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Unique creative pursuits get a boost in Western Plains

27/06/2023 by The Coonamble Times

PHOTO: Maddy Hope-Hodgetts will use her CASP funding to continue Nyngan’s Wagagirri Group.

From constructing bouquets to podcasting a past murder, a unique range of cultural and creative projects will be springing up across the Western Plains in the near future.

Outback Arts recently announced the successful recipients of the Country Arts Support Program (CASP) which aims to provides regional people access to cultural programs and bring local opportunities that may otherwise have not been available.

“CASP is a significant investment by Outback Arts with support of Create NSW to provide funds directly to regional areas,” Outback Arts Executive Director Jamie-Lea Trindall said.

“It is a great initiative that allows regional communities and local people with an opportunity to create and realise their own arts and culture projects. Outback Arts are looking forward to seeing these projects develop over the coming year.”…

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