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26 Aug 2019

Magnify | Woven Home

26 August 2019

What does it mean to weave and create your own space? What does it mean to be home? Local artist Naomi Hamer has been collaborating with residents of Blacktown’s North Western suburbs to create a bold new work that weaves conversations around place, home and connection. Made collectively by local residents using different textile materials, the artwork will hang proudly.

26 Aug 2019

'The Poster Centre' - inspired by the Garage Graphix

26 August 2019

Over two months, Sydney-based poster artist Wendy Murray will transform the Leo Kelly Blacktown Arts Centre into a pop-up studio called The Poster Centre inspired by Garage Graphix, a legendary print workshop active in the eighties and nineties.

26 Aug 2019

Blacktown City Art Prize | Call for Entries

26 August 2019

Entries for the 2019 Blacktown City Art Prize are now open!

The winner of the Blacktown City Art Prize will receive $15,000.
Three supporting prizes will also be awarded:

- Aboriginal Artist Prize ($2,000)
- Local Artist Prize ($2,000)
- People’s Choice Prize ($1,000).

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Latest news

Overpass raised at Rooty Hill forum

Published on 20 August 2019

More than 60 people braved a cold winter’s night last week to attend Blacktown City Council’s community forum at Rooty Hill High School.
Council presented information on traffic updates in the area and on its extensive library program.

Prospect Park and Snowy Reserve

Published on 19 August 2019

Families in Prospect and Seven Hills have a brand new venue for outdoor fun following the construction of new parks.
Snowy Reserve, Tuross St, Seven Hills and Prospect Park, Aldgate Street, Prospect, both received more than $100,000 for the installation of new equipment.

Calling on all green thumbs

Published on 16 August 2019

Blacktown City Council is on the look-out for gardeners with a creative flair.
Competitors for this year’s Blacktown City Garden Competition have the option of entering 12 different categories ranging from best Australian native garden to best Sustainable Garden and the overall winner, the champion of champions.

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