Desart

22/08/2026

19/08/2026

Celebrating Indigenous fashion, culture & creativity! ✨

Desart was proud to support the 7th National Indigenous Fashion Awards and celebrate the incredible talent recognised through the Traditional Adornment Award.

🏆 Congratulations to Michelle Pulatuwayu Woody Minnapinni from Jilamara Arts & Crafts Association on this well-deserved honour.

Discover Michelle’s story: https://www.ifp.org.au/nifa-2026-winners/

👏 Desart congratulates all nominees and award winners for their outstanding contributions to Indigenous fashion and creative practice.



Image: Michelle Pulatuwayu Woody Minnapinni with Desart CEO Philip Watkins at the 2026 Darwin Aboriginal Art Fair.

18/08/2026

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22/07/2026

Last chance to apply! Applications for our Strong Business Program Coordinator role close this Friday, 24 July. ⏰

Join the Desart team in Mparntwe/Alice Springs and help support Aboriginal Art Centres across Central Australia.

In this full-time role ($85k–$95k), you'll travel to remote Art Centres, support managers and art workers through professional development, help deliver the Desart Art Centre Conference, work alongside the Desert Mob team, and contribute to strengthening Aboriginal-owned art and culture centres.

We're looking for someone with experience in Aboriginal Art Centres and/or arts management, strong communication skills, cultural capability, and a current driver's licence (4WD and First Aid training provided).

To learn more about the role and download the Position Description, visit:
https://desart.com.au/job-opportunity/strong-business-program-coordinator-desart-3/

To apply, send a one-page cover letter, a document addressing the selection criteria, and your CV to [email protected].

📌Applications close at midnight (ACST) this Friday, 24 July 2026. Don't miss your chance to join the Desart team!

22/07/2026

Desart is headed to DAAF 🔆 Join us and come visit our booth from August 6-9!

Our organisation is joining the annual Darwin Aboriginal Art Fair at the Darwin Convention Centre for three action packed days, celebrating First Nations art, design and culture.

We’ll be joined by over 70 Art Centres and industry specialists from right across the country.

Drop by our booth to yarn about how we support artists and Art Centres across Central Australia and be sure to get involved in the Public Program, enjoy a cultural dance performance, look through some incredible artworks - and pick yourself up something special!

DAAF is FREE to attend, with 100% of all sales going directly back to artists and their communities.

See you there!
When: 6-9 August, 2026
Where: Darwin Convention Centre, NT
For more, head to: www.daaf.com.au and follow for all the
updates.



Supported by the Tim Fairfax Family Foundation, Australian Government Indigenous Visual Arts Industry Support, Australian Government Visual Arts and Craft Strategy, Northern Territory Government through Northern Territory Major Events Company, Place for Indigenous Art & Culture, University of Melbourne, and City of Darwin.

15/07/2026

Join the Bindi team as an Arts Support Worker! 📣

Bindi Mwerre Anthurre Artists are looking for a deadly creative Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person to join the Bindi team as an Arts Support Worker.

• Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Identified Position
• 2-year contract
• Full time
• SCHADS Level 2
• Access to Salary Packaging options of over $15k.

As an Arts Support Worker, you’ll be hands-on in the studio supporting artists to build skills, get their work into exhibitions, and connect their art with the wider community. You’ll help with painting and digital art, prep canvases, photograph and promote artworks (including online sales), and welcome visitors to the gallery.

Ready to make art, culture and community your everyday job?
📌Apply online now at: https://careers.lifestylesolutions.org.au/jobs/arts-support-worker-2-year-fixed-term-alice-springs-central-australia-nt-australia

15/07/2026

📣 Join the Desart team!

Are you passionate about Aboriginal art, culture and working alongside communities across Central Australia?

We're currently recruiting for two exciting opportunities based in Mparntwe/Alice Springs:

✨ Assistant Producer – Desert Mob
Be part of the team behind Desert Mob — one of Australia's most significant Aboriginal art events. Working alongside the Producer and Curators, you'll help deliver exhibitions, artist talks, workshops, Desert Mob After Dark, the art market and more. If you're organised, creative and thrive in event production, this could be the role for you.

🌿 Strong Business Program Coordinator
Support Aboriginal-owned Art Centres to build strong, sustainable businesses through mentoring, professional development and on-Country engagement. This role is ideal for someone with experience in arts management or Aboriginal Art Centres who enjoys relationship-building, travel and creating meaningful impact.

At Desart, you'll join a passionate team committed to supporting Aboriginal art centres where culture comes first.

📌 Learn more and apply here: https://desart.com.au/job-opportunities/
Both roles close soon!

Image: Petermann Ranges near Kaltukatjara, Northern Territory.

08/07/2026

DESART JOB OPPORTUNITY 🔅 Come work with us!

Desart is hiring a Strong Business Program Coordinator. Based in Alice Springs, Desart is the peak body for 39 Aboriginal art centres across Central Australia.

In this full-time role ($85k–$95k), you’ll travel to remote Art Centres, support managers and art workers with professional development, help run the Desart Art Centre Conference, work with the Desert Mob team, and strengthen Aboriginal-owned art and culture centres.

We’re looking for someone with experience working in Aboriginal Art Centres and/or arts management, strong communication skills, cultural capability, and a current driver’s licence (4WD and First Aid training provided).

To learn more about the role and download the Position Description, head to: https://desart.com.au/job-opportunity/strong-business-program-coordinator-desart-3/

To apply, send a one-page cover letter, a document addressing the selection criteria, and your CV to [email protected].

📌Applications close midnight (ACST) Friday 24 July 2026.

Images: 1. Desart Conference 2026 with Coralie Kumanara Williams, Marjorie Nunga Williams, and Ingrid Williams of Tangentyere Artists. 2. Desart Staff Julien Poulson and Shauna Tilmouth at Desert Mob After Dark 2025. 3. Lisa Mpetyan Cook of Inkwareny Artists at the Chapman and Bailey Artworkers Workshop, Desart Art Centre Conference 2026. All photos by Sara Maiorino ().

01/07/2026

Desart are hiring! 📣

We are seeking an Assistant Producer to join the Desert Mob team in Alice Springs/Mparntwe.

You’ll be part of the team behind:
• One of the nation's most significant Aboriginal art events
• A major exhibition of desert art
• Artist talks, workshops and Desert Mob After Dark
• A vibrant art market and satellite events across town

This is a full-time (negotiable) role, $80,000–$85,000, working alongside the Desert Mob Producer and Curators across everything from logistics and budgets to socials, ticketing and event delivery.

If you’re keen to work closely with Aboriginal art centres and artists from Central Australia, we want to hear from you.

For more details, head to https://desart.com.au/job-opportunity/assistant-producer-desert-mob/

📌Application close midnight (ACST), Monday 20 July 2026.

Know someone who would be great for the job? Tag them below!

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Images: 1. Beth Mbitjana Inkamala of Hermannsburg Potters at the ceramics workshop during Desert Mob Marketplace, 2025. 2. Desert Mob 2025 Exhibition opening night featuring works by Hermmansburg Potters and Warlukurlangu Artists. 3. Louise Robertson of Yarrenyty Arltere Artists at their Soft Sculpture Workshop at Desert Mob Marketplace, 2025. 4. Tjanpi Desert Weavers at Desert Mob Marketplace 2025. All photos by Sara Maiorino ().