Yinjaa-Barni Art

31/08/2026

It was a pleasure to be part of Country to Couture 2026.

We were proud to be involved in Show 2, Imprints and Memory – Seasons of the Land, Waters and Sky, showcasing our collection Ocean to Ochre.

The collection features six artwork designs by Melissa Sandy, Allery Sandy, Michelle Adams, Justina Willis and Marlene Harold, brought to life through fashion.

Congratulations to all the incredible artists, designers and models who brought this beautiful runway to life.

Stay tuned for our official collection launch.

Image credits:
1: Photo by Dylan Buckee. This is Melissa Sandy’s artwork printed on linen and sewn into a skirt and matching jacket. Model: Abby Gore-Birch
2: Photo by Michael Jalaru Torres. Tanisha Carr (model) wearing Allery Sandy’s artwork , dress made in silk and wildflowers picked on Country.
3: Photo by Michael Jalaru Torres. Anthony Zielke (model) is wearing Michelle Adams artwork ‘Spirit of Ochre’ printed on linen.
4: Photo by Dylan Buckee. Allery Sandy's artwork ‘Rugged Country’ printed on linen.

09/08/2026

Today is the final day to see us in person at DAAF 2026! 👋

If you can’t visit us here in Darwin there is still a beautiful selection of works for DAAF online, https://2026.daaf.com.au/art-centres/yinjaa-barni-art/

Images 1 & 2 courtesy of Peppermint Magazine, 3 & 4 courtesy of Yinjaa-Barni Art

07/08/2026

“These memories of Country are our identity, our strength and our future.” - Allery Sandy 2026

A huge congratulations to the talented Allery Sandy on being named a finalist in the 2026 Telstra NATSIAA!

Allery’s prolific work, Ngarndu Ngurra (My Country) is on display at MAGNT alongside all the outstanding finalists and winners.

It was a special night in Darwin last night celebrating with Allery. What an achievement! 👏

04/08/2026

We have arrived on Larrakia Country for Darwin Aboriginal Art Fair 2026!

Scroll to see a selection of some of the special works we have at DAAF this year. See you online and in person from the 6-9 August.

Make sure to pop past our booth to meet our wonderful artists Allery Sandy, Kira Wilson and Treinaya Phillips.

Artworks:
1. Seeds and Waterways, Dawn Sandy
2. Corkbark River Bi-yangarra, Marlene Harold
3. Mulla Mulla, Madeline Sandy
4. Harding River, Rodney Adams
5. Melissa Sandy
6. Pilbara Wildflowers, Justina Willis

31/07/2026

Country to Couture is this weekend!

This beautiful piece is part of our Jina Jina collection and the set is from the talented Michelle Adams artwork. 🌟

🔥 ANNOUNCEMENT 🔥 We’re thrilled to welcome Balla Neba as the choreographer for Country to Couture 2026!

A Wakka Wakka and Gungulu creative powerhouse, Balla brings protocol-driven storytelling, cultural strength, and fierce contemporary movement to this year’s runway.

"Country to Couture is more than a show; it’s a living, breathing story of who we are.
Every movement must be grounded in connection and integrity. That’s the foundation of my work.
This year’s runway will be bold, unapologetic, and deeply connected to Country.”
- Balla Neba

Get ready for a showcase that honours Country, kinship, and resilience — and pushes First Nations fashion into bold new territory.

A runway you won’t forget ✨

📅 These SOLD OUT runways are kicking off a week of First Nations excellence, followed by the NIFA and Darwin Aboriginal Art Fair 👣

📷️ Balla Neba, wearing Jina Jina by Yinjaa-Barni Art, photo by Jake Powers. Courtesy of Brown's Mart .mithadda .walker.581

27/07/2026

Did you catch the incredible Jessica Mauboy hosting That Blackfella Show during NAIDOC week?

Jessica’s suit features the bold and bright print from the talented Justina Willis. This print will feature as part of our latest Jina-Jina collection during Country to Couture 2026!

Stay tuned, catch you in Darwin on August 3rd for all things fashion.

Credits:
Stylist Hayley Burton
Jewellery Thomas Coen Jewellery

25/07/2026

Congratulations to all of the winners and highly commended!

Thank you Ngaarda Media for sharing the special moments from the awards night.

Make sure to visit Cossack Art Awards, open until August 9th 10am - 3pm daily!

BIDYADANGA ARTIST TAKES TOP HONOUR AT COSSACK ART AWARDS WITH NYURNMA — BURNT COUNTRY

By Lynnese O'Donoghue

Bidyadanga artist Jenny Butt has won the 2026 Cossack Art Awards’ top prize, leading a night that celebrated First Nations artists, Pilbara landscapes and stories passed between generations.

Jenny Butt was named the winner of Best Overall Artwork for Nyurnma (Burnt Country) at the Cossack Art Awards Gala Awards Night on July 18.

It was Jenny’s first time entering the Cossack Art Awards, and she took out the top prize!

Speaking to Ngaarda Media after her name was announced, Jenny said she had dedicated the painting to her grandmothers and grandfathers.

TO READ FULL ARTICLE AND LISTEN TO ALL INTERVIEWS:
https://www.ngaardamedia.com.au/news/bidyadanga-artist-takes-top-honour-at-cossack-art-awards-with-nyurnma-burnt-country

24/07/2026

What an incredible week for Yinjaa-Barni Art! We had 13 entries at Cossack Art Awards this year from our talented artists.

A special congratulations to,

Rodney Adams - Winner of the Best Artwork by a Pilbara Artist Category

Allery Sandy - Winner of the Pilbara Landscape Category

Marlene Harold - Highly Commended for the North West Flora and Fauna Category

Congratulations to all artists involved in Cossack Art Awards this year! 🌟

17/07/2026

Thank you to all those who joined us at the opening of The Void by Melissa Sandy at Red Earth Arts Precinct last week. It was so special to be surrounded by family, friends and community.

Please make sure to visit The Void, it is on display until September 6th.

Thank you to our incredible supporters who have contributed to bringing this collection of works to both PS Art Space and Red Earth Arts Precinct.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people should be advised this exhibition contains images, voices and names of deceased persons.

30/06/2026

We’ve spent the last two days out on Country with Andy Quilty and the team from FORM!

It was so great to think about landscapes and explore mixed media works on paper with inks, pencils, paint markers and more.

This event was delivered by FORM through the Regional Arts Development Program.