Hip hop dancer, Aaron Lim, performing in the middle of the exhibition! Photo by Fiona Morrison
We have a really busy two years ahead so in 2017 we thought we’d get together our friends, artists, supporters, partners and arts lovers to present a sneak peek into our upcoming program!
We threw a little party at the Northern Centre for Contemporary Arts, which featured street performances from Darwin musicians, Caiti Baker and James Mangohig, and a hip hop battle in the middle of an exhibition space between Darwin artist Angus Robson and dancer, Aaron Lim. After a couple of years of funding uncertainty, it was a wonderful opportunity to come together and celebrate the Northern Territory’s arts sector.
Our launch coincided with the opening of Punuku Tjukurpa, an exhibition celebrating the stories and Law of Anangu culture, told through intricate carvings and artefacts. Punuku Tjukurpa is the first touring exhibition of artworks from the Maruku Arts archive based at Mutitjulu near Uluru in the Northern Territory, and showcases a rich, sacred history. This exhibition is showing at the Northern Centre for Contemporary Art until 22 July.
Friends, supporters, artists, partners and arts lovers enjoying the opening of Punuku Tjukurpa. Photo by Fiona Morrison
Musician Angus Robson serenading the audience. Photo by Fiona Morrison
City of Darwin Lord Mayor, Katrina Fong Lim, Artback NT Board Member, Denise Salvestro, Artback NT Executive Officer, Louise Partos, and friend. Photo by Fiona Morrison
Post-exhibition opening entertainment in the laneway with James Mangohig. Photo by Fiona Morrison
Tony Lee giving a welcome to country before the opening of Punuku Tjukurpa. Photo by Fiona Morrison
Exhibition Curator, Steve Fox, opening Punuku Tjukurpa with Maruku Arts artist, Billy Cooley. Photo by Fiona Morrison
Maruku Arts artists, Billy and Lulu Cooley, with Tony Lee, Steve Fox and Denise Salvestro. Photo by Fiona Morrison
A rare photo of 3/4 of the Artback NT team!
Top L-R: Executive Officer, Louise Partos, Cultural Events Officer Marlene Timothy, Performing Arts Manager, Liz Rogers, Production Manager, Josh Grant, Book Keeper, Martin Douglas
Front L-R: Communications Officer, Steph Martin, Project Officer and Artists on Tour Manager, Eve Pawlik, Communications Manager, Jess Ong and Project Officer, Isabelle Kirkbride. Photo by Fiona Morrison
Punuku Tjukurpa is an exquisite exhibition. Photo by Fiona Morrison
Artback NT acknowledges the Custodians of the lands on which we work and travel, and whose sovereignty was never ceded. We pay our respects to Elders and their continuing connection to land, water, community, and culture. This was and always will be Aboriginal land.
