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Bagu on the Cardwell Foreshore
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 2013-10-23 13:05:23
Three large bagu are now permanently installed on the Cardwell Foreshore at the southern end of town. The three imposing sculptures stand like sentinels against the backdrop of Rockingham Bay and Hinchinbrook Island and realise a long held desire by...» Read More
Abe Muriata - in WA Indigenous Art Awards
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 2013-10-21 18:26:49
Abe Muriata is represented as one of 16 artists Australia wide in the WA Indigenous Art Awards currently on display at the WA Art Gallery in Perth. Shortlisted from 100 entrants Abe travelled to Perth for the opening of the exhibition...» Read More
Gambarra Yasi (Cyclone Yasi) Exhibition
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 2012-11-13 10:55:44
This exhibition will feature a collection of small artworks created by Cyclone Yasi workers, volunteers and artists in the wake of the cyclone in 2011. The art centre doesn't know who all the Yasi works were created by, as the...» Read More
ART FAIRS ARE GO
Posted by Jeremy Eccles | 2012-05-02 13:41:28
Both of the country's major Indigenous art fairs have announced their plans for 2012 – and give every impression of being stronger than ever. While the Cairns Fair (CIAF – 16 to 19 August) has always had the potent backing...» Read More
Connection, Dislocation, Reclamation and Innovation: The 2010 National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art Awards
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 2010-10-05 12:15:42
In its 27th year, the National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art Awards (NATSIAAs) inaugurated a sixth category. The ‘New Media Award’ required artists to submit works reflecting the theme ‘connections’ with the stated aim to provide ‘a national platform...» Read More
John's Stories
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 2010-09-03 11:48:28
New paintings and ceramics by John Murray, who is based at the Girringun Aboriginal Arts Centre in Cardwell. John's bright and naively direct works brings to life the pleasures he takes in fishing, camping and living in the natural environment....» Read More
Public works
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 2010-07-23 23:36:05
In August last year, however, a group of artists from the region caused a sensation when they showed new experimental work at the inaugural Cairns Indigenous Art Fair. It was such a hit it all sold within hours. These artists from...» Read More
Judges struggle to cut art entries
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 2010-07-03 22:00:23
It was tough, but the judges of Australia's biggest indigenous art award have culled more than 300 entries down to 96 pieces which will soon go on display at the Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory. Indigenous artists from...» Read More
Ngiyana Yana Aboriginal art exhibition
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 2010-07-03 21:55:33
Event Name: Ngiyana Yana Aboriginal art exhibition Event Organization: Shalom Gamarada Event Date: Sunday, 27 June 2010 - Sunday, 4 July 2010 Event Time: 11:00am - 7:00pm Event Venue: Caspary Conference Centre, Shalom College, Barker St Kensington Cost: Free Description: Shalom Gamarada supports scholarships for indigenous...» Read More
14 Bagu Firemakers Arrive for 27th Telstra Art Award
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 2010-07-02 12:22:57
A three-dimensional entry featuring 14 spirit figurines made from clay, timber and string are one of the 96 artworks that have arrived at the Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory (MAGNT) for this year’s 27th Telstra National Aboriginal...» Read More
Art For Education - Indigenous Art Sale For Indigenous Study Scholarships
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 2010-06-28 20:58:43
Shalom Gamarada, Australia's biggest selling exhibition of contemporary indigenous art, gets underway at University of NSW this Sunday. More than $1 million worth of world class indigenous artwork will be exhibited and sold with all profits going towards residential scholarships for...» Read More
Shalom’s showpiece event funds education
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 2010-06-25 20:49:48
Indigenous artist Judy Watson will headline this year’s Shalom Gamarada Ngiyana Yana Aboriginal art exhibition when it opens on Sunday. The annual show, in its sixth year, raises money for indigenous scholarships and has become a highlight of the Shalom calendar,...» Read More
Breathing new life into public spaces
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 2010-06-21 20:48:33
Event: art + place workshop When: 2.00 – 5.00pm Wednesday 21 July 2010 Where: The Girringun Aboriginal Art Centre, Cardwell Cost: FREE Want to breath new life into your public spaces, buildings, parks and facilities? Find out how in a free workshop on public...» Read More
Art Can Change Lives - Shalom Gamarada Ngiyana Yana 2010
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 2010-06-19 00:06:21
This years Shalom Gamarada Ngiyana Yana Aboriginal Art Exhibition promises to be even more exciting with some new discoveries in Aboriginal Art to be displayed. For those of you who are not familiar with the exhibition profit from all art...» Read More
Indigenous artist Judy Watson to feature at the Shalom art exhibition
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 2010-06-19 00:05:18
In a huge coup for Shalom Gamarada’s sixth annual Ngiyana Yana Aboriginal art exhibition, it has been announced that internationally renowned contemporary Indigenous artist Judy Watson will, for the first time, exhibit at the show - which runs from June...» Read More
Judy Watson to Exhibit at Shalom Gamarada Ngiyana Yana 2010
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 2010-06-14 19:59:25
In a huge coup for Shalom Gamarada's sixth annual Ngiyana Yana Aboriginal art exhibition, it has been announced that internationally renowned contemporary Indigenous artist Judy Watson will, for the first time, exhibit at the show -‐ which runs from 27th...» Read More
Shalom Gamarada Aboriginal Art Exhibition and Auction
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 2010-06-14 19:34:09
Shalom Gamarada supports scholarships for indigenous medical students with its annual exhibition and auction of Australia's biggest range of indigenous artwork. Judy Watson will exhibit with other acclaimed artists including Regina Wilson, Weaver Jack, Jan Billican and Shorty Jangala Robertson. Feature installations...» Read More
Girringun Aboriginal Art Centre at Canopy
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 2010-05-13 19:35:20
Emerging from the rainforest canopy and a culture spanning countless generations, the work of Girringun artists is attracting a lot of attention. The stories and environments of this ancient culture are being transformed into visual images and designs by weavers, painters,...» Read More
Firestick sculptures light the way
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 2010-03-22 14:55:30
Far north Queensland indigenous artists are taking a new approach to traditional artefacts THE reaction to the first showing of ceramics by the Girringun artists of Cardwell, in far north Queensland, was overwhelming. "We were mobbed," says Valerie Keenan, manager of the...» Read More
The rainforest travels to Hahndorf
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 2010-03-02 06:16:50
THE ARTISTRY OF JAWUN: Neriba Gallasch, Abe Muriata, Erima Gallasch and Sarenah Gallasch at the opening of Bi-cornual Artistry at the Tineriba Gallery in Hahndorf, South Australia. Photo Girringun Aboriginal Corporation. VIEWING THE JAWUN: Artist Abe Muriata, Gallery Director...» Read More
Cairns Indigenous Art Fair a huge success
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 2009-08-27 11:04:13
Premier and Minister for the Arts The Honourable Anna Bligh 24/08/2009 THOUSANDS FLOCK TO CAIRNS INDIGENOUS ART FAIR Premier and Arts Minister Anna Bligh has declared he first Cairns Indigenous Art Fair (CIAF) a huge success with more than 10,000,...» Read More
