艺术画廊 | 文化及艺术 | 澳大利亚北领地

在爱丽斯的亚拉伦文化区，以及凯瑟琳、卡卡杜和阿纳姆地的当地画廊，您可以观赏到著名的土著艺术作品。

北领地随处可见当代和土著艺术画廊。您能见到大型的商业区、社区经营的画廊、政府经营的展览场地以及土著艺术藏品。

北端地区

北领地博物艺术馆是澳大利亚风光最美丽的画廊之一，俯瞰着美丽的范尼湾和达尔文港。该画廊以土著艺术和文化、东南亚艺术、领地历史（比如Cyclone Tracey展览）和海事历史闻名。

达尔文的郊区和市中心有很多有趣的艺术场地，展出当地和州际艺术家的作品。您可以在每周的名迪海滩（Mindil Beach）和帕罗（Parap）等集市上找到很多当地艺术家以及他们的作品。

凯瑟琳和巴克利地区

凯瑟琳和腾南特克里克小镇上都有一些小型艺术画廊。大都藏有来自本地社区的土著艺术收藏品，所用材质丰富多样。

爱丽斯泉

澳大利亚中部是当代土著艺术运动的发源地，因此这里有许多土著艺术画廊，展示周边社区的本地艺术家的作品。

除此之外，您还可以欣赏到小镇中非土著本地艺术家推动的丰富多彩、独具创意和体现多元文化的艺术运动，参与者包括摄影师、画家、雕塑家以及使用丝绸和羊毛等材料进行创作的手工业者。亚拉伦文化区可以一窥该地区非凡的艺术、文化和遗址。

乌鲁鲁

乌鲁鲁-卡塔丘卡国家公园有两个艺术中心。马鲁卡 (Maruka) 艺术中心汇集了18 个社区和 800 多名本地手工艺人的作品，藏品总量超过 3 万件。其工艺品零售网点位于乌鲁鲁-卡塔丘卡文化中心。瓦卡贾拉 (Walkatjara) 艺术中心也位于该文化中心，由当地的慕提朱鲁 (Mutitjulu) 社区的艺术家所有及经营。

Aboriginal artist painting at Mimi Aboriginal Arts and Crafts — The finishing touches to a new piece

Paintings on display at Maruku Arts Aboriginal Art Gallery — The art gallery of Maruku Arts at Yulara

The artwork of Uluṟu-Kata Tjuṯa

In the shadow of Uluṟu, the best Aboriginal art is on display at Maruku Arts and Walkatjara Art. Both galleries exhibit the work of local artists as well as the artists from nearby communities of the Central Desert region. Come see the stunning paintings, woodwork and carved tools exhibited there. Learn all about the Dreamtime stories first hand from the Anangu people. Remember to stay around if you want to hear about the cultural geographical significance of Uluṟu and Kata Tjuṯa in their sacred ceremonies.

Art galleries in Alice Springs

Alice Springs has an enormous number of art galleries. It could take you days to examine them all.

Araluen Arts Centre has over 1,100 artworks in its permanent collections. They also regularly open their gallery spaces to artworks from artists across the country. It hosts the annual Desert Mob exhibition, the Beanie Festival and a range of performing arts and cultural events through the year. Local artists also sell their wares in the Central Craft retail outlet. Everything from ceramics and woodwork to silk paintings and lapidary are on sale.

Aboriginal art galleries are on every corner in Alice Springs. Each boasting of their own unique range of artists, styles and materials.

Art galleries in Alice Springs include:

If you’d like to purchase some art to take home with you, most galleries provide free or low-cost postage and handling straight to your own home.

Close up shot of an Aboriginal artist painting — The meticulous detail that goes into creating a dot painting

Woman in the Nyinkka Nyunyu Art Gallery in Tennant Creek — The gallery of Nyinkka Nyunyu in Tennant Creek

Katherine art galleries

In Katherine, Godinymayin Yijard Rivers Arts and Culture Centre hosts art exhibitions by artists from all backgrounds and in all styles. It’s not just paintings that you’ll find here. The gallery is full of other visual artworks as well for an experience to excite your senses. The K Space gallery is dedicated to the work of local artists and puts on small exhibitions to support up and coming artists.

Mimi Aboriginal Art and Crafts puts the spotlight on artists from the Katherine region. Being 100% Aboriginal owned, the gallery showcases a dynamic range of painting styles. From the Top End desert to river, its artworks are a true reflection on the changing landscape through Katherine. Weavings, didgeridoos and carvings are also on show and available for purchase.

Top Didj Cultural Experience and Art Gallery hosts an impressive collection of artists form the desert and Katherine region. Some of which include Gloria Petyarre, the King sisters, Lorna Fencer Naparulla, Wallala Tjapaltjarri and the artists of Injalak Arts.

Outside of Katherine in the town of Mataranka you’ll find the Stockyard Gallery. It’s a small local gallery that specialises in local art and artefacts reflecting the rich past of Katherine and the local people.

Girl looking at painting on the wall at Godinymayin Yijard Rivers Arts and Culture Centre — Stunning pieces on display at Godinymayin Yijard in Katherine

Darwin street art mural of Gurrumul — The incredible street art in Darwin City featuring singer Gurrumul

Darwin City art galleries

Darwin is home to the most extensive mix of art galleries. Darwin’s galleries include photography, contemporary art and objects from important moments in the city’s history.

The Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory is the Territory’s flagship museum and art gallery. Located on picturesque Fannie Bay, its permanent collection holds thousands of artworks and historical artefacts from artists across the Territory.

As well as stunning Aboriginal art, the art gallery is home to Tactile Arts – contemporary sculptures and pieces. The Colin Jack-Hinton Maritime Gallery displays traditional boats and canoes reflecting the seafaring past of Darwin.

Darwin Visual Arts is a not-for-profit organisation established to provide spaces for the exhibit of art. Within the space, there are three galleries for local artists which are open Thursday to Saturday during exhibition runs. Check their website for the latest information on upcoming exhibitions.

The Northern Centre for Contemporary Art is located in Parap and as the name suggests, it’s the place to find unique and thought-provoking contemporary art. Come and examine their paintings, photographs and other pieces form the year-round exhibitions.

Galleries worth checking out in and around Darwin City include:

If you’re looking to see art outside of a gallery space, the works from the Darwin Street Art Festival are sure to impress. Follow the streets and lanes of Darwin City and see huge buildings transformed into canvases with both realistic and abstract street art.