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.