Join our Aboriginal community art centre and create alongside indigenous artists in Yuendumu, Australia

Detalles

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  Descripción

  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 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 are marketed 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.
  
  Over the last 25 years 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.

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  Tipos de ayuda y oportunidades de aprendizaje

  Proyectos artísticos

  Jardinería

  Construcción y bricolaje

  Cuidado de animales

  Mantenimiento general
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  Intereses

  

  Sostenibilidad

  

  Política / justicia social

  

  Mascotas

  

  Eventos y sociedad

  

  Cultura

  

  Trabajo de caridad

  

  Cocina y alimentación

  

  Dibujo y pintura

  

  Historia

  

  Idiomas

  

  Fotografía

  

  Música

  

  Carpintería

  

  Animales

  

  Senderismo

  

  Naturaleza

  

  Fitness

  

  Acampada

  

  Actividades al aire libre
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  Intercambio cultural y oportunidades de aprendizaje

  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.

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  Ayuda

  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
  making morning tea and lunches
  keeping the office and grounds clean and tidy
  
  Volunteering is unpaid, however, accommodation and food is provided for free.

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  Idiomas

  Idiomas hablados
  Español: Fluido

  Este anfitrión ofrece intercambio de idiomas
  Este anfitrión ha indicado que está interesado en compartir su idioma o aprender otro.
  Ponte en contacto con él para obtener más información.
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  Alojamiento

  We have dedicated volunteer accommodation which we 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.

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  Algo más...

  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, modest clothes and requesting permission to take photographs.

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  Un poco más de información

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    Acceso a Internet

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    Acceso a Internet limitado

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    Tenemos animales

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    Somos fumadores

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    Puede alojar familias

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  Puede acoger a nómadas digitales

  Este anfitrión ha indicado que le encanta acoger a nómadas digitales.

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  Espacio para aparcar autocaravanas

  Parking is provided for motorhomes within the fenced grounds at the art centre

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  Podría aceptar mascotas

  There are many dogs in Yuendumu. Dogs are accepted but need to be socialised with other dogs

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  ¿Cuántos voluntarios puedes hospedar?

  Más de dos

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  Mis animales / mascotas

  Maxi (1 año)

  very boisterious

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