Ngaruwanajirri

24/06/2026

Join us this Saturday 27 June and meet the artists David Tipuamantumirri and Graham Tipungwuti at their exhibition
'Pupuni Ngirramini, Jirti Ngirramini (Good News, Bad News)’.
https://outstationgallery.com.au/.../david.../

28/05/2026

We’ve had a great couple of days with who has sorted out our photo documentation starting with this beautiful tutini / pole by Thomas Munkanome which Alana is standing next to.
Thank you and see you next time!

17/05/2026

Come visit us at National Indigenous Art Fair in Sydney!

Ngaruwanajirri Inc will be at the National Indigenous Art Fair 2026 returning to The Cutaway, Barangaroo, 3–5 July ❤️🎨👣

Image | Artist: Harold Munkara

Ngaruwanajirri is an Aboriginal art centre on the Tiwi Islands, primarily for artists with disabilities. Renowned for dynamic artworks with local ochres, artists make contemporary works on paper, canvas and bark as well as lively ironwood carvings centred around ancient Tiwi traditions. Based in the iconic Keeping Place, the painted ceiling is inspirational, connecting old ways with new.

Experience authentic, one-of-a-kind artworks and cultural stories, shared directly by artists from community. Discover unique pieces you won’t find anywhere else, each carrying generations of knowledge and connection.

Secure your Early Bird tickets now: https://www.niaf.com.au/buy-tickets

www.niaf.com.au

17/05/2026

Big news!
Ngaruwanajirri artists Graham Tipungwuti and Ken Wayne Kantilla are finalists in the 2026 National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art Awards - the NATSIAA!

Big congratulations to you 2!

30/04/2026

Tunga time !!

Women artists and arts workers recently did a Tunga workshop with senior women from Wurrumiyanga.
Tunga are bark baskets unique to Tiwi Islands, and central to ceremony.

1. Lillian Kerinaiua working on her pamajini Jilamara (armband design).

2. Marie Yvonne Tipuamantumirri painting up ampiji Jilamara (rainbow serpent design) for an exhibition in Sydney in late June.

3. Marie wearing her tunga.