Aboriginal Art Centre Hub Western Australia

17/09/2026

17/09/2026

Our neighbours joined with Aboriginal Art Centre Hub Western Australia for a chat on the Midday Special Show. We're all excited for next week's 'Our Business: Aboriginal Art Centre Forum' and you can be too! Register for the public Showcase Day next Wednesday via this link: https://aachwa.com.au/project-posts/our-business-2026-aboriginal-art-centre-showcase/

We'll see you there.

01/09/2026

Investing in arts workers is investing in the future of Aboriginal art centres.⁠
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Congratulations to the dedicated arts workers who came together on Nyiyaparli Country (Newman) for the regional delivery of the Our Future: Aboriginal Arts Worker Training Program in July. Hosted by Martumili Artists and led by North Regional TAFE lecturer Jacky Cheng, it was an inspiring week of skills development, peer-to-peer learning and connection.⁠
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Throughout the intensive five-day program, the group developed skills in occupational health and safety, conservation, artwork packaging, archiving, studio practice and art centre management. Martumili artists Judith Anya Samson and Marlene Anderson were present throughout the week, supporting and encouraging everyone. They also explored cyanotype photography with Michael Torres (Jalaru Photoraphy) and jewellery-making with the Martumili team.⁠
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Programs like Our Future recognise the vital role arts workers play in supporting artists, safeguarding cultural knowledge and ensuring the sustainable, culturally safe operation of art centres. By investing in their development, we are helping to build a stronger, more resilient sector for the future.⁠
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The 2026 cohort includes Bethony Wumi & Nuriah SJ Jadai (), Eldride Edwards (), and Augustine Badal & Venetta Yanawana (). They were joined by returning arts worker Tracey Mulardy (), who has now completed her Our Future training. Congratulations, Tracey, on this important achievement.⁠

Thank you to Martumili Artists and their team for their generous support throughout the week!⁠
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The program will continue in Boorloo (Perth) later this year, where the cohort will complete coursework, connect with key cultural institutions and take part in industry-based learning opportunities. Together, these experiences help to create stronger pathways for Aboriginal arts workers and ensure art centres remain vibrant, sustainable and community led. ⁠

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Proudly supported by through the Regional Arts and Cultural Investment Program (RACIP) and through the Indigenous Visual Arts Industry Support Program (IVAIS).

Cover image: India McArdall-Daly and Nuriah SJ Jadai (Martumili Artists), Our Future: Aboriginal Arts Worker Training Program, Nyiyaparli Country (Newman), 2026, photo: AACHWA.

26/08/2026

Make it Real x Brenda Ningarmara, Waringarri Aboriginal Arts ⁠
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A highly dedicated artist, Brenda’s practice encompasses ochre painting and textiles, reimagining the waterways, bush tucker, river flats, and places of Dreaming found in her Country of Worre-worrem. Carrying on stories and knowledge passed down to her from her mother, Brenda’s paintings focus on the details of Country, often depicting subjects such as the droplets of sugar seen on leaves in the summer, the swelling of creeks during the wet season, or the many different rocks and stones seen while walking. ⁠
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Brenda’s artworks have been thoughtfully reconsidered into four products through AACHWA’s Make it Real Project, broadening how audiences engage with her work. Products include a tea towel, fridge magnet and the particularly joyful scrunchie set and bag charm. ⁠
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Shop Brenda’s full Make it Real range online directly through Waringarri now! Visit https://www.waringarriarts.com.au/shop/merchandise/merchandise-mir
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Make it Real is a dedicated AACHWA project created in response to the widespread exploitation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture in Australia’s souvenir market, addressing cultural harm and lost economic opportunity. As part of this initial pilot, AACHWA's Make it Real is proud to collaborate with 6 art centres and 24 talented artists, leading to the creation of 96 unique products and supporting artists through product development training. ⁠ ⁠
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Visit aachwa.com.au/makeitreal to learn more⁠ ⁠
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Make it Real is proudly supported by , , , Tourism WA, Work Integration Social Enterprise (WISE) and Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development.

26/08/2026

LAST CHANCE / Be part of WA's biggest celebration of Aboriginal art. ⁠
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Applications for REVEALED 2027 close this Friday 28 August 2026, 5pm AWST. ⁠
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WA Aboriginal artists and art centres are invited to apply to exhibit their work or join the Revealed Aboriginal Art Market as a stallholder.⁠
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Each year, Revealed brings together artists, art centres and audiences from across Western Australia in Boorloo (Perth), providing a unique platform to showcase your work, connect with thousands of visitors and celebrate the strength and diversity of contemporary Aboriginal art practice.⁠
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Learn more and apply https://revealed.org.au/

Images: Kathleen Clifton and Renee Clifton ( and ), Ingarlgalandij Art & Culture Hub Maureen Hunter, Valerie Wiggan, Aggie Pigram, Ruth Davey, Wossy Davey, Jacqueline Hunter (), Yamaji Art (), John Nargoodah (), Revealed: New & Emerging WA Aboriginal Artists exhibition & Art Market, Perth Institute of Contemporary Arts & WA Museum Boola Bardip, Boorloo (Perth), 2026, photos: .

22/08/2026

Investing in the skills and confidence of artists is important for the long-term strength of Aboriginal art centres and the communities they support. In July, Our Country Moves facilitators Kate Leslie and Nathan Gardiner, alongside AACHWA Project Coordinator Katelyn Whitehurst, travelled to Tjukurba Gallery, Shire of Wiluna to deliver a studio fundamentals residency focused on building artistic capacity and strengthening creative practice. ⁠
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Throughout the week, artists developed and refined skills in colour theory, canvas stretching and exhibition preparation, ensuring valuable studio knowledge remains active and accessible within the art centre. Through experimentation with colour, texture and layering techniques, participants expanded their creative practice while building confidence in the professional presentation of their work. ⁠
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The residency also created opportunities for connection, bringing artists and community members together to share knowledge, stories and laughter in a vibrant studio environment. ⁠
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The Our Country Moves Project supports the sustainability of artists and staff across Western Australia through targeted artistic and business capacity building, helping artists and communities maintain strong and thriving Aboriginal art centres. ⁠
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Proudly supported by our Capacity Building partners and .

17/08/2026

FROM THE FEED: AACHWA MEMBERS⁠
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It’s a busy time of year for art centres across WA, with plenty happening across our network! Many art centres have just returned from an amazing 20th , more art prizes around the country are announcing finalists and winners, artists are continuing to create new work and a whole lot more! Here are some recent highlights from across the state.⁠
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Featuring ⁠
1. ⁠ Corbin Clause Williams - 'Kaalpa' blanket ⁠
2. ⁠ Lyn Yu Mackay at DAAF with Cecelia Tigan’s Loonjoomard (paperbark) hand block print⁠
3. Angie Tchooga 'Purkitji' - shop online⁠
4. Olive Joseph - filming for AACHWA’s Make it Real project⁠
5. ⁠ Kyjuan Wesley 'Mustering Days' - featured in Vogue for DAAF⁠
6. ⁠ Lorraine Stretch - new artwork⁠
7. ⁠ Keahanie Baker 'Minyma Malilu' - featured in Vogue for DAAF⁠
8. .barni.art⁠ Allery Sandy 'Ngarndu Ngurra (My Country)' - 2026 Telstra NATSIAA Finalist⁠
9. ⁠ Mary Gibson - 2026 Mosman Art Prize Finalist⁠
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AACHWA is proud to represent over 24 Aboriginal art centres throughout WA. That's a total of 5000 artists from 90 different language groups and 40 communities across two million square kilometres. ⁠
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Follow our members to see and learn more!⁠
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12/08/2026

REVEALED 2027 / Deadline extended⁠
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Good news! The deadline to apply for the 2027 Revealed Art Market & Exhibition has been extended.⁠
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Applications now close 5pm AWST, Friday 28 August 2026.⁠
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Revealed showcases the work of emerging Aboriginal artists from across WA, offering a platform to share new perspectives, creative practices, and stories.⁠ ⁠
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⁠If you’re an emerging artist – or an established artist exploring a new medium or direction – you could be part of the Revealed 2027 exhibition! ⁠ ⁠
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Swipe through for key details on who can apply, what you’ll need to prepare, and how to submit your application.⁠ ⁠
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Apply now: https://revealed.org.au/exhibition-apply/
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Image: Ebony Pierik ()⁠, Revealed: New and Emerging Aboriginal Artists, Perth Institute of Contemporary Arts, Boorloo (Perth), 2026, photo:

30/07/2026

Meet the powerhouse arts workers helping strengthen the future of WA Aboriginal art centres.⁠
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We're proud to introduce:⁠
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Augustine Badal ⁠
Venetta Yanawana ⁠
Tracey Mulardy ⁠
Bethony Wumi ⁠
Nuriah SJ Jadai ⁠
Eldride Edwards ⁠
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Last week we came together at for the regional component of the 2026 Our Future Aboriginal Arts Worker Training Program, undertaking five days of intensive professional development, industry-based learning and practical training as they work towards a Certificate II in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Cultural Arts.⁠
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We can't wait to share more from their week of learning and connection. Stay tuned!⁠
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Our Future is proudly supported by WA Government and is delivered in partnership with North Regional TAFE and North Metro TAFE .⁠
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Cover image: Tracey Mulardy (Broome Circle), Our Future: Aboriginal Arts Worker Training Program, Boorloo (Perth), 2025, photo: AACHWA.

28/07/2026

FROM THE FEED: AACHWA MEMBERS⁠
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From preparations for events across the country, including the much-anticipated happening from 6–9 August on Larrakia Country, to stories, updates and everyday moments, here's what's been happening across our art centre member community.⁠
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1. .barni.art ‘Ocean to Ochre’ collection for Country to Couture⁠
2. National Indigenous Art Fair, Sydney⁠
3. Preparing for Darwin Aboriginal Art Fair⁠
4. Marlene Anderson - winner of the Gascoyne Art Awards⁠
5. Countdown for Darwin Aboriginal Art Fair⁠
6. On County trip to Yulpukarri⁠
7. 'Yinamaguran (She makes)' exhibition⁠
8. Art Market and 'Unwavering' exhibition ⁠
9. Immersive puppet storytelling experience⁠
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AACHWA is proud to represent over 24 Aboriginal art centres throughout WA. That's a total of 5000 artists from 90 different language groups and 40 communities across two million square kilometres. ⁠
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Follow our members to see and learn more!⁠
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