We have a new project we need your help with!!!

In the Western Arrernte language this project is called “Inti Ljapa Ljapa Irapakalam.” In English it means “butterfly going round and round.” The caterpillar and butterfly are iconic to the Arrernte tradition.

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 are raising funds to take supreme quality pictures of the designs made by the artists ($500), to hire a designer that will edit the images and design the items ($1000), to purchase silk fabrics and get the fabrics sewn and transformed into beautiful wearable arts ($4500), and to pay the generous individuals that helped us produce two videos for this project and prepare an installation for the exhibition ($1000). All profits from this project will benefit the Hermannsburg School of art to continue sharing knowledge and stories with family and friends through their prosperous art centre. If we get enough money for this project we will be able to exhibit our finished paintings and fabric designs in an exclusive exhibition in Alice Springs and beyond!

To find out more information or to make a donation go to our pozible campaign.

‘Transparent – The Hermannsburg School of Art’ is the name of the exhibition to be held at the Paul Johnstone Gallery in Darwin from the 13th March until the 2nd April. Leading artists Ivy Pareroultja, Lenie Namatjira and Gloria Pannka will all feature work at this exhibition. The official opening will be held on the 13th March from 5.30 to 7.30pm.

An exhibition of Albert Namatjira’s descendants will be held at AIATSIS from Nov. 24 to Dec.12. AIATSIS will also hold a market day where you can purchase an original watercolour artwork and meet some of the artists. If you are in Canberra come and say hello on Friday November 28 from 9am to 4pm at 51 Lawson Cres. Acton ACT.

For more information visit AIATSIS