Tjala Arts

Mimili Maku Arts

Tjala Arts is an Indigenous-owned and managed corporation located in Amata community on the APY Lands of South Australia. Established in 1997, Tjala Arts is a professional art-making studio where culture is celebrated and maintained by Anangu across three generations.

Tjala Arts boasts an exciting exhibition program supporting established, mid-career and emerging artists. The art centre has launched the careers of artists Mick Wikilyiri, Iluwanti Ken, Sylvia Ken, Barbara Moore and the five Ken Sisters – Yaritji Young, Freda Brady, Sandra Ken, Maringka Tunkin and Tjungkara Ken. Tjala artists embrace a variety of mediums including acrylic paint on linen, works on paper, punu (wood work) and tjanpi (fibre weaving) and new media. Known for their vibrant use of colour, energetic mark-making and innovative artistic projects, artworks by Tjala artists sit prominently in every major public collection and significant collections across Australia and abroad.

As an Anangu-owned business, Tjala Arts is a place that honours cultural practice and promotes and supports the highest level of ethical practice in the production and sale of Indigenous art, creating widespread financial gain for families in the community and surrounding homelands.

Contact Details

Website

www.tjalaarts.com.au

Email

info@tjalaarts.com.au

Phone

+61 8 8956 2899

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