The renowned  returns Thursday 5th September – Sunday 20th October in Mparntwe/Alice Springs!

Featuring a curated selection of works from hundreds of artists across 32 art centres, the exhibition is an unmissable opportunity to view and ethically purchase artworks, by emerging and established artists from some of Australia’s most remote Aboriginal communities.

The exhibition presents almost 200 incredible new works across many mediums including painting, works on paper, ceramics, weaving, sculpture, punu and wood carving.

Join artists for the official opening of the Desert Mob 2024 Exhibition from 5PM, Thursday 5 September. This is an exclusive opportunity to acquire works prior to the exhibition going live online at www.desertmob.com/exhibition/ from 9am, Friday 6 September (all times ACST).

This event is free to attend and all works will be available to purchase.
Following the opening night, the exhibition is open 10AM - 4PM (ACST) daily at the Araluen Arts Centre Galleries with free entry over the opening weekend.
For more information, head to www.desertmob.com.

Desert Mob is proudly presented by Desart in Mparntwe, on Arrernte Country.
The exhibition is one of many events that makes up Desert Mob, one of the nation’s most significant Aboriginal art events. Desert Mob is an unmissable celebration of the art, stories, cultural connection and vitality of hundreds of artists from 35 Art Centres across central desert Country.

Event tile image: Hubert Pareroultja and Mervyn Rubuntja, of Iltja Ntjarra (Many Hands) Art Centre, at the Desert Mob Artists Preview 2023. Photo by Rhett Hammerton.
Header image: Desert Mob 2023 Exhibition installation image with work by Yarrenyty Arltere Artists and Warlukurlangu Artists. Photo by Rhett Hammerton. Courtesy Desart.

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Event Info

Date and time

Sunday 20 October 2024
Daily gallery opening hours 10am - 4pm

Location

Araluen Arts Centre

61 Larapinta Dr, Araluen NT 0870

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