August, 2008
Taking Action, Gaining Trust: Aboriginal Consumer Affairs Improved by National Action Plan
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 30.08.08
The Ministerial Council on Consumer Affairs (MCCA) has released its mid-term report on the National Indigenous Consumer Strategy Action Plan 2005 th 2010. Mr Shine said consumer agencies across the nation recognised the need to continuously improve service delivery and...» Read More
Warakurna Artists Win Illustrious Australian Indigenous Award
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 30.08.08
The significance and value of Aboriginal owned and governed Art Centres in the Australian art industry has been officially recognised and endorsed with Western Desert Mob’s Warakurna Artists winning Reconciliation Australia and BHP Billiton’s Indigenous Governance Awards announced today in...» Read More
Kimberley Aboriginal Artists successful at national showcase
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 30.08.08
The newly formed Kimberley Aboriginal Artists alliance has established a successful presence amongst a national audience. The alliance took part in the Darwin Aboriginal Art Fair in August. The art fair, now in its second year, exhibits indigenous art...» Read More
Fall Reception
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 30.08.08
with the Thomas Jefferson Center for the Protection of Free Expression Guest Speaker: Dahlia Lithwick Friday, September 12, 5:00 - 7:00 pm Reservations suggested, call 434-295-4784...» Read More
Tucker Box Tours
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 30.08.08
Tucker Box Tours Take a midday tour of our current exhibit followed by lunch and an informal discussion. Wednesday, September 17, 12:15 - 1:30 pm Wednesday, October 8, 12:15 - 1:30 pm Wednesday, November 12, 12:15 - 1:30 pm Bring...» Read More
Archives and Objects from Milingimbi, Northern Territory
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 30.08.08
Lecture Louise Hamby Australian National University Archives and Objects from Milingimbi, Northern Territory Friday, September 26, 7:00 pm Reservations required, call 434-244-0234...» Read More
Kluge-Ruhe toasts 'Best' and the 'Son'
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 30.08.08
The Kluge-Ruhe Collection will hold an opening reception for its new exhibitions this evening from 5:30 to 7:30. The local gallery will feature two new exhibitions. “All Time Favorites: Best Loved Works from the Kluge-Ruhe Collection” will be on display...» Read More
Gelam Nguzu Kazi - Dugong My Son
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 30.08.08
Gelam,” an exhibition of limited edition linocut prints by artists from the Torres Strait Islands, will be on display through Oct. 12. Part of a U.S. tour, the exhibit includes prints by Dennis Nona, winner of the Telstra National Aboriginal...» Read More
All Time Favorites: Best Loved Works from the Kluge-Ruhe Collection
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 30.08.08
“All Time Favorites” will include paintings on bark and canvas, sculpture and objects representing styles and techniques used by Aboriginal artists from different regions of Australia. This exhibition will run through the rest of the year, but pieces will rotate...» Read More
AUSTRALIAN ART “BIBLE” TURNS 40
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 29.08.08
MELBOURNE, AUGUST 29, 2008— McCulloch’s Encyclopedia of Australian Art, widely referred to as the “bible” of Australian art, turns 40 this year and this significant milestone in Australian publishing is being celebrated with a series of events around the country...» Read More
Survival of the Fittest
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 29.08.08
Interesting blog entry on the Wordy-Gurdy, blog, by Jackey Coyle: If Darwinian theory can be summed up as the survival of the fittest, how apt that this, the silver anniversary of the Telstra NATSIA Award, is located in Darwin. Talk...» Read More
Congratulations to Doreen Reid Nakamarra
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 29.08.08
Nicholas Forrest discusses the work of Doreen Reid Nakamarra, one of the winners at the Telstra Art Awards as well as an artist that was selected to contribute a work to the 2008 Biennale of Sydney. Quoted from the article...» Read More
Two Sheilas and a Dog
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 28.08.08
A lovely blog entry from two sheilas and a dog, and their visit to Ubirr, where they stumble upon several fascinating Aboriginal rock art sites. They have captured some great photos of the Aboriginal rock art. The blog is about...» Read More
Indigenous Consumer Affairs Improved by National Action Plan
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 28.08.08
The Ministerial Council on Consumer Affairs (MCCA) has released its mid-term report on the implementation of the National Indigenous Consumer Strategy (NICS) Action Plan 2005 – 2010. The Assistant Treasurer and Minister for Competition Policy and Consumer Affairs, the Hon...» Read More
Aboriginal Art Workshop - Buckingham
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 28.08.08
VISITORS to Buckingham's Maids Moreton Avenue experienced aboriginal culture when people were invited to make journey sticks at a recent workshop. The Buckingham Community Wildlife Project invited people to take a walk along the avenue and then decorate a stick...» Read More
Business and art make winning partnerships
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 28.08.08
The Sydney Morning Herald reports on Rio Tinto and the State Library of NSW win at the Australian Business Arts Foundation Awards at the Museum of Sydney last night. Rio Tinto and the State Library of NSW created an online...» Read More
‘Heimat’ at Newcastle Region Art Gallery
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 27.08.08
School of Humanities and Social Science In conjunction with Umulliko Indigenous Research Centre and the Newcastle Region Art Gallery Present Djon Mundine, OAM ‘Heimat’ Friday, 29 August 2008 6pm Newcastle Region Art Gallery Laman St, Newcastle Djon Mundine is a...» Read More
Indian Art and Aboriginal Art
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 27.08.08
Nicholas Forrest of Art Market Blog makes an interesting comparison between Indian art and Australian Aboriginal art in his entry about the Indian Art Fair and Summit that was held recently: The fact that Australian’s have shown such an interest...» Read More
"Earth and Spirit" Showcases Maori and Aboriginal Art
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 27.08.08
KEENE, N.H., 8/25/08 - Australian and New Zealand artists show contemporary artwork that's rooted in their indigenous past in an exhibit that opens Monday, September 8, and continues through Sunday, October 19, at the Thorne-Sagendorph Art Gallery at Keene State...» Read More
Entries Invited Australian Art
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 27.08.08
Final entries are invited for Australian and International Art. Sydney, Wednesday 24 September, 6pm. For a confidential appointment please call 02 9326 1588 or email info@shapiro.com.au Shapiro Auctioneers and Gallery - 162 Queen Street Woollahra www.shapiro.com.au Looking for works by:...» Read More
Darby Jampijinpa Ross
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 27.08.08
Exciting news from Brisbane where an all-too-rare retrospective of the life's work of an Aboriginal artist has just opened at the Dell Gallery, Queensland College of Art. Darby Jampijinpa Ross died in 2005 almost immediately after receiving his telegram from...» Read More
Julie Pungata and Mary Ngala Jones
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 27.08.08
Eastern Desert Art has recently acquired the work of two local painters who paint the Dreaming – Bush Plum of their Ancestors. Julie Pungata and Mary Ngala Jones are talented painters who live permanently in the heart of the Bush...» Read More
Annual General Meeting of ArtTrade – August 15 2008 in Darwin
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 27.08.08
The Board of Art.Trade has been active "behind the scenes" over the last nine months, contributing to the development of a national code of ethical practice, making submissions to the Senate Committee investigating the Australian Indigenous Visual Arts and Craft...» Read More
Aboriginal Benefits Foundation Charity Dinner and ART Auction, Sydney Australia
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 27.08.08
A gala benefit to raise funds for the proposed "Rerrantjun Healing centre" Yirrkala, Eastern Arnhem Land. Driven by Artist Banduk Marika and supported by 80 individuals in the Yirrkala community, this Healing centre will address the pressing needs of adolescents...» Read More
THE PLACE OF ART: Livelihoods in Remote Communities
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 27.08.08
The Aboriginal Art Directory is delighted to introduce the first feature article by independent arts consultant Tim Acker. In this edition, Tim writes about the wider and more complex conversation between artists and consumers in affecting Aboriginal livelihoods in remote...» Read More
Event 18 September 08: Aboriginal Benefits Foundation Charity Dinner and ART Auction, Sydney Australia
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 27.08.08
A gala benefit to raise funds for the proposed "Rerrantjun Healing centre" Yirrkala, Eastern Arnhem Land. Driven by Artist Banduk Marika and supported by 80 individuals in the Yirrkala community, this Healing centre will address the pressing needs of adolescents...» Read More
Aboriginal Art Direct #6: The Place of Art - Livelihoods in Remote Communities
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 27.08.08
Welcome to AboriginalArtDirect. Our goal is to provide you with a thought-provocative newsletter on the events and trends in the industry. In the feature article of this edition Tim Acker, independent art consultant discusses the importance of Aboriginal art in...» Read More
Central Desert Art, Melbourne Australia
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 27.08.08
Tjukurrpa Arts presents an exhibition of extraordinary new paintings from artists of the Central Desert communities Utopia and Mt Liebig (Watiyawanu) in Central Australia. Featuring Works by Various Artists including Jeannie Mills Pwerl Janelle Stockman Greeny Purvis Ngoia Pollard Napaltjarri...» Read More
Tjukurrpa Arts presents Central Desert Art, Melbourne Australia
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 27.08.08
Tjukurrpa Arts presents an exhibition of extraordinary new paintings from artists of the Central Desert communities Utopia and Mt Liebig (Watiyawanu) in Central Australia. Featuring Works by Various Artists including Jeannie Mills Pwerl Janelle Stockman Greeny Purvis Ngoia Pollard Napaltjarri...» Read More
One big collection
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 26.08.08
The Benalla Art Gallery has for some years been collecting indigenous works to add to the opportunities for people and visitors to the North East of Victoria to understand their culture in all its forms and in this exhibition, the...» Read More
Tjitji Canvaspa
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 26.08.08
Thriving in the Desert posts some beautiful new images of a kid's painting program....» Read More
Aboriginal Art Organisations Speak Out
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 26.08.08
Forty three Aboriginal Art Centres, representing more than one thousand Indigenous artists have united to speak out on the devastating effects that art dealing outside the Art Centres has on Aboriginal communities.The Artists and Art Centres are speaking through their...» Read More
Ngurra Yurru Kulintjaku - Always Remembering Country
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 26.08.08
Maningrida Arts and Culture Annual Show - Darwin
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 26.08.08
The Maningrida Arts and Culture Annual Show is currently on in Darwin....» Read More
Jirrawun Editions
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 26.08.08
Jirrawun Editions recent etchings 2005-2008 Official opening by Nicolas Rothwell 1pm Saturday, 16 August showing until 29 August 2008 The Gallery, Building Orange 10 Jirrawun Editions represents the Darwin launch of a powerful series of etchings by major Kimberley artists...» Read More
Art Fair to Reveal Far North's Indigenous Artists to the World
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 26.08.08
Work is underway to ensure that Cairns will host the nation’s largest Indigenous Art Fair next year Premier Anna Bligh said today. The inaugural Cairns Indigenous Art Fair will be held from 21-23 August 2009 on the waterfront at the...» Read More
Walangari Karntawarra ' Songlines' Exhibition
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 25.08.08
"SONGLINES :EXHIBITING TO SEPTEMBER 24" by WALANGARI KARNTAWARRA. About this exhibition and Walangari Karntawarra: WALANGARI WANGARDI KARNTAWARRA JAKAMARRA, also known as COLIN MCCORMACK, was born in Alice Springs in 1961. He is of the Arrernte, Luritja, Walpiri, Yankuntjatjarra, Pintubi,...» Read More
South Australian Living Artists Festival presents Our Mob 08, Adelaide Australia
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 25.08.08
A statewide celebration of regional and remote South Australian Aboriginal artists. Our Mob 08 demonstrates the diversity and vitality of South Australian Aboriginal art. Now in its third year as part of the South Australian Living Artists Festival over 100...» Read More
原住民文化體驗 (Muru Mittigar)
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 24.08.08
Ivy Shiue writes about an exhibition at Muru Mittigar. From the post: Then it came the Q & A time. Many ppl asked different questions such as “How many ppl live in the traditional way?” “How many aboriginal ppl are...» Read More
Aboriginal Art & Wine Exhibition in Belgium
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 24.08.08
Making Tracks is holding an Aboriginal Art exhibition in Belgium. I've just finished packing some great Aboriginal paintings to go to Belgium, they will be part of an Australian exposition on Australian wines and art held at Antwerp in October...» Read More
