Friends of the Orange Regional Gallery

13/05/2026

It's a party. Join us to celebrate 40 years of FORG and Orange Regional Gallery at our major fundraising event for 2026.

All proceeds go towards acquisitions for the gallery's permanent collection.

*** COCKTAILS, CANAPES and ENTERTAINMENT ***

Saturday, 18th July 2026, 6:30-10:00pm, at Orange Regional Gallery

Tickets $85 pp (+ Eventbrite costs)
includes two FREE drink vouchers. Scan QR or https://CocktailPartyFORG40th.eventbrite.com.au

Silent auction event - items include:
Artworks gifted by local major artists plus
vouchers donated by local boutique BNBs, businesses and wineries.

Featuring Gabe Middleton’s vibrant HEYBOYHEYGIRLMUSIC

09/05/2026

Congratulations ORG - 40 years! The exhibition of the 40 collection pieces chosen by YOU is open! #

02/05/2026

Hoping to see you all there 🏰

📢 Experience Orange - What to know before you go!

We can’t wait to see you in Cook Park TOMORROW from12pm to 4pm for Experience Orange. Designed for both new residents and long-time locals, the event aims to welcome newcomers as well as giving locals a chance to rediscover our city.

This is a free, family-friendly event and everyone is welcome. Before heading out, here are a few things to remember:

Event Details:
📅 When: Sunday 3 May
🕛 Time: 12pm-4pm
📍 Where: Cook Park

What to Bring:
✔️ Your friends, family and neighbours for a great day out!
✔️ A picnic blanket or fold-up chair if you’d like to relax in the park for a while.
✔️ Don’t forget to slap on a hat and slop on plenty of sunscreen.

Parking:
🚗 Parking is available in the streets surrounding Cook Park. Please be mindful of uneven terrain when walking to and from the park.

https://www.orange.nsw.gov.au/experience-orange/

23/01/2026

As .king171 takes over the reins of FORG President in 2026, we take a moment to thank past-President Kathy Snowball for her calm leadership during the past few very successful years raising money for ORG acquisitions. Best wishes Kathy!!

24/11/2025

Thank you to our members and guests for supporting FORG’s Music in Colour series. Your support for this and our other events provides valuable funding to our gallery for acquisitions. We look forward to presenting our new committee’s program - and seeing you - soon.

12/11/2025

LISTEN to today's ABC Listen App's Central West Breakfast (starts at 2:37:13) to hear ORC's Head of Cello Stephani Li talk about the Australian music program curated for this unique concert. Tickets at https://MusicinColour4.eventbrite.com.au

10/11/2025

28/10/2025

Music In Colour 4 is a collaboration between FORG, Orange Regional Gallery and Orange Regional Conservatorium. Join musicians from ORC as they perform works that creatively respond to the Wynne Prize 2025. Thursday, 13 Nov 6pm ORG. Tickets are available from the gallery and Eventbrite.
Orange360Orange Visitor CentreOrange Regional MuseumOrange City Council - Wiradjuri CountryBathurst Regional Art GalleryMudgee Art What's On In Orange The Corner Store Gallery Cowra Regional Art Gallery Landers music Orange Regional Conservatorium Colour City Creatives Studios Central Western Daily Orange City Life

12/10/2025

Join FORG for MUSIC IN COLOUR 4 at Orange Regional Gallery, as ORC musicians creatively respond to the Wynne Prize 2025. 6pm Thursday 13 November. Tickets $60 on Eventbrite. Proceeds to gallery acquisitions.