WESTERN PLAINS CULTURAL CENTRE

The Western Plains Cultural Centre (WPCC) is situated in Dubbo in Central Western New South Wales, and incorporates Dubbo Regional Gallery - The Armati Bequest, Dubbo Regional Museum and Community Arts Centre. Dubbo City Council’s $8.2 million Centre aims to provide a broad range of experiences in the Visual Arts, Heritage and Social History. Exhibitions, public programs and events presented across the site will enable visitors to engage with the diversity of art practice, ideas, objects and themes presented.

The WPCC sits on the site of the old Dubbo High School which was established in 1917 and operated until 2000. The site features on the corner of Victoria Park, and is a short walk to the central business district, railway station and other amenities.

Dubbo Regional Gallery - The Armati Bequest is housed in a purpose-built facility and features 706m² of exhibition space set out as four galleries. Dubbo Regional Museum is contained in the original Dubbo High School building and features a permanent exhibition space devoted to the Museum collection and a temporary exhibition space for changing exhibitions. The two-storey school buildings that run along the Gipps Street end of the site incorporates the Community Arts Centre.

There is ample parking for cars and buses as well as full amenities including wheelchair access and a baby’s change table.

Manager
Linda del Bao 02 6801 4430
linda.delbao@dubbo.nsw.gov.au

Collections Officer
Jessica Moore 02 6801 4432
jessica.moore@dubbo.nsw.gov.au

Administration Assistant

Kylie Wilson 02 6801 4442

kylie.wilson@dubbo.nsw.gov.au

Assistant Curator
Kent Buchanan 02 6801 4433
kent.buchanan@dubbo.nsw.gov.au

Centre Coordinator
Bronwyn Brown 02 6801 4446
bronwyn.brown@dubbo.nsw.gov.au

Curator

Adnan Begic 02 6801 4434

adnan.begic@dubbo.nsw.gov.au

Education Officer

Andrew Glassop 02 6801 4441

andrew.glassop@dubbo.nsw.gov.au

Visitor Services Officer

Brigid Palin 02 6801 4444

brigid.palin@dubbo.nsw.gov.au

THE OUTLOOK CAFE

The Outlook Cafe sits at the heart of the Centre, serving great coffee and food for all the family. Proprietors Anthony & Natalie Walkom also offer catering services to groups & organisations who may use the Centre for their events or meetings.

Cafe Hours are 8am - 5pm everyday except tuesdays.

The Outlook can be contacted on 6884 7977.

WORD OF MOUTH E-NEWSLETTER

If you would like to receive regular updates on exhibitions and public programs at WPCC please email info@wpccdubbo.org.au with WORD OF MOUTH in the subject line. Thank you.

AMBASSADORS
WPCC is eternally grateful to the assistance of the Ambassadors. The Ambassadors are a team of 125 volunteers who assist in the day-to-day running of the centre. If you are interested in more information regarding the Ambassador program please contact bronwyn.brown@dubbo.nsw.gov.au

FRIENDS OF WESTERN PLAINS CULTURAL CENTRE INC
The Friends of WPCC supports the Centre through fundraising and events and providing benefits to over 250 members. Benefits include Email updates, a quarterly newsletter, invitations to official openings, discounted entry to selected public programs and exclusive events. If you would like to join the Friends please download the membership form here. For further information contact WPCC on 02 6801 4444.