Jimmy Little Memorial Mural, is underway in Walgett

Jenny McCracken and Frank Wright, working the mural together. Photo by Andi Mether, Creative Producer at Zest Events International.

Jimmy Little Memorial Mural, is underway in Walgett being painted on the Walgett Water Tower.

Jimmy’s daughter Ms Frances Peters-Little said she was thrilled by the decision in paying tribute to her dad and recognising his contribution to Reconciliation, Indigenous Health & Education programs. Jimmy was also voted a ‘National Living Treasure’ in 2004 and awarded the APRA prestigious Ted Albert Award for this ‘Outstanding Services to the Australian Music Industry’ in 2010.

The painting will be based on the photograph done by John Elliott, who is well-known for his iconic photographs of Australian Country Music artists such as Slim Dusty, Keith Urban, Troy Cassar-Daley and many others.

Zest Events International have been commissioned by Walgett Shire Council to complete the mural. Zest is a team of artists and creative minds that develop and produce public art, events & activities resulting in highly memorable experiences that entertain, engage & inspire.

Jenny McCracken will be creating the portrait and has been a part of Zest since 2003. Jenny is a familiar name and face in the Outback Arts region as an accomplished artist who has worked on several installations in the Outback Arts region. 

Local professional Gamileroi Artist Frank Wright has been involved in designing the background of the portrait, which includes a river system map of the area and local totems.

The General Manager said Walgett would join the growing number of silo and water tower arts trails in NSW. ‘The Walgett tower would be a welcomed addition to the region's trail with water tower paintings already in Coonamble and Gulargambone to the south. The paintings are having a phenomenal effect on the sustainability of these small towns through increased visitor numbers’ he said.’’