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Mabel Ritchie
Mabel is off to Sydney for the presentation to Minister for Disability, Mr. John Ajaka of recipients of the Delineate program, Don’tDISmyABILITY to be held at the Museum of Contemporary Art on Tuesday 3rd December. A selection of Mabel’s artworks will be on show at the MCA.
Read MoreCongratulations Elwyn Toby
Congratulations goes to Elwyn Toby for taking out 1st prize in the Fishers Ghost Art Award, Campbelltown Art Centre, Aboriginal Section for his artwork titled ‘Fishing the Macleay’. Well done Elwyn.
Read MoreWurruyi Dhilang (Many Bushes)
In recognition and celebration of International People with Disabilities Dunghutti Ngaku Aboriginal Art Gallery would like to present to the people of the Macleay WURRUYI DHILANG (Many Bushes) by Mabel Ritchie. Mabel is a Dunghutti woman who was born in Newcastle in 1974. Mabel’s family moved back to her father’s home land, Burnt Bridge when…
Read MoreFlora & Fauna Exhibition
DNAAG has teamed up with Sea Acres Rainforest Centre in Port Macquarie to bring to you a selection of Aboriginal Artworks from the Mid North Coast. This area ranges from Worimi (Karuah) in the South to Gumbaynggirr (Grafton) in the north. This area covers saltwater to freshwater habitat and hinterland. Invitation Sea Acres
Read More‘Fishing Yarns’
‘Fishing Yarns’, new works by Elwyn Toby Exhibition opening Saturday 10 August at 11am. Be sure to drop into Dunghutti Ngaku Aboriginal Art Gallery next to the Visitor Information Centre to view Elwyn’s new works. Elwyn is a descendant of the Thunghutti tribe of Bellbrook. He has lived on the mission all his life. Elwyn’s…
Read MoreDhanggu buwaratikal, Wupurakayi
Aunty Esther Quinlin has been sharing her history and culture by applying paint to canvas since 1994. Esther is self taught and inspired by her late husband who always encouraged her. Delicate and thoughtful application of paint results in iconic Aboriginal flora and fauna. Aunty Esther has a very unique individual style and has won…
Read MoreNo Names, Just Numbers
This is the final week of this exhibition. Be sure to make it out to the Gallery to view this unique Exhibition of local history. It the first time such an exhibition has been curated on the Kinchela Boys Home. Exhibition closes Saturday 1 June at 4pm
Read MoreInternational Women’s Day Exhibition
International Indigenous Women’s Day Exhibition will be held at Dunghutti Ngaku Aboriginal Art Gallery from Thursday 7– 24 March 2013.This is an annual celebration where women can be recognised for the vital role they play in families, communities and countries throughout the world. The Gallery will have on display works by prominent local Aboriginal Elder,…
Read MoreLloyd Hornsby
Aboriginal Art As you have never seen it before Aboriginal artist Lloyd Hornsby Gawura will exhibit works from his ‘Coming Home Exhibition’ for the first time in the Dunghutti-Ngaku Aboriginal Art Gallery Kempsey, and it promises to show us Aboriginal art, as we have never seen it before. Through the use of vivacious colour and…
Read More30 x 30 Exhibition
Artists included in this exhibition are Alison Williams, Anthony Flanders, Anthony Lawrence, Cheryl Robinson, Colin Wightman, Elwyn Toby, Frank McLeod, Jennifer Ellis, John Knox, Lindsay Anderson, Nudge Blacklock, Nyree Reynolds and Rex Winston
Read MorePeace & Respect
Peace & Respect is our upcoming Exhibition and will be showcasing works by Gumbaynggirr artist, Alison Williams & Lindsay Anderson from Sherberg QLD The Exhibition will run from 23 October to 25 November 2012.
Read MoreBurnt Bridge Exhibition
This exhibition draws to a close on 21 October. Be sure to catch this wonderful exhibition by 3 aboriginal atists who were brought up on the Mission and have varying disabilities.
Read MoreBurnt Bridge Exhibition
Be sure not to miss the latest exhibition coming up at Dunghutti Ngaku Aboriginal Art Gallery. This exhibition showcases the works of 3 aboriginal artists who were raised on the Mission at Burnt Bridge. Three local Aboriginal Artists, Mabel Ritchie, Clem Ritchie and Johnny Knox share their memories and storytelling through colourful, often spontaneous and…
Read MoreNAIDOC WEEK
Dreamtime Art Exhibiton The Gallery has an exhibition of works at the Macleay Valley Community Art Gallery, 5 Kinchela Street, Gladstone. The Exhibition opens Thursday 5th July at 6pm and will run until 4.00pm sunday 8th July.
Read MoreNudge Blacklock Exhibition
3rd July – 12 August Nudge was born in 1958 at Guyra and belongs to the Biripi/Ngarabal language group. He is a passionate artist and is presently residing in the Dorrigo Region He has participated in both individual and group exhibitions both in Australia and internationally. This year alone he has exhibited at the…
Read MoreRichard Campbell at the Glasshouse
In 2008 Richard’s work was selected to be represented at Pope Benedict XVI’s visit to Australia for World Youth Day. during this time he was an artist in residence at The Australian Museum. In 2010 two of Campbell’s works were displayed at the Cananisation ceremony of Mary McKillop
Read MoreNSW Indigenous Parliament Award Artists
The Gallery presently has on show works by local aboriginal artists whose works have been represented in the NSW Indigenous Parliament Awards. To accompany these that Gallery has on show fine works by Artists of the mid north coast.
Read MoreJabidi Silk – Evette Morgan
The Gallery recently attended the launch of Jabidi Silk at the Sydney Opera House. Evette Morgan has invented a new silk canvas that is capable of taking any medium. Colin Wightman painted on the silk which was shown at the official launch at Sydney Opera House on 30 April.
Read MoreColin Wightman Exhibition
Be sure to catch this Exhibition as it closes Sunday 13 May at 4pm. Gallery hours: Tuesday-Sunday 10am-4pm
Read MoreAndrew Stoner Oxley MP
Andrew Stoner recently visited the Gallery and made the following comment ‘I encourage locals and visitors alike to take the time to visit the Art Gallery next to the Kempsey Visitor Information Centre and see some wonderful pieces of work.’
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