At Wurrumiyanga on Bathurst Island, one beautiful building known as the Tiwi Sistine Chapel or The Keeping Place houses a small group of Tiwi artists who attend daily to create artwork in a peaceful environment.

The artists are guided towards excellence in their finished artworks and are represented in State Galleries across Australia and over the world. Renowned for their use of traditional Tiwi cultural materials such as ground-up local ochre pigments, artists also work with a variety of contemporary media including wax and dyes on silk.

Jessica comes from a strong family line of artists, storytellers and makers. Her grandfather, Kevin Parriman (Dixon), is a Jabirr Jabirr/Ngumbarl and Yawuru saltwater man from the West Kimberley, known for his hand-crafted boomerangs and cultural knowledge. Her grandmother, Faye Parriman (Anderson/Ryder), is a Yamatji and Noongar artist from Western Australia’s wildflower and desert country. Jessica’s mother, Natasha Lloyd (Parriman), is an award-winning artist, and her sisters have also exhibited their work.

Deeply connected to her Country at Nudagun, Jessica draws on the stories and landscapes of both her saltwater and desert heritage. Her art brings these influences together, inspired by time spent on Country with her family and her nan’s memories of the wildflower and sky country.

Located in the Numbulwar Numburindi ward, Numbulwar can be found at the mouth of the Rose River, on the western coast of the Gulf of Carpentaria and adjacent to Groote Eylandt. Numbulwar is approximately 476 kilometres east of Katherine.

681 people reside in the community with a median age of 30 years old (Census 2021). The people of Numbulwar speak Kriol, Nunggubuyu, Anindilyakwa, Wagilak and English. 

There are nine Outstations around Numbulwar. These are Wuyagiba, Andanangki (Walker River), Yillila, Dharrari, Alharrgan, Yimidarri (Wandu), Wumajbarr, Markalawa and Waldharr (Harris Creek).

Philly’s work traces the Dreaming tracks across the land, revealing the sacred stories, places, and creation sites that define his heritage. These works serve as personal and collective remembrance, illustrating how Country and its spirit are inseparable. Through his art, Philly invites viewers to experience the living essence of his culture and its profound connection to the land, offering a glimpse into a world where Dreaming and Country coexist in an unbroken,ever-evolving flow.

ABTs annual stock show, showcasing work from ABTs collection.

A collection of carved Mimih spirits from Maningrida Art and Culture.

Karungkarni Arts once again suffered flood damage in 2024 with ABT taking several artworks for safe-keeping. It was the opportunity for a Pop-Up for the Art Centre and a chance to share their latest work with ABT visitors.

A free event at ABT in the lead up to NAIDOC Week, hosted by Yalarrinya Fitzpatrick from Yala Wear.

An exhibition exploring dreaming stories by female artists of Warnayaka Arts at Lajamanu.

Showcasing work ABT has in-store. This exhibitions highlights some amazing work ABT has purchased from Top End and Central Desert artists.

A showcase of artworks and fabric garments from Anindilyakwa Arts Bush Dye Collection.

My Country; Emu and Thorny Devil Lizard Dreaming. Utopia Region. This is the first solo exhibition from Jacinta Numina Waugh. This show explores dreaming stories taught to Jacinta during her childhood spent with elders on country.

ABT shares works from Bula'Bula Art Centre in Raminigining. Art Centres are often the heart of remote communities and at times the only source of income for local artists.

A series of new works from Kieren Karritpul, Marita Sambono and Nola Jimarin

Lots of little barks were produced at Maningrida Art and Culture during the pandemic. A time when they could not be sold to visiting tourists. ABT has now been lucky to showcase these. Varying from emerging to established artists, the show has been a huge success, allowing these artists to now sell their works.

Featured Artists: Marshella Nanguwerr, Cameron Kawurlkku, Rosina Gunjarrwaga, Sandra Richards, Seymour Wulia, Deborah Wurrkidj, Charlie Nanguwerr and Francis Rankin. Maningrida Arts and Culture.

In her first solo show, Celina Lloyd reflects on her Nan's memories as a member of the Stolen Generation. Using handmade paper, she explores these stories through her painting craft and etching.

The first exhibition to be held at the new ABT space. This show featured artworks all created with ochre, a naturally occuring pigment.

The ABT board and team are thrilled to announce the opening of the brand new gallery and cafe on the ground floor of the Charles Darwin Centre (opposite Tourism Top End).  Come in and visit, view the opening exhibition ‘Colours from Country: Ochre’ and grab a coffee.