Artback NT

17/07/2024

Artback NT is proud to support Ripple Effect Band’s ‘NA-KALAMANDJARDA’ SINGLE LANCH NT TOUR!

Kicking off 25th July 2024 in Maningrida and touring across the NT with a jam-packed schedule, proudly representing as the first women from their community to form a band. Inspired by traditional saltwater rock from the top end, Ripple Effect Band forge a new sound whilst singing in the languages of their people Ndjebbana, Burarra, Nakara and Kune.

July 25th – MANINGRIDA
Jully 27 – DAMINMIN FESTIVAL, HUMPTY DOO
Aug 01 – BUSTARD TOWN, DARWIN – with special guests
Aug 04 - DESERT HARMONY FESTIVAL, TENNANT CREEK

Keep an eye out for Ripple Effect Band’s latest single Na-Kalamandjarda!

Poster design and collateral by Juran and raw design elements by Mikayla Lee
Mikayla Lee is a proud Larrakia woman who grew up on Country. She is a multidisciplinary artist who loves to learn and explore different mediums. Passionate about community arts she enjoys blending her inspirations, culture, and imagination with collaborative efforts with other creatives.
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This tour is proudly supported by The University of Sydney, Bush Music Fund, and Creative Australia – NT Government .australia

17/07/2024

Our communication email address was compromised yesterday, resulting in the unauthorized distribution of a WeTransfer link and email responses under our communications manager's name.

Artback NT extends sincere apologies for any inconvenience caused by this occurrence.

We have since restored our online presence and implemented stringent measures to prevent any recurrence of such incidents, with the valuable support of our I.T team overseeing our account security.

All is well now! Thankyou to those that reached out to inform us.

16/07/2024

Fun day in the office! Please do not open anything from our communications email at this time. We will confirm when it is safe to do so. Until then please direct any emails for our communications manager to [email protected]. We apologise for any inconveniences this may cause.

08/07/2024

Artback NT are super proud to be acknowledged in the First Nations Power list. Happy Naidoc week everyone!

ArtsHub recognises a large group of recently appointed First Nations arts professionals.

04/07/2024

For Naidoc Week celebrations next week head down to of Palmerston Library at 10am on Tuesday the 9th July for a very special performance of Aunty June Mill's childrens show 'Witladla'.

Kids and parents will fall in love with this wonderful show of storytelling and songs created and performed by Aunty June. It has been a favourite amongst children and families since it first debuted just a few years ago in the NT. Come and check it out with the kids on Tuesaday in the comfort of the Palmerston library's performance space.

Following this on Friday the 12th July, spoken word afficiandos and music lovers will be mesmurised by Melanie Mununggurr's captivating spoken word poetry and accompanying music compositions as she shares her original poetry in songs from her soon to released debut EP titled 'Glimmer'.

Both of these shows are presented by of Palmerston Library in partnership with Artback NT and are open to the public to attend. Come and be entertained and enlightened as we celebrate the rich storytelling and brilliance from these immensely talented Larrakia and Yolngu Djapu women Aunty June Mills and Mel Mununggurr.

25/06/2024

This Saturday 29 June at Logan Art Gallery enjoy 2 in person learning sessions with Clay on Country's exhibiting artist Mikaila Rodgers , to create a 'pinch pot vessel.

Create vase structures utilising the punch pot methods using coloured Air-drying clay and stained clay.

Please only book one session each at loganarts.com.au/events

This exhibition remains at Logan Art Gallery from 7 June 2024 to 13 July 2024.

Clay on Country was curated by Jo Foster and Neridah Stockley and is being proudly toured by Artback NT, funded through Visions of Australia.

Artback NT is funded through the National Performing Arts Partnership Framework through Creative Australia and Northern Territory Government.

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19/06/2024

Thank you to all those who supported and/or attended the Malandarri Festival. To help us understand arts & cultural community needs while striving to always improve what we do, we’d love to hear about your experience and appreciate any feedback you can give us through this very quick and confidential survey link.

Please click the link to complete this form.

14/06/2024

🙌🏽The official Malandarri Festival program is here!
See you tonight 🙌🏽

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Artback NT is funded through the National Performing Arts Partnership Framework through Creative Australia and Northern Territory Government Arts NT. This project would not be possible without the support by McArthur River Mine Community Benefit Trust, NT Major Events Company, and Roper Gulf Regional Council along with, Mabunji Aboriginal Resource Association Inc. and MAWA.

13/06/2024

🎉 Exciting Announcement! 🎉

Malandarri Band will be performing at the 10 year Malandarri Festival Celebration this weekend.

The deadly members are a mixture of local legendary musicians from the different Borroloola clan groups Garrwa, Yanyuwa, Mara, Gudanji and Wandangula. 🔥

The band was formed back in the 70s and still today they perform contemporary rock ‘n’ roll in a mixture of traditional languages and English. 🎤

They sure do know how to rock a stage and we are so excited to watch them play again!🔥🎉

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Artback NT is funded through the National Performing Arts Partnership Framework through Creative Australia and Northern Territory Government Arts NT. This project would not be possible without the support by McArthur River Mine Community Benefit Trust, NT Major Events Company, and Roper Gulf Regional Council along with, Mabunji Aboriginal Resource Association Inc. and MAWA.

12/06/2024

Malandarri Festival Special Announcement 📣

Borroloola favourites, The Sandridge Band, known for their hard edged rock ‘n’ roll and reggae mix, will be performing at the Malandarri Festival! 🔥🔥🔥

The Sandridge Band perform a unique original blend of roots, reggae and blues from Kununurra to Broome, Fitzroy Crossing to Warmun, and all the spots in between.

Combining traditional and contemporary songs, The Sandridge Band create music that reveals what life is like living in a small community, getting their audiences up and dancing with a huge set list that smoothly blends Indigenous languages with contemporary rock ‘n’ roll.

The Sandridge Band has produced an incredible sound in their new album, ‘Brolga Dreaming’, combining influences from each band members’ clans including Yanyuwa, Gurrawa, Mara and Gurdanji tribes of the Borroloola Gulf Region.

This new release has been celebrated through a string of live shows, with The Sandridge Band performing at Alice Springs Bush Bands Bash, Tennant Creek Desert Harmony Festival, Barunga Festival and a tour through the APY Lands with Nabalek Band.

We can’t wait to see The Sandridge Band perform LIVE at Malandarri Festival this week!

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Artback NT is funded through the National Performing Arts Partnership Framework through Creative Australia and Northern Territory Government Arts NT. This project would not be possible without the support by McArthur River Mine Community Benefit Trust, NT Major Events Company, and Roper Gulf Regional Council along with, Mabunji Aboriginal Resource Association Inc. and MAWA.
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11/06/2024

Malandarri Festival Special Announcement 📣🎉

We are so excited to have the deadly artist • Barnabas Timothy •
performing at Malandarri Festival this week 🔥🎶

Barnabas Timothy is a Mara man living in Borroloola, NT.

His music reflects his life growing up on country 🎶

Barnabas is an exciting new voice to come out of the NT and his Rock Reggae grooves are sure to get people on their feet 👣🔥

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Artback NT is funded through the National Performing Arts Partnership Framework through Creative Australia and Northern Territory Government Arts NT. This project would not be possible without the support by McArthur River Mine Community Benefit Trust, NT Major Events Company, and Roper Gulf Regional Council along with, Mabunji Aboriginal Resource Association Inc. and MAWA.

10/06/2024

Malandarri Festival Dance Group Spotlight 🔥

Wandangula Dance Group, dance is a big part of Yanyuwa and Garrwa people.

They dance about the spirit whom they refer to as “devil devil” that journeyed on foot from west to east.

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Artback NT is funded through the National Performing Arts Partnership Framework through Creative Australia and Northern Territory Government Arts NT. This project would not be possible without the support by McArthur River Mine Community Benefit Trust, NT Major Events Company, and Roper Gulf Regional Council along with, Mabunji Aboriginal Resource Association Inc. and MAWA.

10/06/2024

Malandarri Festival Dance Group Spotlight 🔥

The Gudanji people hail from the south of Borroloola, which is mainland in the Barkly Tableland region. They perform traditional dance that depicts stories of the dancing mermaid that traveled through the Tableland country.

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Artback NT is funded through the National Performing Arts Partnership Framework through Creative Australia and Northern Territory Government Arts NT. This project would not be possible without the support by McArthur River Mine Community Benefit Trust, NT Major Events Company, and Roper Gulf Regional Council along with, Mabunji Aboriginal Resource Association Inc. and MAWA.

07/06/2024

Immerse yourself in 'Clay on Country' at Logan Art Gallery this month with some exciting events. Tonight, join Artback NT's Chair of the Board Dr Denise Salvestro in the official opening of our Clay on Country exhibition at Logan Art Gallery.

Then, we are proud to present two of Clay's esteemed ceramic artists Anne Mosey and Mikaila Rogers who, over the month of June present to you some extraordinary presentations and workshops involving ceramics and talking all things clay.

This exhibition will be at Logan Art Gallery from 7 June 2024 to 13 July 2024.

Clay on Country was curated by Jo Foster and Neridah Stockley and is being proudly toured by Artback NT, funded through Visions of Australia.

Artback NT is funded through the National Performing Arts Partnership Framework through Creative Australia and Northern Territory Government.

Logan Art Gallery
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Photos by Sara Maiorino

07/06/2024

Dance Group Spotlight 🔥

The Garrwa Dance Group are from East of the NT towards Queensland border, hailing from the freshwater and hill country. Garrwa people perform many dances depicting stories from traditional times. One of which is a reinactment of the “Blind Mermaid” who searched the lands for water by feeling the grounds where she crawled until she finally found her resting place.

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Artback NT is funded through the National Performing Arts Partnership Framework through Creative Australia and Northern Territory Government Arts NT. This project would not be possible without the support by McArthur River Mine Community Benefit Trust, NT Major Events Company, and Roper Gulf Regional Council along with, Mabunji Aboriginal Resource Association Inc. and MAWA.

06/06/2024

Dance Group Spotlight 🔥

Mara Dance Group are salt water people hailing from the coast near Borroloola.

They dance about the stories that were told depicting events that took place back in the early days.

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Artback NT is funded through the National Performing Arts Partnership Framework through Creative Australia and Northern Territory Government Arts NT. This project would not be possible without the support by McArthur River Mine Community Benefit Trust, NT Major Events Company, and Roper Gulf Regional Council along with, Mabunji Aboriginal Resource Association Inc. and MAWA.

04/06/2024

Dance Group Spotlight 🔥

The Yanyuwa Dance Group celebrates the essence of the dancing spirit, embodies a dreamtime spirit often referred to as the "mermaid." According to Yanyuwa tradition, the mermaid journeyed from the tablelands towards the coast to join forces with the coastal mermaids of the Yanyuwa country. Together, they birthed the Ngardiji dance, a powerful expression of unity and cultural significance.

In addition to the Ngardiji dance, the group showcases dance originating from saltwater country. These performances come to life on the traditional homelands of the Yanyuwa people. Through movements and narratives passed down over generations, these dances narrate tales dating back over 100 years, depicting the rhythms of the sea, the ebb and flow of tides, the graceful flight of birds, and the essence of life during the early days.

The Yanyuwa Dance Group pays also homage to the Makassans, seafaring traders from Indonesia who once frequented the northern shores and have a deep connection to Indigenous Australians. These traders engaged in the collection of trepang and fostered harmonious relationships with the Yanyuwa and Marra people as well as many other clans and groups across the NT. Through dance, the group commemorates this historical interaction, honouring the spirit of cooperation and cultural exchange that defined this era.

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Roper Gulf Regional Council Creative Partnerships Australia

Artback NT is funded through the Performing Arts Partnership Framework through Creative Australia and Northern Territory Government Arts NT. This project would not be possible without the support by McArthur River Mine Community Benefit Trust, NT Major Events Company, and Roper Gulf Regional Council along with, Mabunji Aboriginal Resource Association Inc. and MAWA.

04/06/2024

Malandarri Festival Special Announcement 📣🎉

Coloured Stone, Australia’s premier Aboriginal band, originally formed in Koonibba, SA in 1977. Bunna Lawrie, lead singer and song writer, a proud Mirning and Whale Dreamer from South Australia, on the Nullarbor Plains, now internationally recognised.

Bunna sings in traditional language and combines rock, ska and reggae with unique Aboriginal sounds, incorporating traditional instruments such as clap sticks and didgeridoo.

2023 marked 46 years of constant touring by Coloured Stone. Every performance is a memorable musical experience, full of Aboriginal culture and meaning.

Coloured Stone have appeared in almost every remote Aboriginal community in Australia, punctuated by performances in Womadelaide, Norway and London recently and at the Edinburgh Festival, Commonwealth Games, the Sydney Olympic Games, the 40th anniversary of the Tent Embassy in Canberra and many more.

See Coloured Stone LIVE at Malandarri Festival Saturday 15 June 2024!



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Artback NT is funded through the Performing Arts Partnership Framework through Creative Australia and Northern Territory Government Arts NT. This project would not be possible without the support by McArthur River Mine Community Benefit Trust, NT Major Events Company, and Roper Gulf Regional Council along with, Mabunji Aboriginal Resource Association Inc. and MAWA.

03/06/2024

Malandarri Festival Special Announcement 📣

We are so excited to have Arrkula Yinbayarra, (Together We Sing) premiere and perform their beautiful new album titled 'Waralungku', which was recorded in December 2023 on Yanyuwa country.

Written in the 4 endangered dialects of Borroloola community, Yanyuwa, Garrwa, Gudanji and Marra, 'Waralungku' celebrates the reclaimation and preservation of language for the next generations.

"Artback NT is an extremely proud project partner of 'Waralungku'." says CEO Shay Vigona-Goudge. "Language is such a significant anchor of identity, and it is a great importance to us to support the preservation and celebration of traditional languages through our programs", she adds.

Arrkula Yinbayarra - together we sing is made up of elders Dinah Norman, Isa McDinny, Nancy McDinny, Mavis Timothy, Annie Taylor, Marlene Karkadoo, Maria Pyro, Rachel McDinny, Selma Hoosan, Deandra McDinny and Dr Shellie Morris AO.

We can’t to see Arrkula Yinbayarra, (Together We Sing) LIVE at Malandarri Festival on Friday 14th June 2024.

Arrkula Yinbayarra McArthur River Mine Community Benefits TrustRoper Gulf Regional Council Creative Partnerships Australia

First photo by Matthew WF Wells

Artback NT is funded through the Performing Arts Partnership Framework through Creative Australia and Northern Territory Government Arts NT. This project would not be possible without the support by McArthur River Mine Community Benefit Trust, NT Major Events Company, and Roper Gulf Regional Council along with, Mabunji Aboriginal Resource Association Inc. and MAWA.

20/05/2024

"We hope Clay on Country’s audiences across Australia will find, amongst the stories told through this exhibition, reference points and resonance with their own stories, for while the artists in the exhibition share their uniquely Territorian experiences, they simultaneously speak of the complexity of our nation’s history. It is the exercise of recalling and reflecting, of truth telling, and deep diving with all its occasional discomfort, that Clay on Country does with such grace and generosity." - Shay Vigona-Goudge, Chief Executive Officer, Artback NT.

Clay on Country – Ceramics from the Central Desert, curated by Jo Foster and Neridah Stockley and toured by Artback NT, with support of Creative Australia, and Visions of Australia.

Please visit artbacknt.com.au for more information.

FEATURED IN THIS POST:

JAYANNA ANDY - Tjukula / waterhole, 2022 wheel thrown stoneware, underglazes, sgraffito. Courtesy of Ernabella Arts.

KUNMANARA CARROLL - Protecting Yumari, 201 hand built stoneware, slip, sgraffito. Courtesy of Ernabella Arts

MARIA VANHEES - Becoming I 2019, Becoming II 2019 and Random Thoughts, 2022. Hand built earthenware. Courtesy of the artist

MEL ROBSON - - Australian Pastoral (1-3), 2023 wheel thrown porcelain, stoneware and terracotta. Courtesy of the artist.

MIKAILA RODGERS - - Untitled, 2022 hand built stoneware, glazes.

NERIDAH STOCKLEY - - Untitled, 2021 hand built stoneware, underglaze series of 7. Courtesy of the artist

NESS SIM - .sim Groundwaters - Water is a Connected System (Beetaloo), 2022hand built midfire clay, ceramic stain. Groundwaters - Velkerri Formation, 2022 hand built terracotta, midfire clay, ceramic stain, underglazes. Courtesy of the artist

PIP McMANUS - Night Vessel, 2012 HD Video, 12min duration. Courtesy of the artist.




Photos courtesy of Sara Maiorino and Artists

18/05/2024

We are excited to share the beautiful work of our artists. The stories behind their works deeply resonate with traditional stories, experiences, and histories. Please enjoy their works through the next few posts as we shine a light on their talents which we are so honoured to display.

Clay on Country – Ceramics from the Central Desert, curated by Jo Foster and Neridah Stockley and toured by Artback NT, with support of Creative Australia, and Visions of Australia.

Please visit artbacknt.com.au for more information.

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CHRISTINE GODDEN -
Green Series, 2020 hand built stoneware, underglazes series of 10
Photo courtesy of Artist

DAVINA EDWARDS -
I gather (II), 2003 hand built midfire clay, oxide, glaze, beeswax
Photo courtesy of Artist

EM FRANK
wheel thrown stoneware, glaze, underglaze, found metal
Photo courtesy of Artist

ENGAWALA ARTISTS
Bush Birds, 2021 hand built stoneware, oxides, underglazes
Photo courtesy of Artist

ERNABELLA ARTISTS COLLABORATIVE
Wankaru / Surviving, 2019 hand built black stoneware installation approx. 150 x 500 x 400mm
Courtesy of Ernabella Arts

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Mon Amure, Mi Amore, 2022 hand built midfire clay, glaze, The Space Inside a Clenched Fist, 2022 hand built midfire clay, glaze Courtesy of the artist

HERMANNSBURG POTTERS
Antala-iperra / weather, 2022 hand built terracotta, underglazes. Courtesy of the artist

ILTJA NTJARRA ARTISTS
We hold our country in our hearts and minds, 2022 hand built terracotta, underglazes dimensions variable, plaque installation




Photos courtesy of Sara Maiorino and Artists

17/05/2024

We want to thank Cairns Art Gallery for exhibiting Clay on Country – Ceramics from the Central Desert which featured an array of beautiful ceramic works by artists from Central Australia.
Ending 26 May 2024, Clay on Country is set to move to Logan Art Gallery, exhibiting from the 7 June 2024.
We are excited to share the beautiful work of our artists. The stories behind their works deeply resonate with traditional stories, experiences, and histories. Please enjoy their works through the next few posts as we shine a light on their talents which we are so honoured to display.
Clay on Country – Ceramics from the Central Desert, curated by Jo Foster and Neridah Stockley and toured by Artback NT, with support of Creative Australia, and Visions of Australia.
Please visit artbacknt.com.au for more information..
Featured in this post:
Alfred Lowe -
Untitled, 2022 – hand build raku clay, underglaze. Photo courtesy of APY Art Centre Collective

Angela Abbott -
Python Vessel, 2015 – hand built BRT clay, underglaze. Photo courtesy of Artist
Anne Mosey
Shed I, 1986 – Hand built terracotta, white porcelain slip, sgraffito. Photo courtesy of Artist
Bindi Mwerre Anthurre Artists - .mwerre.anthurre.artists
Adrian Jangala Robertson - Family, Family, Yalpirakinu,, Yalpirakinu, Driving in, Yalpirakinu, 2022, hand built stoneware, underglaze.
Billy Tjampitjinpa Kenda, Kamula, Punu/Tree, Car, Itara/Ghost Gum, 2022, hand built stoneware, underglaze. Courtesy of Bindi Mwerre Anthurre Artists
Beth Sometimes -
Our Pink Lake, 2021-22, hand built, various, clays, slips, glazes dimensions variable, installation approx. Photo courtesy of Artist

Bronwyn Field - .field.9
Carer, 2021, hand built pit-fired, white stoneware, wire, oxides, found wir. Courtesy of the artist

Claire Freer -
Mud and Mulga V, VI, VII, 2021, hand built and pit-fired using clay and Acacia aneura collected from the Ngaanyatjarra Lands with permission. Photo courtesy of Artist



Photos courtesy of Sara Maiorino and Artists

15/05/2024

Malandarri Festival Special Announcement 📣

"Young. Hot. Formidable. This emerging rapper has already accrued a throng of staunch fans online and on the streets of Darwin’s southern suburbs.

Yung Milla will be hitting the stage of Malandarri Festival Friday night 14th June 🔥 .pr.mgmt

Yung Milla is a loud and proud member of the Marranungu people, who are the traditional landowners of Litchfield National Park, NT.

He’s a gun with his pen having written, recorded, and released four songs independently all of which have gained the attention of TripleJ Unearthed.

We are so excited to have the deadly Yung Milla at Malandarri Festival 2024!

McArthur River Mine Community Benefits Trust Creative Australia Roper Gulf Regional Council

Artback NT is funded through the National Performing Arts Partnership Framework through Creative Australia and Northern Territory Government Arts NT. This project would not be possible without the support by McArthur River Mine Community Benefit Trust, NT Major Events Company, and Roper Gulf Regional Council along with, Mabunji Aboriginal Resource Association Inc. and MAWA.

13/05/2024

Secondary students at Borroloola school are participating in workshops each week in the lead up to Malandarri Festival. 🔥

Our deadly young people are working on a variety of techniques including appliqué, embroidery and painting on fabric.

They will also be engaging in:
* Urban street wear workshops
* Contemporary dance workshops
* Sewing workshops
* Singing in Language workshops

This project is being supported by Learning On Country teacher Stephanie Anderson and visiting artist Lia Pa’apa’a.

We can’t wait to show you more of what our young people and community are getting up to.

Artback NT is funded through the National Performing Arts Partnership Framework through Creative Australia and Northern Territory Government Arts NT. This project would not be possible without the support by McArthur River Mine Community Benefit Trust, NT Major Events Company, and Roper Gulf Regional Council along with, Mabunji Aboriginal Resource Association Inc. and MAWA.

McArthur River Mine Community Benefits Trust Creative Partnerships Australia Roper Gulf Regional Council