The annual ‘Desert Mob’ gathering of Desart-member art centres and their artists from remote communities in the Northern Territory, South Australia and Western Australia celebrates new innovations in contemporary Aboriginal arts practice, traditional and experimental works. Featuring the ‘Desert Mob’ exhibition at Araluen Arts Centre opening on 6 September at 5.30pm, a one-day ‘Symposium’ hosting talks and presentations with artists and special guests discussing current projects and telling stories, as well as performance and film, on Friday 7 September from 10am to 3.30pm. And on Saturday 8 September between 10am and 2pm visitors to the Top End can buy direct from the makers at ‘MarketPlace’ with over 30 art centres, artists and arts workers presenting a vibrant display of Aboriginal art and culture.
Desert Mob 2017 exhibition opening. Photograph: Lisa Hatz. Courtesy Araluen Arts Centre, Northern Territory
