Un grand groupe d'adultes et d'enfants aborigènes australiens posent ensemble, souriants, devant un mur de briques et des œuvres d'art colorées. Un chien se tient à droite.
Trois femmes préparent de grandes salades dans une cuisine colorée et bien rangée. Elles sourient, entourées d'ingrédients, de grands bols en bois, d'étagères et d'une canette de Coca-Cola.
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Join our Aboriginal community art centre and create alongside indigenous artists in Yuendumu, Australia

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  2026 

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  • Description

    Description

    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 d'aide et opportunités d'apprendre

    Types d'aide et opportunités d'apprendre

    Projets artistiques
    Jardinage
  • Centres d’intérêt

    Centres d’intérêt

    Dev. durable
    Politique/justice sociale
    Animaux de compagnie
    Événements/vie sociale
    Culture
    Bénévolat
    Cuisine et alimentation
    Dessin et peinture
    Histoire
    Langues
    Photographie
    Musique
    Menuiserie
    Animaux
    Randonnée
    Nature
    Fitness
    Camping
    Activités en plein air
  • Echange culturel et opportunités d'apprendre

    Echange culturel et opportunités d'apprendre

    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.

  • Aide

    Aide

    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.

  • Langues

    Langues parlées
    Espagnol: Courant

    Cet hôte propose un échange linguistique
    Cet hôte a indiqué qu’il souhaitait faire partager sa propre langue ou en apprendre une nouvelle.
    Contactez-le pour en savoir plus.

  • Hébergement

    Hébergement

    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.

  • Autres infos...

    Autres infos...

    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.

  • Informations complémentaires

    Informations complémentaires

    • Accès Internet

    • Accès Internet limité

      Accès Internet limité

    • Nous avons des animaux

    • Nous sommes fumeurs

    • Familles bienvenues

  • Espace pour garer des vans

    Espace pour garer des vans

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

  • Possibilité d'accueillir les animaux

    Possibilité d'accueillir les animaux

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

  • Combien de volontaires pouvez-vous accueillir ?

    Combien de volontaires pouvez-vous accueillir ?

    Plus de 2

  • Mes animaux

    Mes animaux

    Maxi (11 mois)

    very boisterious

N° de référence hôte : 458666648782

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Trois femmes préparent de grandes salades dans une cuisine colorée et bien rangée. Elles sourient, entourées d'ingrédients, de grands bols en bois, d'étagères et d'une canette de Coca-Cola.
Un grand groupe d'adultes et d'enfants aborigènes australiens posent ensemble, souriants, devant un mur de briques et des œuvres d'art colorées. Un chien se tient à droite.

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