January, 2010

Coming soon: Sale to support the Western Desert Dialysis Program!

Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 06.02.10

From 15 February until 7 March 2010 we are holding a sale of high quality donated art works to raise funds for the Western Desert Dialysis Program (click link for more details). All funds raised will go to this important...» Read More

WHAT RHYMES WITH NGAPARTJI? NGAPARTJI!

WHAT RHYMES WITH NGAPARTJI? NGAPARTJI!

Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 04.02.10

From Will Owen: It's hard for me to think that Ngapartji Ngapartji (freely translated from Pitjantjatjara, "I give you something, you give me something") is concluding. I never had the opportunity to see the stage show, Trevor Jamieson's personal and...» Read More

Soul of the outback

Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 04.02.10

Samuel Namunjdja walks into the gallery barefoot, bearing two paintings on bark; abstract works in ochre of lines and dots representing stories from Aboriginal mythology. He is one of the gallery’s rising stars. Namunjdja’s paintings hang in galleries and private...» Read More

Soul of the outback

Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 04.02.10

Samuel Namunjdja walks into the gallery barefoot, bearing two paintings on bark; abstract works in ochre of lines and dots representing stories from Aboriginal mythology. He is one of the gallery’s rising stars. Namunjdja’s paintings hang in galleries and private...» Read More

NAIDOC 2010

Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 04.02.10

The 2010 National NAIDOC theme is 'Unsung Heroes - Closing the Gap by Leading Their Way'. Many unsung Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have made huge contributions to Australian society. 'Unsung heroes' recognises the part played by the quiet...» Read More

Djambawa Marawili Receives an AM

Djambawa Marawili Receives an AM

Posted by Jeremy Eccles | 04.02.10

The Yolgnu community of Eastern Arnhemland and art lovers widely are celebrating the recognition of the Madarrpa clan leader, Buku-Larrngay Arts Chairman and ANKAAA Chairman, Djambawa Marawili, who received a Member (AM) in the General Division of the Order of...» Read More

Aboriginals: Art of the First person Announces “Insider Sale” - 30% Off Australian art

Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 03.02.10

Art of the First Person, doing business on the Web at http://www.TribalWorks.com, is offering all its Australian Aboriginal art at 30% off through February 28, 2010....» Read More

Call for Submissions for 2010 - 8th Annual Outdoor Sculpture Exhibition

Call for Submissions for 2010 - 8th Annual Outdoor Sculpture Exhibition

Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 03.02.10

Swell Sculpture Festival invites submissions from artists to exhibit in the 2010 exhibition. This is an opportunity to exhibit in a highly regarded exhibition set within a visually stimulating, expansive coastal landscape. Swell Sculpture Festival supports full freedom of expression...» Read More

Purchasing Aboriginal Art: A Consumer Guide

Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 02.02.10

A consumer guide put together by the NT Government, sponsored by Qantas. Download guide...» Read More

Strands of Country: Contemporary Aboriginal Textiles

Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 01.02.10

From the southern ocean to the northern seas and across the desert, contemporary textile art is practiced by Aboriginal artists. This exhibition showcases the work of three centres of contemporary textile practice. Babbarra Designs is based at Maningrida in central...» Read More