THE NSW Government has stated that museums, galleries and libraries may start reopening from this week (Monday, June 1).
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Some are now open and some will be soon.
For everyone who may be travelling or visiting this weekend, we are compiling a list of venues across our region that are opening and you can find it on our website at artsoutwest.org.au.
We will be adding and updated the list but things are moving hourly. Please check any venues before visiting.
Here's what we know, as of Monday, in Bathurst:
- Bathurst Visitor Centre: To open on Wednesday, June 3.
- Bathurst Regional Art Gallery (BRAG): To open on Tuesday, June 9.
- Australian Fossil and Mineral Museum: To open on Thursday, June 4.
- Bathurst Rail Museum: To open on Friday, June 5.
- Chifley Home: To be confirmed.
- National Motor Racing Museum: To open on Wednesday, June 3.
- Old Government Cottage: To be confirmed.
- Miss Traill's House: To be confirmed.
- Bathurst Library: To open Tuesday, June 9.
- T.arts Gallery, Bathurst: Open now.
- Hill End Visitor Centre: Open now.
- History Hill Museum, Hill End: To be confirmed.
Seeing these facilities reopen is another important step for our community as we emerge from the COVID-19 hibernation.
$50 million COVID-19 rescue and restart package to support arts
THE NSW Government has announced a $50 million rescue and restart package for NSW arts and cultural organisations to ensure the sector continues to make an important contribution to the NSW economy during and after the COVID-19 pandemic.
Funding will be available to NSW not-for-profit arts and cultural organisations across the State on a case by case basis.
The NSW Government recognises the important contribution the arts and cultural sector makes to the NSW economy, as well as to the community's wellbeing, particularly during challenging times.
The Rescue and Restart package will be delivered in two stages:
1. Funding available now to enable NSW not-for-profit arts and cultural organisations to hibernate temporarily.
2. Funding available in the coming months to enable NSW not-for-profit arts and cultural organisations to restart operations after the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Rescue and Restart package is designed to assist NSW arts and cultural organisations to hibernate now, so they are in a position to restart operations when health guidelines permit.
For all the information please head to www.create.nsw.gov.au
