WDA Annual Report 2024

2024 was a big year for arts in Far West New south Wales — full of change, consultation, creativity, and community.

Read our 2024 Annual Report in full here.

Here are just a few highlights from the year that was:

Creative Programming:

• Living Heritage Festival showcased five new commissions by Broken Hill-based artists.

• This Is Who I Am brought together local queer storytellers in a series of workshops and a powerful one-off evening.

• The Art of Broken Hill exhibition toured to NSW Parliament, showcasing 40 works by 19 artists.

Community Consultation & Planning:

• We engaged locals in a consultation on a future arts and culture hub for Broken Hill.

• Scoped new opportunities in Wentworth Shire, including traditional arts and skills revival.

• Developed a bold new Strategic Plan for 2026–2029, shaped by regional voices.

Growing Our Infrastructure:

• The Arts & Media Hub continues to thrive, with new filmmaking gear used by local creatives and visiting filmmakers.

New Faces & Forward Momentum:

• Welcomed Aimee Volkofsky and Hester Lyon to the WDA team

• Welcomed Karen Underwood to the Board as Treasurer

• Secured IVAIS funding to employ an Aboriginal Arts Officer in 2025

A heartfelt thanks to our artists, supporters, and communities across the Far West. We are so proud of what we’ve achieved together.