Artist chosen for exciting Lake Broadwater public art project Published on 24 March 2025 Western Downs Regional Council has announced the selected artist for the 2024-25 Lake Broadwater Public Art Project. Tagged as: , Announcements, Arts & Culture , Media Release
Raise a Glass with Stephanie Trethewey at Books & Bubbles 2025 Published on 27 February 2025 Sip on chilled bubbly, savour hors d’oeuvres, and mingle with talented authors, presenters, and fellow festival attendees at the sparkling Books & Bubbles event with Stephanie Trethewey on Saturday 15 March from 6.30pm to 10pm. Tagged as: , Arts & Culture , Events & Activities, Media Release
2025 Western Downs Regional Artists' Exhibition entries now open! Published on 14 February 2025 Calling all artists! 2025 Western Downs Regional Artists' Exhibition now open for entries.Artists and creatives across the Western Downs are invited to get their creative juices flowing and enter the 2025 Western Downs Regional Artists’ Exhibition with the theme Disrupt. Tagged as: , Announcements, Arts & Culture , Media Release
Settle into a Schooner and Story with Gordon Bray Published on 13 February 2025 The Windsor Hotel in Dalby will be hosting an exclusive night of 'Schooners & Stories' with international Rugby Union broadcaster Gordon Bray on Saturday 8 March at 6.30pm as part of the Words Out West Western Downs Readers and Writers Festival. Tagged as: , Arts & Culture , Events & Activities, Health & Lifestyle, Media Release
Acclaimed international Artist Judy Watson to exhibit in Miles Published on 21 January 2025 skeletons, a new multi-media exhibition by one of Australia's leading contemporary artists, Judy Watson, will open at Dogwood Crossing, Miles, this February. Tagged as: , Arts & Culture , Media Release
Unleash your creativity with Sarah Armstrong Published on 15 January 2025 The Words Out West Festival sees the return of its highly anticipated Writers Retreat on Saturday 22 March 2025, featuring the renowned author and writing mentor, Sarah Armstrong. Tagged as: , Arts & Culture , Events & Activities, Media Release
Lake Broadwater Public Art Project: shortlisted artists announced Published on 14 January 2025 Western Downs Regional Council has announced three shortlisted artists for the 2024-25 Lake Broadwater Public Art Project.The 2024-25 Public Art Project invited emerging, mid-career and established artists to propose 2D or 3D designs for a site-responsive piece that creatively and sensitively engages with both the cultural heritage and natural environment of Lake Broadwater. Tagged as: , Announcements, Arts & Culture , Media Release
Let the 'Whispers in the Wind' Inspire Your Winning Story in 2025! Published on 19 December 2024 Local storytellers are invited to let their creativity flow and their imaginations glow by entering the 2025 Words Out West Short Story Competition. Tagged as: , Arts & Culture , Events & Activities, Media Release
New digs, more days, and a literary extravaganza! Published on 11 December 2024 Words Out West: Western Downs Readers & Writers Fest is set to impress again in March 2025 with an expanded program and a host of exciting new events. Tagged as: , Arts & Culture , Events & Activities, Media Release