Mbantua Fine Art Gallery

Mbantua Fine Art Gallery www.mbantua.com.au Mbantua Gallery is a long established and very well known Aboriginal Art Gallery in Alice Springs in the Northern Territory.
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Mbantua Gallery is located in the Central Australia town of Alice Springs and presents Aboriginal Art mainly from the Utopia region. The gallery displays beautiful works of art along with smaller gift items made in Australia.

For Aboriginal peoples, Country is more than a physical space; it is a spiritual connection to the living world – includ...
20/06/2026

For Aboriginal peoples, Country is more than a physical space; it is a spiritual connection to the living world – including the land, skies, waterways, wildlife, plants, and people.

Connection to Country is important as it provides a sense of belonging and uplifts the wellbeing of the community.

While every community has its own unique definition of Country, most of them share the understanding that Country is alive.

Our community is from the Utopia region of Central Australia. Within this region, there are many different Countries, which is why each of our artist profiles includes their specific Country.

We’ve gathered a selection of art from our community that celebrates and shows respect for Country. Artists featured here:

✨ Delvine Petyarre

✨ Selina Teece Pwerle

✨ Barbara Weir (dec.)

✨ Teresa Purla

3 Generations of Bush Medicine: featuring Betty Morton Pwerle, Joycie Morton Petyarre & Nakita Inkamala.While all three ...
18/06/2026

3 Generations of Bush Medicine: featuring Betty Morton Pwerle, Joycie Morton Petyarre & Nakita Inkamala.

While all three women paint Bush Medicine, each brings her own approach through colour, pattern, composition and technique.

Together, their works highlight both the strong cultural connection they share and the individual artistic voices that have developed across three generations of women.

This exhibition is on display at our Alice Springs and Darwin galleries until 30 June. We hope to see you soon for a visit 😊

For those who can’t make it in person, we also have an online exhibition which you can view on the website.

Anwekety (Conkerberry) by Glady KemarreGlady rarely painted anything other than the Anwekety Story, whereby fine dot wor...
16/06/2026

Anwekety (Conkerberry) by Glady Kemarre

Glady rarely painted anything other than the Anwekety Story, whereby fine dot work represents the sweet black conkerberry (anwekety in Glady's native language).

This fruit looks very similar to a plum and is often referred to in English by Glady as a 'bush plum'.

In the Dreamtime, winds blew from all directions, carrying the Anwekety seed over Glady's ancestors' land. The first Anwekety of the Dreamings then grew, bore fruit and dropped more seeds. Many winds blew the seeds all over the Dreaming lands.

Browse more of Glady’s art on the website: https://mbantua.com.au/our-artists/glady-kemarre/

Bush Medicine is an important cultural practice in Central Australia. Throughout history, the Aboriginal people have use...
14/06/2026

Bush Medicine is an important cultural practice in Central Australia. Throughout history, the Aboriginal people have used the leaves, seeds and roots of native plants as medicines.

The knowledge of different plants is closely tied to Country as it depends which plants are easily accessible within each community.

Our current exhibition explores this important ritual through the work of 3 artists – Betty Morton Pwerle, Joycie Morton Petyarre and Nakita Inkamala.

The exhibition is on display at our Alice Springs and Darwin galleries until 30 June. We'd love to see you for a visit!

For those who can’t make it in person, we also have an online exhibition which you can view on the website.

13/06/2026

Behind every artwork, there is a story.

This month’s new small paintings celebrate the rich traditions and cultural heritage of our Utopia community.

From the ancient knowledge of bush medicine to the abundance of desert foods, there are so many beautiful stories to explore.

Artists featured here:

✨ Bettrina P**a Bundey

✨ Elizabeth Mpetyane

✨ Lily Lion Kngwarreye

✨ Denisa Hatches Ngale

✨ Lucky Morton Kngwarreye

Find them all on the website – visit New Arrivals under the Shop All menu.

From the depth of a waterhole to the expanse of a bright desert sky, blue is one of the most versatile colours in nature...
11/06/2026

From the depth of a waterhole to the expanse of a bright desert sky, blue is one of the most versatile colours in nature.

Deep shades of indigo bring a sense of strength and focus into a room, while softer blues invite a feeling of calm and tranquility.

Carrying the peaceful spirit of these natural elements, a blue artwork can beautifully transform the energy of your favourite spaces.

Artists featured here:

✨ Jeannie Mills Pwerle

✨ Emily Pwerle

✨ Kate Petyarre (Pitjara)

✨ Belinda Golder Kngwarreye

✨ Anna Tilmouth Napangardi

Find more Art by Colour under the Utopia Art menu on the website.

Awelye (Women’s Ceremony) for Sugarbag (Native Honey) by Susan Hunter PetyarreWomen perform Awelye ceremonies to demonst...
09/06/2026

Awelye (Women’s Ceremony) for Sugarbag (Native Honey) by Susan Hunter Petyarre

Women perform Awelye ceremonies to demonstrate respect for their country and the total well-being and health of their community.

Sugarbag is the bush honey of Australian native bees.

Size: 90x60cm, Price: $1,495

Find it on the website: https://mbantua.com.au/mb062471-susan-hunter-petyarre/

Country by Taralyn Morton PetyarreTaralyn's painting represents design elements associated with her country, Ampilatwatj...
07/06/2026

Country by Taralyn Morton Petyarre

Taralyn's painting represents design elements associated with her country, Ampilatwatja. She lives there with her husband and sons.

Size: 120x90cm, Price: $2,950

Find it on the website: https://mbantua.com.au/mb061960-taralyn-morton/

We are pleased to share our latest exhibition which celebrates three generations of artistry from Utopia.The exhibition ...
06/06/2026

We are pleased to share our latest exhibition which celebrates three generations of artistry from Utopia.

The exhibition brings together one family of artists — Betty Morton Pwerle, Joycie Morton Petyarre and Nakita Inkamala — and their unique representations of Bush Medicine.

We hope you enjoy exploring this respected tradition through the eyes of each artist and invite you to look for both the similarities and differences in their work.

The exhibition is on display at our Alice Springs and Darwin galleries until 30 June. We'd love to see you for a visit!

For those who can’t make it in person, we also have an online exhibition which you can view on the website.

Red art from the red centre ❤️A colour of warmth and vitality, red is wonderful for bringing a sense of energy into a ro...
04/06/2026

Red art from the red centre ❤️

A colour of warmth and vitality, red is wonderful for bringing a sense of energy into a room. Carrying the vibrant spirit of desert landscapes, a red artwork can help inspire focus and creativity.

Artists featured here:

✨ Gloria Tamerre Petyarre

✨ Teresa Purla

✨ Glady Kemarre

✨ Carmen Jones Petyarre

✨ Evelyn Pultara (Petyarre)

Find more Art by Colour under the Utopia Art menu on the website.

Happy Browsing!

Address

24 Elder Street
Alice Springs, NT
0870

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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+61477443473

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