Launch of Art Centres: Supporting our Elders - A good news story

The Darwin Aboriginal Art Fair is delighted to support the presentation of this event as part of its 2021 digital public program.

Join us in-person or online as we launch this important research

We will showcase the audio-visual resource created in partnership with Tjanpi Desert Weavers - NPY Women's Council, Ikuntji Artists and Mangkaja Arts Resource Agency.

Hon Ken Wyatt AM MP, Minister for Indigenous Australians, will launch the research outcomes and artists who have been central to generating the research will share their experiences.

Friday 6 August

1:45pm AWST (WA)
3:15pm ACST (NT, SA)
3:45pm AEST

Please register to attend in person or online below.

A Zoom link will be sent to you after registration.

Image: Tjanpi Desert Weavers, artist weaving workshop

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