Waralungku Arts – Borroloola

Waralungku Arts (pronounced Wharr Ral Loonghu) is an indigenous art centre located in the remote town of Borroloola. NT. It’s not-for-profit, and fully owned and governed by Aboriginal peoples of the region. Waralungku Arts represents artists the from the regions four main language groups – Yanyuwa, Garrwa, Marra and Gudanji. Waralungku artists are producing vibrant contemporary work which reflects history and tradition, but also speak of current issues and concerns for Aboriginal people of today. The leading Borroloola artists explore a range of themes in their work including the life and the history of the community, wider political views and environmental concerns and also (very often) simply the distinctive beauty of the surrounding landscape. Waralungku Arts ensures Fair Trade practices for all their artists – you can be assured that you are making an ethical purchase in buying directly from the art centre. Seventy percent of the purchase price goes directly the artist, whilst the remaining thirty percent is used to support art centre operations. Waralungku Artists work in a wide range of mediums – contemporary painting, printmaking, sculpture, jewellery and traditional craft items.