Broken Hill art gallery list updated on ilovebrokenhill ... see footer

A section of the Broken Hill Regional Art Gallery

The Broken Hill (and Silverton) art galleries list has been updated on my ilovebrokenhill website.

See the footer below. 

Please scroll to bottom of the site for an up to date list of all the galleries in #BrokenHill and #Silverton.

There are over 25 galleries. There could even be more which you may stumble upon. New ones seem to spring up quite often.

As of this date, the Broken Hill Regional Art Gallery is hosting several art exhibitions. The gallery has an active exhibition schedule. See their website for details.

The West Darling Arts at the Town Hall Facade space has a current exhibition and the Broken Hill Art Exchange (BHAE) has just moved to the Grand Guesthouse this week. The BHAE is just finishing setting up after their move, so not ready for visitors for a week or so. All three exhibition spaces are in #BrokenHill's main street - Argent Street. See my gallery list for the exact addresses.

Enjoy.

Jane Deany

Pro Hart Outback Art Prize exhibition #BrokenHill until 13 August 2017

The winners of the annual Pro Hart Outback Art Prize were announced on the exhibition's opening night Friday 30 June 2017, and the exhibition runs until 13 August 2017.

Congratulations to the winning artist Abdul-Rahman Abdullah with his distinctive piece 'Footprint'.

Congratulations to Abdul-Rahman Abdulllah, winner of the 2017 Pro Hart Outback Art Prize!
2nd: Kristin Haskett
Encouragement: Andre Schmidt pic.twitter.com/oW92ZBayKp

— Broken Hill Council (@BrokenHillCity) June 30, 2017

Kristin Haskett's 'untitled' work won second prize.

Andre Schmidt won the encouragement award with 'River-Flats Evening'.

This year the judge was art journalist Kon Gouriotis.

Two hundred and sixty four entrants 'addressed' the theme 'outback'. From these, 43 finalists were chosen.

Here's a link the ABC Broken Hill's report about the opening night. I was lucky enough to attend the awards opening night two years ago and it is one of the social calendar highlights for #BrokenHill.

The prize has been renamed from 'Outback Open Art Prize' to 'Pro Hart Outback Art Prize' to honour Pro Hart and his family's contribution to the arts. Pro's wife Mrs Raylee J Hart and the Broken Hill City Council generously support the prize.

Cheers, Jane Deany

International Women's Day 2017 in Broken Hill includes Gaara Arts exhibition at Broken Hill Regional Art Gallery

Art Scene
On this International Women's Day 2017, in Broken Hill recognition of women includes Gaara Arts' exhibition 'Out of the Zone - Gaara Arts Cabinet Exhibition' at Broken Hill's fabulous Regional Art Gallery.

Now open at #BrokenHill is 'Gaara Arts' featuring local women artists. Visit before March 31 →  https://t.co/53dku9wCje @WestDarling pic.twitter.com/CGmBtjJNlr

— Regional Arts NSW (@RegionalArtsNSW) February 18, 2017

Who is Gaara Arts you might ask? It's Broken Hill's all women art group.

See link here for details about the exhibition together with several other current exhibitions, which include the Far West Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art Prize.

https://www.brokenhill.nsw.gov.au/explore/regional-art-gallery/exhibitions

Cheers,

Jane Deany

Gaara Arts Inc Looking Forward, Looking Back-A Woman's View and Gayle Rodgers-Inspired - exhibitions open in Broken Hill

Art Scene/Community Event

In the lead up to International Women's Day 2016, Gaara Arts Inc is opening their annual art exhibition titled "Looking Forward, Looking Back - A Woman's View" tonight at the Broken Hill Regional Art Gallery.

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

Also opening tonight is an exhibition by Gayle Rodgers titled "Inspired".

Exhibition details -

Date - Friday 29 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

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

The exhibitions will both 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.

Enjoy, cheers Jane Deany

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

Broken Hill Regional Art Gallery to receive $300,000 arts funding over 3 years

Art Scene

The following tweet takes you to some great news for Broken Hill's vibrant art scene -

$300K welcomed for the #BrokenHill #RegionalArtGallery @artsnsw https://t.co/74ZpqiNlrz

— Broken Hill Council (@BrokenHillCity) October 22, 2015

Broken Hill Regional Art Gallery

The New South Wales State Government will provide $300,000 ($100,000 per year) as triennial funding for the Broken Hill Regional Art Gallery so as to support the long term goals of greater community participation.

The focus is to engage and build more audiences.

The Member for Barwon, Kevin Humphries made the announcement recently.

Here is a link to the article from the Broken Hill City Council's website - Gallery Funding Welcomed.

It's more great news for Australia's first Heritage Listed City.

Go #BrokenHill.

Cheers, Jane Deany

Broken Hill Potters Society Annual Exhibition 'Magic Pud' opens tonight 18 September 2015

Town Hall Facade Gallery Broken Hill

Opening tonight - Broken Hill Potters Society Annual Exhibition

'Magic Pud' officially opened by local artist Amanda Johnson.

Take the opportunity to see this special exhibition and enjoy yet another part of Broken Hill's artistic community's creative expression.

The exhibition is on at the Town Hall Facade Gallery -

256 Argent Street (the main {shopping} street) in Broken Hill.

The official exhibition opening was tonight, Friday night 18 September 2015.

The exhibition runs from 18 to 25 September 2015 10am - 4pm.

A quality selection of pottery/ceramics, handmade and kiln fired jewellery is available at reasonable prices.

Enjoy, cheers, Jane Deany

Galleries in Broken Hill and Silverton - 2015 update

Art Scene - current list of Galleries in Broken Hill and Silverton as of July 2015

Absalom's Gallery (formerly Jack Absalom Gallery)
638 Chapple St
08 8087 5881

Art Confessions (Tania Marie Reeves)
313A Argent St
0428 715 237

Art on Argent
311 Argent St
08 8087 2306

Beyond 39 Dips - Silverton
19 Stirling St, Silverton
08 8088 7566

Broken Hill Art Exchange
145-157 Duff St, South Broken Hill
08 8088 3171

Broken Hill Musicians Club Gallery Bar
276 Crystal St
08 8088 1777

Broken Hill Regional Art Gallery
404-408 Argent St
08 8088 3440

Bush N' Beyond (Wendy Martin/Ian Lewis)
4 Argent St (off Gossan St)
08 8087 8807

Cowz Art Gallery Silverton
21 Stirling St Silverton Heights
08 8087 2002

Eric McCormick Gallery367 McCulloch St
08 8087 8486

Howard William Steer Art Gallery721 William St
08 8087 4736

Jarrah Mosaics

169 Chapple St

08 8087 4478

John Dynon Gallery - Silverton
2 Sturt St, Silverton

08 8088 6654

Julie Hart Gallery

65 Williams St
08 8087 4448

Pace's Mineral Art Gallery (Laurie Pace)
323 Wilson St
08 8087 6651

Pro Hart Gallery
108 Wyman St
08 8087 2441

Silver City Mint & Art Centre (Big Picture)
66 Chloride St
08 8088 6166

Spirit of the Outback Gallery (Jenny Cattonar)
662 Argent St
08 8087 4828

The Art of Deirdre Edwards (formerly Dee's Studio Gallery)
34 Williams Lane
08 8088 3913

The Homestead Gallery (Andrea Blundell)
377 Chloride St
08 8087 9005

The Horizon Gallery - Silverton (Albert Woodroffe)
Diagonally Opposite Silverton Hotel
08 8088 5331

Wayne Williams Gallery81 Harris St
0428 447 184

West Darling Arts (Gallery)
256 Argent St - Town Hall Facade
08 8087 9035

Whites Mine, Mineral Art & Living Mining Museum
1 Allendale St

08 8087 2878

That should keep you busy!

I think it's time Broken Hill had an 'Art Muster' event! What do you think?

Cheers, Jane Deany

Congratulations Jodi Daley & Badger Bates winners Outback Open Art Prize 2015

Badger Bates (L) and Jodi Daley (R)
'Cailin and Tunjili - Steamers Point, Wilcannia 2015'
Winners 2015 Outback Open Art Prize

Art Scene
Earlier this evening the winner of the 2015 Outback Open Art Prize was announced by the judge of the award, John Cheeseman, Director of the Mosman Art Gallery, in Broken Hill at the Broken Hill Regional Art Gallery (BHRAG).

I am delighted to announce that the winner of the $15,000 acquisitive prize was a joint work by local Broken Hill artist Jodi Daley and Wilcannia* artist Badger Bates with their piece entitled -

'Cailin and Tunjili - Steamers Point, Wilcannia 2015'.

John Cheeseman, Director Mosman Art Gallery (centre) and
Cathy Farry Manager Broken Hill Regional Art Gallery (right)

Both artists are first time winners of the this prize and of a major art prize.

Congratulations to you both it's a wonderful artwork created from pigment, oil paint and steel.

It was a who's who in the local art world at the BHRAG and the first time I was able to attend. It was also a fantastic opportunity for the many visitors to the city to come and see the fabulous gallery, as the Inland NSW Tourism Awards are on tomorrow night in Broken Hill and there are many tourism specialists buzzing around the tourist attractions over the next few days.

The second prize of $2,500 (non-acquisitive) went to Clara Adolphs, 'Coober Pedy from Mars (Self Portrait)', 2015.

Welcome to the visitors and congratulations Jodi, Badger and Clara.

Badger Bates (L) and Jodi Daley (R), winners Outback Open Art Prize 2015
'Cailin and Tunjili - Steamers Point, Wilcannia 2015', pigment, oil paint and steel.

Exhibition details -

Broken Hill Regional Art Gallery

404-408 Argent Street, Broken Hill NSW 2880, Australia

Exhibition dates - 24 July - 6 September 2015.

Opening hours are 10 am – 5 pm weekdays and 11 am - 4 pm weekends.

Entry is by gold coin donation.

Tomorrow morning Saturday 25 July 2015, 11am is a morning tea at the BHRAG where there will be the opportunity to meet some of the finalists.

Everyone is welcome.

Finalists for the Outback Open Art Prize 2015.

Clara Adolphs, Coober Pedy from Mars (Self Portrait), 2015

Lyn Ahmat, Outback Heat Shimmer, 2015

Jessica Anderson, The Homeland, 2015

Jodi Daley and Badger Bates, Cailin and Tunjili – Steamers Point Wilcannia, 2015

Badger Bates, Danger Lurking, 2015

Ian Bell, Jim Jim, 2014

Ray Blick, Boots for Nev, 2015

Cynthia Bourke, Walking in Two Worlds, Mr Eddy My Grandfather, 2014

Dean Burns, Snapper MLA 210, 2015

Anh Do, Stranger at the Bus Stop, 2015

Philip Drummond, Nothing to Regret, 2015

Laura Grace, Water, 2014

Jody Graham, Pinhole Camera Memories from Fowlers Gap, 2015

Michele Heibel, Chance of Rain, 2015

Anna Henderson, Myall Station, 2015

Margaret Hutchings, Rabbit Proof Fence, 2014

Andrea Jenkins, Deserted, 2015

Gail Kellett, Vale Classics, 2015

Gladdy Kemarre, Anwekety (Bush Plum), 2014

Anne Kern, Desalination Tower, 2015

Nadia Kliendanze, Aussie Gothic, 2015

Carmen Ky, Finding Fossils Sandy Desert, 2015

Kathryn McGovern, Trophy, 2015

Lindy McSwan, Horizon Lines, 2014

Pat Moss, Stephens Creek Nine Mile, 2015

Annabel Nowlan, Drovers Wife V, 2015

Geoff Overheu, Flies, 2015

Geoff Overheu, Ants, 2015

Brenda Runnegar, Hay Plains, 2015

Luke Sciberras, Wilcannia Study for Fishing Barrel Gallipoli, 2014

Debbie Sheezal, River run, 2015

Natalya Shinn, Above White Cliffs, 2015

Salli Sixpence, Return to Country, 2015

Andrew Stacey, Warrawong Lagoon, 2015

Christopher Stenning, 1963 – In Memoriam, 2014

Alli Symons, Willy Willies From Many Lands Across Australia, 2015

Shane Vink, Red Planet Winter, 2015

Steffie Wallace, Moonlit Dust Storm Mutitjulu, 2015

Patricia Walsh, Desert Gold – Channel Country, 2015

Sally West, The Windmill – Plein Air, 2015

Sally West, The Road Boss – Plein Air, 2015

David Wiggs, A Fine Line, 2014

*Wilcannia is about 196km east of Broken Hill on the Darling River.

Cheers, Jane Deany

Broken Hill's 2015 Outback Open Art Prize winner will be announced tonight 24 July

Art Scene

The winner of the annual “Outback Open Art Prize” will be announced tonight at the Broken HillRegional Art Gallery (BHRAG). The event has come to be known as the highlight of the cultural calendar in Broken Hill.

There are 43 finalists this year. Finalists were selected from nearly 200 entries. The finalist's works will be exhibited at the BHRAG. The prestigious acquisitive first prize is valued at $15,000.

This year's judge is John Cheeseman, director of the Mosman Art Gallery.

The exhibition opens tonight 24 July 2015 at 6.00 pm at –

Broken Hill Regional Art Gallery

404-408 Argent Street, Broken Hill NSW 2880, Australia

Exhibition dates - 24 July - 6 September 2015.

Janine Mackintosh 'Droughts and Flooding Rains' 2011

Winner 2011 Outback Open Art Prize

Acacia Pycnantha (Golden Wattle), twigs, linen thread,

and bookbinders gum on canvas © Image courtesy the artist

Opening hours are 10 am – 5 pm weekdays and 11 am - 4 pm weekends.

Entry is by gold coin donation.

The second prize is non-acquisitive $2,500, and there is also an $800 encouragement prize awarded.

Total prize pool $18,300.

The judge will look for works that reflect the spirit and diversity of the Australian outback.

The prize is once again proudly sponsored by Mrs Raylee J Hart.

Good luck to the finalists and do try and get along to the exhibition. I am sure it will be well worth it. The gallery alone is worth a visit, it houses a wonderful permanent collection.

Cheers, Jane Deany

Archibald Prize 2015 / 2014 and Broken Hill

Art Scene
The winner of the Archibald Prize 2015 was announced yesterday at the Art Gallery of NSW in Sydney. Congratulations to the winner - Newcastle artist Nigel Milsom with his portrait of barrister Charles Waterstreet. (See image via Tweet below). Waterstreet represented Nigel after he was previously charged with armed robbery.

And the #archibald2015 winner is… Nigel Milsom for his portrait of barrister @CCWaterstreet http://t.co/oRBcS3sVrR pic.twitter.com/yOJu7TBLsc

— Art Gallery of NSW (@ArtGalleryofNSW) July 17, 2015

Nigel's life has turned around. The coveted and prestigious Australian art prize is worth $100,000.

The 47 finalists included Queensland artist Jessica Le Clerc's work. Her portrait was of artist David Hart (Pro Hart's son).

Living inside of stories by Jessica Le Clerc
Image from Art Gallery of NSW

As I watched the awards, Jessica's piece had the good fortune to be hung behind the podium from where the prizes were announced.

The larger than life portrait of Hart, which she painted in about a week and was titled 'Living inside of stories' enjoyed some wonderful coverage even though she didn't win.

It's an honour to be amongst the finalists.

Here's a link to Jessica's website and a little more about the piece.

http://jessicaleclerc.com.au/archibald-2015/

Here's the YouTube clip link showing an interview with Jessica and the story behind the work. (it's only three minutes long).

Jessica Le Clerc YouTube interview.

Congratulations Jessica. I really like what you have painted. It's a great work and I hear David was very happy with it too.

Archibald Prize 2014 - touring exhibition winds up with last day on show in Broken Hill tomorrow, Sunday 19 July 2015.

Here's a link to the article I wrote about the event 'Archibald Prize 2014 tours Broken Hill Regional Art Gallery 5 June - 19 July 2015'.

The 2015 finalists exhibition commenced earlier today.

Here's a link to more information about the locations to see the works as it tours Victoria and New South Wales in the coming year.

www.artgallery.nsw.gov.au/exhibitions/touring/archibald-prize-2015-tour/

Cheers,

Jane Deany

NAIDOC 2015 - We All Stand on Sacred Ground: Learn, Respect and Celebrate

Image/logo from www.naidoc.org.au

Community Event
This year, NAIDOC week runs from Sunday 5 July to Saturday 12 July 2015, so we are right in the midst of this important annual Australian event.

NAIDOC week celebrates the history, culture and achievements of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders. The event is held each year on the first full week of July.

NAIDOC stands for National Aborigines and Islanders Day Observance Committee.

The theme this year is "We All Stand on Sacred Ground: Learn, Respect and Celebrate".

The host city for the National NAIDOC Awards Ceremony is Adelaide. A special awards ceremony and ball will be held in that city on Friday 10 July.

Every year the recipients of the National NAIDOC Awards will be announced in the following categories:

• Lifetime Achievement Award
• Person of the Year
• Female Elder of the Year
• Male Elder of the Year
• Caring for Country Award
• Youth of the Year
• Artist of the Year
• Scholar of the Year
• Apprentice of the Year
• Sportsperson of the Year

Nominations for the 2015 National NAIDOC Awards have now closed.

Best wishes to all of the nominees

In Broken Hill, West Darling Arts is hosting a special exhibition "We All Stand on Sacred Ground" which is an exhibition showcasing Aboriginal Art from the West Darling (Western Region of NSW).

Broken Hill Town Hall Facade

Participating communities include Broken Hill, Menindee, Wentworth and Wilcannia. These communities are home to incredibly talented artists and include works on canvas and sculptural works. All Aboriginal artists from the Western Region of NSW have been invited to participate.

The exhibition is on at the Town Hall Facade Gallery -

256 Argent Street (the main shopping street) in Broken Hill.

The official exhibition opening was last Friday night 3 July.

The exhibition runs from 29 June to 17 July 2015, Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm.

Check out the NAIDOC website for more information. www.naidoc.org.au.

Enquiries - Aboriginal Affairs Broken Hill 08 8088 0002.

Enjoy, cheers, Jane Deany

Lifeline Broken Hill's annual art exhibition launches on 26 June 2015

Art Scene
Lifeline Broken Hill's annual art exhibition opened on Friday 26 June 2015 at the GeoCentre. Yes a bit late to promote the opening night gala event this year, but I can still promote Lifeline Broken Hill's Facebook page as they're keen to get more 'Likes' and also promote the exhibition itself which will run for a couple of weeks.

Exhibition dates 26 June - 12 July 2015.

The GeoCentre is also known as the Albert Kersten Mining and Minerals Museum.

Address: 2 Bromide Street, Corner Silver City Highway aka Crystal Street, Broken Hill.

Hours 10am-4.45pm Monday to Friday and
1pm-4.45 pm Saturday and Sunday.

Entry is by donation.

Feel free to tell us how the popular annual event went by commenting below.

Here are links to my previous year's posts about the exhibition.

28 June 2014

28 June 2013

29 June 2012

It is a very worthwhile cause so do try and go along and support the wonderful work of Lifeline.  This year, as in other years, there will be some great art.

I went to the exhibition several years ago and was lucky enough to attend the opening night which was a lot of fun.

Queries to Lifeline Broken Hill's office - telephone (08) 8087 7525.

You can also donate to Lifeline directly from their website www.lifeline.org.au.

Please note you can call Lifeline for crisis support 24/7 on 13 11 14.

Cheers, Jane Deany

Gunter Kairies - From the Outback to the Rainforest, art exhibition opens 19 June 2015 Broken Hill Art Exchange

The man himself - Gunter Kairies
pictured working at the
Broken Hill Art Exchange

Art Scene
The title says it all. Tomorrow night at Broken Hill Art Exchange, South Broken Hill, an art exhibition by Gunter Kairies will open.

Broken Hill identity, Bob Groves, the president of the Willyama Art Society will open the exhibition.

Where
Studio 3 Art Gallery 145-157 Duff Street, South Broken Hill

Time - 6pm, 19 June 2015

Gallery hours 10am - 4pm

Examples of Gunter Kairies work from the exhibition

Gunter Kairies watercolours, ink, pastels and oils will feature in the colourful exhibition where the colours of the outback will reign supreme.

Why not pop down to support this event at Broken Hill's funky Art Exchange.

Sounds like a fun night and worth supporting. Wish I could be there.

I hope it goes well.

Cheers, Jane Deany

Archibald Prize 2014 tours Broken Hill Regional Art Gallery 5 June - 19 July 2015

Art Scene
If you love art and portraiture then what better time to visit Broken Hill than right now whilst the 2014 Archibald Prize finalist's exhibition visits the city.

The exhibition opened last Friday night 5 June at the Broken Hill Regional Art Gallery and will continue until 19 July 2015.

See link here to the gallery's Facebook page -

The Archibald Prize exhibition has arrived and we're unpacking. Volunteer Rod is working hard and you can get a sense of...
Posted by Broken Hill Regional Art Gallery on Tuesday, June 2, 2015

This is my favourite image-

Ms Gladys Berejiklian MP by Salvatore Zofrea
source Art Gallery NSW website

I was fortunate to see the exhibition at the Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery late last year. I really enjoyed the exhibition and highly recommend it.

Address -
Broken Hill Regional Art Gallery 404-408 Argent Street, Broken Hill.
Monday - Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday - Sunday 11am - 4pm
Entry by gold coin donation.

Related links - Archibald Prize and 
Broken Hill Regional Art Gallery.
Link to images of all the 2014 finalists - http://www.artgallery.nsw.gov.au/prizes/archibald/2014/

Winners of the 2015 Archibald Prize will be announced on 17 July 2015.

Cheers, Jane Deany

Arts NSW - Arts & Cultural Development Program info session Broken Hill - 29 May 2015

Arts & Grants
Find out more about 'The Arts and Cultural Development Program' (ACDP) tomorrow when Arts NSW visits Broken Hill.

The ACDP is the NSW Government's major grants program for arts and culture. Arts NSW administers the program on behalf of the NSW Government (and falls under the 'Trade & Investment' 'branch' of the NSW state government.)

Bookings are essential.

For more information follow the link in this Retweet (RT) {which is where I spotted the info} from @RegionalArtsNSW (or the above links) -

RT @ArtsNSW: in #BrokenHill 29 May for Q&A on funding programs. Register to attend→ http://t.co/LikWAuvyxm @WestDarlingArts

— Regional Arts NSW (@RegionalArtsNSW) May 27, 2015

(Original Tweet from @ArtsNSW).

If you can't make the #BrokenHill session tomorrow, they're in Dubbo as well on that day. Staff have been touring other NSW regions and you can find out where on that same website. (Today they're in Tamworth & Wollongong). Newcastle is also slated for a visit with the date to be confirmed.

Bookings/registration essential.
Details for the Broken Hill session are-

Friday 29 May 2015
Venue: Broken Hill Regional Art Gallery, 404-408 Argent Street, Broken Hill
Session time: 10am-11.30am
Register your name, the name of your organisation (if applicable), and the session you will be attending by emailing admin@westdarlingarts.com.au or
Phone 08 8087 9035.

Cities/towns already visited include Lismore (28 April), Moruya (21 May), Wagga Wagga (21 May), Bega (22 May) and Armidale yesterday (27 May).

Sounds like a great opportunity to find out about how obtain some kind of funding.

Cheers, Jane Deany   @JaneDeany, @ilovebrokenhill & @ArtofBrokenHill

Artists painting Broken Hill - two exhibitions - Guy Maestri and Laura Courtney

Art Scene
In the latest - February 2015 - issue of the Art Almanac magazine, I noticed two exhibitions featuring Broken Hill as the subject matter of at least some of the art being exhibited.

Archibald Prize (2009) winning artist Guy Maestri will be exhibiting at the -

Jan Murphy Gallery in Queensland from 24 February until 21 March 2015.

Address - 486 Brunswick Street, Fortitude Valley, Qld 4006

Here's a link to information about the exhibition which is titled 'Black Gold' -

http://www.art-almanac.com.au/2015/01/guy-maestri-black-gold/

and in my hometown Melbourne -

Laura Courtney - Trades Hall, Broken Hill 2014

Australian Galleries have the works of Laura Courtney on display.

The exhibition 'oxide, bluestone & crows' opened yesterday.

Exhibition dates - 17 February until 8 March 2015.

Address - 35 Derby Street, Collingwood Vic 3066

I visited the exhibition and it's great. There are 18 works including 5 with #BrokenHill as the subject.

Link to further information -
http://www.australiangalleries.com.au/exhibitions/14-currentexhibition/822-courtney-ds13

New works form Broken Hill and Melbourne in my upcoming show 'oxide, bluestone and crows, opening next week Feb... http://t.co/1bGTEr71ba
— Laura Courtney (@lauracourtney12) February 12, 2015

Even outside Broken Hill, you're never far away form the City's special influence.

Cheers, Jane Deany