Acknowledgement of Country

Dharug

Bayadyinyang budyari Dharug yiyura Dharug Ngurra.
Bayady’u budyari Dharug Warunggadgu baranyiin barribugu.
Bayady’u budyari wagulgu yiyuragu Ngurra bimalgu Blacktown City. Flannel flowers dyurali bulbuwul.
Yanmannyang mudayi Dharug Ngurrawa. Walama ngyini budbud dali Dharug Ngurra Dharug yiyura baranyiin barribugu.

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We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of this Land, the Dharug people, and their continued connection to Country.
We pay our respects to Elders from yesterday to tomorrow.
We extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples of Blacktown City where the flannel flowers still grow proud and strong.
We will walk softly on this land and open our hearts to Country as the Dharug people have for tens of thousands of years.

*Please be advised that the 4, 11 and 18 October sessions of Elders in Residence will not go ahead. More info

Our Collections

Explore Blacktown City’s rich arts and cultural collections

Explore Blacktown City’s rich arts and cultural collections

Get to know the Blacktown City Art Collection, Public Art across Blacktown City and our custodianship of the esteemed Garage Graphix archive.

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Public Art

Blacktown City has an excellent record of public art development both temporary and permanent.

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The 2024 Blacktown City Art Prize Exhibition, By Jennifer Leahy, silverSalt Photography

Blacktown City Art Collection

Comprising over 400 artworks across a rich range of mediums, the Collection tells the stories of Blacktown City.

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Garage Graphix

Located in Mount Druitt, Garage Graphix Community Arts Inc. was an outstanding example of community arts practice and leadership in Australia.

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Digital

Digital

Explore our digital program through a series of digital tours, independent films and screen-based works and digital workshops.

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Image Credits:

Tony Albert, ‘Gubangala Guadagnini (Let’s honour his/her spirit)’, detail, 2018. Donated by the artist 2018. BCC ABT 001. Photography by Silversalt Photography, Jennifer Leahy
Annie Shin, ‘Habitants Emerge’, 2019. Acquired Blacktown City Art Prize 2019. BCC SHN 001.  Photography by Silversalt Photography, Jennifer Leahy

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Blacktown City Art Prize

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