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

Open to artists of all ages and experience levels, Hart for Art invites the community to submit original A5 artworks in any medium. Every artwork will be exhibited anonymously and sold at the fixed price of $50, encouraging visitors to choose works based purely on instinct, emotion, and connection.

Presented in alignment with Global MND Awareness Day on 21 June, the project honours Pro Hart’s enduring legacy as one of Broken Hill’s most beloved and recognisable artists while raising awareness and support for those affected by Motor Neurone Disease. Through art, generosity and community participation, Hart for Art hopes to bring people together for a cause that touches many families across Australia.

The exhibition officially opens and artworks go on sale from 10am on Sunday 21 June 2026 at the gallery. All are welcome to attend the official opening, with light refreshments, tea and coffee provided throughout the morning.

How it works

Create an original A5 artwork
Submit up to 3 entries
All artworks are exhibited anonymously
Every artwork is sold for $50
The artist’s name is revealed only after purchase

Where the funds go

50% of all sales will support Motor Neurone Disease research and care.
50% will support the conservation and care of the Broken Hill City Art Gallery collection.

Every artwork sold contributes directly to both an important cause and the preservation of Broken Hill’s artistic legacy.

Who can enter?

Everyone.

Whether you’re a professional artist, student, hobbyist, or someone simply looking to contribute creatively to a meaningful cause, all are welcome to take part.

Key dates

Submissions open: 12 May
Submissions close: 16 June 2026

The exhibition officially opens and artworks go on sale from 10am on Sunday 21 June 2026, in recognition of Global MND Awareness Day. All are welcome to attend the official opening at the gallery, with light refreshments, tea and coffee provided.

Artwork requirements

All artworks must be A5 size (148 x 210 mm)
Each person can submit up to 3 entries
Works must be original and created by the entrant (AI-generated artworks not accepted)
Works should be created on card stock with a minimum weight of 280gsm
Suitable A5 card stock can be collected free of charge from the Gallery
Lighter artworks created on paper below 280gsm may still be submitted and will be mounted to heavier card stock by the Gallery where required
All mediums welcome, including painting, drawing, printmaking and photography
Works must be unframed and completely dry
No identifying marks or signatures on the front
Artist details must be completed on the back of the work- including Artist name, Title of work and medium.

Artwork delivery: Please deliver artworks to the Broken Hill City Art Gallery during opening hours prior to the submission deadline.

Postal Entries Welcome

Artists outside of Broken Hill are warmly invited to take part in Hart for Art by posting their artworks to:

Broken Hill City Art Gallery
404–408 Argent Street
Broken Hill NSW 2880
Australia

Please download and complete the Hart for Art submission form and include it with your artwork when posting.
Download Submission Form(PDF, 417KB)

If your artwork is not sold and you would like it returned, please include a self-addressed reply paid envelope or prepaid return packaging with your submission.

Thank you for your generosity, creativity and support of this special fundraiser supporting Motor Neurone Disease research and care.

Terms & Conditions

By submitting artwork to Hart for Art, entrants agree to the following terms and conditions:

1. Eligibility

Entry is open to all ages and experience levels.
Artists may submit up to three (3) artworks each.

2. Artwork Requirements

All artworks must be original works created by the entrant.
AI-generated artworks will not be accepted.
Artwork size must be A5 (148 x 210 mm).
Works should be created on card stock with a minimum weight of 280gsm.
Suitable A5 card stock can be collected free of charge from the Gallery.
Lighter artworks created on paper below 280gsm may still be submitted and will be mounted to heavier card stock by the Gallery where required.
Works must be unframed and completely dry upon submission.
All mediums are welcome, including painting, drawing, printmaking, mixed media and photography.
No identifying marks, names, or signatures may appear on the front of the artwork.
Artist details must be clearly completed on the back of each work using the supplied form or label, please include on the back of each artwork your name, title of work, medium and date and age (optional).

3. Exhibition & Sales

All artworks will be exhibited anonymously.
All artworks will be sold at the fixed price of $50.
The artist’s identity will only be revealed after purchase.
Submitted works may be displayed online, in promotional material, or on social media for the promotion of the exhibition and fundraiser.

4. Proceeds

50% of each artwork sale will be donated to Motor Neurone Disease research and support initiatives.
50% will support the conservation and care of the Broken Hill City Art Gallery collection.

5. Submission & Collection

Submission deadlines must be adhered to.
Unsold artworks must be collected within the advised collection period following the exhibition.

6. Rights & Permissions

Artists retain copyright of their artwork.
By entering, artists grant the Broken Hill City Art Gallery permission to photograph and reproduce submitted works for promotional and documentation purposes.

7. Final Decision

The Broken Hill City Art Gallery reserves the right to refuse works deemed offensive, unsafe, or not meeting the exhibition requirements.
The Gallery’s decisions regarding exhibition presentation and administration are final.