Wangaba Roebourne Art Group

17/01/2024

We last posted in August of 2023, and a lot has happened since then. First of all, Linda and Christina officially resigned last year, but they stayed on and helped us finish the final job in December. Board of Directors decisions placed the art group in a position that made them realize they had taken the art group as far as they could go.

WRAG's Chairperson Nana Violet Samson made the difficult decision to permanently close the art group, and asked us to inform everyone on our social media accounts.

We request that people cease calling the number they have for the art group immediately, as it was never WRAG's, but a number and phone on loan to us. Nana Violet Samson should be contacted for any further information regarding the art group.

Thank you to all our supporters over the years, especially Rio Tinto, who was one of our major sponsors for many years who helped us on our amazing journey. We hoped the journey would never end, but 2023 proved fatal for us as it did for so many other small businesses in Australia.

Thank you so much for such an amazing ride.

23/08/2023

We are announcing that the art group is now closed until further notice. We are sorry for any inconvenience this may cause.

28/07/2023

Don't miss out on the incredible , coming up in just a few weeks! We're thrilled to be a part of this fantastic event, joining a remarkable list of WA art centres. If you find yourself on Larrakia Country, be sure to drop by and immerse yourself in the amazing lineup of events. Visit https://daaf.com.au/art-fair-2023/ for all the exciting details!⁠
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Can't make it in person? No worries! You can still be a part of the experience online! Join virtually and explore the incredible artworks from the comfort of your own space. ⁠
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And to all our amazing members, we can't wait to catch up with you there! See you soon! 👋 ⁠
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28/07/2023

Ikuntji Artists are bringing their latest collection to Country to Couture in August 😱

They're are a not-for-profit Art Centre situated in the community of Haasts Bluff in Central Australia. Their vibrant and diverse textile designs may be recognised from Australian Fashion Week, Yokayi Footy, NAIDOC and the Logie Awards.

Ikuntji Artists are proud to share their stories from their home through fabric and design. This collection elevates old design traditions into something that is accessible and contemporary while sharing stories of ceremony, Country, and culture.

Catch Ikuntji Artists on the Country to Couture show 2 runway - join the waitlist at Darwin Festival - https://www.darwinfestival.org.au/events/country-to-couture/

Photos by Getty Images, Indigital TV and Rob Hookey. Images courtesy of the Art Centre.

28/07/2023

28/07/2023

"During ceremony on the Tiwi Islands a series of 'yoi' (dances), are performed; some are totemic inherited from the person's Mother) and some serve to act out the narrative of newly composed songs. Participants in these ceremonies are painted with turtiyanginari (the different natural ochre colours)...

28/07/2023

Have you watched ‘The Dark Emu Story’ yet?

The documentary by Blackfella Films and Muruwari Gomeroi Director Allan Clarke, about Bruce Pascoe’s incredible book is now available to watch on iview.

We think this line from Stan Grant sums it up perfectly.

‘I think what Bruce did… he spoke into that void, closed his eyes, and stood in the silence in the land and said close your eyes, imagine this country again...’

Congrats to everyone involved.

28/07/2023

Looking Forward to playing Desert Harmony festival with Barkly Regional Arts this weekend in Tennant Creek! Warumungu Country
See you all soon xx

28/07/2023

GOOD NEWS!

ALL of our Home Ownership and Business Skills workshops for the rest of 2023 are now up and live on our website. 🙌✨

With a range of times and dates, we hope this gives you more choice and opportunity to attend our insightful and engaging workshops!

🏡 For our 'Home Ownership' workshops we have sessions on:
- IBA Home Ownership
- How to Create a Budget
- Understanding Credit

🏦 For our 'Business Skills' workshops we have sessions on:
- Your Business and IBA Info Session
- Business Essentials: Business Obligations and Finances 101
- Business Essentials: Marketing Fundamentals
- Business Essentials: One Page Business Plan
- Business Essentials: Business Budgeting Basics

Checkout our website for registration, dates and more info: https://iba.gov.au/select-workshop/

28/07/2023

28/07/2023