The Baaka Cultural & Arts Centre is moving into its final stages, and the team is very excited to share they are on track to open in the second half of this year.

Last week the team met with the National Indigenous Australians Agency (NIAA), Foundation for Rural & Regional Renewal (FRRR), and other key people who have funded the Centre and are helping to get the Centre open.

The building architect David Kaunitz was also out visiting the Centre on his annual trip with students from the University of Sydney.

The Baaka team understand how eager the community is to get the Centre open – and they are too.

The finish line is in sight. Exciting things are coming, and it won’t be long before Wilcannia can step inside its new Cultural and Arts Centre. 

This article appeared in Wilcannia News, 17 March 2026.
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