For many years the region has been an important cultural centre with an arts and music scene that not only holds its own in metropolitan company, but is also accessible and welcoming to all.

Artisans

Imposing built and natural environs provide a source of inspiration for a burgeoning arts community who work in a range of mediums. Private galleries abound give you a chance
to uncover your own piece of art to take home.

The Flicks

Soak up the ambience at the Odeon 5 Cinema for new releases and step back in time in Manildra at the Amusu Theatre - Australia's oldest continually operating theatre on the third Saturday of the month.

A family well-read

Central West Libraries isn't only about books. With an aim to educate, entertain and inform, we run a series of children's activites, hold an extensive image library and host the Orange Family History Group. Visit our website for program information and blog.

Orange Regional Arts Foundation

The Orange Regional Arts Foundation supports and encourages the cultural life of our community. Projects supported include the Federation Arch in the Botanic Gardens, art catalogues, writer in residence, public sculptures, and student bursaries. Paintings by Brett Whiteley and Rodney Pople amongst others have been acquired using Foundation funds.
You may join the Foundation by making a gift or testamentary bequest. For more information please visit www.oraf.org.au

A peerless performance

Boasting facilities and productions to rival those in metropolitan cities, the Orange Civic Theatre is at the core of the region's artistic offer - with a sophisticated program that is savoured by our culturally aware community. Our theatre appears on most travelling performance itineraries, regularly hosting Bell Shakespeare, Sydney Symphony, Oz Opera, the Wharf Revue as well as international productions.

Immerse in music

In Orange we bring our own special flavour to musical events. Our highly acclaimed Conservatorium of Music enriches our cultural life through performances that unite a love of music, with a lifestyle of food, wine and inspiring surroundings, with events such as Music in the Gardens, or the wine, food and music collaboration of Hear it on the Grapevine, as well as many visiting performers. Seasonal festivals feature accomplished groups including our Brass band, Choir, Pipe band and the renowned Orange High School 'Big Band'. A glass of wine, a beautiful day and fabulous music. Pubs and Bars feature local band talent and the Orange Ex-Services' Club furnishes a comprehensive program of local and national bands and performers.

Ada’s Place
5 William Street, Millthorpe
P. 02 6366 3108

Blake Artist Studio & Gallery
611 Pinnacle Road, Orange
P. 02 6365 3328

Central West Libraries
Civic Square - Byng Street, Orange
P. 02 6393 8120

Central West Writers Centre
Orange City Library - Byng Street, Orange
P. 02 6393 8125

Jayes Gallery & Cafe
31-33 Gidley Street, Molong
P. 02 6366 9093

Odeon 5 Cinema
43 William Street, Orange
P. 02 6362 0213
 

Orange Art Society Inc.
PO Box 792, Orange 2800
P. 6362 5729
Email nsk23580@bigpond.net.au

Orange Civic Theatre
Civic Square - Byng Street, Orange
P. 02 6393 8111

Orange Regional Art Gallery
Civic Square - Byng Street, Orange
P. 02 6393 8136

Orange Regional Conservatorium
73a Hill Street, Orange
P. 02 6361 7974

taste Canowindra
42 Ferguson Street, Canowindra
P. 02 6344 2332