| Perth
and the South West of Western Australia have their own fair share of
Aboriginal Culture mostly in the form of Galleries of Aboriginal
art. For the real living, breathing experience of Aboriginal Culture
the Northwest is unbeatable. |
| Kimberley
Area |
The Kimberley
area is one of the greatest ancient art galleries in the world. One
of the first examples discovered was in the Glenelg river region.
These Wandlina paintings feature large mouth-less figures in
headdresses, mistakenly attributed to early European explorers,
latter day visitors and even space travellers! Other important
Wandjina sites include Panda-Goornnya in the Drysdale River region,
Sale and King Edward Rivers, Napier, Carr Boyd and Oscar ranges and
Kalumburu. |
| Stompen
Ground |
Put on by the
Broome Musicians Aboriginal Corporation. A great spectacle of music,
colourful dance and ancient culture. Welcome the 'Bran Nue Dae' with
the Kimberley's' original people
Takes place in September
Location: Broome |
| Broome
Fringe Arts Festival |
Not solely
Aboriginal Art but a collection of markets, art displays poetry
workshops and laid-back atmosphere.
Takes place in June
Location: Broome |
| Yirra
Yakkin Noongar Theatre Aboriginal Corporation |
Yirra Yakkin
produces authentic Aboriginal theatre in Perth. They are written by
Aboriginal writers and use Aboriginal directors, designers,
musicians and production staff
Yirra Yakkin means stand tall in Noongar Language
Open: Monday-Friday 8.30am-5pm
Location: 65 Murray Street (near corner of Pier and Murray Street)
Tel: (08) 9202 1966
Fax: (08) 9202 1885 |
| Creative
Native |
They boast the
collection of aboriginal art collection of any gallery in Western
Australia. They many original works by some of Australia's leading
Aboriginal artists. Creative Native is run by Steve McGrath, who
developed a passion for Aboriginal art during his many years as a
4WD tour guide through the Outback. Steve still spends much of his
time in the Outback. They have 2 shops, one in Perth and the other
in Fremantle. |
| Indigenart |
Represents a
comprehensive collection of Aboriginal work from across Australia,
including paintings on Canvas, bark and paper, sculptures, weaving,
ceramics, textiles and artefacts from some 200 artists representing
more than 20 Aboriginal communities.
(Note: this place is on Hay Street in Subiaco and not Hay St in the
town centre. I took a very long walk around Perth to discover this!)
Open: Monday to Saturday, 10am-5pm
Closed: Public Holidays and Sundays Location: 115 Hay Street,
Subiaco. Take Red Cat bus to Outran Street in West Perth
Tel: (08) 9388 2899
Fax: (08) 9381 1708 |
