about wra
Western Riverina Arts is a not-for-profit organisation that works in partnership with its member councils: Narrandera Shire Council, Leeton Shire Council, Griffith City Council and Murrumbidgee Council to support, develop and promote arts and culture in the Western Riverina. Formally launched in 2011, Western Riverina Arts is part of a network of 17 Regional Arts Development Organisations in NSW, including the Aboriginal Regional Arts Alliance and peak body Regional Arts NSW. Western Riverina Arts is funded by the NSW State Government through Create NSW, and through contributions from its Member Councils.
With a population of around 60,000 people and several high profile artists, the Western Riverina has an active, diverse and rich cultural life. Covering nearly 14,000 square kilometres, Western Riverina Arts is the peak arts conduit organisation in its region. Western Riverina Arts supports the community’s right to access, enjoy and practice arts and culture, and works to ensure the vitality and sustainability of arts and culture through its guiding principles being; Innovation, Collaboration and Integrity.
Western Riverina Arts’ strategic program is built around seven service pillars:
Programming and Engagement
Arts Advocacy
First Nations-led Art and Cultural Activity
Strategic Business and Economic Planning
Professional and Industry Development
Partnerships for Prosperity and Cohesion
Safe Spaces for Artistic Engagement
