June, 2010
Art Can Change Lives - Shalom Gamarada Ngiyana Yana 2010
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 19.06.10
This years Shalom Gamarada Ngiyana Yana Aboriginal Art Exhibition promises to be even more exciting with some new discoveries in Aboriginal Art to be displayed. For those of you who are not familiar with the exhibition profit from all art...» Read More
Indigenous artist Judy Watson to feature at the Shalom art exhibition
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 19.06.10
In a huge coup for Shalom Gamarada’s sixth annual Ngiyana Yana Aboriginal art exhibition, it has been announced that internationally renowned contemporary Indigenous artist Judy Watson will, for the first time, exhibit at the show - which runs from June...» Read More
End of Financial Year Sale
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 19.06.10
Dear Art Lovers, For a limited time only we are offering a 10-20% discount on all our works (conditions apply). Come and celebrate the end of the financial year by brightening up your home or corporate interior with a new...» Read More
QUEEN HONOURS ABORIGINAL ARTISTS
Posted by Jeremy Eccles | 18.06.10
The Queen's Birthday this year added two top Aboriginal artists to the roll of honour. John Mawurndjul from Maningrida in Western Arnhemland and Peggy Patrick from the East Kimberley both became Members of the Order of Australia – AMs. Mawurndjul's...» Read More
Invitation to MARRA MOORDITJ Aboriginal Student Art Exhibition Opening at Kidogo Arthouse, Fremantle
Posted by | 18.06.10
We would like to warmly invite you to come to the opening of MARRA MOORDITJ (‘excellent hands’), an exhibition of Aboriginal artworks by Students of Kidogo Art Institute. The opening is Friday 25th July at 6pm and an invitation is...» Read More
Jaru Jock
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 15.06.10
Solo exhibition of recent ochre paintings by Jock Mosquito...» Read More
where we live
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 15.06.10
Artist Nyree Reynolds draws inspiration from maps and aerial photography available through the Land and Property Management Authority's SIX Portal. As a descendant of the Gamilaraay Language Group, the artist enojys telling stories through her art. Nyree has a particular...» Read More
Clifford Possum Japaltjarri
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 14.06.10
For Art Sunday today, a great Australian artist, Clifford Possum Japaltjarri. Clifford Possum was born in 1932 on Napperby Station. He worked extensively as a stockman on the cattle stations in and around his tribal country. At this time he...» Read More
17th Biennale of Sydney
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 14.06.10
Held every two years, the Biennale of Sydney stages a three-month exhibition, plus a programme of special events, public tours, artist talks, film screenings and international guest lectures across Sydney – and admission to the exhibition and these events is...» Read More
Kuwarita Tjuta Ara Irititja. People today, old stories
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 14.06.10
Outstation and the Western Desert Mob are proud to present this exhibition which features paintings and sculpture by emerging artists from the Ngaanyatjarra Lands, Western Australia. Western Desert Mob is a group of six Aboriginal art centres whose artists are...» Read More
Painted into a corner by payments scheme
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 14.06.10
Concern over the royalty payments scheme continues: The art community, already nervous, fears destabilisation by a new royalties program due to its timing and over-complexity They would laugh if it weren't serious. Last month, Papunya Tula Artists, one of the...» Read More
Students unique art on display in Parliament (video)
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 14.06.10
Students from one of the region's smallest schools have earnt a rare honour. Artwork by kids at Trunkey Creek Public School is hanging in the corridors of State Parliament tonight. Today, they inspected their unique exhibition that's recieved praise from...» Read More
Tanija and Graham Carr "Leather & Bronze "
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 14.06.10
This page contains a selection of works from Tanija and Graham Carr's exhibition. If you would like to see further images of particular works, please contact us, as we would be only too pleased to assist you....» Read More
Judy Holding "The Unshaped Landscape"
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 14.06.10
"For the past thirty-five years Judy Holding has been a regular visitor to the Northern Territory escarpment near Cannon Hill. In this visually spare landscape, so rich and crowded with sensations and accumulated knowledge, Holding imagines a world of reciprocity...» Read More
25 years of artistic vision
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 14.06.10
One of Darwin's best-known art galleries is celebrating its 25th anniversary and is pulling out all the stops to celebrate, with three shows on this weekend. Leading the way is Melbourne painter Judy Holding, who first came to the Territory...» Read More
Made in Australia: Aboriginal art excites China
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 14.06.10
Art enthusiasts in China have the chance to get their first look at quintessential Aboriginal art. A new exhibition, Papunya Painting: Out Of The Australian Desert, opened at the National Art Museum of China on Wednesday night. Almost 50 works...» Read More
$42 million supports Australia's Indigenous arts, culture and heritage
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 14.06.10
$42 million from five Australian Government programs is supporting over 380 Indigenous arts, culture and heritage projects across Australia, the Minister for Arts and Heritage, Peter Garrett, announced today. "The Australian Government is committed to supporting Indigenous communities through funding...» Read More
Indigenous Art Fair Gallery Online
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 14.06.10
CAIRNS Indigenous Art Fair launch at the State Library, South Bank....» Read More
CAIRNS INDIGENOUS ART FAIR UNVEILS VIBRANT 2010 PROGRAM
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 14.06.10
Premier and Arts Minister Anna Bligh last night revealed a vibrant and expanded program for Cairns Indigenous Art Fair (CIAF) in 2010, which this year adds theatre and film to this acclaimed visual and performing arts event. "In 2009 more...» Read More
Judy Watson to Exhibit at Shalom Gamarada Ngiyana Yana 2010
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 14.06.10
In a huge coup for Shalom Gamarada's sixth annual Ngiyana Yana Aboriginal art exhibition, it has been announced that internationally renowned contemporary Indigenous artist Judy Watson will, for the first time, exhibit at the show -‐ which runs from 27th...» Read More
Regrets over resale royalties
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 14.06.10
Chris Hodges is always happy when potential buyers come knocking. But he wants no part of the Rudd government's resale royalty scheme, a new form of payment that is supposed to benefit artists such as him. "I'm going to opt...» Read More
Cairns Indigenous Art Fair
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 14.06.10
20 – 22 August, 2010 Tanks Arts Centre, Cairns Cairns Indigenous Art Fair (CIAF) is unique among international art fairs, bringing galleries together with Indigenous art centres at a major marketplace which is complemented with a program of dance, music,...» Read More
Shalom Gamarada Aboriginal Art Exhibition and Auction
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 14.06.10
Shalom Gamarada supports scholarships for indigenous medical students with its annual exhibition and auction of Australia's biggest range of indigenous artwork. Judy Watson will exhibit with other acclaimed artists including Regina Wilson, Weaver Jack, Jan Billican and Shorty Jangala Robertson....» Read More
