Arts Out West

Arts Out West is the rural touring scheme for West Cumbria, providing first class entertainment and international professional arts events to over 25 village halls and rural venues from Ireleth in Furness to Bowness on Solway. 

Arts Out West is managed by Kirkgate Arts from the Kirkgate Centre, Cockermouth. Current funding comes from Copeland Borough and Cumbria County Councils and the Arts Council.  There is also a Friends of Arts Out West scheme, which cost £10 per year and  gives a small discount on ticket prices.

A brochure is produced twice a year, in January and September.  To join the free mailing list, or find out how your village can be part of the scheme, contact the Artistic Director, Bob Pritchard, on 01900 829966 or e-mail artsoutwest@thekirkgate.com. A website at www.arts-out-west.co.uk will be going live shortly