Mowanjum Arts

Mowanjum Arts Closed for a Christmas break, see you in 2026!! As with most complex cultures, opinions about creation can differ.

In the culture of the Worrora, Ngarinyin, and Wunumbal tribes, which make up the Mowanjum community outside Derby, Western Australia, the Wandjina is the supreme spirit being. The tribes came together early this century at the Kunmunya Presbyterian mission and the government settlement at Munja. Since 1950, they have endured many forced moves, first to Wotjulum, then to the old Mowanjum site and,

finally, to the present day Mowanjum site about 15 kilometres outside Derby. According to David Mowaljarlai (dec), a highly respected Mowanjum elder, the Worora, Ngarinyin and Wunumbul people are the three Wandjina tribes. Only these three tribes see the Wandjinas as the true creators of the land. Many other Australian Aboriginal tribes believe that the Dreamtime snake or Rainbow Serpent was the main creative force.

Mowanjum Arts Centre is now open on weekends!!!
04/07/2026

Mowanjum Arts Centre is now open on weekends!!!

Join Mowanjum Aboriginal Art & Culture Centre and help lead one of Australia’s significant remote Indigenous art and cul...
20/05/2026

Join Mowanjum Aboriginal Art & Culture Centre and help lead one of Australia’s significant remote Indigenous art and cultural destinations.

We are seeking an experienced and community-minded Tourism Manager to lead visitor experiences, support cultural tourism growth, and work closely with artists, staff, and community leaders.

A vibrant remote arts centre is looking for an enthusiastic leader to help shape and expand an emerging tourism experience on site.

All set up for the Revealed Aboriginal Art Market! At the WA Museum Boola Bardip forecourt TODAY!!!9am-5pm👋🏾 Drop into t...
18/04/2026

All set up for the Revealed Aboriginal Art Market! At the WA Museum Boola Bardip forecourt TODAY!!!
9am-5pm
👋🏾 Drop into the Mowanjum Arts Centre booth and say hello. We have a range of artworks available, including paintings, limited edition prints, books, mugs, t-shirts and engraved boab nuts.
🔥 We also have a limited swimwear collection available for purchase.

For more details visit:
https://revealed.org.au/art-market/
Revealed is presented by AACHWA – the Aboriginal Art Centre Hub Western Australia – and is presented in association with WA Museum.

Mowanjum Arts Centre CLOSED Thursday 16th and Friday 17th April due to artists attending REVEALED in Perth.
15/04/2026

Mowanjum Arts Centre CLOSED Thursday 16th and Friday 17th April due to artists attending REVEALED in Perth.

Great day of Printmaking and Photography workshops for Mowanjum artists yesterday as part of Revealed presented by AACHW...
15/04/2026

Great day of Printmaking and Photography workshops for Mowanjum artists yesterday as part of Revealed presented by AACHWA.
Barbara Bear, Chloe Nulgit and Stanley Taylor created some magnificent pieces in this one day workshop!

We can’t wait to see you at the Revealed Aboriginal Art Market! Returning to WA Museum Boola Bardip forecourt on Saturda...
15/04/2026

We can’t wait to see you at the Revealed Aboriginal Art Market! Returning to WA Museum Boola Bardip forecourt on Saturday 18 April, 9.30am – 5pm.
👋🏾 Drop into the Mowanjum Arts Centre booth and say hello. We’ll have a range of artworks available, including paintings, limited edition prints, books, mugs, t-shirts and engraved boab nuts.
🔥 We’ll have a limited swimwear collection available for purchase- new designs launched at DAAF 2025!
For one day only, don’t miss this opportunity to meet artists and purchase directly from WA Aboriginal art centres. See you there!
For more details visit:
https://revealed.org.au/art-market/
Revealed is presented by AACHWA – the Aboriginal Art Centre Hub Western Australia – and is presented in association with WA Museum.

We are proud to present our new exhibition at Everywhen Art. Come and see works from Mildred Mungulu, Quanice Martin, Go...
29/03/2026

We are proud to present our new exhibition at Everywhen Art. Come and see works from Mildred Mungulu, Quanice Martin, Gordon Barunga, Philinka Dolby, and many more.

A HUGE thank you to Lotterywest for the funds to replace our aging RAV4 that transports Mowanjum Artists and elders. And...
11/03/2026

A HUGE thank you to Lotterywest for the funds to replace our aging RAV4 that transports Mowanjum Artists and elders. And also for the replacement of the air conditioning units that failed over the Christmas break 🫶
Lotterywest

Unfortunately this event is CANCELLED due to weather conditions- new date to be advised.
14/02/2026

Unfortunately this event is CANCELLED due to weather conditions- new date to be advised.

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Gibb River Road
Derby, WA
6728

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