On Friday the 7th of September, Neighbouring art centres, Iltja Ntjarra Many Hands, and Tangentyere Artists will open their doors after hours for the public to feast their eyes on some of the latest works coming out of their Centres.

The public is invited to our art centre on 29 Wilkinson Street to view exquisite watercolours painted by the Namatjira School of Art.

Our exhibition opening this year is called ‘Tjina Mob’, meaning ‘next door’.

This exciting display features new artworks from the Namatjira School painters, celebrating the beloved West MacDonnell Ranges, with featuring artists including: Hubert Pareroultja, Mervyn Rubuntja, Kevin Namatjira, Benita Clements, and Kathy Inkamala.

As an extra draw card this year, we will also be exhibiting some works by renowned artist, Arthur Murch, generously donated to the Namatjira Legacy Trust.

From 1933-1965 Arthur produced many works inspired by his trips to Central Australia, including portraits of Robina Namatjira, wife of Albert Namatjira.

In 1933 Arthur Murch travelled to Ntaria in Central Australia with a research team of Sydney doctors, living with Indigenous communities. This trip sparked Murch’s interest in painting the people and landscapes of the Australian interior, which he continued over the next three decades.

Again In 1964, Arthur and his daughter Michelle returned to Ntaria. Arthur taught drawing and sculpting skills at Ntaria school. On return to Sydney, Arthur produced many works inspired by this trip, including portraits of Rubina Namatjira, Wife of Albert Namatjira which amongst others will be exhibited.

Around the corner at 16 Fogarty Street, Tangentyere Artists are exhibiting Town Camp Stories, a beautiful range of paintings from the Tangentyere Artists studio accompanied by a range of richly embroidered soft sculptures by the Yarrenyty Arltere Artists that depict diverse aspects of their lives in Yarrenyty Arltere Town Camp, from gardening, to riding the bus.

Looking forward seeing you,

Iltja Ntjarra Many Hands

29 Wilkinson St

08 7979 3452

art@manyhandsart.com.au

www.manyhandsart.com.au

facebook.com/Ntjarra/

Instagram.com/manyhandsart

Tangentyere Artists

16 Fogarty St

08 8951 4232

arts@tangentyere.org.au

www.tangentyereartists.org.au/gallery/

facebook.com/tangentyere.artists

instagram.com/tangentyereartists

https://www.magnt.net.au/natsiaa

https://www.sydneyoperahouse.com/visit-us/BaduGili.html

A Lightness of Spirit is the Measure of Happiness

Clara Inkamala: We want to send out [a message] to those people who are selling Coke and Kentucky Fried Chicken to our people. We got so many people in dialysis, with diabetes, heart problem, lung problem and all that, all this grog, they’re selling it. Our people are buying these grogs and these foods.

Read more HERE

Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory announces finalists for the 33rd Telstra National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art Award!

Congratulations to Lenie Namatjira!!!

Seventy-five artists from 244 entries have been selected as finalists in the country’s most prestigious national Indigenous art award, the Telstra National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art Award (NATSIAA).

The judging panel, which included Vernon Ah Kee, respected contemporary artist, Kimberley Moulton, Senior Curator, South Eastern Australia Aboriginal Collections, Museum Victoria and Don Whyte, Don Whyte Framing, were impressed with the quality and diversity of this year’s entries.

“We were provided with the breadth of what’s happening across Australia and the representation of country, culture, identity and politics is strong,” Ms. Moulton said.

Luke Scholes, Curator of Aboriginal Art and Material Culture, Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory (MAGNT), said: “From what was an extremely competitive field, Vernon, Kimberley and Don have brought together a wonderfully eclectic assembly of finalists whose work will gather to create a spectacular exhibition to celebrate the MAGNT and Telstra partnership. We are extremely grateful for the support this prestigious award continues to receive from artists and art centres Australia wide.”

MAGNT Director, Marcus Schutenko said: “The selected works in this year’s Telstra NATSIAA have significant breadth in both form and content.”

Telstra Country Wide Area General Manager for the Northern Territory, Nic Danks, said the Telstra NATSIAA offers an exciting national platform for emerging and established artists
to showcase their culture and creative talents.

“Telstra is committed to ensuring Indigenous artists are discovered and have the opportunity to tell the important stories of Australia on a national scale,” Mr Danks said.

“This year marks the 25th anniversary of our partnership with MAGNT and we are proud to have had the opportunity to meet and profile so many talented artists over the years,” Mr Danks continued.

Finalists’ works will be exhibited at MAGNT from Friday 5 August 2016, where six winners will be announced at a special awards ceremony in the evening.

The categories for the 33rd Telstra NATSIAA are:

• Telstra Art Award – $50,000
• Telstra General Painting Award – $5,000
• Telstra Bark Painting Award – $5,000
• Telstra Work on Paper Award – $5,000
• Wandjuk Marika 3D Memorial Award (also sponsored by Telstra) – $5,000
• Telstra Youth Award – $5,000

About the Award
The 33rd Telstra National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art Award marks the 25th year of the relationship between Telstra and the Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory (MAGNT). The award was founded by MAGNT in 1984, and remains Australia’s first, most prestigious and longest-running award dedicated to Indigenous art and artists.

EXHIBITION DETAILS
33rd Telstra National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art Award
Saturday 6 August – Sunday 30 October
Curator: Luke Scholes
Judges: Vernon Ah Kee, Kimberley Moulton, Don Whyte

List of finalists
Alec Baker, Andrew Snelgar, Anwar Young, Baluka Maymuru, Barayuwa Munungurr, Barbara Mbitjana Moore, Beryl Jimmy, Betty Kuntiwa Pumani, Beyula Putungka Napanangka, Bianca Beetson, Brendan Kennedy, David Frank, Eunice Napanangka Jack, Eunice Porter, Georgia MacGuire, Glen (Kei Kalak) Mackie, Graham Badari, Gunybi Ganambarr, Guykuda Mununggurr, Harold Joseph Thomas (Bundoo), Isaac Cherel, Ishmael Marika, Jack Green, James Tylor, Janine McAullay Bott, Jennifer Herd, Jimmy Kenny Thaiday, John Mawurndjul, Kathleen Injiki Tjapalyi, Kaylene Whiskey, Kent Morris, Kieren Karritpul, Lena Yarinkura, Lenie Namatjira, Lisa Waup, Louise Daniels, Maath Maralngurra, Margaret Poulsen, Matjangka Nyukana Norris, Melanie Evans, Mumu Mike Williams, Muntaji Brumby, Naomi Hobson, Natalie Puantulura, Ngarralja Tommy May, Nici Cumpston, Nicole Monks, Nyapanyapa Yunupingu, Penny Evans, Pepai Jangala Carroll, Peter Waples-Crowe, Rachael Mipantjiti Lionel, Ray James Tjangala, Regina Pilawuk Wilson, Robert Pau, Ryan Presley, Seymour Wulida, Shirley Macnamara, Shirley Purdie, Simon Hogan, Spinifex Men’s Collaborative, Steaphan Paton, Stewart Hoosan, Ted Laxton [Pitcha Makin Fellas], Teresa Baker and Clarise Tunkin, Tiger Yaltangki, Tjanpi Desert Weavers, Tony Albert, Vincent Namatjira, Watarru Collaborative, William Nyaparu Gardiner, Winnie Sampi, Witjiti George, Wukun Wanambi, Yaritji Young & Yinarupa Nangala.

Did you read about our latest ‘Namatjira collection’?

Read this intriguing article about our recent exhibition at Raft Artspace in Alice Springs News Online.

And, learn all about our circle skirts exhibition in Sydney at the UNSW newsroom.

To celebrate the era of Albert Namatjira (1950’s) we have created two unique limited edition fashion garments being circle skirts and scarfs – and we need your help! Click HERE to learn more.

www.pozible.com/Namatjira

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!