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We are a remote Aboriginal art centre located in Yuendumu, a community 300 kms Northwest of Alice Springs in the Tanami Desert. We also have a satellite program in Nyirripi community, 160 kms further west than Yuendumu. We also provide art materials to people from the communities of Willowra, Laramba and Mt Allan. We pay over 800 indigenous artists annually and the paintings that are produced both nationally and internationally. All art materials are provided for free.
The art is internationally recognised for its bold use of colour and strong traditional iconography. The paintings tell the story of the artists’ connection to their country, the features of the landscape, the plants and animals that are found there and the creation myths that begun in the Dreamtime. These stories are still very relevant to the artists today. Each artist has his or her own particular style and distinctive colour palette. The artists love to experiment with different techniques ensuring that the artworks and styles are constantly evolving. There are paintings in many sizes, by both established and emerging artists, as well as paintings to suit everyone.
We have hosted hundreds of volunteers from all over the world. Being a volunteer here offers a unique opportunity to meet and engage with Aboriginal artists in their own environment.
If you would like to come for a week, a month or even a year, don’t hesitate to contact us. Please let us know what your set of skills or interests are and we will work to ensure your experience with us is as mutually rewarding as possible.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Gardening
Interests
Sustainability
Politics / Social justice
Pets
Events & social
Culture
Charity work
Cooking & food
Drawing & painting
History
Languages
Photography
Music
Carpentry
Animals
Hiking
Nature
Fitness
Camping
Outdoor activities
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Volunteering here is a unique opportunity to help alongside remote Indigenous artists, on country. We support local Aboriginal artists to maintain traditional culture and to produce artworks. It is a successful Aboriginal-owned non-profit. While at Yuendumu you can attend Warlpiri classes held at the local language centre.
Help
Volunteers are expected to assist our staff to help with all or some of the following tasks:
mixing paints
preparing canvas
stretching
priming
photographing artworks
taking care of senior artists
filing
making morning tea and lunches
keeping the office and grounds clean and tidy
Volunteering is unpaid, however, accommodation and food is provided for free.
Languages
Languages spoken
Spanish: FluentThis host offers a language exchange
This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
You can contact them directly for more information.
Accommodation
We have dedicated volunteer accommodation which is work hard to maintain to a high standard. This consists of a demountable with three shared bedrooms, kitchen and a toilet block. Depending on the number of volunteers, you might need to share a bedroom.
What else ...
Yuendumu is home to a large Aboriginal community which maintains its own culture. There are important cultural sensitivities that you need to understand and respect. These include not entering certain areas in and around the community, wearing appropriate clothes and requesting permission to take photographs.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
Parking is provided for motorhomes within the fenced grounds at the art centre
Can possibly accept pets
There are many dogs in Yuendumu. Dogs are accepted but need to be socialised with other dogs
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
My animals / pets
Maxi (11 months)
very boisterious
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