About Munupi Arts and Crafts Association
Munupi Arts and Crafts Association is an Aboriginal-owned art centre at Pirlangimpi (Garden Point) on Melville Island in the Tiwi Islands, Northern Territory. Established in 1990, it represents Tiwi artists from the western Tiwi Islands and is known for contemporary Tiwi painting, carving, printmaking and natural ochre works. The centre provides a studio and gallery where visitors can view artists at work and purchase authentic Tiwi artworks directly from the community.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a community art centre and gallery set within the remote Pirlangimpi community on Melville Island. The centre includes working artist studios and exhibition space displaying paintings, carvings, prints and textiles featuring Tiwi Jilamara designs and natural ochres. Visitors can meet artists, observe work in progress, learn about Tiwi culture and purchase artworks. Access is typically as part of a permitted day tour from Darwin.
Key highlights
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Aboriginal-owned art centre representing Tiwi artists of western Melville Island
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Contemporary Tiwi paintings, Pukumani poles, carvings and printmaking using natural ochres
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Opportunity to meet artists and watch work in studios
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Authentic artworks available to purchase directly from the art centre