Discover Tjanpi Desert Weavers: a must-visit Aboriginal Art Gallery in Alice Springs.
Tjanpi Desert Weavers is an Aboriginal-owned social enterprise and gallery in Alice Springs, showcasing contemporary fibre art by over 400 women from 26 remote communities across the NPY (Ngaanyatjarra, Pitjantjatjara, Yankunytjatjara) Lands.
Step inside the gallery to explore an ever-changing collection of handwoven baskets, quirky sculptures, hand painted jewellery, and merchandise. Each piece of fibre art is crafted with native desert grasses and natural fibres, telling a story of ingenuity, skill, and connection to Country.
Located just minutes from the town centre, the Tjanpi gallery is a must-visit for art lovers and travellers looking to experience the richness of Central Australian Aboriginal art.
Follow the green signs and immerse yourself in the vibrant world of Tjanpi!
Opening times
- Monday:
- Tuesday:
- Wednesday:
- Thursday:
- Friday:
- Saturday: Closed
- Sunday: Closed
Entry cost
Free entry
Facilities
- Carpark
- Coach parking
- Family-friendly
- Gallery / museum
- Shop / gift shop
Accessibility
Welcomes and assists people who have challenges with learning, communication, understanding and behaviour. (includes people with autism, intellectual disability, Down syndrome, acquired brain injury (ABI), dyslexia and dementia) Caters for people who use a wheelchair.