Join artists for the official opening of Desert Mob 2025, a celebration of all that is art and culture from the desert.
The Desert Mob 2025 opening features live music and dance performances, food and beverages, and the much-anticipated annual exhibition opens to the public, showcasing over 30 Art Centres. This is an invitation to view hundreds of works by artists who are members of Aboriginal-governed community art centres across Central Australia. Exhibiting alongside emerging and mid-career artists, many of the senior artists are veterans of the event, with established international profiles.
All works in the Desert Mob 2025 exhibition will be available to purchase, and the opening night is an exclusive opportunity to acquire works prior to the exhibition going live online on Friday 12 September (all times ACST).
The Opening Night and Exhibition are presented by Desart as part of Desert Mob, one of the nation's most anticipated Aboriginal art events. Desert Mob 2025 will take place at the Araluen Arts Centre in Mparntwe (Alice Springs) from 11th September - 26th October 2025 and comprises of an exhibition, artist talks, market, public programs, satellite events and activations.
Event Date
Thursday 11 September 2025
Entry cost
Free entry
Facilities
- Carpark
- Family-friendly
- Public toilet
- Shop / gift shop
- Free wifi
Accessibility
Caters for people who use a wheelchair.
Deals & offers
Package
Desert Mob Opening to Uluru - The Ultimate Self Drive*
Experience one of the nation’s oldest and most extraordinary celebrations of Aboriginal art and culture, Desert Mob, with our exclusive 10-day Red Centre package and ultimate Uluru and Kings Canyon journey. Over the opening weekend of Desert Mob, attend the exclusive opening of the renowned Desert Mob Exhibition, enjoy an unmissable day of Artist Talks featuring stories, songs, films and fashion, browse and acquire works at the popular art marketplace, and join in workshops and demonstrations.
Valid: 25 July – 31 August 2025
Claim this offer * On sale until 31 August 2025. For travel 11th September - 26th October 2025. For full terms and conditions and details on NT Now's refund policy, view the booking conditions at their website..jpg?width=370&height=247&fit=crop&format=jpg&auto=webp)
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