Discover the art and culture in the Carrathool Shire.
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Hillston
Hillston Water Tower Mural
Krimsone, 2024
This mural represents the flora and fauna in the local landscape, celebrating the diversity and beauty of our area.
Location: High Street, Hillston
Hillston
Emus at Waterhole
Jennifer Forster & Jess Forster, 2020
Mural – acrylic on plasterboard
This mural represents the flora and fauna in the local landscape, especially in the north west sections of the Shire.
Location: WG Parker Memorial Library | High Street, Hillston
Hillston
Images of Kidman Country
Joan Vagg, 1997
Drawing – Water colours, ink, conte pencil (brown) on paper
This work illustrates a number of key images of the region, and the broader area known as Kidman Country
Location: Carrathool Shire Council Office | 139-145 High Street, Hillston
Goolgowi
Goolgowi Youth Mural
Luke Vineburg, 2023
Completed as part of the 2023 Youth Mural Project this mural brightens a popular spot at Goolgowi’s Settlers Park.
Location: Settlers Park, Goolgowi
Rankins Springs
Resilience Sculpture
John Wood , 2003
Sculpture – painted figures on corten steel
The sculpture represents our uncertain and sometimes extreme climate and depicts glossy black cockatoos which inhabit the Rankins Springs area.
Location: Midwestern Highway, Rankins Springs
Hillston
Sunburnt Country
Heather Lyall, 2020
2021 Billboard Art Competition Winner
Digital Graphic mounted on alipanel
Painting – Oils on canvas
The original painting hangs in the Hillston District Office of the Carrathool Shire. The billboard version is erected on the entry to Hillston along the Kidman Way. The artwork reflects the 2021 Australia Day themes of Reflect, Respect & Celebrate.
Location: Kidman Way, Hillston (Billboard) & 139-145 High Street, Hillston (Painting)
Goolgowi
Bicentennial Soft Sculpture
Goolgowi Arts Council, 1988
Multi textile tapestry
The work depicts the history of the district in good times and bad. It measures approximately 5m long and 1.2m high.
Location: Goolgowi Public Hall | Farrer Street, Goolgowi
Wallanthery
Kidman Way Sculpture
Ron Clark, 1999
Sculpture – acrylic on steel silhouette.
The sculpture celebrates the sealing of the Kidman Way north to Bourke and represents Sir Sidney Kidman’s vision to open up the Outback.
Location: Kidman Way, Wallanthery
Merriwagga
Memorial to Pioneer Women
Ron Clarke, 2002
Sculpture -acrylic on steel silhouette.
This sculpture was commissioned by public funding commemorating the contribution of pioneer women to the district – in particular Barbara Blaine, whose tragic death creates the origin of the Black Stump story.
Location: Black Stump Park, Merriwagga
Hillston
Hillston Youth Mural
Luke Vineburg, 2023
Mural –
The Hillston Youth Mural design was inspired by the Hillston Bluebirds and completed as part of the 2023 Youth Mural Project.
Location: Lions Park, Hillston
Hillston
Emu Antics
Hillston Creative Arts Council, 2019
Mixed media on cast fibreglass
The installation comprises 3 unique emus each vibrantly decorated by the Hillston Creative Arts Council with different themes.
Location: Hughie Cameron Park | High Street, Hillston