Art and Artisans

The Outback Way Art and Artisan trail captures the diversity of the Art and Artistic talents.

Celebrating the Arts and Artisans – happen throughout the year – you may like to plan your trip around these events:

THE ART TRAIL ALONG THE OUTBACK  WAY 

Winton

The Waltzing Matilda Gallery- John Villiers http://www.matildacentre.com.au/Outback-Regional-Art-Gallery                      If you are looking for a shiny momento- go no further than Winton Opal & Gems- 59 Elderslie St ( Main St) owned by Bruno & Steve Tasic- ask about Bruno’ early days with GHD surveying the Plenty Highway from Alice Springs to Boulia. The Gems and Opal store can set your  gems for you in store. https://www.wintonopalgems.com/

There is local Artwork, handy work and craftsmanship in the local CWA shop a few doors down.

Boulia-

Local Artwork, crafts & local souvenirs are displayed and sold at the Min Min Encounter.

Boulia’s Town Mural Trail-  walk through town finding the various murals on all the walls.

Ann Britton Photography  0447266557  W: www.annbrittonphotography.com.au  F: www.facebook.com/annbrittonphotography Local Artwork, crafts & local souvenirs are displayed and sold    at the Min Min Encounter.

Outback  Way Outdoor Gallery– installed in 2021- showcasing 28 artworks from across the Outback  Way- clusters of large artworks for people to stop and wander through, set in the central Australian landscape. The Gallery will hold new exhibits every 2 years. Buy prints of all the artworks.                For Local artworks- visit the Art Centre at Atitjere ( Harts Range) – beside the shop and the Engawala Art Centre-( 110km west of Harts Range-  just off the Highway towards Alcoota.

Have your favourite print put on a bag or t-shirt on Redbubble

Gem Tree–  travelling east on the Plenty Highway – Gem Tree is another ideal location to pick up a nice Garnet or Zirconia-  you can find it yourself or choose one from the Gem Shop… settings can be designed and completed in store- stay a few days- enjoy the delicious camp oven dinner on Wednesday and Saturday nights and enjoy the rather unique glimpse of what life was like for the pioneers in the desert.

Alice Springs-  well the list of Art Galleries is significant in the Indigenous artwork hub- works come from all the surrounding communities – well worth a day of doing the Galleries in Alice Springs.

Curtin Springs Station–  Share the Wonders of our Home                            This is a must see-  Lyndee Severin and her daughter Amy have created a truly unique paper making experience. They have mastered the art of making paper out of native grasses, this paper than becomes packaged into notepaper, jewellery under resin, sculptures and artworks.. truly an exceptional hands-on experience- you can make your own. Curtin Springs offers accommodation so stay a day or so and enjoy the history of the station.  Email: enquiries@curtinsprings.com  or www.curtinsprings.com.au

Curtin Springs Paper Art Gallery

Yulara Resort- whether you are staying under millions of stars or 5 stars… you can enjoy the various cultural experiences in the Town Square-

  • Join Local Anangu artists and create your own dot painting in 1.5hrs Morning and Afternoon workshops- maruku.com.au 0499829635 Yulara Town Square 08 8956 2153  dotpainting@maruku.com.au
  • Bush Tucker Journeys- Daily Bush Food workshops- talk with your Hotel reception.
  • Bruce Munro’s Field of Lights- book yourself on the $85 evening bus- drinks and Canapes- at sunset at Uluru and then at dark watch the desert dunes light up! ( until March 2018)
  • Mani-Mani Indigenous Cultural Theatre at the Arkani Theatre- Cultural Theatre performances – book at your Hotel reception. Wednesday to Sundays..11am and 2pm .

Warakurna Artists and Roadhouse Gallery

Warakurna has a long history of artistic expression. In March 2005 the Art Centre studio was opened amid much enthusiasm and excitement. The Art Centre is fully owned and governed by Aboriginal people and provides services to artists living in and visiting Warakurna and the nearby community of and Wanarn. Find the wonderful works in the Warakurna Roadhouse. http://warakurnaartists.com.au  (0)8 8955 8099   art@warakurnaartists.com.au

 Warburton Art Gallery

An impressive collection of  indigenous community artwork in Australia and beautiful gallery space to display selected artwork. Painted and blown glass works are also  a must see contact Gary Proctor Art Project Director

Phone: 08-8956 7966 email: reception@gnaanyatjarraku.wa.gov.au

Wilurarra Creative- Warburton

Wilurarra Creative is a one-of-a-kind program. It facilitates a diverse range of creative programs and provides space for self directed learning for Ngaanyatjarra people aged 17-30.

Part arts space, part library, part internet café, part hair salon, part music studio, part workshop: All creativity, all community. Wilurarra Creative is bursting at the seams; full of people, ideas and action. http://www.wilurarra.com.au  PHONE: 08 8954 0125

Laverton Outback Art Gallery- Augusta Street, Laverton (next to the Desert Inn Hotel) 

Laverton Outback Gallery is run on a co-operative basis by a not-for-profit organization, where artists receive up to 80% of the price of the artwork. The gallery was established in 2002 to display, promote and sell authentic Aboriginal art on behalf of the people of the Laverton and Western Desert areas. The gallery is open Monday to Friday 8am – 4pm                               Laverton Art Gallery   Ph: 08 9031 1395