Welcome

Palya - Welcome to the blog of Maruku Arts and Crafts. Maruku is the trading arm of the Anangu Uwankaraku Punu Aboriginal Corporation set up in 1984, which literally means wood belonging to Anangu.

Eighteen communities spread over an area similar in size to Victoria now own and are serviced by Maruku Arts. These include Amata, Indulkana, Fregon, Ernabella, Mimili, Docker River, Pipalyatjara, Kalka, Wingellina, Blackstone, Jameson, Warburton, Warakuna, Tjukurla, Kanpi, Nyapari, Finke, Mutitjulu and many smaller homeland centres. The Maruku bush truck visits each community on a regular basis, craftspeople are paid for their work and can buy tools from the truck. The visits also give Maruku employees the opportunity to talk to the crafts people about the operations of Maruku and any new ideas that the craftspeople might have.

There are approximately 800 craftspeople who contribute work to Maruku Arts on a regular basis, this artists co-operative is thought to be the largest of its kind in Australia.

We invite you to look around, ask questions, and be inspired by one of the oldest forms of craftwork in Australia.

Tuesday, May 18, 2010

Exhibition Opening - Works by Bonnie Connolly at Alison Kelly Gallery




Tonight, Alison Kelly Gallery opens Bonnie Connolly's first solo exhibition.

Over the past few months, Bonnie has been working hard, painting for this event. Unfortunately, due to cultural reasons, Bonnie is unable to attend the opening, however, Deborah Simpson, Manager of Maruku Retail Gallery will be attending.

We are both proud and excited for Bonnie.


Alison Kelly Gallery - Location Details

Level 1, 25 St Edmonds Road, Prahan VIC 3181
Ph: 03 9529 5999
www.alisonkellygallery.com
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Thursday, May 6, 2010

Bonnie Connolly Exhibtion @ Alison Kelly Gallery

An exhibition of works by Bonnie Connolly is set to open on May 19th at Alison Kelly Gallery in Melbourne.

We hope to see you there!
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