Penrith Performing & Visual Arts, comprising The Joan (including Penrith Conservatorium) and Penrith Regional Gallery, represents a diverse and dynamic blend of creative practice in the Western Sydney region. Since our establishment back in 2006 we’ve worked to showcase creativity in all its forms to help improve people’s lives and make Penrith a great place to live, work and play, offering a vision of a creative Penrith for the whole community