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Desert Mob 2012
 
 
Desert Mob Symposium – stories from the artists
 
Friday 7th 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 7th September – Sunday 21st October
Exhibition Opening
Friday 7th 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 8th 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.

 

 

Top: Desert Mob exhibition (Tjala Arts exhibit), courtesy Araluen Arts Centre
2nd image: Yarrenyty-Arltere design with Manager Sophie Wallace at the 2009 Desert Mob MarketPlace
3rd image: Annie Grant, Christine Godden and Maisie Ward at the 2009 Symposium
Bottom: Julalakari Arts at the MarketPlace