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Powerhouse Castle Hill. Image: Rory Gardiner. The front entrance to Powerhouse Castle Hill, featuring a minimalistic silver-panelled architecture and large glass doors that also reveals the second floor.
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A new storehouse for the Powerhouse Collection

Powerhouse Castle Hill will provide new levels of access to its exceptional 500,000-strong collection while Powerhouse’s $1.2 billion renewal is…

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Reimagined Riverside Theatres closer to fruition

Western Sydney's cultural precinct refurbishment moves into the next stage of development.

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Q&A: Craig Donarski on transforming powerhouse venues

From one industrial arts site to another, Craig Donarski reflects on his time at Casula Powerhouse Arts Centre, and his…

Events. Art markets at Art Nights: Culture Alive in Bankstown. Photo; Supplied. Two stallholders standing in front of tables selling their unique craft pieces in an outdoor setting.
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Up-late events transform local area into suburban art jungle

Bringing together craft, design, an art walk, makers’ market and live performance, a series of art nights is set to…

Plushies at the centre of the ‘Constellations’ exhibition at Leo Kelly Blacktown Arts Centre. Photo: Jennifer Leahy, SilverSalt Photography.
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Constellations – creating community in Western Sydney

Engaging with the network of collectives that enrich and characterise Western Sydney's rich arts scene.

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Tony Burke talks the ‘State of the Arts’

Federal Arts Minister, Tony Burke, delivered the Inaugural State of the Arts Oration this week at Western Sydney University. This…

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Art should not be by postcode: report calls for a fair share

Report finds staggering inequality of arts and culture funding, skills shortfall, and infrastructure support for Western Sydney.

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New youth orchestra founded in Western Sydney

A new youth orchestra recently launched in Western Sydney is the first step in establishing a professional orchestra for the…