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Papulankutja Artists is a 100% Aboriginal-owned and led art centre in the Ngaanyatjarra lands of Western Australia.

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Papulankutja X Mantamaru Artists. 100% Aboriginal owned corporation based in Blackstone community.

Some happy snaps from last year’s Desert Mob event Some happy snaps from last year’s Desert Mob event 📸✨

It’s always a special time bringing artists together to celebrate culture, stories and community.

We’ll be heading to more art markets very soon – stay tuned for details! 

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Papulankutja Artists, Sharon Doolan, recently exhi Papulankutja Artists, Sharon Doolan, recently exhibited her works at Art Mob — and a few have already found new homes! 🔴✨

In the debut solo exhibition of paintings, Sharon paints the Country of her Grandfather, Aputula, using an aerial perspective inspired by a flight she took over the region back in 2008. Since then, she’s been mapping its rivers, salt lakes and surface shapes entirely from memory

You can view Sharon’s full exhibition at www.artmob.com.au/exhibition/sharon-doolan-mapping-aputula/ 

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The lovely Janet Forbes — our talented Papulankutj The lovely Janet Forbes — our talented Papulankutja artist behind the upcoming exhibition at Short St Gallery 🎨

For this exhibition, Janet’s paintings explore elements of Wati Kutjarra — the story of two powerful magicians who came to the Ngaanyatjarra Lands from far away to the west. Each work shares different elements of the Wati Kutjarra story

Janet’s work, along with a selection from other artists, will be part of the upcoming exhibition opening 13 March at @shortstgallery in Broome 

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A little look at some of Janet Forbes’ works creat A little look at some of Janet Forbes’ works created in the Papulankutja studio ✨🎨

We’re excited to share that a beautiful body of works by Janet Forbes — together with select pieces from other artists — is heading to @shortstgallery on 13th March

Janet has been painting with Papulankutja Artists since 2003, back when the art centre was first established at the Women’s Centre. We’re thrilled to see her work gracing the gallery walls again

We can’t wait to share more of these stunning works as final selections for the gallery opening are confirmed…stay tuned! 

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Papulankutja Artists pays respect to the peoples of the Ngaanyatjarra, Pitjantjatjara, and Yankunytjatjara lands and their intrinsic connections to their country and culture. We pay our respect to all the families, to the old ones who have passed and the young ones who are yet to emerge.

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