All paintings are packed to a high standard and are sent with Courier Service or Australia Post Express (small paintings or paintings under $500) within Australia.

For overseas purchases the artworks are sent with a courier.

Delivery process

When we receive your order we will reply by email within 12 hours to confirm your purchase order has been processed. If you are sending a cheque or money order we will contact you once it has been cleared by our bank. Your painting will be sent immediately. Electronic Funds Transfers are acceptable as is credit card purchases.

Delivery within Australia

All paintings are sent through a courier service or Australia Post for delivery.

Delivery International

We will freight the un-stretched artwork to anywhere in the world. All International orders are sent through a freight service. There will be a freight charge. Insurance is optional, however highly recommended.

Packaging

Each painting will be individually wrapped in tissue paper and bubble wrap inserted into cylinders with the accompanying documentation.

Delivery Address

Please make sure the delivery address you nominate or a representative will be available to accept and sign for the package. Otherwise you will be left a calling card to advise you on how to collect your package. Please note we do not deliver to a Post Office Box.

If there is any problem with the artwork when you receive it please contact us at Arlpwe Artists Aboriginal Corporation – Arlpwe Art Gallery by email, fax or phone immediately we will then take the necessary action to rectify the problem.

The Arlpwe Art & Culture Centre was officially opened on 27th June 2008 in Ali Curung, Northern Territory, Australia.

The name Arlpwe (pronounced Arlboe) was chosen for the Art Centre by the traditional land owners of the country on which Ali Curung is situated.

 Translation

The English translation of the Australian Aboriginal word Arlpwe is "...this country all over, no waterhole, no rivers, only soakage and Spinifex country" - (Mr Mick Waake)

The traditional owners of this land belong to Katetye language group with Allawara, Warlpiri and Warumungu being the three other language groups that form the community.

The Arlpwe Art and Culture Centre’s members feel strongly that being able to paint and make traditional artefacts help the community to keep important elements of their culture alive for future generations.

Many local artists use the Arlpwe Art & Culture Centre and these include Ali Curung men who have developed a strong reputation for fine authentic Aboriginal artefacts, paintings and artworks. Many of the Artists create Central Desert style paintings depicting ceremonial body designs and traditional dot painting landscapes.

The Gallery

Arlpwe's Art Gallery is situated away from the artists' production areas and comprises approximately 90 square metres of display area. All exhibits displayed in the gallery are professionally arranged, with each item being catalogued and labelled with the Artist's story and background.

The Gallery also provides an excellent facility in which to train community members in retail operations and provide experience while employing local Indigenous community members in numerous positions and across many facets of the operation.

It is open to the general public from 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday and visitors are actively encouraged to turn off the Stuart Highway and travel to Ali Curung to view the artworks, and meet the artists and artworkers.

To view and enquire about Australian Aboriginal artefacts and artworks currently being exhibited in the gallery please visit our Online Gallery.

To find out more about Arlpwe Art & Culture Centre contact us today.