Behind the scenes: a day in the Epenarra studio
Nestled in the Hill Country on the North-Eastern edge of Iytewelepenty is the small community of Wutunugurra. Situated in the lower Barkly Tablelands, the community sits on the Western bank of the ephemeral Frew River down 118km [...]
Artist Spotlight: Susie Ngwarrey Peterson
Susie Ngwarrey Peterson is a core member of the Epenarra artist's collective and is well-known for her richly detailed portrayals of the landscape around Wutunugurra (Epenarra). A visitor to the region will immediately notice [...]
Buying Indigenous Art Ethically: A Guide
As the Indigenous art sector has grown, there’s been an increase in dubiously acquired and fake Aboriginal art. Many Indigenous artists are prey to carpetbaggers and conmen who cowboy about the desert collecting canvases from [...]
Desert Harmony Festival 2021
Yes we are back in 2021! The World Famous Desert Harmony Festival is on: 29/07 Opera Australia with Barkly Children's Choir, with Frankie White 31/07 Opera Australia workshop with local musos in the morning [...]
Artist Spotlight: Sharon Bill
Kulumindini artist Sharon Bill began her artistic career a decade ago. Sharon spent many months observing the Kulumindini artists at work before she began painting herself, she has been an artist ever since. Sharon’s [...]
Batik Workshop Success!
It's been a big two weeks for Barkly Arts, travelling out to three communities with Alice Springs artist Chris Ng. Chris facilitated batik workshops in Canteen Creek, Epenarra and Elliott. Browse the gallery above [...]
