ABORIGINAL art projects in Walgett and Broken Hill have secured almost $29,000 from the NSW government's Arts and Cultural Development program.
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Walgett's Dharriwaa Elders Group and Broken Hill's West Darling Arts will each receive a share of the funding to grow and promote Aboriginal art and culture in their regions.
Dharriwaa Elders Group will receive $14,990 for Celebrate the Gate that aims to establish public artwork in the main street of Walgett and develop wearable designs.
"The work will draw from the lived experiences of elders and young people in Walgett alongside notable creative artists with family and connections in the region," state Member for Barwon Kevin Humphries said.
West Darling Arts will receive $15,000 for the Wilcannia Stories project. It seeks to support Wilcannia residents in documenting their own stories through art forms such as dance, music, film and theatre.
"The NSW government acknowledges the important role art plays in Aboriginal culture and through the Aboriginal Regional Arts Fund we want to create opportunities for Aboriginal artists, arts workers, communities and audiences," Mr Humphries said.
"These new projects will help Aboriginal artists build on their abilities and talents, boost local economies and encourage a greater appreciation of Aboriginal culture in the broader community."