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One of the most distinctive art forms associated with Girringun Aboriginal Art Centre is the creation of Bagu with Jiman, traditional fire-making tools that have been transformed into unique sculptural artworks. 

Buku Larrngay Mulka is an Aboriginal Art centre in Arnhem Land. The centre's name, ‘Buku-Larrŋgay’ in the Yolŋu language, means "the feeling on your face as it is struck by the first rays of the sun," and ‘Mulka’ refers to a sacred but public ceremony, hinting at the deeply spiritual and cultural significance of the art produced here.

Established in the late 1980s, the Bábbarra Women’s Centre has become a space where women from the Maningrida community and its surrounding 32 outstations come together. The centre focuses on fostering Indigenous women's art and culture, providing a platform for them to express their stories, preserve their traditions, and gain financial independence.

Shell necklace-making is the oldest continuing cultural practice in Tasmania, with archaeological evidence indicating that this tradition is approximately 2600 years old. The knowledge of shell-collecting areas and the understanding of the sea and tide levels for shell gathering are integral to this tradition.

.....Byamee instructed the sky spirits to create a dilly bag apron from eucalyptus bark and give it to the kangaroo mother. When she tied it around her waist, it transformed into a pouch...

.....Wurrpan then urged his children to flee with him towards Milindji Dhawarri. As they ran, they transformed into emus, their feathers turning grey from the ashes and bearing a bump from the stone's impact.

Weaving in Gapuwiyak Arts represents a profound intersection of art, culture, economic sustainability, and heritage preservation. The meticulous processes involved in gathering materials, designing patterns, mastering techniques, and natural dying bring forth breathtaking works of art that encapsulate the essence of Yolngu culture. Through the empowerment and economic opportunities provided by Gapuwiyak Arts, Yolngu weavers can create sustainable livelihoods while maintaining their ancestral practices.

Injalak Arts is a riot of creativity and culture, playing a crucial role in preserving and promoting the traditional art forms of the Kunwinjku people.

The Artists of Ampilatwatja are known for their distinct approach to landscape painting. Unlike the symbolic iconography often found in central and western desert art, these artists depict the beauty and vitality of their country in a more representational form.

Located in the community of Wirrimanu (Balgo Hills) in Western Australia, Warliyirti Artists is a renowned Aboriginal Art center that celebrates the vibrant cultural heritage and artistic talents of eight language groups across four communities.