December, 2008

Vibrant outback on display

Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 02.01.09

Pots by artists from Hermannsburg, west of Alice Springs, feature in a landmark exhibition at Adelaide's JamFactory Contemporary Craft and Design. Called From the Earth , it is the first time ceramics from remote indigenous centres have been brought together....» Read More

Traders change tack

Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 01.01.09

"We’ve noticed since the credit crunch hit hard three months ago, people haven’t been buying paintings above $10,000," Doongal Aboriginal Art Gallery manager Nava Wahl said. "So we’ve gone for more little paintings and gifts. We’ve changed some of our...» Read More

Mamana Mamanta - Gradual Friendship

Mamana Mamanta - Gradual Friendship

Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 29.12.08

Mamana Mamanta (gradual friendship) is an exciting exhibition of glass sculptures by Canberra-based glass artist Luna Ryan, and Tiwi artist Jock Puautjimi. Jock and Luna’s initial collaborations were received with enthusiasm, prompting the artists to develop their abilities further and...» Read More

Ochre Imprints

Ochre Imprints

Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 29.12.08

Ochre Imprints showcases the work from the three art centres on the Tiwi Islands; Munupi Arts and Crafts, Tiwi Design and Jilamara Arts and Craft. The exhibition includes work by both prolific and emerging artists demonstrating the diverse artistic talent...» Read More

TiTi's Daily Picture

Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 29.12.08

Nice blog post with picture: I have always enjoyed Aboriginal Art and even more so since I have been confronted to the amazing collection of the Ian Potter Centre in Melbourne some years back. Now that I am in the...» Read More

Arts Tasmania Aboriginal Arts Fund

Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 28.12.08

Aboriginal artists and recognised Aboriginal arts organisations have been invited to apply for assistance though the Arts Tasmania Aboriginal Arts Fund, which aims to support, revitalise and preserve traditional and contemporary Aboriginal art forms and practices. The Minister for Environment,...» Read More