May, 2010
OPR Supports Mid-West Aboriginal Artists with ‘Good Heart’
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 05.06.10
OPR Supports Mid-West Aboriginal Artists with ‘Good Heart’ OPR promoted the development of the inaugural Good Heart Exhibition in 2008, helping to bring the vision of local Aboriginal artists to reality. Through its involvement with the exhibition OPR aims to...» Read More
Join the conversation at the Cairns Indigenous Art Fair
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 05.06.10
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 August). Presented by Arts Queensland James Cook University, the...» Read More
Arts job: Senior Curator, Aboriginal Art and Material Culture
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 05.06.10
Development of the MAGNT’s Aboriginal art and material culture collection development and maintenance of exhibition programs provision of expert advice and information on matters relating to Indigenous art and culture and involved in planning Telstra Art Awards (NATSIAA). Applications close...» Read More
Artists gain legal clout with ruling on destruction of fakes
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 05.06.10
From Karen Abidi, an intellectual property lawyer, at the Age: Although this is a rare case to have come to the courts, in Australia fake art is said to represent 10 per cent of the market. Many other famous Australian...» Read More
Darwin Aboriginal Art Fair
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 04.06.10
The third Darwin Aboriginal Art Fair is taking place from the 12 to 14th of August 2010 in Darwin. The Fair coincides with the Telstra National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art Awards, (NATSIAA’S) and the Darwin Festival, a time...» Read More
Aboriginal Art to be placed on display at the National Art Museum of China in Beijing
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 04.06.10
Dot paintings from the indigenous Papunya community from National Museum of Austalia's successful 2007-08 exhibition are being sent to an exhibition at the National Art Museum of China in Beijing. The exhibition, Papunya painting: Out of the Austalian Desert, will...» Read More
Blaxlands Inn Hunter Valley opens Aboriginal Art Gallery
Posted by | 04.06.10
Discover the extraordinary work of indigenous painters and enjoy fine wine and wholesome hearty food at Blaxlands Inn, 2198 Broke Road, Pokolbin, Hunter Valley NSW 2320 ph: 612 4998 7550 info@blaxlandsinn.com.au Opening hours: Wed-Sun Lunch 12.00-3.00pm Dinner 6.00-9.00pm Sat &...» Read More
Aboriginal Art Gallery opens in the heart of the Hunter Valley
Posted by | 04.06.10
In collaboration with Blaxlands Inn, Tingari Arts and Eastern Desert Art have opened a new exhibition featuring works by Aboriginal artists from the deserts of central Australia. Established artists such as Charlie Petyarre Jones, Janelle Napaltjarri Stockman, Joy Kngwarreye Jones,...» Read More
Aboriginal Art in London
Posted by | 04.06.10
Based in Wimbledon Village, London, Sarah-Jane Holden runs exhibitions of Australian Contemporary Aboriginal Art. The collection is probably the most comprehensive collection of paintings of Central and Western and Eastern Desert artists currently in the UK. There are 42 artists...» Read More
Aboriginal Art in London
Posted by | 04.06.10
Based in Wimbledon Village, London, Sarah-Jane Holden runs exhibitions of Australian Contemporary Aboriginal Art. The collection is probably the most comprehensive collection of paintings of Central and Western and Eastern Desert artists currently in the UK. There are 42 artists...» Read More
IN OUR FATHER’S EYES: WORKS BY SISTERS TARISSE & SARRITA KING
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 03.06.10
Aboriginal Dreamtime Fine Art Gallery is pleased to present In Our Father’s Eyes: Works by Sisters Tarisse & Sarrita King. In Our Father’s Eyes will portray Tarisse & Sarrita King’s connection, love, and respect for their father, William King (1966-2007),...» Read More
Good Heart set to showcase indigenous art
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 03.06.10
The countdown has begun to the third annual ‘Good Heart' Mid West Aboriginal Art Exhibition proudly supported by Oakajee Port and Rail (OPR). The exhibition will showcase more than 160 contemporary and traditional works by more than 50 indigenous artists...» Read More
Cessnock City Council confirms support for art gallery
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 03.06.10
Cessnock City Council confirmed its support for the city’s art gallery voting $60,000 over the next 12 months to help with running costs. Earlier last month council voted to buy the former water board building where the galley is housed...» Read More
Awards inspire art
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 02.06.10
Two local women are part of a push to promote the diversity of Australia’s Indigenous arts. An established writer from Malabar and an up-and-coming photographer from Chifley were the guests of honour at last week’s Australia Council’s National Indigenous Arts...» Read More
Aboriginal artists in Sunnyfield project
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 02.06.10
Aboriginal art is helping to raise the confidence and self-esteem of intellectually disabled people on the northern beaches. Non-profit organisation Sunnyfield has just concluded a five-week pilot program at its Frenchs Forest site that brought in Aboriginal artists to work...» Read More
Aboriginal Art Exhibition to be held at Kidogo Arthouse, Fremantle, Sponsored by the City of Fremantle
Posted by | 01.06.10
MARRA MOORDITJ - Exciting Aboriginal Art Exhibition to be held at Kidogo Arthouse, Fremantle From Tuesday 8th June to Sunday 11th July, Kidogo Arthouse and The City of Fremantle will host an innovative Aboriginal Art Exhibition called "MARRA MOORDITJ" (‘excellent...» Read More
Exhibition of Quality Aboriginal Art until sold out or 10 June
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 01.06.10
Exhibition of Quality Aboriginal Art until sold out or 10 June Opens Wednesday 2 June, 6pm Selected works on SALE. HUGE discounts on many selected quality works. BUY 1 - GET THE 2ND HALF PRICE (Second work to be of...» Read More
Australia’s first ever resale royalty scheme
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 01.06.10
Arts Minister Peter Garrett today said preparations for the introduction of Australia’s first ever resale royalty scheme for visual artists on June 9 are well on track. The Resale Royalty Right for Visual Artists Act 2009 establishes the right for...» Read More
Aboriginal art award finalists named
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 01.06.10
Artists from Arnhem Land and the central desert region have again dominated the finalists' field at the 27th Telstra National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art Award. The 96 finalists, selected from 321 entries, were announced by the Museum and...» Read More
Utopia Colour
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 01.06.10
McCulloch & McCulloch & Salt Contemporary Art invite you to attend Utopia Colour: an exhibition of vibrant Eastern Desert paintings by Minnie Pwerle, Molly Pwerle, Emily Pwerle, Galya Pwerle, Barbara Weir, Gloria Petyarre, Freddy Pwerle, Lizzie Pwerle & Katie Morgan....» Read More
Invitation to Lloyd Kwilla solo & Utopia Colour @ Salt Contemporary
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 01.06.10
Lloyd Kwilla: Jumuwarnti (Many Waterholes) McCulloch & McCulloch, Salt Contemporary Art and Red Rock Art invite you to attend the first Victorian solo exhibition by rising Kimberley art star Lloyd Kwilla: Jumuwarnti (Many Waterholes). The son of leading painter Billy...» Read More
Samuel Miller Solo Exhibition – Ngayuku Ngura – My Home
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 01.06.10
Outstation and Ninuku Arts are excited to present the first solo exhibition for Samuel Miller opening on Friday 14th May 2010 at 6pm. This will be the inaugural Outstation exhibition to be held in the new gallery and will mark...» Read More
Buying Indigenous Art in Melbourne
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 30.05.10
Indigenous art and craft is an expression of culture. Artists from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities all around Australia produce work that may be recognisable as Indigenous. However the range of styles and subject matters are diverse. This guide...» Read More
World comes to new Aboriginal art gallery
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 30.05.10
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 new Aboriginal Art Gallery in Canberra
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 30.05.10
An eclectic range of indigenous art works inside the gallery is drawing visitors from all over the world into the Burrunju Aboriginal Art Gallery at Yarramundi Reach. The gallery is the first of its kind in the region, an indigenous...» Read More
