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ilovebrokenhill.com , was first published on 8 December 2011 by Jane Deany. My blog is all about the famous outback Australian National Heritage Listed City named Broken Hill, located in the state of New South Wales. I first visited #BrokenHill in 2002 and have returned many times since then. ilovebrokenhill.com will help you discover what's great about this historic mining city, where in the mid 1880's the line of lode, a rich ore body of silver, lead and zinc was found. You will find stories about anything related to Broken Hill.

Showing posts with label Far West Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art Prize. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Far West Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art Prize. Show all posts

Tuesday, 8 March 2016

Gaara Arts Inc celebrate International Women's Day 2016 in Broken Hill

Art Scene

On International Women's Day 2016, Gaara Arts Inc continues to hold the group's annual art exhibition titled "Looking Forward, Looking Back - A Woman's View" at the Broken Hill Regional Art Gallery.

Gaara Arts Inc is Broken Hill's all women art group.

Also on display is an exhibition by Gayle Rodgers titled "Inspired" and the 2016 Far West Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art Prize exhibition.

Exhibition details -

Date - From Friday 29 January 2016
Place - Broken Hill Regional Art Gallery
Address - 404-408 Argent Street, Broken Hill
Phone - 08 8080 3440
Hours - Monday - Sunday 10am - 5pm

For more details see the following link to the Broken Hill City Council's website.

The exhibitions will all run until 13 March 2016.

The timing of the Gaara Arts exhibition is designed to coincide with International Women's Day which this year is on 8 March - today.

I congratulate the women of Gaara Arts for their continued contribution to the rich art scene in Broken Hill.

Enjoy, cheers Jane Deany

Thursday, 28 January 2016

Broken Hill Regional Art Gallery 2016 Far West Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art Prize Exhibition opens tonight

Interior Broken Hill Regional Art Gallery
Art Scene/Community Event
The 2016 Far West Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art Prize (FWATSIAP) Exhibition opens tonight at the Broken Hill Regional Art Gallery.

Details -
Date - Thursday 28 January 2016
Time - 6pm
Place - Broken Hill Regional Art Gallery
Address - 404-408 Argent Street, Broken Hill
Phone - 08 8080 3440
Hours - Monday - Sunday 10am - 5pm

The prize is presented by Broken Hill Regional Art Gallery and West Darling Arts and is supported by Maari Ma Health Aboriginal Corporation.

The FWATSIAP comprises 4 awards.

A. Open 2 Dimensional Art Prize (1st prize awarded - value $1,500)
B. Open 3 Dimensional Art Prize (1st prize awarded - value $1,500)
C. Young Artists (1st prize awarded - Art pack to the value of $100)
People's Choice Award ($500)

For more details see the following link to the Broken Hill City Council's website.

The exhibition will run until 13 March 2016.

This is an alcohol free event.

Enjoy, cheers Jane Deany