May, 2010
World comes to new Aboriginal art gallery
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 28.05.10
The view may be spectacular, but it's the eclectic range of indigenous art works inside that is drawing visitors from all over the world into the Burrunju Aboriginal Art Gallery at Yarramundi Reach. The gallery is the first of its...» Read More
A legend is lost - aboriginal artist Greeny Purvis Petyarre
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 28.05.10
On Monday 3rd May, an aboriginal legend was lost. Greeny Purvis Petyarre, a man of prestige and honour, an aged boss man of Alhalkere country in Utopia passed away at the Alice Springs hospital. I'd like to make this an...» Read More
$15,000 Indigenous Art Fellowship on offer
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 28.05.10
Arts Minister Virginia Judge is urging NSW based indigenous artists to apply for the 2010 Indigenous Arts Fellowship. Ms Judge said the $15,000 award aims to assist an indigenous artist to further develop their career. “As part of the application...» Read More
CIAF 2010 - Arone Meeks
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 28.05.10
The Cairns Indigenous Art Fair (CIAF) attracted more than 10,000 visitors and 150 artists last year. CIAF 2010 is promising to be bigger and better. In the lead up to CIAF 2010 from August 20-22, Carbon will feature profiles of...» Read More
Cairns Indigenous Art Fair Symposium 21 August 2010
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 28.05.10
Join the conversation at the Cairns Indigenous Art Fair Leading Aboriginal artist, curator and academic Dr Brenda Croft and renowned Torres Strait Islander artist Alick Tipoti will lead debate at the Cairns Indigenous Art Fair Symposium in August (Saturday 21...» Read More
Nominations open for 2010 Indigenous Music Awards
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 27.05.10
Nominations open for 2010 Indigenous Music Awards [IMAs] For Immediate Release – Wed 26th May Fast becoming known as the ARIAs of the aboriginal music scene, the Indigenous Music Awards will take place on Saturday 28th August in Darwin. Music...» Read More
Passing it on to the next generation
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 27.05.10
For me, a really important part of painting is the opportunity I have to share the stories and cultural knowledge with my children. My son loves hearing the stories of my childhood, as well as those that explain the symbols...» Read More
Men's Business
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 26.05.10
MEN’S BUSINESS Napolean Oui’s country is Djabugay one of 20 traditional tribal groups situated in the rainforest region of far north Queensland. He has worked for over 13 years as a cultural presenter and educator in Cairns. Napolean’s strong connection...» Read More
DREAMING FESTIVAL HAS NEW DIRECTOR
Posted by Jeremy Eccles | 25.05.10
Sam Cook is a member of the Nyikina nation of the western Kimberley and grew up surrounded by the arts. Her career has taken her through performing in music and theatre, literature, visual arts and executive arts management. Sam started...» Read More
Sublime Works by Sally Gabori to Open at The Gallery in Cork Street
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 24.05.10
LONDON.- With her expressive brushstrokes, tactile layering of paint and expert use of colour, the work of Mirdidingkingathi Juwarnda Sally Gabori can be described as truly sublime. Jennifer Guerrini Maraldi Art (JGMart) and Alcaston Gallery, Melbourne, in conjunction with Mornington...» Read More
Aboriginal Art
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 24.05.10
Aboriginal Art Course starts in Orange Download Flyer Info session: Friday May 21, 12.30 Course commences Monday May 24 Monday & Tuesdays, 9.30-4.30 until June 29 TAFE Orange campus This Introductory course has been designed for those people who desire...» Read More
Indigenous art manager defends his job
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 24.05.10
The manager of the Indigenous art cooperative Papunya Tula Artists says his position is not, and never was, under threat. Paul Sweeney says he has the support of the "vast majority" of the company's artists, shareholders and board. The private...» Read More
Prisoners reveal their stories in FORM of art
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 24.05.10
As the old adage goes “a picture is worth a thousand words” and 15 Aboriginal prisoners from Greenough Regional Prison have used brushes to tell their stories. These artworks are now on display at Port Hedland Courthouse Gallery until 23...» Read More
Nothing succeeds like success
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 24.05.10
A great article by Will Owen about Papunya Tula But the company's commercial and artistic success, while it may be the envy of art centres and dealers across Australia, is just a partial measure of its achievement. The rest of...» Read More
Talk about a hullabaloo
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 24.05.10
Rumours have been swirling during the past fortnight that a private dealer, Chris Simon, has been attracting support from local artists for him to take over Papunya Tula Artists, based in Alice Springs. The institution, with its airconditioned headquarters in...» Read More
2009 Parliament of NSW Aboriginal Art Prize to visit local gallery
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 24.05.10
The Northern Rivers Community Gallery will host the 2009 Parliament of NSW Aboriginal Art Prize. The exhibition begins on Wednesday 26 May, with the official launch on Friday 28 May at 6.00pm. The Parliament of New South Wales Aboriginal Art...» Read More
What is the fate of Papunya Tula?
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 24.05.10
The threat of hostile takeover leaves many waiting in anticipation for the fate of Papunya Tula Arts. From the ABC: The Australian Aboriginal Arts industry has been waiting in great anticipation for the fate of Papunya Tula. For the past...» Read More
Not necessarily for art’s sake
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 24.05.10
An ABC report that one of the Centre’s most successful private art dealers has “launched a takoever bid” for the Papunya Tula Co-operative points to an interesting new chapter in the turbulent history of Central Australian Aboriginal art. ........ Is...» Read More
