Exhibitions

A National Archives of Australia tourism exhibition.  Just Add Water explores how this precious resource has been piped, pumped and even dragged down from the clouds.

From the Woodlands showcases an enchanting selection of works by Northam artist Meryl Bell.  Bell's art captures the magnificence and unique beauty of Australia's wildflowers with exceptional clarity and botanical accuracy.

From Space to Place presents new works created by 14 early-career Australian artists during their 2004 residency at the International ArtSpace Kellerberrin (IASKA)

Camels Cars and Compasses: 150 years of Geological Mapping in WA
A fascinating historical map exhibition from the Department of Industry and Resources

outside is the real place….
An exhibition by WA artist Helen Seiver of work born out of a residency at Goongarie exploring the landscape of the Goldfields.

One of the latest exhibitions at the Hall of Fame, Melbourne based photographer Jane Poynter explores the mining town of Broken Hill and its surrounds.

Landslide is the final stage of Poynter's PhD project examining the slippage between image and text in representations of the Australian landscape.

Landslide is showing in the Telstra Gallery at the Hall of Fame from 8th June - 6th August 2007

Chinese Culture is reflected in the current exhibition on display at the Mining Hall of Fame, May 2007

Hotspot is a contemporary exhibition of work by Great Southern artists and communities. Hotspot features work by 14 artists, including Kerry Argent - who grew up in Kalgoorlie, Jim Duddles, Jenny Boshell and Joan May Campbell, along with guest artist Ian Weir.

The artists have worked with scientists, landcarers and Indigenous people to create innovative responses to their environment - a 'hotspot' of biodiverstiy.
The project was originally developed for the 2006 Great Southern Perth International Arts Festival.

The exhibition in on display from January 12 to early March

Find out more about the latest exhibition at the Mining Hall of Fame.
Accumulation - a selection of textiles by Goldfields artist Trish Little.

Find out more about Earthworks - an exhibition by the Ceramic Arts Association of Western Australia.

Minerals, Miracles, Miseries and Miners
- Artwork from the Edith Cowan University Collection

The Victoria Gold Diggings and Diggers As They Are
- A selection of prints by ST Gill

The latest exhibition at the Mining Hall of Fame is Explosions of Colour. Running throughout August and September, it showcases the paintings of Meryl Bell and the ceramics of Faye Jones. Follow the link below to learn about these two artists and their inspiration.

For more information, please contact Lorinda Cramer, Heritage Officer and Curator, Mining Hall of Fame, on 90262710.

Currently on display at the Mining Hall of Fame is a new exhibition of paintings, prints and fabric by West Australian artists.

Printmaker and mixed media painter Jodie Gray is exhibiting a selection of paintings, prints and surfboards, with other works on display by artists Sylvia Kennedy and Lyn Barry.

The exhibition will run until early August. Outback West Australia features consistently in her work as she has worked in many areas of mining exploration.

Strong visual effects using iconic imagery are created in prints and on canvas with the result being vibrant and eye catching images.

All works in the exhibition are for sale.

Also starting in June is an exhibition of photographs by Year 9 students from John Paul College. The exhibition explores personal interpretations of young adults looking at Kalgoorlie, Boulder and surrounds. Mr Graeme Hird, a respected and noted photographer based in Kalgoorlie will officially open the exhibition on Saturday, June 25 at 2pm at the Mining Hall of Fame.

The Mining Hall of Fame’s annual Open Day was held on May 15th to coincide with the hundredth anniversary of the Surface Mine Emergency Response Competition organised by the Chamber of Minerals and Energy.

Unlike last year, the weather on the day was fantastic and this saw huge crowds flocking through the gates. Numbers were up from last year with over 1800 people attending the Open Day, making it a huge success for all involved.

The site was a hive of activity with enough to keep adults and children occupied for hours. There was much to see and do around the Hannans North site on the day with the Mines Rescue competition being a huge drawcard. Industry representatives and Mines Rescue sponsors manned information stalls inside the Hall of Fame gallery spaces and foyer while the Kangaroo Creek Gang and face painters amused kids of all ages. While the action was happening outside, regular showings of locally-made movie The Nickel Queen entertained people inside.

A live radio broadcast and the chance to win gold nuggets kept the crowd enthused as they explored the site, met prospectors, watched the WASM Wombats and tried their hands at panning for gold. The underground mine tour again proved very popular and activities in the Exploration Zone were a big hit with the kids.

Executive Officer Norma Latchford believes that "the enormous success of this year's Open Day would not have been possible without the unwavering effort of everyone involved".

Artworks from Aboriginal artists are on display in the Telstra Countrywide Gallery and the Travelling Exhibition Gallery from April until June. The Yaala Designs Exhibition showcases artworks from indigenous artists from the Goldfields region.

The exhibition consists of over 60 works, each of which depicts a unique story on canvas, board and fabric. Also in the exhibition are a number of craft works including basketry, ceramics and sculpture.

For more information on the exhibition read the April edition of the Australian Prospectors and Miners Hall of Fame Update.

There is currently a hive of activity in the WestTrac Cat Mining Hall with the installation of the latest exhibition for the Mining Hall of Fame, the Rare Trades exhibition. The exhibition has been brought to the Mining Hall of Fame by the National Museum of Australia and Visions Australia and displays a glimpse into the trades that are still being carried out by hand in this digital age.

Read about the new art exhibition, 3 Elements, at the Mining Hall of Fame.

30th November 2004 - 30th January 2005