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In the19 years that DAAF has been running this is the second time only that NSW has been represented. This year Aboriginal Culture, Heritage & Arts Association (ACHAA) and the Aboriginal Regional Arts Alliance (ARAA) are represented.   ACHAA, working from its network of 20 community-controlled cultural centres and galleries, is presenting artists’ works from…

DAAF 7 – 10 August 2025 We are thrilled to announce that the Dunghutti-Ngaku Aboriginal Art Gallery (DNAAG) will be showcasing a selection of artworks by Dunghutti artists at the highly anticipated Darwin Aboriginal Arts Fair (DAAF). What is the Darwin Aboriginal Arts Fair (DAAF) The Darwin Aboriginal Arts Fair is the largest and most…

Statement Pieces from Gai Southwell Manhuti Walkabout Jewellery and Weaving Where Culture Meets Creativity Manhuti Walkabout Jewellery and Weaving is the creative vision of Gai Southwell, who brings to life one-of-a-kind pieces inspired by her deep connection to the land and her love of travel. Established in 2021, Manhuti Walkabout is a business born from…

To celabrate Naidoc Week in 2025, the gallery is working eith our neighbouring cultural centres to create 3 outstanding exhibitions. Artists from Wadjar Regional Indigenous Gallery, The Armidale Aboriginal Cultural Centre and DNAAG are exploring the theme of “The Next Generation”- Strength, Vision and Legacy. There are some exceptional artworks on display. If it has…

Working with Wadjar Regional Ingigenous Gallery and Armidale Regional Aboriginal Cultural Centre, we will be staging an exhibition celebrating the talents of artists from the three tribal areas. Each centre will host an exhibition of 30 works – 10 from each region – and will celebrate the cultural knowledge and history of the mid north…

Public Holidays We will be closed for the Easter Public Holidays. From the team here at DNAAG we would like to wish everyone a safe and happy Easter.

Mabel Ritchie has been a long term exhibitor with the Dunghutti Ngaku Aboriginal Art Gallery. Her colourful, decorative artworks celebrate the flora and fauna of the Macleay Valley area. She will be staging an exhibition of her work in Kew later in March.

The gallery has recently taken delivery of some beautiful new works by accomplished Dunghutti artist Aaron Murray. Aaron has worked on the South Coast and Shellharbour areas, creating murals and large format community works. If it has been a while since your last visit to the gallery, I encourage you to drop in. Our range…

Cattai is a beautiful coastal wetland that provides a sanctuary for over 180 different species of birds, kangaroos, wallabies and goannas. Cattai Wetlands now acts as an important wildlife corridor between Crowdy Bay National Park and the Lansdowne escarpment. Tanya has a wide range of artworks in the gallery. We encourage you to come in…

The gallery has a range of interesting new works by Dunghutti artist John Kelly. He works in a wide range of media including painting on canvas – in both large and small formats. He has a selection of un-stretched canvasses that are ideal for those travelling around the state or from overseas.

Just a reminder that there are only a few trading days left before we take a Christmas / New Year break. We will be closed from Saturday December 21st; re-opening on Monday January 6th. Don’t miss the opportunity to stock up on fabulous gifts for your family and friends.

The time has come to celebrate the talents of our local Dunghutti artists as we move closer to the Christmas / New Year break. This year we will be closing from Saturday December 21st and re-opening on Monday January 6th 2025, The staff and volunteers have been working tirelessly and deserve some time with their…

It has been some time since a post has been sent out from the gallery. I apologise for this but unforeseen circumstances have made it difficult to keep up to date with what has been happening. But I can assure you that exciting things are continuing to occur. Beautiful new works from our existing artists…

The gallery has new works by Tanya Taylor on display. The works are highly decorative and patterned. Her colour contrasts and layered mark-making bring vibrancy to her works. Come in to the gallery and see these and many other colourful artworks. The level of talent on display by our artists is astounding.As always, the gallery…

The gallery has a colourful new work by Anthony Flanders. His meticulous style and highly charged colour palette ensure that the works make a statement on the wall. Anthony’s paintings sell quickly so drop in soon if you are interested in adding this work to your collection. The gallery is open 7 days a week…

The gallery has new artworks on show our talented Dunghutti artist Rachel Cross. The works explore elements of the local environment and are finished in her typical meticulous and refined style. Rachel’s works are also be seen at The Gallery in Coffs Harbour as part of the exhibition Welcome to Dunghutti Country which will be…

The gallery has taken delivery of new works by our senior Dunghutti artist Leo Leeko Wright. The works are in traditional colours of browns and ochres and are illustrations of traditional life in the Macleay valley – the ancestral lands of the Dunghutti and Thunghutti people. These and other new works are available in the…

The gallery has just updated its stocks of the beautiful beach towels by Rex Winston Walford. There are six vibrant designs available for purchase in store. After a short break, we now also have some exciting new original artworks by Rex in the gallery. Drop in to the gallery anytime to see these and other…

Our walls are full of beautiful artworks at the moment. The range of styles and themes is always interesting. Come in and have a look around. We are open 7 days a week from 10.00am to 4.0pm.