Broken Hill City Art Gallery

This historic gallery is the oldest in regional NSW and is located in one of Broken Hill’s original heritage buildings, which has been beautifully restored in the central business district of the city. Visitors can view highlights of the gallery’s extensive collection of colonial, modern, and contemporary Australian art, including works by Arthur Streeton, Rupert Bunny, George Lambert, Noel Counihan, John Olsen, Clifford Possum Tjapaltjarri, Emily Kame Kngwarre, and Michael Nelson Tjackamarra. The gallery also showcases the work of local and regional artists, such as Sam Byrne, William ‘Badger’ Bates, Jim Paterson, and Pro Hart. In addition to its permanent collection, the gallery hosts a quality program of temporary exhibitions by local, state, and national artists, including the Maari Ma Indigenous Art Awards and the Pro Hart Outback Art Prize.

The gallery also provides an array of public programs, educational workshops, lectures, and tours that cater to both the local population and visitors to Broken Hill. Interested individuals can contact the gallery for more information on the current programs. Moreover, the gallery’s gift shop is an excellent place to find a unique souvenir or gift in Broken Hill. The shop offers a variety of locally crafted products, original artworks, and prints, as well as a selection of fine art supplies.

A visit to the Broken Hill Regional Art Gallery is a fantastic opportunity to immerse yourself in the vibrant artistic culture of the region.