OUR ART CENTRE
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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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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@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
New work by Beverly Pula Luck is now online.
Beverly paints therrpeyt, a tradition passed down to her by her mother. She lives in a home full of women who gather and make bush medicine from the Arreth plant. That connection to Country and to each other flows through everything she creates.
Shop Beverly’s latest work via the link in bio.
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Our limited edition art series is still available through Myer.
Shop bedding, cushions, mugs and more featuring our distinct designs.
Each purchase supports our artists and community directly 🧡
Shop online or instore at @myer
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Fresh from our latest print workshop 🌿
Visit the link in bio to view more or purchase easily now.
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We are excited to announce that Artists of Ampilatwatja will be attending the @nationalindigenousartfair 2026.
Come and find us at The Cutaway at Barangaroo on Gadigal Country from 3 to 5 July 2026.
We hope to see you there.
#NIAF2026 #NationalIndigenousArtFair #ArtistsOfAmpilatwatja #AboriginalArt
Thank you @brunswickstreetgallery for hosting an amazing exhibition and welcoming us into your gallery today.🤎
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Today we spent the day at @ngvmelbourne and we enjoyed seeing amazing art by other mob.