Less is more: Sotheby’s hope for indigenous art
Sotheby's Australia is poised to stage one of its biggest indigenous auctions after scrapping its $5000 lower threshold. The move has given Sotheby's competitors reason to smile after they predicted Read More
The Labor Party is no friend to the arts
Despite a ludicrous survey conducted by the Australia Council that tells us 93 per cent of Australians are actively involved in the arts, the politicians are not fooled. They know Read More
Art code: Arts Minister Peter Garrett quick on the draw
Federal Arts Minister Peter Garrett yesterday announced the introduction of an Indigenous Australian Art Commercial Code of Conduct. The code is to protect Aboriginal artists against sharp practices within the Read More
London calling
A VIBRANT but little-recognised style of Aboriginal art produced in Wynnum and Manly will be showcased to the world next year. London's Coningsby Gallery has accepted the works of award-winning Read More
Indigenous art on display
The West Australian Indigenous Art Awards will be displayed at the Art Gallery of Western Australia. The exhibition which features scultpure, video, painting and photography opens July 31. Sixteen artists Read More
Is the penny about to drop in government? An extract from Peter Garrett’s speech
The Indigenous visual arts sector is estimated to have an annual turnover of up to $500 million. Participation by Aboriginal and Torres Straits Islander people in the visual arts plays Read More
Indigenous art code launched
Art galleries, dealers and auction houses have been urged to sign up to code of conduct aimed at ending dodgy sale practices within the multi-million dollar indigenous art sector. The Read More
PRO COMMUNITY Warlukurlangu Artists
This is thelast venue of ARTKELCH´s second sequence of PRO COMMUNITY, showcasing fine art from one community based art centre per year in different locations in Germany. After the overwhelming Read More
PRO COMMUNITY Warlukurlangu Artists
This is the third venue of ARTKELCH´s second sequence of PRO COMMUNITY, showcasing fine art from one community based art centre per year in different locations in Germany. After the Read More
PRO COMMUNITY Warlukurlangu Artists
This is the second venue of ARTKELCH´s second sequence of PRO COMMUNITY, showcasing fine art from one community based art centre per year in different locations in Germany. After the Read More
PRO COMMUNITY Warlukurlangu Artists
This is the beginning of ARTKELCH´s second sequence of PRO COMMUNITY, showcasing fine art from one community based art centre per year in different locations in Germany. After the overwhelming Read More
Library hosts indigenous art show
IPSWICH'S indigenous artists have chosen a high-traffic area to give their work maximum exposure over the next four weeks. The Ipswich library on South Street attracts a constant stream of Read More
Aboriginal Art Show at Jewish Centre
Aboriginal Art Show at Jewish Centre from Henry Benjamin on Vimeo.
Stories of the Dreaming
These stunning puzzles are worth having purely to admire the Aboriginal art - that the kids will be kept busy trying to piece them back together is an added bonus! Read More
Joining the Dots: The Sustainability of the Aboriginal Art Market
On top of the symposium I'm co-convening at the University of Melbourne next week, with speeches by the Minister for the Arts, Peter Garrett, 2010 Archibald and Wynne winner Sam Read More
Council revamps Indigenous art permits
Controversial laws restricting the sale of Aboriginal art at Todd Mall in Alice Springs are set to be overhauled and the price of permits will be drastically reduced. While some Read More
Colours of an arid landscape
A vivid world has sprung to life from the brushes of the painters of the APY lands. A colour-field of pulsing gold and scarlet; a ground of turquoise and psychedelic Read More
INAUGURAL SALTWATER FRESHWATER INDIGENOUS ART AWARD
Congratulations to Danielle Burford for taking out 1st prize with her entry Unsung Heroes Encouragement award to Natalie Bateman & Keene Ballangarry with their joint entry Lanes Bridge People's Choice Read More
Regional NSW tops Indigenous tourism report
Regional New South Wales is the most frequented destination for Indigenous tourism visitors, according to a new report. The Federal Government's Indigenous Tourism in Australia report shows over 500,000 tourists Read More
PaRing Gallery
The Toyota Community Spirit Gallery and the Koorie Heritage Trust present the PaRing Gallery, a free public art exhibition featuring 45 stunning Indigenous artworks by 21 local and interstate artists Read More