant “Tread Lightly”, Dru Martinez “Weighty Problem”, Miles Klaassens “Stomp, Reuse, Repeat”
PRIMARY FUNCTIONAL: Bethany Semple “Renewed Light”
HIGH SCHOOL 3D: Dominic Francisco “Stick Man”
HIGH SCHOOL FUNCTIONAL: Peri Ferres “Let's Go Fishing”
COMMUNITY 2D: Meg Kendall “Refuse to be Grey”
COMMUNITY 3D: Bernadette Jump “Love”, Challenge Community Services “Chip Packet Mobile”, Cheryl Crawford “Ghosts in the Ocean”
OPEN 2D: Alan Stanger “Breaking Bad”
OPEN 3D: Georgina Barnett “Bird on a Biscuit Tin”, Margaret Lynch “O-fish-ially wasted”
EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION 2D: Goodstart Early Learning Centre “Little Hands, Big Future”
EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION 3D: Stepping Stones Kookaburra Room “Giggle and Stick Mini Metal Art”, Harry Kendall “Jim the Junk-O-Saurus” ,Kookaburras Nursery “Morning Tea”
Make sure to check out all the artworks now on display in our gallery space until 9 August.
Dubbo Regional Council is a proud NetWaste member and supports commitment to re-use and recycle through creative expression.
Sponsored by Access Metal Recycling
Image: Installation view, Waste 2 Art 2026 exhibition, Western Plains Cultural Centre.
Georgina Barnett, Bird on a Biscuit Tin, 2026, plastic, tin.
Isabella Grant, Recycled Routine, 2026, mixed media.
Bernadette Jump, Love, 2026, mixed media.
Cheryl Crawford, Ghosts in the Ocean, 2026, aluminum, steel, fabric.

WASTE 2 ART ~ Highly Commended
Congratulations to this years Highly Commended in our Waste 2 Art competition and exhibition:
PRIMARY 2D: Erin Pearson “Beach Cleanup”, Isabella Grant “Recycled Routines”
PRIMARY 3D: Cooper Grant “Tread Lightly”, Dru Martinez “Weighty Problem”, Miles Klaassens “Stomp, Reuse, Repeat”
PRIMARY FUNCTIONAL: Bethany Semple “Renewed Light”
HIGH SCHOOL 3D: Dominic Francisco “Stick Man”
HIGH SCHOOL FUNCTIONAL: Peri Ferres “Let's Go Fishing”
COMMUNITY 2D: Meg Kendall “Refuse to be Grey”
COMMUNITY 3D: Bernadette Jump “Love”, Challenge Community Services “Chip Packet Mobile”, Cheryl Crawford “Ghosts in the Ocean”
OPEN 2D: Alan Stanger “Breaking Bad”
OPEN 3D: Georgina Barnett “Bird on a Biscuit Tin”, Margaret Lynch “O-fish-ially wasted”
EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION 2D: Goodstart Early Learning Centre “Little Hands, Big Future”
EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION 3D: Stepping Stones Kookaburra Room “Giggle and Stick Mini Metal Art”, Harry Kendall “Jim the Junk-O-Saurus” ,Kookaburras Nursery “Morning Tea”
Make sure to check out all the artworks now on display in our gallery space until 9 August.
Dubbo Regional Council is a proud NetWaste member and supports commitment to re-use and recycle through creative expression.
Sponsored by Access Metal Recycling
Image: Installation view, Waste 2 Art 2026 exhibition, Western Plains Cultural Centre.
Georgina Barnett, Bird on a Biscuit Tin, 2026, plastic, tin.
Isabella Grant, Recycled Routine, 2026, mixed media.
Bernadette Jump, Love, 2026, mixed media.
Cheryl Crawford, Ghosts in the Ocean, 2026, aluminum, steel, fabric.

WASTE 2 ART ~ Now on
On exhibition until 9 August 2026
Waste 2 Art is an annual community art exhibition and competition that features artworks created by community members using recycled and unwanted materials. The results are imaginative and thought-provoking with the artworks showcasing recycling and sustainable living.
Free entry, open daily 9am - 4pm.
Dubbo Regional Council is a proud NetWaste member and supports commitment to re-use and recycle through creative expression.
Sponsored by Access Metal Recycling.
Image: Caroline Tarr, Against the Tide, 2026, recycled paper and cardboard. Community 3D Winner. Installation view, Waste 2 Art 2026 exhibition, Western Plains Cultural Centre.

EXHIBITION ~ Daydream
Daydream is an immersive journey created by Cowra-based artist Linda Chant, showcasing the ability of art to become a portal to ethereal and dream-like worlds.
Discover her works currently on display until 14 June.
Open daily 9am to 4pm (6pm Fridays). Free entry.
This is a HomeGround exhibition, produced by the WPCC and supported by Orana Arts. HomeGround is sponsored by Bruce and Wendy Gray.

TEACHERS PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT ~ NATIONAL GALLERY
Join National Gallery artist educators on 26th June for a full-day professional learning program at Western Plains Cultural Centre.
The program includes creative learning strategies for engaging with works from the national collection, with a focus on Yayoi Kusama's THE SPIRITS OF THE PUMPKINS DESCENDED INTO THE HEAVENS.
This session is open to early learning, primary, secondary and tertiary educators, and other youth and arts professionals.
Morning Tea and Lunch provided.
For more information and to register head to: https://connect.nga.gov.au/24565/26489
Image: Central Goldfields Teacher Engagement, 2025. Photo by Angela Tucker.
#DubboEvents #Dubbo #DubboRegion #NSW #RegionalNSW #RegionalAustralia @dubbocity @dubboregionalcouncil @nationalgalleryaus

MINIMAKERS ~ ON THIS WEEK
Join us this week for Minimakers - the Western Plains Cultural Centre’s preschool program where we introduce your 2-5 year old to the wonders of museums and galleries!
Create, make and explore with your little one in this free program on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 10am-11am.
No registration required.
#DubboEvents #Dubbo #DubboRegion #NSW #RegionalNSW #RegionalAustralia @dubbocity @dubboregionalcouncil

OUT OF PLACE~
On exhibition until 27 September 2026
Out of Place explores the odd, the curious and the wonderfully weird from within the collection of the Western Plains Cultural Centre. Asking the question of, what happens when the world rearranges itself and things get a little mixed up or out of place.
The perfect spot for your kids to enjoy a quiet reading space within a gallery setting.
Free entry, open daily 9am to 4pm (6pm daily).
Image credit: Installation view, Out of Place exhibition, Western Plains Cultural Centre, 2026.
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HANDMADE CERAMIC WORKSHOP ~ BUILD A BOWL
Last chance to book your tickets for the midweek Handmade Ceramics workshop: Build A Bowl on the 27th May.
Learn how to make and decorate your own unique bowl from clay using hand building methods in a fun and safe environment with our experienced tutor.
All materials are provided, including glazing and firing of your piece to keep!
Book now, spots are limited!
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#DubboEvents #Dubbo #DubboRegion #NSW #RegionalNSW #RegionalAustralia @dubbocity @dubboregionalcouncil

FREE NGA YOUTH ART LAB ~ With Fashion Designer Nixi Killick
Art Labs is a series of artist-led workshops connecting young audiences with artists, artmaking and the National Gallery collection.
In this free Art Lab for young people aged 13-18, join fashion designer and artist Nixi Killick and like-minded creative peers for a sculpture-making workshop inspired by Yayoi Kusama’s THE SPIRITS OF THE PUMPKINS DESCENDED INTO THE HEAVENS.
Nixi Killick is a fashion designer, artist and self-described “Imagineer” known for creating vibrant, psychedelic and futuristic wearable art worn by the likes of Lady Gaga.
For more information on Nixi Killick head to: https://www.nixikillick.com/pages/about
Tag a young person who would love to be involved in this creative opportunity!
All art materials provided. Bookings Essential.
Date: Saturday 27th June 2026
Time: 12:30pm - 3:30pm
For more information and to book, head to: https://connect.nga.gov.au/24663/26333
This program is generously supported by the National Gallery’s Learning & Digital Patron, Tim Fairfax AC.
THE SPIRITS OF THE PUMPKINS DESCENDED INTO THE HEAVENS is now on display at the Western Plains Cultural Centre, NSW until 10 November 2027, as part of the National Gallery of Australia's Sharing the National Collection initiative.
Image Credit: Yayoi Kusama, THE SPIRITS OF THE PUMPKINS DESCENDED INTO THE HEAVENS, 2017, installation view, Art Gallery of South Australia, 2022, National Gallery of Australia, Kamberri/Canberra, purchased 2018 with the assistance of Andrew and Hiroko Gwinnett © YAYOI KUSAMA, courtesy Art Gallery of South Australia.
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