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In our remote Northern Territory community, Djilpin Arts has, for nearly two decades, developed a vibrant and thriving cultural enterprise.
As the heart of Djilpin Arts, our community based Culture Centre showcases our museum and retail gallery. Located in the cultural precinct at the centre of the Beswick community.
DJILPIN CULTURE CENTRE
Experience local culture at its finest through our museum and retail space at Djilpin Culture Centre.
As heart of Djilpin Arts, our Culture Centre is located in our cultural precinct at the centre of the Beswick community.
Wander through the treasured Blanasi Collection, a permanent showcase of culturally significant artworks in the West Arnhem painting style, curated by late Elder and didjeridu master, David Blanasi.
The collection features paintings, etchings and sculpture artworks in the traditional style and technique of the country as well as an array of beautifully intricate fibrecraft synonymous with the region.
You can join one of our local guides on a walk through this stunning community owned collection or use your smartphone to scan the QR codes provided and journey through the collection at your own pace with our self-guided interactive virtual tour.
FREE ADMISSION, or
GUIDED TOUR: $10 per person, (Approx. 45 mins)
Available Monday - Friday at 9.30am, 11am & 1.30pm
Djilpin Culture Centre
2 Cameron Road, Beswick NT 0852
Hours:
Monday to Friday: 9am - 3pm
+61 428 606 773 | admin@djilpinarts.org.au
Shed 5 - Katherine
48 Crawford Street, Katherine NT 0850
Hours
By appointment only
+61 428 606 773 | admin@djilpinarts.org.au
The Djilpin Culture Centre and Shed 5 also feature retail galleries where you can browse and purchase local art.
With a wide selection of traditional pandanus weaving, fine prints, hand-cut didjeridus, carvings, jewellery and our contemporary textiles range,
there’s something for everyone to take home a stunning memory of their time in community.
Choosing to buy authentic works direct from community enterprises like Djilpin Arts,
is a great way to support our artists and their families.