Broken Hill City Council has announced that the Broken Hill City Art Gallery will host Waste 2 Art Broken Hill 2026, a much-loved community art competition that challenges participants to transform waste and recycled materials into creative artworks.
Before entries open, the Gallery is calling on Far West NSW businesses to support the program through sponsorship, with sponsorships needing to be finalised by Monday 2 March 2026 to ensure inclusion in promotional material.
Gallery and Museum Manager Kathy Graham said sponsorship plays a vital role in delivering the program.
"Waste 2 Art is a wonderful example of creativity and sustainability coming together within our community. The program encourages people of all ages to think differently about waste while showcasing their creativity in a public exhibition," Ms Graham said.
"Local business sponsorship is essential in helping us deliver the competition, support prize categories and present the exhibition at the highest possible standard. We are grateful for the ongoing support of our Far West business community."
Sponsorship options are available at:
- $100 - Supporter
- $300 - Category Sponsor (sponsorship of one award category)
- $500 - Major Sponsor (sponsorship of two award categories with prime logo placement and priority acknowledgement)
Full details on sponsorship tiers and acknowledgement levels are available online. Sponsorship payment can be submitted securely via the Gallery website.
Entries Open 1 April
Waste 2 Art Broken Hill 2026 will open for entries on 1 April 2026, with entries closing on 8 May 2026.
The exhibition will run from 30 May to 17 July 2026 at the Albert Kersten Mining and Minerals Museum (GeoCentre), Corner of Crystal and Bromide Streets, Broken Hill.
The 2026 theme is "Fits in a Shoebox."
All artworks must:
- Be made primarily from recycled or reused materials, and
- Fit within a standard shoebox size
The theme encourages inventive thinking, problem-solving and playful creativity, while maintaining a strong focus on reuse and sustainability.
Open to All Ages
Waste 2 Art is open to:
- School students
- Community members
- Professional artists
Both 2D artworks and 3D sculptures or upcycled objects are encouraged.
Judged prizes of $200 per category will be awarded, along with a People's Choice Award of $100 per category. Selected winning works will progress to the regional final in Dubbo.
Waste 2 Art is part of the broader NetWaste regional program celebrating reuse and recycling across participating councils.
Entry Forms Online
Entry forms and full conditions of entry will be available online from 1 April 2026 via the Gallery's website.
Sponsorship forms are also available online now.
To sponsor or find out more, visit: https://www.bhartgallery.com.au/Whats-On/Waste-to-Art
