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New Works By Jaluka Rosalee Quinlin
Jaluka Rosalee Quinlin – “Fishing at Nulla Nulla Creek” Acrylic on Paper – 103.4cm x 73,4cm (framed) The gallery has just taken delivery of three new works by Jaluka Rosalee Quinlin. Her works tell stories about her family and about growing up in the area around Bellbrook and Nulla Nulla Creek. Jaluka Rosalee Quinlin –…
Read MoreTwo Views of an Important Local Site
Burrel Bulai – Barralbarayi Barralbarayi is the Dunghutti name for the mountain which can be seen to the west of Kempsey. It has also been known as Burrell Bulai, Mount Sugarloaf, Anderson’s Sugarloaf and Mount Anderson. It is a cap made of basalt formed by the Ebor volcano 20 million years ago. “This is a…
Read MoreArt Behind Closed Doors
Boundaries by Leo Leeko Wright The gallery has just taken delivery of new works by local Dunghutti artist Leo Leeko Wright. Leo is looking at local history with his works; at traditional camping areas, hunting practices and important local sites. These and other works will soon be part of our Always Was, Always Will Be exhibition.
Read MoreWe are not yet ready to re-open
Artwork – Cattai Wetlands – Swan Nesting Sites by Tanya Taylor “NSW is home to some of Australia’s best art galleries and museums and I look forward to them reopening to the public.” Gladys Berejiklian – NSW Premier. Although galleries, museums and libraries are able to re-open in NSW from Monday June 1st, DNAAG will…
Read MoreAlways Was, Always Will Be
Artwork by Zale Davison “Always Was, Always Will Be” is the theme for NAIDOC Week in 2020. Together with Wadjar Regional Indigenous Gallery (Corindi Beach) and the Armidale and Region Aboriginal Cultural Centre, DNAAG was working towards a joint – Three Nations – exhibition. Covid-19 restrictions have changed the way we are working, but it is…
Read MoreClosure due to Covid 19 Pandemic
The gallery is currently closed to the public due to the lock-downs caused by the Covid 19 Pandemic. We are using this time to update our online presence and to research the history of the gallery as it goes into its twelfth year of operation. You can still contact us by phone or email if…
Read MoreSad Passing of an Important Artist
Uncle Milton Budge (Dec’d) with the certificate celebrating his award of the 2007 Parliament of NSW Indigenous Art Prize. One of the founders of the gallery, Uncle Milton Budge, has passed away. Milton exhibited throughout Australia and in 2007 his piece – Ration day times (Working for food rations, Collecting rations and rations) won the Parliament of NSW Indigenous…
Read MoreWelcome 2018
I would like to wish all our artists and supporters of the Gallery a very Happy New Year. I personally am stepping down as Gallery Director and wish the Gallery continued success. Our 30 x 30 Exhibition will be running until 27 January so do drop into the Gallery if you are in the area.
Read MoreNewsletter December 2017
Biripi Artists Exhibition
This Exhibition showcased works by emerging artists from the Biripi nation. Works include acrylic on canvas, acrylic on plywood cutouts, mixed media and jewellery. Well worth a visit.
Read MoreTrish McInherny-Weaving Demonstration
Join Trish McInherny on Saturday 1st April from 10.30am-2.30pm for a weaving demonstration. Trish will take you through her process of obtain materials through to the end product. All welcome Free
Read MoreCongratulations Lewis John Knox
Our congratulations go to Lewis John Knox the inaugural winner of the Saltwater Freshwater Aboriginal Art Prize at the Coffs Harbour Regional Gallery Church After the Fire – Lewis John Knox Acrylic on canvas 50cm x 40cm x 1.2cm Judge Djon Mundine had the following to say about this beautiful artwork Church After the Fire…
Read More30 x 30 Annual Christmas Exhibition
Newsletter December 2016
Newsletter July 2016
Newsletter 2016
30 x 30 Display
The Gallery currently has on display its annual 30 x 30cm works. These artworks are streamlined in size so that the purchaser can add to their collection each year. All artworks are original priced between $100-$200. A great opportunity to start your own collection or to purchase as a gift for someone special.
Read MoreLong Point Vineyard
Be sure to drop into Long Point Vineyard (Off Houston Mitchell), Cooinda Place, Lake Cathie NSW to view the current exhibition of works by Dunghutti Artists and aboriginal artists of the mid north coast. View this Exhibition online Phone 65 85 4598 for further enquiries.
Read MoreNew works by Natalie Bateman
It has been sometime since the Gallery has been able to display works by the very talented Natalie Bateman. Be sure to drop by or take a look on our website for new works by Natalie.
Read MoreNAIDOC Week – We All Stand on Sacred Ground
NAIDOC stands for National Aborigines and Islanders Day Observance Committee. Its origins can be traced to the emergence of Aboriginal groups in the 1920′s which sought to increase awareness in the wider community of the status and treatment of Indigenous Australians. NAIDOC week celebrations are held annually around the country during the first full week…
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