Artist Playing Field - An Exhibition and Performing Arts Rehearsal Space - Cootamundra Arts Centre

Cultural Infrastructure - Award Winner Division A

The 'artist's playing field' - the arts centre - has taken another step towards completion. This Council supported, community driven project has added an Exhibition & Performing Arts Rehearsal Space, associated reception, office & catering facilities.
This stage (4-6), added to the already completed fine & visual arts studio & workshops, with fully functional Men's Shed completed 2005.
From derelict to fully functional the Exhibition facility was completed with an ARTS NSW grant of $75,000 - matched to the tune of $84,000 with in kind volunteer labour, discounted trades & fundraising events by volunteer Section 355 Cootamundra Arts & Cultural Centre Committee. To date total volunteer hours exceed 7500.
The project has now moved into final stages with a second ARTS NSW grant of $75,000 & funds from Council of $55,000. The Theatre, amenities & infrastructure began construction 2009. The Exhibition space is fully functional with events scheduled throughout 2008/09.

• Cultural Officer

  Linda Wiles ()

• Award Category

  Cultural Infrastructure – Division A

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