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Maruku Arts Aboriginal Art Centre is located in the heart of the Red Centre at Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park. Maruku has been a cornerstone of cultural preservation and artistic expression for over 30 years. The name Maruku means “belonging to black,” reflecting its deep roots in the Anangu community and its commitment to cultural authenticity.

This Aboriginal Art centre is the most recently formed art centre on the Tiwi Islands. Established in 1981 and officially incorporated in 1990, the association merged the Yikikini Women’s Centre and Pirlangimpi Pottery, providing local artists with the opportunity to proudly celebrate Tiwi culture through both traditional and contemporary mediums

Iwiri Arts is a fledgling studio started in 2021 by the broader Iwiri organisation, it is located in Adelaide and serves as a vibrant hub for the artistic expression and cultural preservation of the Anangu people. Iwiri was established by Anangu who had been forced to move to Adelaide due to chronic health conditions and lack of services in their home communities. Living far from their traditional homelands, Anangu faced cultural and social isolation and saw a need to act.

The Hope Vale Arts and Culture Centre celebrates the creativity of the Guugu-Ymithirr people. The history of Hope Vale itself is deeply intertwined with the resilience and determination of the Guugu Yimithirr people. Originally founded as a Lutheran mission in 1886, Hope Vale became a place of refuge for the Guugu Yimithirr during a time of significant upheaval and displacement.

Providing visitors with a unique insight into the vibrant art and culture of the Torres Strait and Northern Peninsula Area, the Gab Titui Cultural Centre's Wabunaw Geth gallery, the main gallery space, hosts a changing program of exhibitions. These exhibitions display artworks including sculptures, headdresses, intricate lino-cut prints, wood carvings, and paintings, as well as jewellery made from local materials such as pearl and sea shells.

Erub Arts is internationally recognised for its woven ghost net works. The centre's artists draw inspiration from the surrounding ocean and reef, creating stunning pieces that capture the beauty and spirit of their environment. The art produced at Erub Arts includes ghost net sculptures, ceramics, screen printing, linocuts, and drawings on paper.

Milingimbi Art and Culture is deeply rooted in the traditions of the Yolŋu people, whose connection to the land and sea is reflected in their art. The artworks created here include paintings, weavings, carvings, and bark paintings, each piece imbued with deep cultural significance and traditional knowledge.

Ngurratjuta Iltja Ntjarra Aboriginal Art centre was established in 2004 to support the descendants of the Hermannsburg School of Watercolour artists, a movement made famous by Albert Namatjira.

Papunya Tjupi Arts was established in 2007, born from a profound desire to revitalise the groundbreaking artistic traditions that took root in Papunya in the early 1970s.

Kakadu National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, serves as the stunning backdrop for Marrawuddi Arts and Culture. This vast expanse of natural beauty is characterised by its diverse ecosystems, ranging from lush wetlands to rugged escarpments.