About this user
PALYA - WELCOME
Warakurna Artists is a thriving Art Centre.
We have become one of Australia's leading Art Centres;
* We paint with integrity, creating exceptional artwork.
* We are sharing our Tjukurrpa with you so you can understand our culture and world view.
* We are a registered Aboriginal Corporation.
* We are owned and operated by the people of Warakurna Community
* We work together with ethical outlets who share our values so we can keep community and culture strong.
* We facilitate the production and sale of artwork, our operations are fair, transparent and accountable.
* We create wealth, well-being and empowerment to Yarnangu, Ngaanyatjarra People.
HISTORY
Warakurna is a remote community situated in the Ngaanyatjarra Lands on the Great Central Road, Western Australia, near the Northern Territory border, approximately 330km from Uluru. The township of approximately 180 people is located next to the Giles meteorological weather station, and nestled amongst the spectacular Rawlinson Ranges in the Gibson Desert.
Warakurna has a long history of artistic expression and early in 2004 the community was assisted by Ngaanyatjarra Regional Arts and the Office of Aboriginal Economic Development to develop its own Art Centre. After many months of planning and hard work, Warakurna Artists Aboriginal Corporation was established.
In March 2005, it was opened amid much enthusiasm and excitement. The art centre is the newest such development in the Ngaanyatjarra region and is fully owned and governed by Aboriginal people. It also services artists from the nearby community of Wanarn. It also supports visiting artists from other Ngaanyatjarra communities and works closely with Desart and Western Desert Mob members.
Warakurna Artists is an energetic, creative and happy place, where men and women, young and old, paint and share Tjukurrpa (law and culture) and contemporary tales. The paintings are vibrant and diverse, reflecting each artist's unique style, stories and connection to country. Passing on these important stories to young people is a critical means of keeping culture strong and vital.
Warakurna Artists facilitates the production and sale of the artists' art and craft. All paintings are catalogued, with each record containing a photograph of the work, the story it conveys and associated information about the artist. The paintings are available for sale through reputable galleries and directly from Warakurna Artists website.
CONTACT DETAILS
Warakurna Artists
PMB 29, via Alice Springs
NT 0872
PH:61+ (0)8 8955 8099
FX:61+ (0)8 8955 8399
Email: art@warakurnaartists.com.au
Warakurna Artists are proud members of the following associations:
* Western Desert Mob - www.westerndesertmom.com.au
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* Desart - www.desart.com.au
