2017
Ikuntji Artists seed workshop at Beads, Beading, Beaded Conference, Australian National University ACT
Beads, Beading, Beaded: Developing Australian Indigenous Bead Research Join us this November for an exciting conference focused solely on Indigenous beading and research in Australia! Registration opens 1 September! Register for the conference via this link: https://anu.onestopsecure.com/ConferencingWeb/CreateBooking.aspx?E=BEADCONF Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander beadworkers from across Australia are still strongly encouraged to submit proposals to demonstrate
Centipede Dreaming Artwork Presentation
From Country to Couture at DAAF, Darwin NT
‘From Country to Couture’ is an Indigenous Fashion Parade held before the opening of the Darwin Aboriginal Art Fair in Darwin. In 2017, it showcases the collections of eight art centres and designers they have worked with in the previous year. The fashion parade was curated by Grace Lilian Lee, an Indigenous artist who has
Kuruyultu – Eunice Napanangka Jack at Outstation Gallery, Darwin
Eunice Napanangka Jack is represented at Outstation Gallery in Darwin with her first ever and much anticipated solo show. The body of works in this exhibition was created over a period of 18 months and showcases a deep reflection on her connection to country. The works in this exhibition speak of her father’s country Kuruyultu
Kapi Palya (Good Water) project
Here at Ikuntji/Haasts Bluff, 230kms from Alice Springs, the community is serviced with bore water. This groundwater can get polluted or be of poor quality. It also has a distinctive, unpalatable taste. However, it’s the only option for most people as bottled water has to be shipped in and is often too expensive. Consequently, it’s
IES College donates bus to Ikuntji Artists!
This year we were thrilled to have IES College donate us their bus! Check out the journey it went on to get to us, and how it will be used by our artists.
Digital Media Workshop at Ikuntji Artists
Over the period of two weeks arts workers and artists from Ikuntji Artists had the opportunity to learn how to interview, film and take photos of artists, models and the landscape. This is part of our Australia Council Chosen Funding, which aims at transferring knowledge from older to younger generations. Every day new skills around
#ART4EDONT, Darwin
In its third year the Annual Aboriginal Art Auction held by the Environmental Defenders Office of the Northern Territory in Darwin includes works by Ikuntji Artists’ Alice Nampitjinpa, Eunice Napanangka Jack and Molly Napaltjarri. The Auction raises funds to support the services of the EDONT and continue their important role for the NT. Please support
Calleen Art Award at Cowra Regional Art Gallery, Cowra
Ikuntji Artists is proud to announce that Eunice Napanangka Jack has been selected finalist for the Calleen Art Award at the Cowra Regional Art Gallery. The Calleen Art Award encourages originality, creativity and artistic excellence. The Calleen Art Award is an acquisitive national painting prize in any subject and style established in 1977 by Patricia
2017 Wyndham Art Prize
Ikuntji Artists is proud to announce that Alice Nampitjinpa and Eunice Napanangka Jack have been shortlisted for the Wyndham Art Prize 2017. The exhibition opens on 5 April – 6.30 to 8.30pm. The Wyndham Art Prize is part of the Wyndham Cultural Centre’s annual events and features a selected group of local and national artists.
Moreton Bay Region Art Awards, Strathpine QLD
Ikuntji Artists is proud to announce that Eunice Napanangka Jack, Jeffrey Jackson and Keturah Zimran have been selected finalists for this year’s Moreton Bay Region Art Awards. The Moreton Bay Region Art Awards, running 20 May to 28 May is an annual acquisitive exhibition proudly supported by the Moreton Bay Regional Council. The Art Awards
Screen printing workshop at Ikuntji Artists
After 25 years Ikuntji Artists is returning to its roots: screenprinting on T-shirts! This workshop will remind founders of Ikuntji Artists of the first years of screenprinting and working on paper, and it will teach the young artists about the exciting techniques. Each artist will have the opportunity to create a set of designs, which
2016
Spring/Summer Fashion Parade, Alice Springs
The Forkleaf Project presents the inaugural Spring/Summer Fashion Parade for NT Designers in Alice Springs. In Winter 2016, Ikuntji Artists have been busy with The Batchelor Institute of Tertiary Education and created some wild and wonderful desgins which will be shown at this fashion parade for the first time. Make sure to put the date
33rd Telstra National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art Award, Darwin
Ikuntji Artists is proud to announce that Eunice Napanangka Jack was chosen as a finalist for the 33rd Telstra National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art Award. This year’s exhibition will be opened at the Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory on 5 August. We hope to see you there and celebrate the
Vincent Lingiari Art Award Finalists announced
Ikuntji Artists is proud to announce that artworks by Eunice Napanangka Jack and Alice Nampitjinpa have been chosen as finalists for the inaugural Vincent Lingiari Art Award! Vincent Lingiari Art Award celebrates 40 years of land rights Desart and the Central Land Council have joined forces to award a lucrative new Aboriginal art prize celebrating
Desert Mob exhibition, Alice Springs
Every year in September Indigenous run and owned art centres from the Desart membership come together for this key event. Desert Mob is a reflection and showcase of all the artistic developments across Central Australia in the year preceding it. Join us this year again for the exhibition opening, Dance Site, the Desert Mob Symposium
Desert Mob exhibition 2016, Alice Springs
This year’s Desert Mob exhibition at Araluen features an ambitious project by Ikuntji Artists. 21 artists came together over period of many weeks to create the “Story Necklace”. Trips to country in collaboration with Central Land Council and Macdonnell Regional Council Youth Program made this happen. Whilst women collected the seeds and created the necklace,
Ikuntji Artists receives Bank SA Grant
Ikuntji Artists is proud to announce that we have received a Bank SA Grant to install solar power systems at the art centre, including solar-powered aircons. This will not only significantly reduce the carbon footprint of the art centre, but also make the art centre more sustainable economically. We would like to express our gratitude
Desart Photography Prize 2016, Alice Springs
We are proud to announce that Ikuntji Artists’ Albie Jack, Garrard Anderson and Jeffrey Jackson are all finalists at this year’s Desart Photography Prize. Jeffrey Jackson’s photo also received a highly commended by the judges!
Fashion Parade at Desert Mob Symposium, Alice Springs
This year’s Desert Mob Symposium features a Fashion Parade showcasing Central Australian Indigenous fashion and new talents. Ikuntji Artists is featured with our resin jewellery created during workshops with The Indigenous Jewellery Project. This fashion parade gives an insight into very new developments of art-making in Central Australia and the innovation of this young and