News from July 2014

Ngurratjuta Artists Paint Mural at Alice Plaza

The Ngurratjuta Artists are showcasing some new work on the walls of Alice Plaza!

In partnership with Batchelor Institute of Indigenous Tertiary Education and Alice Plaza, the wall of the lift shaft in the centre will be transformed into The Gap by Peter Taylor. The initial design was created through workshops held at Batchelor with teacher Brigida Stewart.

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Painting on the mural will happen Mondays through to Thursdays for the next three weeks. Check out some of the action that started this morning.

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Namatjira’s Descendents on ABC Radio National

Ngurratjuta is very excited to have had it’s artists featured on ABC Radio National’s Awaye! program on Saturday July 5, 2014.

The article looks at the exhibition currently on display at Araluen Arts Centre (Five generations: The strenght of Namatjira’s legacy) and features interviews with Selma Williams, Peter Taylor, Douglas Abbott, Lenie Namatjira, and Gloria Pannka.

Awaye! brings you diverse and vibrant Aboriginal arts and culture from across Australia and the best from indigenous radio broadcasters around the world. It broadcasts live every Saturday night at 6pm and then is repeated on Tuesdays at 9pm.

To hear Passing it on: Namatjira’s legacy click here!