Orange Regional Arts Foundation

Orange Regional Arts Foundation The Orange Regional Arts Foundation was established in 1984 and has been a major contributor to the Arts in the region ever since.

The emergence of Orange as a major centre for the arts commenced with the Orange Festival of Arts which ran from 1965 to 1989. Its charter was “to bring the best of the arts to the country”. The Festival introduced the community to many different forms of art. It provided the impetus for the enhanced development of the arts in the region. The construction of the Orange Civic Theatre was completed

in 1976. As well as providing a venue for local and national performing arts groups, the property provided space in its foyer for small exhibitions. These exhibitions created the need for an appropriate gallery facility. This led to the opening of the Orange Regional Gallery, which together with the Orange Library, opened in 1986. In 1984, the Governor General, Sir Ninian Stephen, attended Orange to officially launch the Foundation and the fund that it maintains for the support of the arts in the region. Over the next nearly 40 years, with the generosity of the community, the fund has continued to build. It has provided substantial financial support to the arts in the region. Orange now has the Orange Regional Gallery, the Orange Library, the Civic Theatre, Orange Regional Conservatorium and the Orange Museum. The Foundation has continued to support these institutions financially as well as emerging artists and projects that have a connection with Orange. We now live in a rich cultural community and the role of the Foundation continues in supporting and encouraging the ongoing development of this important aspect of Orange life.

21/09/2025
Calling all creatives, changemakers & cultural champions in the Orange region! Got a project that could light up our gal...
17/09/2025

Calling all creatives, changemakers & cultural champions in the Orange region!
Got a project that could light up our galleries, theatres, libraries, or community spaces?
The Orange Regional Arts Foundation is offering funding to support arts, culture, and heritage initiatives that make our region shine.
🗓️ Applications close September 30 — don’t miss your chance to bring your vision to life!
📥 Apply now: ORAF Funding Program
Let’s keep the heart of Orange beating strong through the arts 💛

Calling all creatives, changemakers & cultural champions in the Orange region, just like one of our previous recipients...
17/09/2025

Calling all creatives, changemakers & cultural champions in the Orange region, just like one of our previous recipients pictured here!
Got a project that could light up our galleries, theatres, libraries, or community spaces? The Orange Regional Arts Foundation is offering funding to support arts, culture, and heritage initiatives that make our region shine.
🗓️ Applications close September 30 — don’t miss your chance to bring your vision to life!
📥 Apply now: ORAF Funding Program
Let’s keep the heart of Orange beating strong through the arts 💛

You’re invited to an evening with the Orange Regional Arts Foundation!Join us on Thursday August 7 at t the Orange Regio...
04/07/2025

You’re invited to an evening with the Orange Regional Arts Foundation!

Join us on Thursday August 7 at t the Orange Regional Gallery for a special presentation of short film.

Enjoy drinks and canapés, and stay for a Q&A session with Jack following the screening.
Link to tickets in Bio
We look forward to see you there
This event is part of the Orange Fire Festival!

Firekeeper - a short film by Jack Steele 
Against the backdrop of increasing wildfires and climate change, a First Nations community embarks on a journey to restore traditional cultural burning practices, fighting to preserve their ancestral knowledge and protect their land.

We are excited to be hosting a screening of Jacks Steele’s short film Firekeeper as part of the Orange360 Orange Region ...
04/07/2025

We are excited to be hosting a screening of Jacks Steele’s short film Firekeeper as part of the Orange360 Orange Region Fire Festival
Follow the links for tickets and to see a trailer for the film
7th August at the Orange Regional Gallery

You're Invited: An Evening with the Orange Regional Arts Foundation Thursday 7 August | Orange Regional Gallery Join us for a special screening of Firekeeper,

Support Local & inspire Creativity for as little as $5 per month The Orange Regional Arts Foundation has been here for 4...
12/05/2025

Support Local & inspire Creativity for as little as $5 per month
The Orange Regional Arts Foundation has been here for 40 years to champion the creative spirit of our region — from nurturing young talent to backing bold, professional works that enrich our community.

By supporting ORAF, you're helping bring more art, music, theatre, and cultural experiences to life right here in Orange. Your contribution goes beyond dollars — it’s an investment in imagination, connection, and local pride.

You can support the Orange Regional Arts Foundation for as little of $5 per month

An amazing opportunity for young’s musicians
06/12/2024

An amazing opportunity for young’s musicians

Join the Cultured Youth Orchestra in 2025 - Registrations closing soon!

The CYO project is open to all young musicians (year 7-12) from anywhere in the Central West.

We are looking for young musicians with interested in:

- Learning new Australian orchestral repertoire (strings, woodwinds, brass, percussion, harp and piano).
- Participating in a large orchestra and/or ensemble for the purpose of this project, developed by the Orange Chamber Music Festival
- Participating in focused coaching sessions with professional orchestral musicians from (but not limited to) the Australian Chamber Orchestra (ACO)- Emerging Artists Program, Lyrebird Brass (University of Melbourne), the Australian Music Centre amongst others.
- Participate in general rehearsals in preparation for a grand performance at the Orange Civic Theatre - March 8, 2025 | 11:00am - Free Entry
To REGISTER please fill out the FORM on the link, accessible in the first comment. More detailed information is included in the registration.

If your music program is interested in partnering with Orange Chamber Music Festival for this project, please email [email protected] before February 2025.

The Cultured Youth Orchestra Project is proudly sponsored by the Orange Regional Arts Foundation

Arts Outwest Regional Arts NSW Orange Regional Conservatorium Orange High School, Orange NSW DEC

Just reminder that Orange Regional Arts Foundation biannual arts grants close on September 30. So if you are a passionat...
17/09/2024

Just reminder that Orange Regional Arts Foundation biannual arts grants close on September 30. So if you are a passionate artist with an interesting arts project, follow the link in our bio for all the information on how to apply!
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How cool is this? 📷from •CONGRATULATIONS to all our Young Archie Central West finalists and highly commended entries an...
08/09/2024

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CONGRATULATIONS to all our Young Archie Central West finalists and highly commended entries and a huge thank you to all the families and schools that participated in the competition.

We were thrilled with the response and can’t wait to share the creativity of our regions young people with you from 21 September – 17 November 2024.

Visit our website for the full list of finalists and highly commended works including this gorgeous portrait by Sawyer Brodie, age 9, ‘Mum and her Peacock’

“I have painted my Mum because she has inspired my art. Mum is standing in front of her art. My mum paints and her peacock painting hangs in our house”. 👏🏻

Join us for the opening of ‘Young Archie Central West’ and ‘Archibald Prize 2024’ from 6pm Friday 20 September 2024. Head over to our Eventbrite page (link in profile) to book your free ticket.

The ‘Archibald Prize 2024’ is an Art Gallery of New South Wales touring exhibition.

Reflecting on an 🤩 AMAZING 🤩 Night at our Spark Arts Event on August 10 where we raised and incredible $13500, well on o...
04/09/2024

Reflecting on an 🤩 AMAZING 🤩 Night at our Spark Arts Event on August 10 where we raised and incredible $13500, well on our way to equip the new recording studio at the
Thanks to our host , the incredible musician our sponsors Newmont Cadia ATS Electrical .au and all our lantern makers and guests who came along and supported this event!
Photographer Boutique Photos & Design / Diana Smith

Crafting Giant Lanterns for Illuminate the NightGet involved by booking your tickets 🔗 in bioJoin us for an inspiring se...
18/07/2024

Crafting Giant Lanterns for Illuminate the Night
Get involved by booking your tickets 🔗 in bio

Join us for an inspiring series of workshops dedicated to the creation of a series of giant lanterns that will be showcased at the Spark Arts: Illuminate the Night Event during the Orange Winter Fire Festival

Location Orange City Centre 12noon to 5pm 27-31 July

Workshop Overview:

These hands-on sessions will guide you through the intricate process of constructing and illuminating large lanterns. Whether you’re a seasoned artist or a curious beginner, this workshop offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a spectacular community art project.

Workshop Topics:

Approach to Constructing a Large Lantern:
Materials and Safety
Various Types of Illumination:
Construction and Papering:
Get hands-on experience in building the lantern

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