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Qalmolmi_arts NT Locally Owned & Operated 100% Aboriginal Business. Sharing Cultural Knowledge, Weavings and Paintings.

All Knowledge and teachings are of Limilngan & Wulna Culture. Please Email [email protected] For Events & More Information. 28.4 Copyright protects the form of expression of ideas, rather than the ideas, information or concepts expressed. The Copyright Act 1968 (Cth) (Copyright Act) regulates copyright in Australia in relation to original literary, dramatic, musical and artistic works, and subject matter other than works.

🎉 We’ll be at the Palmerston Youth Festival – Day 5: Deadly NAIDOC Celebration! 🖤💛❤️Qalmolmi Arts is excited to be part ...
30/06/2026

🎉 We’ll be at the Palmerston Youth Festival –
Day 5: Deadly NAIDOC Celebration! 🖤💛❤️

Qalmolmi Arts is excited to be part of this fantastic community event celebrating NAIDOC Week through culture, creativity and connection.

Come along and say hello! We’ll be sharing our Aboriginal cultural activities , where you can learn traditional techniques, create your own keepsake, and yarn with us about culture and Country.

📅 Wednesday 8 July
🕒 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
📍 Goyder Square, Palmerston

This is a free, family-friendly event featuring First Nations artists, cultural experiences, activities, entertainment, and plenty of opportunities to celebrate together.

We can’t wait to see everyone there! 🌿

A big thank you to City of Palmerston for hosting this wonderful event, proudly sponsored by the Northern Territory Government.

Thank you Daisy Crawford For Litchfield And Litchfield Council for the kind acknowledgement.It was an honour to pro...
26/01/2026

Thank you Daisy Crawford For Litchfield And Litchfield Council for the kind acknowledgement.
It was an honour to provide a Welcome and Smoking Ceremony and to share bush tucker and art with the Litchfield community. Grateful to be part of such a special day celebrating culture, citizenship, and community 🤍

🌟 END OF YEAR SALE! 🌟Kids Long Sleeve Fishing Shirts – Mermaid Dreaming DesignTo celebrate the end of 2024, our Kids Mer...
12/12/2025

🌟 END OF YEAR SALE! 🌟
Kids Long Sleeve Fishing Shirts – Mermaid Dreaming Design

To celebrate the end of 2024, our Kids Mermaid Dreaming Long Sleeve Fishing Shirts are available for:

💖 $70.00 EACH 💖
🎁 Includes a FREE stubby cooler (valued at $7.80)

✨ Lightweight & breathable
✨ Sun-safe long sleeves
✨ Perfect for holidays, camping, fishing & everyday wear
✨ Delivery INCLUDED straight to your P.O. Box!

⚠️ Limited stock available – long sleeve fishing shirts (S,M,L)
Once they’re gone, they’re gone!

📩 Send me a message to order yours today
🐚🎣🧜🏽‍♀️

Qalmolmi Arts
Culture • Colour • Community

The Meaning of Ochre in Limilngan & Wulna CultureRespecting the Colours. Honouring the Stories.Ochre is more than just c...
23/05/2025

The Meaning of Ochre in Limilngan & Wulna Culture
Respecting the Colours. Honouring the Stories.

Ochre is more than just colour —
It is spirit, story, and connection to Country.

Each ochre shade has a deep cultural meaning and purpose. In Limilngan and Wulna tradition, these colours are placed with intention — there is a right way to use them, and each use carries knowledge.

White – Spirits, Ancestors, Dreaming Stories
Represents the spiritual realm: ghosts, bones, and the stories of the Dreaming. White is used to connect with spirit and ceremony.

Black – The People
Used for background painting and as a filler. Black is never worn on the skin by Limilngan and Wulna people — it is for the canvas, not the body.

Red – Mother Earth & Sacred Knowledge
Symbolises the land, blood, and deep connection to Country. In art, red highlights important features and can mark parts of animals to avoid when preparing food.

Yellow – New Life, Fat, and Abundance
A sign of “newness” and richness. Yellow shows fat indicators in animals and seasonal abundance. It’s widely used on both skin and artwork to celebrate health, growth, and change.

🪵 How We Paint
Traditionally, ochre is mixed with natural adhesives like milkwood sap or beeswax — helping bind the pigment to artefacts and withstand the heat. This technique ensures the story stays with the object.

When you see ochre, you are looking at generations of knowledge — layered in meaning, place, and spirit.
Respect the ochre. Respect the story.

Limilngan-Wulna Seasonal Bush Calendar 🌿🌀Our Country doesn't follow four seasons — it moves through natural cycles shape...
23/05/2025

Limilngan-Wulna Seasonal Bush Calendar 🌿🌀
Our Country doesn't follow four seasons — it moves through natural cycles shaped by plants, animals, water, and skies.

This seasonal calendar reflects the rhythms of Limilngan and Wulna Country, where each time of year brings signs and stories:

🐢 Turtle and Barramundi seasons
🪰 Dragonflies tell us when to fish
🦅 White cockatoos signal the berries and plums are ready
💨 Anyalak — the windy season between April and May
🌧️ Anyan — wet season, known for strong winds and late storms
🌟 Cold seasons bring colourful stars

“This is a difficult season… can’t do anything.” — Graham Kenyon
These teachings help guide us — they carry knowledge, safety, and deep connection to Country.

Learn from the land. Respect its patterns. Listen to our Elders.

Culcul – Welcome to Country 🌿💧In Limilngan and Wulna culture, we welcome visitors with Culcul — a sacred act of placing ...
23/05/2025

Culcul – Welcome to Country 🌿💧
In Limilngan and Wulna culture, we welcome visitors with Culcul — a sacred act of placing water on the head to invite spiritual safety and respect on Country.

This isn’t just a custom — it’s a cultural protection that connects land, people, and spirit.
It’s done once per visit to help prevent bad luck, sadness, or sickness when travelling through unfamiliar Country.

⚠️ Culcul won’t protect you from mozzies or crocs 😅🐊 — but it will offer you the spiritual safety of being truly welcomed.
Whether done with water, smoke, or sweat, Culcul is deeply respected and often expected by Aboriginal people across the NT. It’s more than a gesture — it’s a grounding, powerful connection.

Respect the Country. Respect the Culture. Welcome with Culcul.

🌿🎨 Litchfield Art Expo 2024! 🎨🌿Every year, Litchfield Council and Darwin Community Arts bring together an incredible sho...
24/03/2025

🌿🎨 Litchfield Art Expo 2024! 🎨🌿

Every year, Litchfield Council and Darwin Community Arts bring together an incredible showcase of rural creativity at the Litchfield Art Expo—and this year marks the 7th year of this amazing event!

From stunning photography, paintings, and ceramics to beautifully crafted rural arts, this expo highlights the incredible talent of our local community. A huge shoutout to the dedicated team and hosts who make this event possible!

I had the absolute pleasure of performing Welcome to Country on behalf of my Wulna People for another year, acknowledging the land and our connection to it. It was also a proud moment to see other Wulna artists exhibiting their incredible works.

If you haven’t checked it out yet, make sure to visit and support our local artists—and don’t miss out next year in 2026! 🎭✨

🌊🎣 SALE ALERT! 🎣🌊🔥 Marung (Mermaid Dreaming) Long Sleeve Fishing Shirts are now just $50 – down from $75!These stunning,...
17/12/2024

🌊🎣 SALE ALERT! 🎣🌊

🔥 Marung (Mermaid Dreaming) Long Sleeve Fishing Shirts are now just $50 – down from $75!

These stunning, high-quality shirts are perfect for your next fishing trip, outdoor adventure, or casual wear. Featuring unique cultural designs inspired by Mermaid Dreaming, you’ll feel connected to nature and culture every time you wear one.

📅 SALE PERIOD: 17th December – 1st January
📏 Sizes Available: Small, Medium, and Large only
⏳ Stocks are limited – don’t miss out!
🎨COLOURS AVAILABLE- Orange, Blue and Pink

📍 Order Now:
📧 Email: [email protected]

Get yours before they’re gone! 🎉

Last Week, Qalmolmi Arts & Wunun Consultancy & Business Solutions had the honour of joining forces to deliver a Welcome ...
10/11/2024

Last Week, Qalmolmi Arts & Wunun Consultancy & Business Solutions had the honour of joining forces to deliver a Welcome To Country on Kungarakan & Warrai Lands in Batchelor as part of the NT Savanna Fire Management Program Forum 2024🔥 It was a powerful ceremony, celebrating our deep connection to country and the share responsibility of caring for it. 🌱🌿

Later on in the afternoon, Qalmolmi Arts hosted a special team-building painting session, where participants added their unique artistic touch to two collaborative boards, each piece a meaningful contribution to the artwork. 🎨

A heartfelt thank you to the Indigenous Land and Sea Corporation for having Qalmolmi Arts back this year for the painting session. We are grateful for your support and commitment to uplifting indigenous arts and cultural engagement. 🌿

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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