About Maruku Arts
Maruku Arts is an Anangu-owned Aboriginal art centre based at Mutitjulu Community within Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park in the Petermann region of the Northern Territory. Established in 1984, it represents artists from Mutitjulu and surrounding Western Desert communities. The centre operates a gallery at the Uluru-Kata Tjuta Cultural Centre and offers dot-painting workshops led by Anangu artists, sharing Tjukurpa stories through paintings, punu woodwork and cultural experiences.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a gallery space at the Uluru-Kata Tjuta Cultural Centre displaying paintings, punu (wood carvings) and crafts by Anangu artists from the Western Desert, and a workshop area where Anangu artists lead dot-painting sessions. The setting is within the national park with views of Uluru, inside a low-profile cultural centre building with interpretive displays. Visitors can view and purchase authentic artworks, learn about symbols and stories, and participate in hands-on workshops by prior booking.
Key highlights
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Anangu-owned gallery at Uluru-Kata Tjuta Cultural Centre with authentic Western Desert paintings and punu
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Dot-painting workshops led by Anangu artists sharing Tjukurpa stories and symbols
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Opportunity to meet artists and purchase ethically sourced Aboriginal art
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Location inside Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park near Uluru