Arts West is a unique alliance of arts organisations and nominated/representative independent artists who together reflect the exciting, vibrant and ever expanding arts and culture thriving in Melbourne’s west.
Together, our annual impact includes:
Attracting 600,000+ audience members to the western suburbs
Engaging a digital audience of 750,000+
Delivering 3,300 events and activations
Paying over 1,800 artists
Employing over 170 staff
Delivering specialised services relevant to our communities and business models including NDIS, pre-accredited training, schools programs, and commercial services.
Arts West maintains an online resource for artists and arts practitioners, including arts and cultural strategies, and industry resources.
BANNER IMAGE: Opening night, Due West Arts Festival 2019.
Footscray Community Arts. Photo by Jacinta Keefe.