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The Artists of Ampilatwatja community was established in 1999, 325km north east of Mparntwe (Alice Springs) in the Northern Territory. Ampilatwatja lies on Aherrenge country, the land of the Alyawarre people.
The work produced by our Aboriginal artists is unique and recognisably distinct from other Aboriginal artistic communities. The paintings pay homage to the significance and use of traditional bush medicine, allowing an insight into our community. We depict the traditional knowledge of dreaming and country through the translation of waterholes and soaks, bush medicines, mountains and sand hills.
See you at Desertmob 26
We’re proud to share that Elizabeth Ngwarraye Bonney is a finalist in this year’s Vincent Lingiari Art Award (VLAA), representing Artists of Ampilatwatja.
Now in its fourth year, the VLAA is presented in partnership between Desart and the Central Land Council and stands as one of the country’s most respected Aboriginal art prizes.
This year’s exhibition, Our Country, Our Culture: 50 Years of Land Rights, marks fifty years since the Aboriginal Land Rights Act (NT) 1976 came into effect, a landmark piece of legislation that led to the creation of the Northern Territory’s land councils and enabled them to reclaim more than half the Territory on behalf of traditional owners.
The exhibition runs alongside Desert Mob 2026, with award winners announced at the official opening on Thursday 10 September, from 5pm at Araluen Arts Centre.
The VLAA exhibition opens at 10am on Monday 17 August, and can also be viewed online here. Works go on sale in person from Thursday 10 September at the official Desert Mob opening celebrations, then online from 9am (ACST) on Friday 11 September, alongside the Desert Mob Exhibition.
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We are extremely proud of our incredible painter Elizabeth Ngwarraye Bonney on winning the $10,000 Vincent Lingiari Art Award celebrating the 50th anniversary of Aboriginal Land Rights with her beautiful painting, My grandmothers country.
This painting depicts Elizabeth’s connection to her country and her memories of being on country with her mother and now her own daughter and grandchildren.
View the painting via @desert_mob online or in person at Araluen Arts Centre until the 18th of October.
Congratulations Elizabeth! 🙌
#desertmob #aboriginalartist #AboriginalLandRights #vincentlingiari
We are getting ready to pack the ute up and head to @desert_mob this week!
We can’t wait to share our latest works with you.
See you there!
#desertmob #australianart #aboriginialartist
Final works by two incredibly talented artist, Kathleen Nanima Rambler & Leanne Pula Teece ready for the @desert_mob market next Saturday! 🙌
We can’t wait to show you our recent work from all our artist here at @artists_of_ampilatwatja
See you there!
#desertmob #australianartist #australianart
We’re proud to share that Elizabeth Ngwarraye Bonney is a finalist in this year’s Vincent Lingiari Art Award (VLAA), representing Artists of Ampilatwatja 🙌
Now in its fourth year, the VLAA is presented in partnership between Desart and the Central Land Council and stands as one of the country’s most respected Aboriginal art prizes.
This year’s exhibition, Our Country, Our Culture: 50 Years of Land Rights, marks fifty years since the Aboriginal Land Rights Act (NT) 1976 came into effect, a landmark piece of legislation that led to the creation of the Northern Territory’s land councils and enabled them to reclaim more than half the Territory on behalf of traditional owners.
The exhibition runs alongside Desert Mob 2026, with award winners announced at the official opening on Thursday 10 September, from 5pm at Araluen Arts Centre.
#Desertmob #Aboriginalartist #Awardwinningartist
We’re excited to announce that we are heading to @desert_mob 2026!
Our artists will have work featured in the exhibition and you’ll also find us out at the Art Market on Saturday, with paintings and prints.
Save the date, we can’t wait to share it with you 🧡
#DesertMob2026 #ArtistsOfAmpilatwatja #AboriginalArt
“My Country” by Michelle Pula Holmes
“When I go out hunting I always like to see the colour in the trees, the light, the dark and the bush medicine plants growing on the sand hills. The colours change at sunrise and sunset. I like hunting and seeing my country.”
Michelle’s subject is always strong bush medicine, showing her deep connection to country and the significance of these plants to her community.
76 x 76cm, acrylic on linen. Link in bio to make it yours
#ArtistsOfAmpilatwatja #MichellePulaHolmes #AlyawarreArt #AboriginalArt #BushMedicine
A HUGE thank you to the @darwinartfair team, all the wonderful visitors and all the amazing art centres from all over Australia who have worked so hard all year. If you purchased an artwork from us 🙏🏽 we once again thank you.
The Artists of Ampilatwatja are proud of artists @ramblerkathleen, Julieanne Ngwarraye Morton and Jessie Ngwarraye Ross for representing the art centre. It was a first time for Jessie on a plane!!!✈️
If you missed out on the fair please take the time to visit our website.
See you next time Darwin 🤎
We can’t wait to meet you @darwinartfair .
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#aboriginalart #bushflowers #painting #australianartists #darwin
Country to Couture 2026 featuring 11 collections from artists and collaborators all over Australia, showcasing First Nations innovation and creativity @darwinartfair @indigenousfashionprojects
The count down is on! Just under a week until @darwinartfair 2026 🙌
We can’t wait to share this years collection of beautiful work.
#darwinartfair #daaf #indigenousart
The Ute is officially packed and we are almost ready to start our drive to @darwinartfair 2026!
DAAF runs 6–9 August 2026 at the Darwin Convention Centre on Larrakia Country.
Come find us! We can’t wait to share our latest collection with you.
#daaf #darwinindigenousartsfair #indigenousart #aboriginalartist
Incredible new work by Michelle Pula Holmes ready to get packed in the ute and make its way to @darwinartfair
Can’t make the fair? We have a range of beautiful work online to purchase at any time.
#daaf #darwinaboriginalartfair #aboriginalartist
We’re excited to be returning to @darwinartfair next month!
Here’s a little flashback to some of the best moments from last year’s fair.
We can’t wait to be back and share a beautiful new collection with you. See you in Darwin!
#DarwinAboriginalArtFair #DAAF #AboriginalArt #IndigenousArt
What a weekend!!
A HUGE thank you to everyone who came along to support our art centre and to the organisers of @nationalindigenousartfair for making it all possible.
If you missed out this weekend, don’t worry, we have a beautiful range of artworks available to shop online.
#aboriginalart #nationalindigenousartfair
@nationalindigenousartfair opening night!
Thank you to everyone that came and supported our art centre.
We will be here today until 5pm today and tomorrow 10am - 4pm.
We can’t wait to see you!
#aboriginalart #nationalindigenousartfair #thecutawaybarangaroo
The count down is on!
We will be at the @nationalindigenousartfair at The Cutaway, Barangaroo on Gadigal Land this weekend.
If you are in Sydney, come and find us.
#NIAF2026 #NationalIndigenousArtFair #ArtistsOfAmpilatwatja #AboriginalArt
