AGM & August News
Notice of Annual General Meeting (AGM)
The Art Exchange Inc. warmly invites all members and interested community members to attend our Annual General Meeting (AGM).
Wednesday 27th August, 5.30pm in the Kitchen Gallery, the Courtyard 313 Argent Street.
The AGM will include:
Presentation of the Annual Report and Financial Statements
Election of Committee Members
General Business
We encourage all members to attend and have their say in the direction of our organisation.
We are seeking interested parties to join the Committee. Nominations forms must be received by Wednesday 20th August.
Please click the link below, pop into the Art Exchange or contact us on 0448 656 913 for a nomination form.
This meeting is held in accordance with our Constitution and obligations as a registered charity under the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC).
We look forward to your participation.
You're Invited to the Art Exchange’s Inaugural Spring Ball!
We’re thrilled to announce our very first Art Exchange Ball is happening this October!
We love any excuse to dress up, hit the dancefloor, and celebrate with our community and what better way to raise funds to support our residencies and creative programs.
Join us at the stunning Old Brewery for a night of delicious food (courtesy of the fabulous Tipsy Camel Team), a curated art auction, and live music that will have you dancing under the stars.
Entertainment Line-up:
The Black Shadows – local legends known for their toe-tapping and dance-floor filling authentic country rock energy.
True Vibenation – all the way from Sydney, blending soul, afrobeat, live horns, and big bass for an electrifying outback experience
Get creative with your outfit, bring your best dance moves, and be part of a night to remember.
Tickets are on sale now – numbers are limited!
Red Dirt, Blue Skies is a public art trail and creative treasure hunt, where artworks will be displayed across Broken Hill coinciding with peak tourism season.
Registrations are now closed and the team is currently preparing a map you can follow detailing all the artworks which will be published on our dedicated page on the BHAE website.
Red Dirt Blue Skies is supported by a Broken Hill City Council Community Assistance Grant.
The Makers Market is back for Mundi Mundi season. 23rd of August 9am-1pm
Handcrafted items by local artists and artisans.
To book a stall for $10.00 apply below, registration essential
Must be a member of BHAE
from A$10.00
Spring Residency Program
We will be welcoming six artists to Broken Hill for three weeks in September for a full-funded residency program and engagement with the local community. Each artist will be hosting a workshop or talk, keep an eye on our website and Facebook page for more information.
This residency program is supported by the NSW Government through Create NSW
MONTHLY CREATIVE MEET-UPS
follow the lens
BHAE Camera Club
photography meet-up last Sunday of each month different locations
10am- 12pm - meet at Kitchen Gallery 313 Argent St Broken Hill
A$0.00
Come and enjoy a cuppa and sweet treat at our monthly coffee morning, volunteers and other interested parties are all welcome.
MONTHLY CRAFTANOON
The first Sunday of each month starting 7th September at 1pm to 3pm, we will open the kitchen gallery for a creative catchup.
Bring a project you are working on and connect with the local community.
AUGUST WORKSHOPS
Slip and Sgraffito Workshop
Artist in Residence Mahalia Leckner Sunday 17th August
This hands-on workshop explores the decorative potential of slip and sgraffito techniques on unfired clay. Working with prepared clay slabs, participants will begin by applying coloured slips to the surface, creating a rich base for further mark-making. Using reference images for inspiration, we’ll then draw directly onto the clay, carving into the surface to reveal layers beneath. This process—known as sgraffito—allows for expressive, detailed designs that reflect personal or local stories. Participants will be encouraged to observe and capture the textures, shapes, and character of Broken Hill’s unique landscape, architecture, and people. Whether you're drawn to abstract patterns or representational imagery, this workshop offers space to experiment and develop your own visual language in clay. No prior experience is necessary—just a willingness to explore new techniques and engage with the environment through a creative lens. All materials will be provided, and finished works can be taken home once fired
A$15.00
'Let's Get Lyrical: Poetics of Songwriting.'
Thursday 21st August 6-8pm Julia Bates will be sharing strategies to inject original and honest imagery into songwriting with a focus on lyrics.
A$15.00
Storytelling through art
Julia Twomey
Saturday 24th 1-3pm
Reading too deep? Never! With emerging Brisbane writer and mixed-media artist, Julia Twomey, participants will explore stories through literature and visual art. Participants will draw inspiration from Australian short stories and translate themes to art works that combine collage, painting, and drawing. This playful workshop combines Book Club with Art Club and is suitable for participants of all stages.
A$15.00
Dark Moon Ball
This is a fundraiser for the Broken Hill Art Exchange
Enjoy the night with live music by THE BLACK SHADOWS & TRUE VIBENATION and ART AUCTION
Venue: Tipsy Camel at The Old Brewery 81 Buck Street Broken Hill NSW
Tickets: $95PP Cost of ticket includes food. Drinks available for purchase
Doors open at 7pm
A$95.00
If you have not already renewed your membership, please follow the link below. Memberships offer excellent value with discounted workshops and events throughout the year and helps to fund BHAE activities.
Did you know that if you host a workshop, open studio or artists talk as part of your residency, you receive a significant discount on your accommodation?
We are so lucky to have a wonderful team that enables us to operate and deliver workshops and events and thank all who contribute to our organisation.
If you have not signed up and would like to join our amazing team you can register here. There are plenty of flexible opportunities for people to get involved - whether that’s helping out on the odd occasion for an event, providing more regular support or joining the committee.
