About Merrepen Arts
Merrepen Arts is an Aboriginal-owned art centre located in the Nauiyu community on the banks of the Daly River in the Victoria Daly region of the Northern Territory, about 230 kilometres southwest of Darwin. Established in 1986, it supports artists from the Ngan'gikurunggurr and Ngen'giwumirri language groups and is renowned for textile design, screen printing, etchings and paintings that reflect local culture, stories and Country.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a community-based art centre and gallery set in the remote Nauiyu community overlooking the Daly River. The centre displays and sells textiles, screen-printed fabrics, etchings, paintings and limited-edition prints created by local Aboriginal artists. Visitors can view artworks, meet artists when present, learn about Daly River cultural traditions and purchase authentic artworks directly from the centre in a relaxed, community setting.
Key highlights
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Aboriginal textile and screen-printed fabric designs unique to the Daly River region
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Etchings, paintings and limited-edition prints by Nauiyu artists
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Aboriginal-owned community art centre operating since 1986
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Opportunity to purchase authentic artworks directly from artists
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Cultural setting on the banks of the Daly River