July, 2010
Funds to manage indigenous art
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 10.07.10
An Indigenous Arts Fellowship has been launched to create a stronger base of arts management in the indigenous arts world. Commissioned to research the status quo between artists and arts leadership in the indigenous arts industry, former Democrats senator Aden...» Read More
Telling tales through art
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 10.07.10
Rosebud indigenous artist Lionel Lauch was thrilled when a surprise guest turned up to this 40th birthday recently. It was legendary singer-songwriter Archie Roach, who just happens to be Lauch’s uncle. Roach, who sang at the party, has had an...» Read More
Indigenous history carved in stone
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 10.07.10
Djon Mundine thinks there should have been more of an Aboriginal presence in the Sydney Biennale. He mentions the theme of the event - "The beauty of distance: songs of survival in a precarious age" - and asks why more...» Read More
Closing the gap through art
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 10.07.10
Now an annual event, the NAIDOC Celebration Exhibition displays pieces from University of Ballarat Visual Art and Contemporary Craft students as well as artists in the local Aboriginal community. The exhibition feature piece about 'closing the gap' between Indigenous and...» Read More
Celebration for NAIDOC week
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 10.07.10
THE official opening of NAIDOC Week celebrations in the Whitsundays were held at the Proserpine Entertainment Centre on Tuesday. NAIDOC (National Aboriginal and Islander Day Observance Committee) week takes place annually between July 4 and 11. The week celebrates Aboriginal...» Read More
Indigenous art fellowships
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 09.07.10
The art world knows it has a problem. While indigenous artists are showered with fame and money, there is little participation by indigenous people in the managerial side of the arts. The director of the National Gallery of Australia, Ron...» Read More
Utopian Art on display in Tamworth
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 09.07.10
Today on Breakfast, we discovered more about the art of the Utopian community which is located in the Northern Territory. A local exhibition opened over the weekend, and you too have the chance to experience the incredible storytelling that happens...» Read More
Not so super: investment proposals leave art market reeling
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 08.07.10
If investors have only five years to divest themselves of artworks as the review recommends, it will worsen the impact. ''It's an added blow,'' Mr Ayers said. ''Art takes a while to appreciate … it could possibly severely damage that...» Read More
Aboriginal Art Exhibition
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 07.07.10
Type: Council Event Date: 06 Jul 2010 - 24 Jul 2010 Location: Bellingen Library You are invited to view an exhibition of artwork by Aboriginal Artists in Bellingen Library in celebration of NAIDOC Week. Starts Tuesday 6th July until Saturday...» Read More
Aboriginal Art the Theme of "Hot Rock Dreaming", the New Thriller from Writer Martin Roth
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 07.07.10
Alice Springs and the world of Aboriginal art form the background to “Hot Rock Dreaming”, the second novel from Martin Roth starring private detective Johnny Ravine. Australia’s most famous Aboriginal painter is dead - supposedly killed when a heavy object...» Read More
Super proposal 'could devastate' Aboriginal art
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 06.07.10
The Aboriginal art market could be devastated by a recommendation to ban art, jewellery, wine and collectables from self-managed superannuation funds, says the director of a big art auction house. The recommendation to ban collectables is one of 180 made...» Read More
DESERT COLOURS - the best from the desert
Posted by | 06.07.10
Colour is the inspiration behind Artitja Fine Art’s mid year Indigenous art exhibition entitled DESERT COLOURS - featuring the best from the central desert communities of Utopia and Yuendumu, a new Adelaide based art centre nurturing desert artists and closer...» Read More
"CIRCLES IN THE SAND" AT THE AUSTRALIAN EMBASSY, WASHINGTON DC
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 05.07.10
Last weekend I was in Washington DC for the annual conference of the American Library Association. The city was crowded, the weather sub-tropical, but I managed to escape for a while to the deserts of Centralia by visiting the Australian...» Read More
Diana Lowenstein Fine Arts brought a piece of Australia to Miami with "The Inspired Dream"
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 05.07.10
Whatsupmiami announces the closing of the exhibit "The Inspired Dream," a collection of contemporary Australian Aboriginal art showcased at the Wynwood gallery for over two months. The collection was very impressive, clean and enjoyable from every perspective. The present-day Australian...» Read More
Solomon Booth wins Gab Titui Art Award
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 05.07.10
Solomon Booth has taken out the prestigious Gab Titui Indigenous Art Award, receiving $5000 in prize money for his lino print on paper titled Coconut Palm Tree. The winner of the coveted Gab Titui Cultural Centre’s Indigenous Art Award was...» Read More
Aboriginal and Oceanic Art
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 05.07.10
Catalogue Now Online 1 July 2010 Sotheby's Australia is delighted to announce our forthcoming Aboriginal and Oceanic Art auction on July 26 and 27 in Melbourne. Under the directorship of Tim Klingender, the July auction has been firmly established for...» Read More
Wesfarmers gives indigenous art a $1.2m boost
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 05.07.10
Wesfarmers is boosting indigenous art with a $1.2 million fellowship scheme to train the next generation of administrators and curators. The WA-based company, already a big sponsor of the arts, will provide the money over five years through the National...» Read More
Australian Contemporary Indigenous Art - Now
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 05.07.10
Chiaroscuro presents, in association with Vivien Anderson Gallery in Melbourne Australia, a collection of work from five important contemporary Indigenous artists. With established careers in Australia, Chiaroscuro is proud to present their unique offerings exclusively in the United States. Set...» Read More
Contemporary Australian Indigenous Art – Now
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 05.07.10
Contemporary Australian Indigenous Art – Now July 9 – August 31, 2010 Sante Fe, NM- Chiaroscuro Contemporary Art in association with Vivien Anderson Gallery, Melbourne, Australia, will present the inaugural biennale exhibition, Contemporary Australian Indigenous Art – Now. This exhibition...» Read More
A broader cultural conversation
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 05.07.10
Andrew Sayers, the national museum's new head wants it to be political, not politicised One of the first tasks for Andrew Sayers when he took up his post last month as director of the National Museum of Australia was to...» Read More
Contemporary Australian Indigenous Art - Now
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 05.07.10
Chiaroscuro Contemporary Art (Main Space) 702 ½ Canyon Road, Santa Fe, NM 87501 09 July 2010 - 31 August 2010 Chiaroscuro Contemporary Art in association with Vivien Anderson Gallery, Melbourne, Australia, will present the inaugural biennale exhibition, Contemporary Australian Indigenous...» Read More
Now showing: Kuddijti Kngwarreye, capturing the colours and light of Utopia
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 04.07.10
The Kudditji Kngwarreye show opened on Thursday night and received a lot of very positive feedback. The show is stunning and showcases some impressive pieces. The show is on until the 1st of August but is selling fast so don’t...» Read More
KUDDITJI KNGWARREYE EXHIBITION until 1 August 2010
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 04.07.10
We are 4 days into our Kudditji Kngwarreye exhibition now and just letting you the REDS are HOT! Here's an example of the rapidly dwindling stock of reds in the show. Kate says they are so amazing because Kudditji uses...» Read More
Award Winner’s – Aboriginal Artists Art Competition and Exhibition 2010
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 04.07.10
Encouragement Awards Wyong Public School Ourimbah Public School Woy Woy Public School Jilliby Public School Northlakes Public School Blue Haven Public School Umina Public School The School Project Award Non Indigenous Years K - 6 First - Wyoming Public School...» Read More
