Boomalli Aboriginal Art Gallery

Boomalli Aboriginal Art Gallery Boomalli is a co-operative and gallery space established in 1987 to support contemporary Aboriginal
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Open Hours:

Monday CLOSED
Tuesday 10am-4pm
Wednesday 10am-4pm
Thursday 10am-4pm
Friday 10am-4pm
Saturday 10am-4pm
Sunday CLOSED

We acknowledge the Gadigal/Wangal people of the Eora Nation - Traditional Owners of the land on which we stand. Boomalli a word from three different language groups, Gamileroi, Bundjalung and Wiradjuri, meaning to make a mark; to strike. The name is the philosophy and B

oomalli continues to make its mark within the wider arts community. Today Boomalli has members from all areas across NSW and beyond. Mediums of art practice include painting, print-making, photography, new media, sculpture, fabric design and mixed media. Boomalli artists are creative people who are stretching boundaries, producing cutting edge art, challenging stereotypes and where necessary, being controversial. Their works illustrate the complexity and diversity of black cultural life and provide an opportunity for the wider community to participate in contemporary Indigenous cultural expression. Boomalli focuses on the promotion, marketing and education of urban Aboriginal contemporary arts. Boomalli also has international networks and many of the artists have been involved in cultural exchanges, studio residencies, cultural festivals, seminars and exhibitions through projects either initiated by or offered to the organisation.

Boomalli is seeking expressions of interest from LGBTQIA+ Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Artists to be a part ...
21/08/2026

Boomalli is seeking expressions of interest from LGBTQIA+ Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Artists to be a part of our 2027 Annual Mardi Gras Show! The exhibition will be held from 19th February to 18th April 2027 and will be curated by Jessie Waratah. Artists at all levels of their careers are invited to reach out if interested. Please DM us or send an email to [email protected]

Big congratulations to Boomalli artists who have recently been named as finalists in the following Art Awards and Prizes...
18/08/2026

Big congratulations to Boomalli artists who have recently been named as finalists in the following Art Awards and Prizes!

2026 Woollahra Small Sculpture Prize Finalist: Wanita Lowe Wanita Lowe

Exhibition of Finalists 2 October to 29 November 2026 at Woollahra Gallery at Redleaf

Gosford Art Prize 2026 Finalists: Charmaine Davis Charmaine Davis and Graham Toomey Graham Toomey

Exhibition runs 26 September to 22 November 2026 at Gosford Regional Gallery

2026 Fisher’s Ghost Award Finalists

Open Category: Dr. Bronwyn Bancroft AM Bronwyn Bancroft Studio, Leeanne Hunter Leeanne Hunter and Wanita Lowe

Contemporary Category: Rubyrose Bancroft RR and Blak Douglas Blak Douglas

Exhibition runs 26 September to 4th December 2026 at Campbelltown Arts Centre

Image credit: Crisis on Country (the developing world at what cost!) by Wanita Lowe (Finalist in the 2026 Woollahra Small Sculpture Prize)

PARADISE: A Retrospective of Work by James P. SimonCurated by Kyra Kum-SingOpening Wednesday 12th August from 6pmBoomall...
04/08/2026

PARADISE: A Retrospective of Work by James P. Simon

Curated by Kyra Kum-Sing

Opening Wednesday 12th August from 6pm

Boomalli Aboriginal Artists Co-operative proudly presents PARADISE, a major retrospective exhibition by acclaimed Wiradjuri and Biripi artist James P. Simon.

Join us for the exhibition opening on Wednesday 12th August from 6pm as we celebrate James’ remarkable artistic journey and the stories that shaped his life and work.

The opening will begin with an Acknowledgement of Country by Boomalli Founding Member Uncle Jeffrey Samuels and will then be officially opened by former Rugby player William Gordon.

Following the speeches, the celebrations will continue with Koorioke, where everyone is invited to get up, grab the mic and have a sing!

RSVP - https://events.humanitix.com/paradise-a-retrospective-of-work-by-james-p-simon

Image credit: The Birds Will Show You by James P. Simon

Boomalli Aboriginal Artists Co-operative respectfully acknowledges and honours the significant work and contribution of ...
30/07/2026

Boomalli Aboriginal Artists Co-operative respectfully acknowledges and honours the significant work and contribution of Dr Bronwyn Bancroft AM, following 17 years of dedicated leadership, guidance and service to the organisation on her resignation.

As a respected Bundjalung Elder and founding Member of Boomalli, Bronwyn has played an important role in the organisation’s history, resilience and growth. Her vision, advocacy and unwavering commitment have helped ensure that Boomalli remains a strong, enduring and culturally important home for Aboriginal artists across New South Wales.

Over many years, Bronwyn continued to provide strategic guidance, mentor artists and staff, and contribute countless hours to the preparation of successful grant applications that secured significant funding for the organisation. Her work helped strengthen Boomalli’s foundations and supported its growth into the organisation it is today.

Bronwyn has also been a tireless advocate for artists’ rights, particularly in the areas of copyright and Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property. Through her leadership, advocacy and knowledge-sharing, she has helped artists and staff understand their rights, protect their cultural knowledge and maintain authority and control over their creative work. On behalf of Boomalli, thank you Bronwyn, for your remarkable service, leadership and enduring commitment to Boomalli.—

Join us for the opening of Paradise: A retrospective of work by James P. Simon curated by Kyra Kum-Sing on Wednesday 12t...
29/07/2026

Join us for the opening of Paradise: A retrospective of work by James P. Simon curated by Kyra Kum-Sing on Wednesday 12th August from 6pm. James P. Simon is an acclaimed Wiradjuri and Biripi Artist and this retrospective exhibition will showcase Simon’s extraordinary ability to tell stories through richly detailed and lifelike paintings.

We welcome everyone to enjoy and support this significant exhibition by one of Australia’s distinctive contemporary Aboriginal artists.

RSVP for the opening night:

https://events.humanitix.com/paradise-a-retrospective-of-work-by-james-p-simon

Credit: The Main Dancer by James P. Simon

10/07/2026

Jamie Eastwood talking about his artwork in current Boomalli’s members exhibition ‘Endangered Country’ curated by Nioka Lowe

Exhibition is on until the 18th of July
We are open 10-4pm Tuesday-Saturday

09/07/2026
08/07/2026

Wanita Lowe talking about her beautiful artworks apart of Boomalli’s current member’s exhibition ‘Endangered Country’ curated by Nioka Lowe

The exhibition is on until the 18th of July
We are open Tuesday-Saturday 10am-4pm

Video by TOMMY DEVY

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55-59 Flood Street
Leichhardt, NSW
2040

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