Highlights
Join us for a half day tour of the art centers and galleries in Mparntwe Alice Springs. If you’ve been thinking about buying Aboriginal art but don’t know where to start, let our guide help to reassure you and educate you about the art centers, history of Aboriginal art, and its relationship to country and culture. Alice Springs has the most art galleries per capita of anywhere in Australia, so where better to explore the Aboriginal art scene? Our town is vibrant with art, and we are passionate about opening up access to some of the off the beaten track art centers that visitors to the Red Centre might otherwise miss – benefiting both art centers and travelers. We will start our tour with a coffee and a briefing about Aboriginal art and culture We work closely with art centers, ensuring our visits take place at appropriate times. Art Tours of Australia and our tour guides never take a commission on art sales.
About This Deal
Duration
2 hours - 4 hours
Languages Available
- Human tour guide - English
Points of Interest
Stop At: Araluen Arts Centre
61 Larapinta Drive, , Alice Springs, Northern Territory
An Art Centre showcasing vibrant colorful woven raffia sculptures from the Central Desert Region and NPY Womens Council
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Tangentyere Artists
16 Fogarty St, Alice Springs, Northern Territory
Artist descendants and extended family of Albert Namatjira paint here - visit their gallery and small shop and see works in progress
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Tjanpi Desert Weavers
3 Wilkinson St, , Alice Springs, Northern Territory
Visit the Bush Balm Shop, operated by the charity Purple House, and buy bush medicine while supporting an important cause.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Iltja Ntjarra (many Hands) Art Centre
29 Wilkinson St, Alice Springs, Northern Territory
Visit the gallery of the Tangentyere Artists, and see contemporary Aboriginal Art on display and for sale
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Yubu Napa Art Gallery
65 Hartley St, Alice Springs, Northern Territory
Visit a small gallery and gift shop specializing in Aboriginal art and related products, such as bushfoods from Kungas Can Cook
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Bush Balm Social Enterprise
15 Lindsay Avenue, East Side, NT 0870
Visit an incredible art gallery in Alice Springs, showcasing contemporary art from across the country, with a focus on Central Australian Aboriginal Art. See the permanent collection and rotating schedule of unique shows throughout the year.
Duration: 45 minutes
Additional Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Guided Tour
Exclusions
- Coffee at coffee shop
Traveler Pickup Information
We will pick you up from your hotel accommodation in Alice Springs in our branded Troopy 4WD.
Voucher Info
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
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