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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.

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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Our fortnightly outreach to Mantamaru is back in f Our fortnightly outreach to Mantamaru is back in full swing now that the busy winter months have settled.

Here’s Deborah Walkabout painting in full flow ✨

We also had Sarah and Paula out on the road — our committed arts workers — prepping canvas in Jameson and passing on the skills they’ve built throughout the year. Paula has stepped up in a big way after completing studio-skills training and taking real pride in her role.

Outreach to Jameson hasn’t been easy with only one full-time staff member based in Blackstone, but the work continues. These Mantamaru artists have attended a residency at GOCA, and we have Lloyd Jackson selected for Revealed next year — massive achievements for community.

A big thank you to @ausgovarts and @creative.australia for supporting our arts worker positions, and to @aboriginalartcentrehubwa and @desartculturefirst for their ongoing guidance and backing.

The return of Mantamaru work is always a joy — full of story, strength, and momentum. With an arts worker now based in Jameson, we’re focused on building strong on-ground support into next year.

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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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