CODE OF CONDUCT NOW IN FORCE

Posted by Jeremy Eccles | 11.03.10

Registration is now open for art dealers, agents, galleries and arts centres to register their interest in becoming signatories to the Indigenous Australian Art Commercial Code of Conduct. Arts Minister, Peter Garrett, congratulated the Code Administration Committee on their efforts...» Read More

60% OF AUSSIES HAVE AN INTEREST IN INDIGENOUS ART

Posted by Jeremy Eccles | 11.03.10

A recent Australia Council survey of 3000 Australians – over the age of 15 and selected on the basis of geographical, age and gender quotas – shows a growing enthusiasm for the indigenous arts. 17% of the total sample have...» Read More

The rainforest travels to Hahndorf

Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 02.03.10

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 Neriba...» Read More

Kooriez in da hood

Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 18.02.10

Media Release 12 February 2010 Kooriez in da hood Art Project helps Koorie Youth reclaim Hoodie as source of Pride The hoodie jacket, sometimes associated with youth alienation and crime, will be celebrated as a symbol of cultural pride...» 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

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

New Online Social Network for Sunshine Coast Artists

New Online Social Network for Sunshine Coast Artists

Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 26.01.10

Visual artist Des Howell, recently relocated from Toowoomba to Caloundra, has just started a new online social network Arts Sunshine to help promote all the Arts in the Sunshine Coast and hinterlands. Artists joining the network can upload images of...» Read More

The Directory - Art Competitions & Exhibitions of Australia & NZ 2010

The Directory - Art Competitions & Exhibitions of Australia & NZ 2010

Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 16.01.10

New publication featuring more than 1100 Australian and New Zealand art competitions & exhibitions in one practical book. Lists all relevant details such as contact details, name, prize monies, web address, art type etc. for visual artists such as fine...» Read More

New developments for ABORIGINAL ART

New developments for ABORIGINAL ART

Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 13.01.10

www.idaia.com.au Specialising in International Development for Australian Indigenous Art IDAIA is dedicated to the development of a quality and ethical Australian Indigenous art among international audiences. ACQUISITION Advising and sourcing works for acquisition projects EXHIBITION Organising exhibition projects for overseas...» Read More

PRO COMMUNITY with Papunya Tula Artists in Germany

PRO COMMUNITY with Papunya Tula Artists in Germany

Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 28.12.09

The first Pro Community exhibition by ARTKELCH in Germany featuring Papunya Tula Artists was a big success. More than 5000 artlovers saw the exhibition touring 4 major cities in Germany. Over 50 works found their new home in Germany and...» Read More

The ReDot Fine Art Gallery will start 2010 in a new venue.

Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 22.12.09

The ReDot Fine Art Gallery will start 2010 in a new venue. After almost 6 years in the charming Everton Road shophouse, ReDot Gallery is moving to new premises. From the 1st of January 2010, our increasing collection will get...» Read More

Kwementyay Stockman passed away

Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 29.11.09

We have sadly confirmed that Utopia artist Kwementyay* Stockman was killed in a single vehicle roll over on Saturday 21st November 2009. Kwementyay was one of few young high profile aboriginal artists with what seemed a bright future ahead of...» Read More

RESALE ROYALTY SOON FOR ABORIGINAL ARTISTS

Posted by Jeremy Eccles | 28.11.09

While all else in Parliament was in chaos, the Senate quietly passed the Resale Royalty for Visual Artists Act 2009 on Thursday November 26th. Not that it comes into effect until the Queen has signed off on it (date unknown),...» Read More

Indigenous art in the Office of the Maire of the City -Ein Werk von Aborigines für das Arbeitszimmer

Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 26.11.09

Ein Werk von Aborigines für das Arbeitszimmer (mabie) 23.11.2009, 15:48 Übach-Palenberg. Die «King Sisters», zwei australische Top-Künstlerinnen, machten kurzfristig in der ehemaligen Zechenstadt Station. Von Brit Susann Hanstein organisiert war die Stippvisite von Sarrita und Tarisse King sowie deren Manager...» Read More

Stunning patterns emerge from circles, dots, lines

Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 26.11.09

It was not until the second half of the 20th century that Aboriginal art gained true international recognition. This is staggering, especially when considering the long history and rich culture of Indigenous Australians; but the explanation is simple. Not until...» Read More

Sky's the limit at $1.38m

Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 26.11.09

Sotheby's posted the week's best auction result - bringing in a total of $7.36 million (including commissions) on Monday night, and another $2 million on Tuesday at its Aboriginal art sale. As the week drew to an end, Tim Goodman,...» Read More

New McCulloch's Contemporary Aboriginal Art has arrived!

Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 25.11.09

McCulloch's Contemporary Aboriginal Art Updated 2009 Edition After selling out its first print run in bookshops and galleries in under a year, the eagerly awaited new edition of Australia’s top selling art guide book McCulloch’s Contemporary Aboriginal Art: the complete...» Read More

It's hammer time for Sotheby's

Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 20.11.09

It IS the end of an era for Sotheby's art auction house as it heads into its final sales for the year - a tough year marked by falling profits, the global financial crisis, and an audacious takeover by an...» Read More

Find a Dream at the Chrissie Cotter Gallery

Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 17.11.09

Women’s imaginative thoughts and desires are celebrated in Dreams, on show at the Chrissie Cotter Gallery from 5 - 29 November 2009. The annual Aboriginal women’s exhibition features the work of Shirley Amos, Euphemia Bostock, Tracey Bostock, Charmaine Davis, Joy...» Read More

Claims Aboriginal art being traded for grog

Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 15.11.09

The Northern Territory Licensing Commission says it is concerned by claims that Aboriginal people are swapping art for alcohol in Alice Springs. The commission is investigating claims an Alice Springs bottleshop accepted an Aboriginal bush tucker painting as payment for...» Read More

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