Yamaji Art

25/09/2026

~ SEE YOU AROUND YOU MOB~

After ten years of dedicated service as Art Centre Manager, I would like to take this opportunity to express my sincere gratitude to everyone who has supported me throughout this journey. Today is my last day.

It has been an honour and a privilege to work alongside artists, staff, board members, community members, partners and supporters of the Art Centre. Over the past decade, I have had the opportunity to witness the creativity, strength and cultural knowledge of the artists and community, and I am deeply grateful to have been part of that journey.

The past ten years have brought many opportunities, challenges, achievements and moments of growth. I am particularly thankful for the relationships that have been built along the way and for the trust placed in me to support the Art Centre, its artists and its ongoing development. I am proud of the work we have undertaken together to strengthen the organisation, create opportunities for artists, share culture and stories, and build a sustainable future for the Art Centre.

As I reflect on my time as Manager, I leave with a deep sense of appreciation for the people who have contributed to making the Art Centre what it is today. Thank you for the support, encouragement, friendship and shared commitment over the past ten years. It has been an incredibly meaningful chapter of my professional life, and I will always value the experiences, relationships and memories created during my time with the Art Centre.

During this time of transition we ask that you have flexibility and patience when contacting the art centre, as there will be times when there will be only one worker on.

I wish the organisation, its artists, staff and community every success for the future.

Stay creative you mob!!!

Roni Kerley

09/09/2026

**Cultural Disclaimer:
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people should be aware that the following contains an image and name of a deceased person.

🌸 Yamaji Art invites you to our upcoming exhibition, Our Mother – Our Leader – Our Voice, honouring the life of the late Dr Charmaine Papertalk Green-Smith.🌸

Acknowledging the 1st Anniversary on the passing of Dr Charmaine Papertalk Green- Smith, Yamaji Art brings together loaned paintings, collaborative artworks and the life story of this significant artist, writer, mentor and leader.

Opening night
5:30pm Friday 18th September 2026
Yamaji Art 189 Marine Terrace Geraldton
RSVP via link or QR code
Link- https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/our-mother-our-leader-our-voice-tickets-2000232105071

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08/09/2026

**ACTIVATING ARCHIVES WORKSHOP**

Yamaji Art invites the Yama(t)ji Community to join us for a special day of information sessions, cultural learning and connection as we explore the history and significance of the Activating Archives project.

📅 Wednesday 23 September 2026
📍 The Wedge – Museum of Geraldton, 2 Museum Place, Geraldton WA

The sessions will include:

- Presenting the history of this significant 5+ year project.
- Viewing cultural artefacts and materials from Yama(t)ji Country held by WA museums.
- Handling 3D-printed, replica artefacts.
- Identifying additional found cultural objects from the Morton Collection, held by the Museum of Tasmania.
- Discussing the repatriation of Yama(t)ji items to Yama(t)ji Country.

Two sessions will be held:
Session One. 10am–12pm
🍽️ 1-hour lunch: Catering provided.
Session Two: 1pm–3pm

There will also be an opportunity for attendees to join an excursion to view Yama(t)ji items stored at the WA Museum Boola Bardip, Welshpool and the Berndt Museum
Limited numbers available.

❤️💛🖤 Community members are highly encouraged to participate! [-o-]

For more information, please contact us (08) 9965 3440.

Supported by Museum of Geraldton and ART ON THE MOVE

Aboriginal Art Centre
Authentic Aboriginal Art

26/08/2026

Please note that we are experiencing technical issues with our current website. Due to security reasons the page has been taken down.

We are actively working to create a new more secure website to ensure our customers have a safe experience when visiting our page.

We will be back on line in the near future.

09/08/2026

Please note that the art centre will be closed today, Monday 10th August, as we will be attending the funeral of our Snr Artist, Elder and Cultural Advisor Mr K Merritt.

We will reopen Tuesday 11th at 9am

Thank you for your understanding 🕊️

06/08/2026

DAAF 2026 is waiting for you. Join us at booth 33 to see the colourful colours of the Mid West of WA.

Works showing off the blues hues of the ocean to the earthy tones of outback!

Us mob are not short on colour that’s for sure.

Come and say hi.

Darwin Aboriginal Art Fair



04/08/2026

✨ Check out some of the incredible works created by our featured artist, Nicole Dickerson, for this year's Darwin Aboriginal Art Fair

Nicole's latest collection beautifully reflects her unique artistic style, cultural storytelling, and deep connection to Country. Each piece showcases her creativity and celebrates the strength and richness of Aboriginal art.

We are incredibly proud to see Nicole representing our art centre at one of Australia's largest Indigenous art fairs. If you're attending DAAF, be sure to stop by and experience her stunning works in person.

When: 6-9 August, 2026

Where: Darwin Convention Centre, NT and online

For more, head to: WWW.DAAF.COM.AU and follow ( on FB) for all the updates.

Darwin Aboriginal Art Fair is thanks to the support of the Tim Fairfax Family Foundation and receives funding from Creative Australia through the Australian Cultural Fund, Australian Government Indigenous Visual Arts Industry Support, Australian Government Visual Arts and Craft Strategy, Northern Territory Government through Tourism and Events NT, University of Melbourne, City of Darwin, Chapman & Bailey.

31/07/2026

1 WEEK TO GO!
One week to go.
The countdown is almost over.

CELEBRATING 20 YEARS!!
Join us on Larrakia Country this August 6-9, where Yamaji art will once again be part of the annual Darwin Aboriginal Art Fair ( DAAF), Australia’s largest Indigenous Art Fair. This is an action packed week you won’t want to miss – celebrating strong Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander art, design and culture.

We’ll be joined by over 75 fellow First Nations Art Centres from right across the country, selling exclusive pieces that you won’t find anywhere else. Drop by for a yarn and meet the artists, hear the stories behind the work, get involved in a workshop, enjoy a cultural dance performance, look through some incredible artworks – and pick yourself up something special!

DAAF is grounded in community and culture, with First Nations Art Centres and ethical practice at the heart of the event. It remains FREE to attend from Friday to Sunday, with 100% of all art sales going directly back to the Art Centres, our artists and communities. See you there!

When: 6-9 August, 2026

Where: Darwin Convention Centre, NT and online

For more, head to: WWW.DAAF.COM.AU and follow ( on FB) for all the updates.



Darwin Aboriginal Art Fair is thanks to the support of the Tim Fairfax Family Foundation and receives funding from Creative Australia through the Australian Cultural Fund, Australian Government Indigenous Visual Arts Industry Support, Australian Government Visual Arts and Craft Strategy, Northern Territory Government through Tourism and Events NT, University of Melbourne, City of Darwin, Chapman & Bailey.

28/07/2026

Help support Mid West Aboriginal artists travel across country to strengthen their connection to each other, culture, story and their relationship with the land.

Yamaji Art are seeking to raise funds towards costs associated with travelling from the ocean (Geraldton) to the outback (Mount Magnet), connecting with artists from other art centres along the way.

To read more and help us achieve this dream check out our fund raising campaign at: https://artists.australianculturalfund.org.au/s/project/a2EMn00000ie2zzMAA/when-a-colourful-country-speaks

A little or a lot....every bit counts.

Help support Mid West Aboriginal artists travel across country to strengthen their connection to culture, story and their relationship with artists from four other art centres in the Region.