About Milingimbi Art and Culture Centre
Milingimbi Art and Culture Centre is an Aboriginal-owned art centre on Milingimbi Island in the Crocodile Islands group, East Arnhem Region, Northern Territory. It represents Yolngu artists from Milingimbi and surrounding homelands. The centre is known for bark paintings, larrakitj (memorial poles), fibre weavings and contemporary works that maintain Yolngu cultural knowledge. It serves as a studio, gallery and cultural keeping place supporting artists and sharing culture with visitors.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a community-based art centre and gallery on Milingimbi Island displaying and selling works by Yolngu artists. The setting is a remote island community with a dedicated gallery space, working studios and cultural displays. Visitors can view bark paintings, larrakitj, woven pandanus fibre works, carvings and contemporary paintings, meet artists when available, learn about Yolngu stories and techniques, and purchase authentic artworks directly from the centre.
Key highlights
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Authentic Yolngu bark paintings and larrakitj (painted memorial poles)
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Fine pandanus and fibre weavings including baskets, mats and dilly bags
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Working artist studios and gallery showcasing contemporary and traditional works
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Cultural keeping place sharing Yolngu stories and knowledge of the Crocodile Islands