Waringarri Aboriginal Arts
Waringarri Aboriginal Arts
Waringarri Aboriginal Arts
4.9
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
Sunday
Closed
Full view
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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Kendall E
Perth, Australia11 contributions
July 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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Amanda W
Rockingham, Australia63 contributions
July 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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ESMcQ
Perth, Australia31 contributions
July 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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Lynette
Sydney, Australia5 contributions
Apr 2021 • Family
Thank you to Ted and Brenda for a wonderful tour of the gallery, for sharing so much of your story with us and welcoming us. A very special way to start our tours of the region. Highly recommend the Waringarri Aboriginal Art centre and their tours to anyone visiting Kununurra
Written 17 April 2021
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howards2010
Perth, Australia192 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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Kelly C
Perth, Australia12 contributions
May 2021 • Couples
We did the sunset tour and it started off nicely with a welcome to country. We then visited 2 places around town with local aboriginal art which was nice. We were then taken back to the gallery and given a chance to roam around the gallery. Would have been nice to have seen some artist painting or at least some commentary on the artwork in the gallery as per the tour description. We had already roamed the gallery 2 days before by ourselves. Felt like we were filling in time before sunset. We were then taken to our viewing point for sunset and was expecting some bush tucker, thought it would be a bit more than damper with golden syrup. There was not much didgeridoo playing that’s for sure. The guides were lovely, just felt it was very unorganised.
Written 27 May 2021
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Dear Kelly,
We are so sorry that your experience did not meet expectations and was not up to our usual standard of delivery. The Sunset Tour is a much loved tour. However, we really appreciate your feedback and are committed to continuous improvement as we support our younger tour guides to develop the skills and confidence to ensure Miriwoong culture is maintained and shared with our visitors.
On that afternoon, we did have an unfortunate incident which affected the participation of our senior tour guide and I sincerely apologise on his behalf that this affected your tour experience as a result.
Your feedback is a valuable contribution to this important cultural enterprise. Thank you for taking the time to comment.
Written 26 June 2021
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Marcus T
4 contributions
Sept 2020
We were lucky enough to have a fantastic and intimate tour through Mirima National Park with local legend Ted Carlton. We learned about the local flora and fauna, the history of the land, and saw a number of historical rock paintings up and close.
Afterwards, Ted and his nephew Milton took us through the art centre to explore the history of the artefacts, taste some baobab fruit, damper and bush honey (incredible!). To top it all off, Ted played us some didgeridoo as we sat around the table.
An incredible experience, I'd do it again in a heartbeat.
Afterwards, Ted and his nephew Milton took us through the art centre to explore the history of the artefacts, taste some baobab fruit, damper and bush honey (incredible!). To top it all off, Ted played us some didgeridoo as we sat around the table.
An incredible experience, I'd do it again in a heartbeat.
Written 10 September 2020
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Diny M
9 contributions
Sept 2020
Just out of town across from Kelly’s knob entrance. This seems to be where many local Aboriginal artists sell their work. Well worth a visit to support this initiative of the Miriwoong people. Wonderful Art!
Written 6 September 2020
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Jenny F
Melbourne, Australia1 contribution
July 2019
We loved our tour at the arts center with Ted, in fact we just loved Ted. What an amazing man, what an amazing life, it was a privilege to share an hour chat and some damper and tea with you. We loved the art, bought a painting, but really would have liked to have bought many. Please dont visit Kunanurra without visiting the Waringarri arts center, its a must, such a wonderfully talented group of people
Written 28 June 2020
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Kerry S
8 contributions
July 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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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
Written 23 July 2017
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