About.
Outback Arts is a non-profit regional arts and cultural development organisation. We work with individuals, organisations and government to generate, promote and advocate for the arts and creative industries in the Far West region of NSW.
We value; Culture Community and Connection.
Our ethos is supported by the values embedded in our programming and operations; Respect, Responsibility, Relationships, Reciprocity and Relevance.
Our region.
Outback Arts is part of a statewide regional network. Our footprint services seven local government areas of Bourke (Ngemba, Baakindji, Murrawarri and Kunya), Brewarrina (Muruwari, Ngemba Weilwan and Yualwarri), Coonamble (Wailwan and Gamilaroi), Cobar (Ngiyampaa Wangaapuwan), Walgett (Gamilaroi/ Gamilaraay & Yuwaalaraay ), Bogan (Wangaaypuwan (Wongaibon), Ngemba, Ngiyampaa and Wayilwan (Weilwan) and Warren (Ngiyambaa). The region covers an area of 163,886 kms and has a population of 26,400.
Meet the Team.
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Jamie-Lea Trindall
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Jamie-Lea is from Coonamble, starting the role in November 2009. Jamie-Lea was born and raised in Coonamble, after finishing school spent five years in Sydney where she graduated from the College of Fine Arts, University of NSW with a Bachelor of Art Education and a major in Installation/Photography.In 2022 Jamie-Lea was appointed as the Chairperson of the Create NSW Aboriginal Arts and Culture Artform Board.
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Brailey Lambe
ENGAGEMENT OFFICER
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Polly Cohen
OPERATIONS & GALLERY OFFICER
Polly is a Coonamble local through and through. She loves the creative industries and working with artists in our region through the Gallery Shop. She uses her keen eye for detail to take care of the organisations administrative needs and artwork presentation.
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Rainy King
ABORIGINAL ARTS OFFICER
Rainy is a proud Wielwan woman, growing up in Coonamble with her large extended family. Rainy moved away to further her studies and built a career teaching Special Education for over 20 years.
After moving home 10 years ago, Rainy followed her heart and immersed herself in the arts, deciding to study photography and ceramics. These days Rainy combines her teaching skills and love of arts teaching ceramics, kids art classes, hosting workshops, photography and now working part time as the Aboriginal Arts Officer at Outback Arts.
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Greg Vaughan
FINANCIAL SERVICES/BOOKKEEPER
Greg has over 30 years experience in administration and management planning the implementation of efficient office procedures, reporting systems, training of administration and clerical staff, also detailed knowledge of spreadsheets, databases and computerised accounting systems. Greg has provided contract services to Outback Arts since 2006.
Our Partners.
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Bourke is a rural & remote community in far north-western of NSW. The town is located approximately 800 kilometres north-west of Sydney, on the south bank of the Darling River, which is known as the Barwon upstream from this point and covers an area of over 40,000km.
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Bogan Shire, situated in Western New South Wales, has an area of 14,610 square kilometres, equivalent to about 1.8% of the State’s land surface. Located on the Bogan River, Bogan Shire is one of the state’s most productive agricultural areas for wool, cattle and cropping enterprises.
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Brewarrina is a remote outback community located on the banks of the Barwon/Darling River. The shire is also home to the Brewarrina Fish Traps. These are a National Heritage-listed site and of spiritual significance to Aboriginal people.
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The Warren Shire, situated on the banks of the Macquarie River and, is Australia’s wool and cotton capital. The Macquarie Marshes, undoubtedly the most significant wetland complex in Australia, are located 50 km north of Warren and are listed on the Ramsar Convention as a wetland area of international importance.
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Walgett Shire is situated in the far northwest of NSW and it embraces the fertile black soil plains of northern inland New South Wales. It is a land of agricultural abundance and the home of opal – Australia’s national gemstone. The Shire consists of two towns and a few villages all servicing a large rural population.
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Coonamble is a significantly large council area in central-western New South Wales. It lies along the Castlereagh River, at the western edge of the Warrumbungle National Park, and surrounded on the right by the Macquarie Marshes. Coonamble is the major town in the shire which covers almost 10 000 sq/km.
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The Cobar Shire is a truly remarkable part of the world in the accessible NSW outback. Cobar is a bustling and prosperous town with a mixture of old and modern buildings, which chronicle Cobar’s past 130 years. Cobar’s economy has historically been based on mining and grazing sheep for wool.
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IVAIS supports our Aboriginal Arts Officers with funding support from the Australian Government.
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Create NSW supports Outback Arts with ongoing funding for our projects and operations.
Our Board.
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CHAIR - INDEPENDENT COMMUNITY MEMBER
Kylie has a deep understanding of how arts play a vital role in building a cohesive and creative community. She has a personal art practice spanning a wide range of mediums and is an active member of the Cobar Arts Council. She enjoys helping others reach their creative potential. You can find her recipes in the cooking section of the new Far West Living magazine, as well as a solid online following for her creations as ‘Indigo and Quince’. She also holds a board position for Cobar Sound Chapel.
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INDEPENDENT COMMUNITY MEMBER
As a Visual Arts teacher at Coonamble High School, Catherine brings excellent education, programming and arts administration skills to the board. Passionate about the importance of the arts and its contribution to the fabric of our communities Catherine promotes and supports local creative industry in any way she can building partnerships along the way.
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WALGETT SHIRE COUNCIL COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVE
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TREASURER - WARREN SHIRE COUNCIL COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVE
Ros is embedded in her community through her work at the local newspaper and other voluntary roles. In addition to this, Ros holds a broad range of experience in the entertainment industry, both as a performer and an agent. She has also held a strong career in the banking and finance sector where she held a series of senior leadership roles and gained valuable project management experience.
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COONAMBLE SHIRE COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVE
Elected to Council in 2019, Barbara has taken on the role of representing the Coonamble Shire. Although she doesn’t feel she is greatly artistic herself, Barbara values what the arts bring to our community and is a valued member of the board.
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COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVE FROM BOURKE SHIRE COUNCIL
Sally joined the Outback Arts board in 2016 and has been an active member of the Bourke community for many years. She has been instrumental in the development of the Bourke Ceramic Centre and the Bourke Aboriginal Arts and Cultural Museum.
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VICE CHAIR - BREWARRINA SHIRE COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVE
Donna holds a substantial career in health and wellbeing with a particular focus on Aboriginal health in regional and rural settings. She has held several roles in executive leadership and holds particular skills in driving transformative change.
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BOGAN SHIRE COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVE
Greg is no stranger to the arts, with several family members involved in the creative industries as professional visual artists, comedians and musicians. As a musician himself, Greg enjoys performing with his band a few times a year. Greg brings excellent business skills to the board as a certified accountant and tax agent who has supported farming businesses across Warren and Nyngan for over 50 years.
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COBAR SHIRE COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVE
Annual Reports
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2022 Annual Report
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2021 Annual Report
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2020 Annual Report
Recent project updates
