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Entries Now Open for the 2026 Pro Hart Outback Art Prize

Published on 16 March 2026

Entries are now open for the 2026 Pro Hart Outback Art Prize, Broken Hill City Art Gallery’s largest
and most anticipated exhibition of the year.

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Saltbush Country arrives in Broken Hill

Published on 30 April 2026

Visitors to Broken Hill City Art Gallery can expect to see weaving, painting, textiles and fibre work, large-scale installation and jewellery, expressing raw and personal connections to culture, community and Country.

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Three exhibitions to launch at Gallery

Published on 05 May 2026

“This exhibition program brings together a dynamic mix."

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Waste 2 Art 2026 exhibition celebrates creativity and sustainability

Published on 25 May 2026

This year’s theme, Shrink Your Footprint, encouraged participants to reflect on waste, recycling and the environmental impact of everyday materials, while responding to the creative challenge of producing works that fit within a standard shoebox.

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City makes finals in LG Awards

Published on 27 May 2026

It would obviously be nice to take out an award, but just making the finals is a great endorsement for Broken Hill, and deserved recognition for the hard work and commitment of staff, volunteers, and all stakeholders involved in both projects.

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Broken Hill City Art Gallery launches anonymous art fundraiser

Published on 28 May 2026

In honour of the 20th anniversary of Pro Hart’s passing, Broken Hill City Art Gallery is proud to present Hart for Art - an anonymous community art exhibition and fundraiser supporting Motor Neurone Disease (MND) research and care.

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Beyond The Dust preparations underway

Published on 11 June 2026

Whether you're a food business, stall holder, or a CBD business looking to take advantage of late night shopping during the festival, please register online so we can get things ready so everyone can benefit from this event.

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Finalists Announced for the 2026 Pro Hart Outback Art Prize

Published on 01 July 2026

Broken Hill City Art Gallery is delighted to announce the 50 finalists selected for the 2026 Pro Hart Outback Art Prize, chosen from 319 entries submitted by artists from across Australia.

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2026 Pro Hart Outback Art Prize Opening Night

Published on 27 July 2026

"The Pro Hart Outback Art Prize continues to attract exceptional artists from across Australia, and this year's exhibition is no exception."

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Lucas Guilbert Wins 2026 Pro Hart Outback Art Prize

Published on 05 August 2026

Selected from 319 entries and exhibited among 50 finalists from across Australia, Guilbert's work was awarded the $20,000 acquisitive First Prize and will become part of the Gallery's nationally recognised permanent collection.

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Waste 2 Art Regional Showcase Opens in Broken Hill

Published on 10 August 2026

Broken Hill will welcome outstanding recycled artworks from across regional NSW this week as the 2026 Waste 2 Art Regional Showcase opens at the Albert Kersten Mining and Minerals Museum (GeoCentre).

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Call for Entries: 2026 Maari Ma Indigenous Art Awards

Published on 04 September 2026

The Broken Hill City Art Gallery, Maari Ma Health Aboriginal Health Corporation and West Darling Arts are proud to announce that entries are now open for the 2026 Maari Ma Indigenous Art Awards (MMIAA).

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Community invited to help tell Pro Hart’s story in major retrospective

Published on 10 September 2026

“We would be grateful for the community’s help in bringing together this special tribute to Pro and his enduring legacy, If you have a piece of Pro’s story, we would love to hear from you.”

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National Call Opens for Broken Hill’s 2026-2027 Open Cut Commission

Published on 14 September 2026

"The Open Cut Commission encourages artists to spend time researching, experimenting and developing ideas in response to the region. We are particularly interested in proposals that engage genuinely with the community and create opportunities for conversation, participation and knowledge sharing.”

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