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Leo Leeko Wright – one of our respected Dunghutti Elders and a talented artist – has brought into the gallery some of his smaller works for exhibition. These are keenly priced and represent aspects of life in traditional Aboriginal communities in the Macleay River Valley. As always, the gallery is open 7 days a week…

The Gallery welcomes a new artist – Jesse Cross. Jesse is a young contemporary Indigenous artist who uses her childhood memories of growing up on the Mid North Coast and her current environment in suburban Sydney to gain inspiration for her work. We look forward to her continued connection to the gallery.

The travelling exhibition “Nyiirunba Djuyalbaa – Captured in Black and White” has opened at the Dunghutti-Ngaku Aboriginal Art Gallery. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with the stories of Aboriginal people living on Birpai Country. All works in the exhibition have been created in black and white only, resulting in striking and graphic imagery. The…

The gallery has the look of spring with a range of bright and colourful works on display. We are celebrating the achievements of our artists , with their different styles, imagery and symbolism. Come in and see these beautiful works and our themed merchandise. As always, we are open 7 days a week from 10.00AM…

The gallery has just taken delivery of beautiful new works by Danielle Burford. Danielle’s works have amazing detail and layering of colour and texture. Her frequent use of metallic paints can add an extra level of luminescence to her works. We look forward to the chance to show you these and other new works on…

We have new large paintings by Jason Ridgeway and small baskets by Gai Southwell’s Manhuti WalkAbout Jewellery and Weaving. We also have stock of Sheyleace Stevens beautiful Healing Stones. Our wide range of artist prints and cards ensures that there are items in store for any budget. As always, the gallery is open 7 days…

Congratulations to Dunghutti artist and DNAAG Gallery Worker Rachel Cross on having her painting Our Elders Highly Commended in the 2023 Saltwater Freshwater Art Award which opened last Friday at the Boomalli Aboriginal Art Gallery in Sydney. The work is a brilliantly coloured, complex arrangement of shapes and forms. Alison Williams from the Wadjar Regional…

The gallery has just taken delivery of three beautiful new works by talented Dunghutti artist Anthony Flanders. The detail and the overlaying of colours is quite striking. We encourage you to visit the gallery and view these and other stunning works in the gallery. As always, the gallery is open 7 days a week from…

The gallery has just taken delivery of some beautiful large format works by talented Dunghutti artist Jason Ridgeway. If you are looking for a large statement piece to decorate your walls come in and have a look at what is available. The gallery currently has a wide range of colourful artworks on display and for…

Our shared Exhibition with the Armidale and Region Aboriginal Cultural Centre and with the Yarrawarra Aboriginal Cultural Centre continues. There are beautiful works on display and available for purchase. Featured Image is by Jeremy Saunders – Mayipuyu (Mullet) – Acrylic on canvas

A gathering of artists and community members celebrated the opening of our 3 Nations – For Our Elders Exhibition in the gallery. A range of beautiful artworks from Wadjar Indigenous Gallery in Corindi Beach, Armidale Aboriginal Cultural Centre, and the Dunghutti-Ngaku Aboriginal Art Gallery were on display. The Exhibition will be on display in the…

Working with Wadjar Regional Indigenous Gallery at the Yarrawarra Aboriginal Cultural Centre, and with the Armidale and Region Cultural Centre, the gallery will be mounting an exhibition of beautiful and diverse artwork from the three regions. The exhibition will be on display from July 1st to August 20th, with simultaneous exhibitions at each of the…

The gallery has new stocks of woven baskets and jewellery by talented local artist Gai Southwell. Gai created Manhuti WalkAbout Jewellery and Weaving as a business in 2021. She has, however, been a designer and creator for many years. Gai lives on Dunghutti lands on the Mid North Coast of New South Wales and is…

The gallery has added a new print to our on-line collection. Gus Kelly’s “Yatanggan – Green Tree Frog” is printed from his original coloured pencil drawing. Go to our Fine Art Prints section to see this and other beautiful works by Gus and by our other talented artists,

The gallery has on display this beautiful new work by Dunghutti artist Rachel Cross. Rachel says of her work: This painting was inspired by my daughter Piper (11). I mentioned to Piper that I was looking for inspiration for my next painting. Piper on her walk home from school began to bring things that she…

A beautiful new work by Dunghutti artist Zalie Davison is on display in the gallery. The painting is large (102cm x 102cm) and has been framed by the artist. The detail in the work is amazing. We encourage you to come in and view this and other works by our talented artists. The gallery is…

The gallery has taken delivery of a series of new artworks by Dunghutti Elder and prominent artist Leo Leeko Wright. Leo’s works tell stories about traditional life on the Dunghutti lands of the Macleay River Valley. Local visitors and those passing through are encouraged to drop in and see these exciting new works.

The gallery staff would like to wish our supporters a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. We are grateful for the support and encouragement we have received from our regular local visitors and from the travellers who drop in to break their journey. The gallery has continued to celebrate the achievements of our Dunghutti…

The gallery has taken delivery of new works by Dunghutti artist Zalie Davison. Her painting “Water Dreaming” is on display and is also available as an artist’s print on the website. It would make a special and beautiful Christmas gift. The gallery also has new stocks of giftware available for purchase,

The Dunghutti-Ngaku Aboriginal Gallery (DNAAG) recently hosted an exhibition opening to coincide with the unveiling of a student designed banner. Aboriginal students from the 5 high schools in the Macleay Valley have been actively engaged with a project to create a large display banner for the gallery. Four finalists were selected, and they completed the…