Desert Mob 2012

 

 

Desert Mob Symposium – stories from the artists

 

Friday 7^th September

10.30am – 3.30pm

 

The Desert Mob Symposium is an exploration of Aboriginal artists, their art and their Art Centres. This unique program – the only forum of its kind – is a window onto the Aboriginal Art Centre world. Aboriginal artists from Desart member Art Centres together with interstate guests will perform a program of stories, song, images, film and dance about culture, country and art. 

 

A myriad of stories will illuminate and inspire – preparing you for the exhibition and market place ahead. 

 

 

Please register here 

 

Update 27/08/12 Payment for Desert Mob Symposium Lunch can be made by Mastercard/Visa/Amex by calling 0889534736 and speaking to Mellisa

 

Update 04/09/12 Desert Mob Symposium program avialable here

 

Desert Mob Exhibition

Friday 7^th September – Sunday 21^st October

Exhibition Opening

Friday 7^th September, 5.00pm

 

Desert Mob brings together Desart member Art Centres from across Central Australia in an exhibition that highlights contemporary Aboriginal art from this region. This exhibition demonstrates that Aboriginal artists throughout the desert continue to revolutionise arts and cultural expression in this ever expanding event.

 

In 2012 Desert Mob will feature approximately 300 recent artworks from 35 Art Centres. This is a great opportunity to view and purchase current art from established and emerging artists across the desert Art Centres.

 

Desert Mob MarketPlace

Saturday 8^th September

10.00am – 2.00pm

Desert Mob MarketPlace is a large indoor/outdoor market with over 35 stalls selling affordable Aboriginal art, crafts and products from Desart member Art Centres from Central Australia. Artists visiting Alice Springs for the exhibition and Symposium will be presenting wood carving, bush medicine and weaving displays.  The markets will also host a sumptuous range of food and drinks. 

 

For more information please visit the Desert Mob website which will feature an online gallery of the exhibition the week after the exhibition opens.

www.desertmob.nt.gov.au