Port Augusta Cultural Centre - Yarta Purtli

Port Augusta Cultural Centre - Yarta Purtli “Yarta Purtli” is a Nukunu word meaning Place of the Stars. The Art Gallery is manned by a dedicated group of volunteers.

The Yarta Purtli Art Gallery and Cultural Centre supports and encourages community and individual participation in all facets of the arts and culture. “Yarta Purtli” is a Nukunu word meaning Place of the Stars. Please follow any COVID-19 rules and regulations when visiting. Monday – Friday 10am – 4pm
Saturday 10am – 1pm
Closed Sundays and public holidays

Admission is free.

01/01/2025
24/12/2024
🎨 2025 Malka Aboriginal Art Prize – Timeline & Prizes Announced! The timeline and prize details for the 2025 Malka Abori...
23/12/2024

🎨 2025 Malka Aboriginal Art Prize – Timeline & Prizes Announced!

The timeline and prize details for the 2025 Malka Aboriginal Art Prize are now available! 🖌️

For exhibition criteria, registration information see the graphics below or, visit 👉 https://yartapurtli.sa.gov.au/malka-2025/

Got questions about the art prize or how to enter?
📧 Email: [email protected]
📞 Call: 8641 9175
Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to showcase your talent!

YARTA PURTLI ART GALLERY PAINT AND SIP AFTERNOON - 8th FEBRUARY 2025Georgia Ellie Art & Design🖌️ Unleash your inner arti...
23/12/2024

YARTA PURTLI ART GALLERY
PAINT AND SIP AFTERNOON - 8th FEBRUARY 2025
Georgia Ellie Art & Design

🖌️ Unleash your inner artist (no experience needed!)
🍷 Relax with wine and great company
🎉 Create memories AND a masterpiece to take home

Don’t miss out—tickets are limited!
https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1328124

🌟 Free Art Classes for Ages 50+ 🎨We’re thrilled to announce a fantastic program of free art classes for people aged 50 a...
22/12/2024

🌟 Free Art Classes for Ages 50+ 🎨

We’re thrilled to announce a fantastic program of free art classes for people aged 50 and over, running until June 2025!

Coordinated by Port Augusta City Council and supported by the Office for Ageing Well through the Age Friendly SA grants program, these workshops are designed to create connections and get people involved in creativity and art.

📅 Brochure available from January 15th, 2025

Please pick up a copy at the Yarta Purtli Art Gallery or view it online.
VIEW A SNEAK PEEK BELOW... 👇

The brochure includes all the details, including when the bookings open for the 2025 workshops.

👥 Whether you’re an experienced artist or just starting, these sessions are the perfect way to:
✨ Engage in creative projects
✨ Build connections and friendships
✨ Explore new hobbies and skills

Don’t miss this opportunity to join others in fun, unique workshops that will enrich your life. Tag your friends and share this post to help spread the word! 💬

🌟 Winners Announced – 2024 Community Christmas Tree Festival 🎄✨A huge congratulations to our People's Choice winners!🥇 1...
20/12/2024

🌟 Winners Announced – 2024 Community Christmas Tree Festival 🎄✨

A huge congratulations to our People's Choice winners!
🥇 1st Place: Hayley Ford and the Kotsoglous Family with their stunning White Tree.
🥈 2nd Place: Orana Community Options, showcasing an Australian Christmas.
🥉 3rd Place: Stirling North Primary School with The Wonder Tree, which bravely battled the heat and slightly collapsed, but showed its magic to the end - such a winner with kids!

Thank you to the 342 people who voted and helped make this event so special.

Merry Christmas to Everyone!!! 🎅🎁

20/12/2024

YARTA PURTLI ART GALLERY
PAINT AND SIP AFTERNOON - 8th FEBRUARY 2025
Georgia Ellie Art & Design
🖌️ Unleash your inner artist (no experience needed!)
🍷 Relax with wine and great company
🎉 Create memories AND a masterpiece to take home
Don’t miss out—tickets are limited!
https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1328124

🎅 Santa’s Final Visit! 🎅Today’s the day! Join us Thursday, 19th December, from 2 PM to 4 PM in the gallery for Santa’s l...
18/12/2024

🎅 Santa’s Final Visit! 🎅

Today’s the day! Join us Thursday, 19th December, from 2 PM to 4 PM in the gallery for Santa’s last visit of the year. Don’t miss your chance to see him and Ms Claus before they head back to the North Pole! 🎁🎄

Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas and a joyous holiday season. 🌟 We’re so excited to reveal what’s coming to the gallery in 2025—stay tuned! 🎨✨

We will be taking a break over the next few weeks.
18/12/2024

We will be taking a break over the next few weeks.

17/12/2024

The next round of Arts SA grants which support professional development and project opportunities for First Nations artists will open on 18th December. With up to $25K for projects and $10K for professional development you have until 3 February to get your application in.

Read more and get in touch with ArtsSA here. 👇https://www.dpc.sa.gov.au/responsibilities/arts-and-culture/grants/ATSI-grants

Image credit: Murray Bridge Regional Gallery

17/12/2024

📌 2025 NATIONAL REGIONAL ARTS FELLOWSHIP: OPENING JANUARY 20, 2025 🔜
Expressions of Interest for the 2025 National Regional Arts Fellowship Program will be opening on 20 January 2025. Guidelines, FAQ’s and application forms will be available online from 9am, 20 January 2025.

ABOUT THIS OPPORTUNITY
The program is contemporary, flexible and relevant to artists practicing, working and living in regional, rural and remote Australia. It is designed as an applicant-led approach, addressing the needs of the individual in that time and place; offering a guaranteed income (for a short period) for an artist/ practitioner to develop their work, skills and networks or research. The fellowships value best practice, build connection, generate exchange and strengthen that national network of regional artists and communities.

Two streams of fellowships will be available, with a total funding pool of $120,000.

1. Creative & Professional Development: Funding per recipient: $20,000
Total fellowships available: 5

2. Early Career Development: Funding per recipient: $10,000
Total fellowships available: 2

KEY DATES
Expressions of Interest open: 20 January 2025, 9am AEDT
Expressions of Interest close: 23 February 2025, 11:59pm AEDT

ABOUT THE NATIONAL REGIONAL ARTS FELLOWSHIPS PROGRAM
The program is contemporary, flexible and relevant to artists practicing, working and living in regional, rural and remote Australia. It is designed as an applicant-led approach, addressing the needs of the individual in that time and place; offering a guaranteed income (for a short period) for an artist/ practitioner to develop their work, skills and networks or research.

The fellowships value best practice, build connection, generate exchange and strengthen that national network of regional artists and communities.

FULL DETAILS:
https://regionalarts.com.au/programs/national-regional-arts-fellowship

We had about 60 excited kids visit us today to meet Mr and Mrs Claus in the gallery. Some adults even came along to join...
17/12/2024

We had about 60 excited kids visit us today to meet Mr and Mrs Claus in the gallery. Some adults even came along to join in all the fun. Mr and Mrs Claus are back on Thursday 19th December 2pm - 4pm for their final visit.

🌟 2025 Fringe Event at Yarta Purtli Art Gallery 🌟🧵 "If Fabrics Could Speak" - The Regional Tour 🧵Step into the world of ...
16/12/2024

🌟 2025 Fringe Event at Yarta Purtli Art Gallery 🌟
🧵 "If Fabrics Could Speak" - The Regional Tour 🧵
Step into the world of textile tales with a 30-minute film showcasing the beauty of fabrics and their stories. Bring along a fabric that holds personal meaning to share during a special yarning circle.
☕ Enjoy a cuppa, connect with our creative community, and celebrate the stories woven into every thread.
📍 Yarta Purtli Art Gallery
📅 Date: February 28th 2025
⏰ Time: 2pm - 4pm
$25.00per person
Don’t miss this unique and heartwarming Fringe experience! 💛
BOOK ONLINE: https://adelaidefringe.com.au/fringetix/if-fabrics-could-speak-on-tour-af2025

🎨 2025 Malka Aboriginal Art Prize – Timeline & Prizes Announced! The timeline and prize details for the 2025 Malka Abori...
16/12/2024

🎨 2025 Malka Aboriginal Art Prize – Timeline & Prizes Announced!

The timeline and prize details for the 2025 Malka Aboriginal Art Prize are now available! 🖌️For exhibition criteria, registration information see the graphics below or, visit 👉 https://yartapurtli.sa.gov.au/malka-2025/

Got questions about the art prize or how to enter?
📧 Email: [email protected]
📞 Call: 8641 9175

Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to showcase your talent!

Ku Arts
Umeewarra Aboriginal Media 89.1fm
Linley Shine, Mayor, City of Port Augusta
Curdnatta Art Group / Platform Gallery - Port Augusta
Country Arts SA

Our last two Santa visits of the year we welcome Mr and Mrs Claus visiting our Santa Cave on Tuesday 17th December 10am ...
14/12/2024

Our last two Santa visits of the year we welcome Mr and Mrs Claus visiting our Santa Cave on Tuesday 17th December 10am to 12pm, and Thursday 19th December 2pm to 4pm.

Dress up and bring your family, friends for free Christmas photos. We can help you take your photos against our amazing Christmas backdrop.

Don’t forget to also view the Christmas Tree Festival in Santa’s Cave also 🌲

Address

6 Beauchamp Lane
Port Augusta, SA
5700

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 4pm
Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm

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+61886419175

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YARTA PURTLI ART GALLERY PAINT AND SIP AFTERNOON - 8th FEBRUARY 2025 Georgia Ellie Art & Design 🖌️ Unleash your inner artist (no experience needed!) 🍷 Relax with wine and great company 🎉 Create memories AND a masterpiece to take home Don’t miss out—tickets are limited! https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1328124

LIMITS Benedict Sibley Opening Friday 2nd August @ Yarta Purtli Art Gallery, 6 Beauchamp Lane, Port Augusta 5.15pm - 6.30pm Like many parts of arid Australia, the Gammon Ranges experience long term boom-bust weather cycles. Years of dramatically higher rainfall trigger pulses of vegetation growth that benefit the entire food chain – from insects to frogs, reptiles to mammals. These exuberant periods of growth may be followed by periods of very low rainfall and sometimes droughts lasting as long as a decade. Yet this seemingly timeless country is now also subject to increasing pressures from a warming climate. In witnessing the aftereffects of extreme heat events, the baking and dieback that has occurred across the region in recent years, it is clear that this astonishing and unique bioregion exists at the very limits of its ecological range. The relatively cooler valleys and chasms are refuges that offer a retreat for many species from the scorching temperatures of the more exposed terrain. Much like the Great Barrier Reef, or alpine plant and animal communities, the unique aspects and the isolation of the Gammon Ranges means that with further extreme heat events anticipated, these unique natural ecosystems will have nowhere to go. Website: benedictsibley.com Instagram: @benedictsibley_art

101 WAYS TO ANNOY YOUR PARENTS AND OTHER OLD PEOPLE FREE SCHOOL HOLIDAY EVENT Thursday 18th July @ 1.00pm Centrals Football Club 3 Hannagan Street, Port Augusta Collect Free Tickets at Yarta Purtli Art Gallery (near Gladstone Square) -Limited numbers are available. Sponsored by Port Augusta Performing Arts - PAPA The Benevolent Society and Port Augusta City Council

2024 Malka Aboriginal Art Prize A reminder that all artworks need to be submitted by 5pm on Friday 24th May. We have now extended all registration forms to be lodged by this time and date also. Our Arts Team is here to assist with registration forms up to the final deadline. https://yartapurtli.sa.gov.au/malka-2024/ Don't miss out on this years exhibition with some fantastic prizes!!

Mothers Day is approaching, if you are looking for a Mothers Day gift we may be able to help. At the Yarta Purtli Gallery we don't just have art, we have small items from candles and earings to scarfs and carvings. Pop in for a look!

REGISTRATIONS EXTENDED!!! 2024 MALKA ABORIGINAL ART PRIZE REGISTRATIONS CLOSING 15th MAY!!! ARTWORK SUBMISSIONS CLOSING 24th MAY. The 2024 Malka Aboriginal Art Prize registrations are closing very soon - You can find the registration forms online, or if you need assistance our Art Gallery team can help you with the application form. https://yartapurtli.sa.gov.au/malka-2024/ ARTWORKS CAN BE DROPPED INTO THE GALLERY UNTIL 24th MAY.

HAVE YOU REGISTERED FOR MALKA 2024? 2024 MALKA ABORIGINAL ART PRIZE REGISTRATIONS CLOSING 30th APRIL!!! ARTWORK SUBMISSIONS CLOSING 24th MAY. The 2024 Malka Aboriginal Art Prize registrations are closing very soon - You can find the registration forms online, or if you need assistance our Art Gallery team can help you with the application form. https://yartapurtli.sa.gov.au/malka-2024/ REGISTRATIONS CLOSING 30th APRIL ARTWORKS CAN BE DROPPED INTO THE GALLERY UNTIL 24th MAY.

2024 MALKA ABORIGINAL ART PRIZE REGISTRATIONS CLOSING SOON!!! The 2024 Malka Aboriginal Art Prize registrations are closing soon - You can find the registration forms online, or if you need assistance our Art Gallery team can assist you with the application form. https://yartapurtli.sa.gov.au/malka-2024/ REGISTRATIONS CLOSING 30th APRIL

How amazing were African Soul - hands on rhythm 🥁 today in Gladstone Square!

2024 MALKA ABORIGINAL ART PRIZE The 2024 Malka Aboriginal Art Prize registrations are now open - You can find the registration forms online, or if you need assistance our Art Gallery team can assist you with the application form. https://yartapurtli.sa.gov.au/malka-2024/ REGISTRATIONS CLOSING 30th APRIL Kokatha Aboriginal Corporation Noticeboard Barngarla Bungala Aboriginal Corporation Umeewarra Aboriginal Media 89.1fm Arts Ceduna Country Arts SA Nungas Community

FRINGE with ZAP circus 🎪
FRINGE with ZAP circus 🎪

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The Cultural Centre supports and encourages community and individual participation in all facets of the arts and culture. “Yarta Purtli” is a Nukunu word meaning Place of the Stars.

Established in 2008, the gallery offers a diverse range of exhibitions including local artworks as well as touring exhibitions. New exhibitions are on display each month and the Gallery provides a variety of workshops, artist talks and other activities in addition to the annual exhibition program. Community arts development assistance is also available to local arts organisations, community groups and artists through the Aboriginal Arts and Cultural Facilitator position which is jointly funded between Port Augusta City Council and Country Arts SA.