Sharing the National Collection

Next date: Friday, 17 October 2025 | 06:00 PM

Rosemary Madigan, Torso, 1948, National Gallery of Australia, Kamberri/Canberra, purchased 1976, © Rosemary Madigan/Copyright Agency, 2025

The Broken Hill City Art Gallery is truly honoured to share works from the National Gallery of Australia as part of the Sharing the National Collection initiative.

Home to the most valuable collection of art in Australia, the national collection comprises over 155,000 works of art, including the world’s largest collection of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander art.

The loan includes works by major American abstract expressionist painter and printmaker Helen Frankenthaler, renowned Australian artist Margaret Preston, sculptor Rosemary Madigan, and First Nations artist Janet Fieldhouse.

These remarkable artists remind us of the importance of women’s voices and perspectives in shaping art and culture. We are proud to join with the National Gallery in bringing works of national and international significance to our regional community. This partnership allows us to celebrate Australia’s rich cultural heritage together, while opening doors to greater inclusivity and connection through the arts.

These works of art are on long term loan from the National Gallery of Australia with support from the Australian Government as part of Sharing the National Collection. #artacrossaustralia

Opening Night

Date: Friday 17 October 2025
Time: 6:00 pm

Join us as we officially open Sharing the National Collection at Broken Hill City Art Gallery. The evening will feature a welcome and remarks to celebrate the arrival of significant works from the National Gallery of Australia.

Guests can enjoy bar facilities and light refreshments throughout the evening.