2025 MMIAA Exhibition

Next date: Friday, 07 November 2025 | 06:00 PM to Sunday, 08 February 2026 | 04:00 PM

The Broken Hill City Art Gallery, in collaboration with Maari Ma Health Aboriginal Health Corporation and West Darling Arts, presents the 2025 Maari Ma Indigenous Art Awards, celebrating Maari Ma’s 30th anniversary.

This special anniversary exhibition showcases an inspiring selection of artworks by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists from the Maari Ma and West Darling Arts region, reflecting a wide range of artistic practices, stories, and connections to Country.

The non-acquisitive awards honour both emerging and established artists, providing a platform for diverse creative expression and cultural storytelling. In its 30th year, the exhibition continues to recognise the talent and achievement of artists across the Far West, celebrating their enduring contribution to art and culture in the region.

The 2025 MMIAA will be judged by Rebecca Ray, Curator, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Collections and Exhibitions at the Museum of Contemporary Art Australia, whose work centres on artist-led, community-focused approaches to curating and collaboration.

Awards will be presented across nine categories, including:

Open / Overall Winner – $5,000
2D Winner – $2,500
Sculptural Winner – $2,500
Emerging Winner – $2,000
Nhuungku Winner – $2,000
People’s Choice – $2,000
School Combined Entry – Art Prize Pack valued at $2,000
Young Artist (16–21) – Art Prize Pack valued at $1,000
Young Artist (Under 15) – Art Prize Pack valued at $500 (sponsored by West Darling Arts)

OPENING NIGHT DETAILS

Date: Friday, 7 November 2025
Time: 6:00 pm
Location: Broken Hill City Art Gallery, 404–408 Argent Street, Broken Hill
Inclusions: Bar facilities and light refreshments
Cost: Free entry
All welcome

The opening night will include the official announcement of this year’s winners.

IMAGE: Bilyara Bates, Karnu Tharlta, Sandstone (stone on stone - traditional method), 2024.
2024 MMIAA Open Art Prize Winner.