Celebrate the opening of ‘Parlingarri Amintiya Ningani Awungarra: Old & New at Jilamara Arts’.

Old and new. Here and now. This major survey of contemporary art from the Tiwi Islands celebrates artists from Jilamara Arts & Crafts in the community of Milikapiti.

About the exhibition

The exhibition features new commissions alongside recent and rarely seen works by Walter Brooks, Kaye Brown, Johnathon World Peace Bush, Timothy Cook, Raelene Kerinauia Lampuwatu, Michelle Pulatuwayu Woody Minnapinni, Arthurina Moreen, Janice Murray Pungautiji, Matthew Freddy Puruntatameri, Patrick Freddy Puruntatameri, Conrad Kamilowra Tipungwuti, Columbiere Tipungwuti, Mickey Fogarty Wilson, Dino Wilson, and Pedro Wonaeamirri. It also pays tribute to the late senior women of Jilamara Arts, including works by Kutuwulumi Purawarrumpatu (Kitty Kantilla), Maryanne Mungatopi, Mary Magdalene Tipungwuti, and Taracarijimo Freda Warlapinni.

About the event

Join us at 3pm Saturday 24 May 2025, as we commence the celebrations with a Smoking Ceremony led by Uncle Les McLeod and Welcome to Country from Aunty Maxine Ryan.

Following the Welcome, join us for an exhibition walkthrough with participating artists Pedro Wonaeamirri, Patrick Freddy Puruntatameri, Janice Murray Pungautiji, Columbiere Tipungwuti, and Arthurina Moreen, facilitated by Hannah Raisin. Together, the artists will share insights into their creative practices and the connections to cultural life within their community.