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Durrmu Arts Aboriginal Corporation Durrmu Arts Aboriginal Corporation based out of Peppimenarti community, is renowned for it's fine, contemporary art production.

Durrmu Arts Aboriginal Corporation based out of Peppimenarti community, is renowned for it's fine, contemporary art production, including acrylic painting and fibre work. Paintings from this region are based upon traditional weaving and "durrmu" (dot body painting) designs. These are complemented by artisanal pandanus and sand-palm fibre weavings.

‘Something new and important is happening at Peppimenarti. It’s something else – twice over. It’s not about narrative, but spear-dots and weaving; however it’s also about a beauty abstracted from handicraft. It no longer maps a songline, but sings a new song.’ -Patrick Hutchings and Heng Wei, Australian Art Review. Senior artist Regina Pilawuk Wilson ( judge of NATSIAA (National Aboriginal Torres Strait Islander Art Award) and co director of Indigenous Art Code leads a team of talented emerging and established artists including Dianne Hodgson, Kathleen Korda, Margaret Kundu, Miriam Byrnes, Rosina Tirak, Annunciata Wilson, Anastasia Wilson, Anne-Carmel Wilson and Malcolm Wilson. Durrmu Arts is a member of the Indigenous Art Code and ANKA – the Association of Northern, Kimberley and Arnhem Aboriginal Artists.

Our master weaver, teacher, senior cultural advisor and our matriarch Regina Pilawuk Wilson with her latest wupun mat ma...
21/10/2026

Our master weaver, teacher, senior cultural advisor and our matriarch Regina Pilawuk Wilson with her latest wupun mat made from yerrgi and merrepen and natural bush dyes

Last week, we travelled to Wadeye for a fashion and textiles project led by the amazing Cassie Black with sone incredibl...
12/10/2026

Last week, we travelled to Wadeye for a fashion and textiles project led by the amazing Cassie Black with sone incredible young women from Peppimenarti to showcase our fibre works, textiles and fabrics from Durrmu Arts.

Partnering with Darrikardu Art Collective, Wadeye Women’s Centre and Thamarrurr Development Corporation for this fashion project, Chontelle, Brianne, Joy, Regina and Nunuk represented Peppimenarti and our region in a proud intergenerational display of our culture through our designs

Special thanks to Arnhem, Northern, and Kimberley Artists Aboriginal Corporation Arnhem Northern & Kimberley Artists Aboriginal Corporation for their support in our participation in this project

Brianne, Joy, Chontelle and Regina exhibiting Durrmu Arts weaving works and textiles ready for a fashion show this weekD...
07/10/2026

Brianne, Joy, Chontelle and Regina exhibiting Durrmu Arts weaving works and textiles ready for a fashion show this week

Dilly bags, baskets, wall mats and fabrics, dresses and t-shirts with Regina’s wupun design will be proudly showcased in an exciting project with cassie black 🤍

We are so proud of our emerging model Joy Dumoo from Peppimenarti who debuted both Country to Couture Shows this August ...
09/09/2026

We are so proud of our emerging model Joy Dumoo from Peppimenarti who debuted both Country to Couture Shows this August in Darwin as part of Indigenous Fashion Projects with Darwin Aboriginal Art Fair Foundation

Biggest thanks to the incredible cassie black and manacreative.au for mentoring and supporting Joy through this opportunity and experience 🤍

Model: Joy Dumoo Joy🤍

Show 1 - Sunday 2nd August 2026
Joy wears:
Babbarra Women’s Centre
Babbarra Designs

LULUJARU
LULUJARU

Anindilyakwa x Anna Reynolds
Anindilyakwa Arts

Photographs by:
Dylan Buckee
Benjamin Warlngundu Ellis

Behind the Scenes photos by Michael Jalaru Torres Michael Jalaru Torres


Brought to you by Indigenous Fashion Projects, as part of Darwin Aboriginal Art Fair Foundation.

Country to Couture is supported by , Northern Territory Government through Tourism and Events NT, and . Production Partners Northern Lights NT, and Fusion Exhibitions. With premium media partner , and ticketing partner .

Huge congratulations to our incredible artsworker, artist and young cultural leader Hayden Wilson on becoming the younge...
27/08/2026

Huge congratulations to our incredible artsworker, artist and young cultural leader Hayden Wilson on becoming the youngest ever elected ANKA Board Director in history at 22 years of age!

Hayden makes us proud every day and we are thrilled his talents as a next generation cultural custodian and teacher has been recognised by our colleagues and ANKA members who have voted him in. Hayden is a great person with many talents to bring to any table and we look forward to sharing his wisdom and insights with you all

Congratulations Hayden!

Arnhem Northern & Kimberley Artists Aboriginal Corporation

Keeping Culture Strong, as always.Our senior Cultural leader Regina Pilawuk Wilson and daughter Annunciata Nunuk Wilson ...
21/08/2026

Keeping Culture Strong, as always.

Our senior Cultural leader Regina Pilawuk Wilson and daughter Annunciata Nunuk Wilson harvesting merrepen and purple colour (tek) along Port Keats Road and near Palumpa this week 🤍💜

Durrmu Arts Board Directors Regina Pilawuk Wilson and Annunciata Nunuk Wilson visited Wadeye today for a special visit t...
18/08/2026

Durrmu Arts Board Directors Regina Pilawuk Wilson and Annunciata Nunuk Wilson visited Wadeye today for a special visit to the Thamarrurr Rangers Thamarrurr Rangers and a tour of their facilities. Very special thanks to Pete and Thamarrurr Development Corporation

Durrmu Arts has some very exciting news to come regarding a Ranger Program in Peppimenarti, watch this space!

We had a great time at the National NAIDOC Awards last night in Alice Springs where Regina Pilawuk Wilson was a Finalist...
16/08/2026

We had a great time at the National NAIDOC Awards last night in Alice Springs where Regina Pilawuk Wilson was a Finalist for the Female Elder of the Year Award. Congratulations to all the winners!

10/08/2026
Thanks for having us and happy 20 years Darwin Aboriginal Art Fair, it’s always a pleasure 🤍
10/08/2026

Thanks for having us and happy 20 years Darwin Aboriginal Art Fair, it’s always a pleasure 🤍

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PMB 56 Via Winnellie
Peppimenarti, NT
0822

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