Waringarri Aboriginal Arts
Waringarri Aboriginal Arts
Waringarri Aboriginal Arts
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8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Monday
8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Tuesday
8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Wednesday
8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Thursday
8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Friday
8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
About
Waringarri is the first wholly indigenous owned art centre established in the Kimberley region and one of the oldest continuously operating art centres in Australia supporting economic independence for artists and their community. The centre operates artists’ studios and galleries and supports more than 100 artists as painters, printmakers, wood carvers, boab engravers, sculptors and textile artists. Cultural tours and performances compliment the visitor experience with a rich insight into Miriwoong culture. Waringarri Arts offers a range of authentic art and culture tours. Let our Miriwoong tour guides show you their country and culture through art.
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Sarah B
3 contributions
Jul. 2023 • Family
Incredible experience. Such generosity and care taken by the guides to share their knowledge and art with me and my family. Highly recommend - best tour I’ve done hands down.
Written 13 July 2023
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nelle C
6 contributions
Jun. 2023 • Solo
It was wonderful to get an insight of how the artists viewed themselves in relation to their works.
Their sense of continuity of culture for future generations.
Their sense of continuity of culture for future generations.
Written 16 June 2023
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Amanda W
Rockingham, Australia69 contributions
Jul. 2022
We did the Mirima walk and art tour. We had a great time on this tour, we were very privileged to hear their stories and share a yarn at the end of the tour as well as damper and honey. We tried boab nut as well as small figs. Ted also played the didgeridoo, incredible sounds and talent. The tour of the art centre was very interesting especially the different mediums being used. Thank you for sharing your stories and history.
Written 23 July 2022
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Kendall E
Perth, Australia12 contributions
Jul. 2022
This tour left an imprint on my heart. You should do it.
We were at Lake Argyle and in Kununurra for two weeks, taking every tour imaginable - and we loved them all. We became adept at looking at what was pointed out to us, tasting what was on offer, accepting the info announced to us, and smiling at stories about pastoralists and dam walls and crocodile mating seasons.
The Art Gallery Tour at Waringarri was unique and wonderful, and a COMPLETE change of pace. It took us a little while to settle into the calm environment, and realise that this was a place of listening and learning and talking and thinking and reflecting.
We had a beautiful Welcome to Country, then went upstairs to the gallery space for a couple of videos with two of the Waringarri artists talking about their lives. We then sat with Mr Ted Carlton whilst he answered all our questions with warmth and generosity, patience and humour. Then we went downstairs to the creative space and spoke to Nathan Thomas about his new work with ceramics, and the lady in the fabrics printing room. Then there was time in the gallery space, and finally damper with honey and more yarning with Ted Carlton under the trees outside.
This tour was a beautiful experience, and more representative of the country we were on than any other tour we took. It felt genuine, and warm and welcoming. I wish we'd done more tours with this group.
We were at Lake Argyle and in Kununurra for two weeks, taking every tour imaginable - and we loved them all. We became adept at looking at what was pointed out to us, tasting what was on offer, accepting the info announced to us, and smiling at stories about pastoralists and dam walls and crocodile mating seasons.
The Art Gallery Tour at Waringarri was unique and wonderful, and a COMPLETE change of pace. It took us a little while to settle into the calm environment, and realise that this was a place of listening and learning and talking and thinking and reflecting.
We had a beautiful Welcome to Country, then went upstairs to the gallery space for a couple of videos with two of the Waringarri artists talking about their lives. We then sat with Mr Ted Carlton whilst he answered all our questions with warmth and generosity, patience and humour. Then we went downstairs to the creative space and spoke to Nathan Thomas about his new work with ceramics, and the lady in the fabrics printing room. Then there was time in the gallery space, and finally damper with honey and more yarning with Ted Carlton under the trees outside.
This tour was a beautiful experience, and more representative of the country we were on than any other tour we took. It felt genuine, and warm and welcoming. I wish we'd done more tours with this group.
Written 16 July 2022
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ESMcQ
Perth, Australia31 contributions
Jul. 2022 • Couples
We did the 1.5 hr art centre tour run by one of the centre's artists' Jan. It was a delight to hear Jan talk about her work and show us the different art workshops to see the breadth of the art being created out of the centre. What I particularly valued was talking with the artist about her life and her family's life. It was 1.5 hours well spent.
Written 11 July 2022
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Jillsy53
Greater Melbourne, Australia82 contributions
Jun. 2022
Did the Mirrima National Park Walk with Waringari, followed by a visit to the Art Centre and damper and a chat with Teddy. It was really great - Hidden Valley was beautiful, the Art Centre really interesting, but the best part was the chat at the end. We learned a lot.
Written 18 June 2022
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Emily J
5 contributions
Jun. 2021
Truly a special place, set up by a local family and showcasing all this region has to offer. An honour to be welcomed here. Amazing art
Written 13 December 2021
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Wendy W
Balingup, Australia30 contributions
Aug. 2021 • Friends
Ted and Duane were fantastic. Very friendly, hospitable and informative. The gallery also has beautiful art. We loved the chat, didgeridoo and damper at the end. Highlight was seeing the rock wallaby. Great leaders of their people. Thank you.
Written 26 August 2021
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howards2010
Perth, Australia189 contributions
Aug. 2021
We recently did the Waringarri Art Centre tour. But this was much more than an art tour. It gave us great insight into the aboriginal local community and was highly informative
We were privileged to have Ted as our guide. He is knowledgeable and has an amazing ability to impart his experience and tell us all about the history, culture and explain things. Ted is an incredible human being and they are so lucky to have him as a local leader
I would highly recommend this tour to all visitors to Kununurra as it gives a great insight
We were privileged to have Ted as our guide. He is knowledgeable and has an amazing ability to impart his experience and tell us all about the history, culture and explain things. Ted is an incredible human being and they are so lucky to have him as a local leader
I would highly recommend this tour to all visitors to Kununurra as it gives a great insight
Written 4 August 2021
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Kerry S
8 contributions
Jul. 2021
I thought this was a fabulous tour! Ted and Duane were very generous in sharing their knowledge of country, uses and tasting of local flora and giving us background in local history. Morning tea was great and I think the most valuable part of the tour was being able to sit down and having a honest yarn with the guys. I believe it is tours like this are invaluable in sharing knowledge and a more balanced view of local history.
Written 3 August 2021
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PossumAdelaideSA
Adelaide SA184 contributions
Would we be able to be picked up from our hotel (Freshwater East Kimberley Apartments) to visit the gallery or take one of the activities offered by the group as we don't plan to have a car while in Kununarra
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Frequently Asked Questions about Waringarri Aboriginal Arts
- Waringarri Aboriginal Arts is open:
- Mon - Fri 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
- Sat - Sat 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
- Hotels near Waringarri Aboriginal Arts:
- (2.56 km) Freshwater East Kimberley Apartments
- (2.79 km) Kimberleyland Waterfront Holiday Park
- (1.75 km) Kimberley Croc Motel
- (1.58 km) Kununurra Country Club Resort
- (1.16 km) Wunan House
- Restaurants near Waringarri Aboriginal Arts:
- (1.69 km) Wild Mango Cafe
- (1.09 km) Ivanhoe Cafe
- (1.75 km) Cornerside Cafe
- (1.54 km) Kimberley Cafe
- (1.37 km) Kimberley Asian Cuisine