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OUTBACK COUNTRY // WINNER ANNOUNCEDWhat an incredible night at the Outback Country Art Prize exhibition opening! We’re t...
16/10/2026

OUTBACK COUNTRY // WINNER ANNOUNCED
What an incredible night at the Outback Country Art Prize exhibition opening! We’re thrilled to announce the winners of this year's competition. A huge thank you to everyone who participated in this year’s competition, joined us and celebrated the amazing talent in our region. Here’s to the art, the artists, and many more inspiring moments ahead.

Outback Country Art Prize 2026 Winners
Youth Categories Little Legends are 7-111years
Little Legends
2nd I don’t Hold my Horses – Alice Kennedy
1st Moorambilla Kids – Elka Trindall
Little Lifelines
2nd The Story of Me – Angelika Fernando
1st Cost Clothes -Lexie Trindall
Little Landscapes
2nd: Colourful Nature – Anne Hertel
1st: A Place to Relax – Alice Kennedy

Secondary Youth is 12 to 17 years
Legends
2nd: Before the Bucking Begins – Emmy Lou Hodgson
1st: Self Portrait - Alice Hunt
Lifelines
2nd Best Friends – Remi Cohen
1st Between the Runs – Emmy Lou Hodgson
Landscapes
2nd The Outback - Henry McKeown
1st My Country - Remi Cohen
Youth Aboriginal Art Award: Weaving our stories – Knox Watt, Coonamble
Overall Young Art Prize: Self Portrait, Jasmin Attwood (Wentworth)

Legends
2nd: Waiting for Your Call – Priscilla Martinez (Lightning Ridge)
1st: The Drovers Wife 3 – Nancy Liddle (Pilliga)
Lifelines
2nd: While She Still Grows – Rowie Hawley (Nyngan)
1st: Mirla – Jacinta Smith-Robins (Bourke)
Landscapes
2nd: Kirralampuwan – Maddy Hodgetts (Nyngan)
1st: Untitled – Lyndy Marshall (Broken Hill)
Curators Award: Suggested for You – Anna Kennedy (Coonamble)
Aboriginal Art Prize: Parilika Kiira – Barbara Quayle (Menindee)
Overall Outback Country Art Prize: The Cooked Mountains – Anna Robson Coonamble

APPLY NOW // OUTSET YOUTH COMMITTEEApplications are now open for OUTSET, a new opportunity for the Far West Outback’s li...
15/10/2026

APPLY NOW // OUTSET YOUTH COMMITTEE

Applications are now open for OUTSET, a new opportunity for the Far West Outback’s live music producers of tomorrow.

Mentored by a lineup of industry pros, up to 10 local young people will be selected to work together and create their own all ages gig as part of our OUTSET Youth Committee.

The Youth Committee will receive hands-on experience in curating and producing gigs in DIY environments and learn how to build real connections and community through all ages gigs.

KEY DETAILS ON WORKSHOPS
Workshops will be held on 20 - 22 November at The Plaza Theatre in Coonamble.
The Youth Committee will be mentored by an incredible lineup of industry professionals, who will help them build skills in curation, marketing, logistics & branding.

If you are aged 15 - 25 years, based in the Far West Outback, and are passionate about live music and exploring a career in the music industry, submit an application for the Youth Committee by Wednesday, 21 October 2026.

Know someone who should take part? Share this opportunity with a young person wanting to learn, grow, and become a driving force in their local music scene.

For more information, email Regional Manager & Coordinator Sophie Jones at
[email protected].

KEY DATES
Applications open: Wednesday, 7 October 2026
Applications close: Wednesday, 21 October 2026
Successful applicants notified: Thursday, 5 November 2026

CHANGED SHOP HOURS // TODAYOutback Arts will be open today from 10am -1pmSorry for any inconvienience
14/10/2026

CHANGED SHOP HOURS // TODAY

Outback Arts will be open today from 10am -1pm

Sorry for any inconvienience

OUTBACK COUNTRY ART PRIZE // OPENING NIGHT THIS WEEKWe’re excited to invite you to the Opening Night of the Outback Coun...
13/10/2026

OUTBACK COUNTRY ART PRIZE // OPENING NIGHT THIS WEEK

We’re excited to invite you to the Opening Night of the Outback Country Art Prize Exhibition!

Join us as we celebrate the incredible artists and artworks featured in this year’s exhibition, bringing together creativity, conversation and community from across the region.

📅 Friday, 16 October 2026
⏰ 6:00pm
📍 Outback Arts Gallery, 26 Castlereagh Street, Coonamble

The Outback Country Art Prize Exhibition will be on display from 28 September – 23 December 2026, showcasing a wonderful selection of artworks from artists across our region.

It's free to come along, but RSVP is essential here:
https://www.shopoutbackarts.com.au/product/vip-opening-night-outback-country-art-prize/KJGNH5ABRVDPCRPT5KLLQ2IQ

Friends and family are warmly welcome to join us for this special evening.

We can’t wait to celebrate the opening with you and see these incredible works on display!

Staring back this week!
12/10/2026

Staring back this week!

TRINKETT THE ROBOT // PUPPET SHOW AND WORKSHOP TOURTrinkett the Robot is hitting the road!Get ready for a fun-filled tou...
08/10/2026

TRINKETT THE ROBOT // PUPPET SHOW AND WORKSHOP TOUR

Trinkett the Robot is hitting the road!

Get ready for a fun-filled touring puppet show featuring Trinkett the Robot, coming to communities across our region this October and November!

But the fun doesn’t stop there! Each town will also host a hands-on creative workshop, giving young audiences the opportunity to get involved, get creative and explore the wonderful world of puppetry.

Trinkett will be visiting:

📍 Cobar — Wednesday 28 October
📍 Nyngan — Thursday 29 October
📍 Bourke — Friday 30 October
📍 Brewarrina — Monday 2 November
📍 Walgett — Tuesday 3 November
📍 Coonamble — Wednesday 4 November
📍 Warren — Thursday 5 November

The puppet shows and workshops are FREE, but bookings are essential.
https://www.trybooking.com/book/search?keyword=trinkett%20the%20robot&location=&date=

Come along, meet Trinkett, discover the magic of puppetry and let your imagination take flight!

MUSIC NSW // OUTSET YOUTH COMMITTEEApplications are now open for OUTSET, a new opportunity for the Far West Outback’s li...
07/10/2026

MUSIC NSW // OUTSET YOUTH COMMITTEE

Applications are now open for OUTSET, a new opportunity for the Far West Outback’s live music producers of tomorrow.

Mentored by a lineup of industry pros, up to 10 local young people will be selected to work together and create their own all ages gig as part of our OUTSET Youth Committee.

The Youth Committee will receive hands-on experience in curating and producing gigs in DIY environments and learn how to build real connections and community through all ages gigs.

KEY DETAILS ON WORKSHOPS
Workshops will be held on 20 - 22 November at The Plaza Theatre in Coonamble.
The Youth Committee will be mentored by an incredible lineup of industry professionals, who will help them build skills in curation, marketing, logistics & branding.

If you are aged 15 - 25 years, based in the Far West Outback, and are passionate about live music and exploring a career in the music industry, submit an application for the Youth Committee by Wednesday, 21 October 2026.

Know someone who should take part? Share this opportunity with a young person wanting to learn, grow, and become a driving force in their local music scene.

For more information, go to https://www.musicnsw.com/programs/outset or email Regional Manager & Coordinator Sophie Jones at [email protected].

KEY DATES
Applications open: Wednesday, 7 October 2026
Applications close: Wednesday, 21 October 2026
Successful applicants notified: Thursday, 5 November 2026

OUTBACK COUNTRY ART PRIZE // OPENING NIGHTWe’re excited to invite you to the Opening Night of the Outback Country Art Pr...
07/10/2026

OUTBACK COUNTRY ART PRIZE // OPENING NIGHT

We’re excited to invite you to the Opening Night of the Outback Country Art Prize Exhibition!

Join us as we celebrate the incredible artists and artworks featured in this year’s exhibition, bringing together creativity, conversation and community from across the region.

📅 Friday, 16 October 2026
⏰ 6:00pm
📍 Outback Arts Gallery, 26 Castlereagh Street, Coonamble

The Outback Country Art Prize Exhibition will be on display from 28 September – 23 December 2026, showcasing a wonderful selection of artworks from artists across our region.

It's free to come along, but RSVP is essential here:
https://www.shopoutbackarts.com.au/product/vip-opening-night-outback-country-art-prize/KJGNH5ABRVDPCRPT5KLLQ2IQ

Friends and family are warmly welcome to join us for this special evening.

We can’t wait to celebrate the opening with you and see these incredible works on display!

CHILLCHENEY // WORLDS COLLIDEChillCheney will be hitting the stage in Grawin and Lightning Ridge this week.They are an A...
06/10/2026

CHILLCHENEY // WORLDS COLLIDE

ChillCheney will be hitting the stage in Grawin and Lightning Ridge this week.

They are an Australian band blending hip hop, soul, pop, jazz and rock. Honest storytelling, powerful vocals and expressive musicianship create a sound that's uniquely ChillCheney.

Check out their socials for more information:
https://www.facebook.com/ChillCheney

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26 Castlereagh Street
Coonamble, NSW
2829

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 4pm
Tuesday 9am - 4pm
Wednesday 9am - 4pm
Thursday 9am - 4pm
Friday 9am - 4pm

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0268 222 484

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