Doongal Aboriginal Art Gallery Kuranda
Doongal Aboriginal Art Gallery Kuranda
Doongal Aboriginal Art Gallery Kuranda
4.5
9:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Monday
9:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday
9:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday
9:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday
9:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday
9:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday
9:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Sunday
9:30 AM - 4:00 PM
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We specialise in local Aboriginal Rainforest Art as well as artwork from indigenous Central Australian artists. Aboriginal culture did not have a written language, instead their laws, stories and social behaviour was passed on in the form of song, dance and drawings.
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Heath
Ventura, CA5 contributions
Mar. 2023 • Couples
Plethora of beauty, numerous artists. I later learned of a downtown gallery, but this was a find after arriving on the SkyRail.
Written 2 March 2023
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JElliot32
New South Wales, Australia3,800 contributions
Sep. 2022
There are a number of options in Kuranda when it comes to looking at / buying Aboriginal art and we thought the Doongal gallery was easily the best. It is a large gallery that features works from local artists as well as from the NT desert communities. The works on display are well organised with details provided on the individual artists. The gallery is very easy to spot from the main street - it takes the form of a ship, including with anchor and bowsprit.
Written 16 October 2022
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LDN100
Sydney, Australia98 contributions
Jun. 2021
Great aboriginal art gallery with a very helpful staff member who helped us to select a beautiful piece by Malla.
After exploring Kuranda to source an Aboriginal art piece to remind us of our trip, we found that the markets were inauthentic. Doongal seemed like the best of our options.
My only criticism is that Kuranda needs an Aboriginal-owned gallery and shop. Otherwise, we would also have liked more information on the percentage of the sale that the artist receives. Despite asking directly, I was given half an answer which didn't fill me with confidence. I would have appreciated a more honest approach if there's nothing to hide.
After exploring Kuranda to source an Aboriginal art piece to remind us of our trip, we found that the markets were inauthentic. Doongal seemed like the best of our options.
My only criticism is that Kuranda needs an Aboriginal-owned gallery and shop. Otherwise, we would also have liked more information on the percentage of the sale that the artist receives. Despite asking directly, I was given half an answer which didn't fill me with confidence. I would have appreciated a more honest approach if there's nothing to hide.
Written 8 June 2021
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Alice R
Hobart, Australia8,217 contributions
Dec. 2020 • Solo
Came here looking for something with frogs and there was so many choices. The prices were reasonable and attached to the artwork was information about the artist and the meaning behind the work, very happy with my selection.
Written 11 January 2021
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lovingourtravels
Denver, NC62 contributions
Feb. 2019 • Couples
While visiting Kuranda, we were so happy to find this wonderful resource for Aboriginal art. We were shopping for a didgeridoo and found a large selection here. With the help of the very knowledgeable lady working there, we found the exact didge we wanted. She also arranged to have it shipped home to the US for a very reasonable fee. It arrived in perfect condition just a week later. The gallery also had a very large selection of paintings
to choose from.
to choose from.
Written 12 April 2019
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I am glad that you did like our gallery and artworks.
Thank you for purchasing a Didgeridoo .
I hope to see you back in Australia.
Regards
Fred
Written 14 April 2019
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annettelaurie
Plymouth, UK1,955 contributions
May 2018 • Couples
Kuranda – it is a very hippy little village populated probably half and half between last chance trendies and the Djabugay Aboriginal people. It is extremely reliant on tourism and there are three separate markets all set up in the town and two large hotels – Australian hotels don’t always have accommodation, it is their name for large pubs!
Many of the shops sell exactly the same thing as their neighbour so it is a wonder how any of the small businesses survive but they clearly do. There is however a massive dinosaur shop, with the largest dinosaur skeleton in Australia – so great for curious kids and all palaeontologists. The best thing for us, was the indigenous art galleries – far more interesting than any others. The hours of work and love that must go into some of the pieces of work we saw was astounding. The best gallery was one that had been designed to look like a ship called The Doongal Gallery. We wandered in and spent at least half an hour in there - if only we didn't need to fly home, we would have bought something . They do ship stuff overseas but for us the cost would be prohibitive. The staff were lovely though and at least we got to look around
Many of the shops sell exactly the same thing as their neighbour so it is a wonder how any of the small businesses survive but they clearly do. There is however a massive dinosaur shop, with the largest dinosaur skeleton in Australia – so great for curious kids and all palaeontologists. The best thing for us, was the indigenous art galleries – far more interesting than any others. The hours of work and love that must go into some of the pieces of work we saw was astounding. The best gallery was one that had been designed to look like a ship called The Doongal Gallery. We wandered in and spent at least half an hour in there - if only we didn't need to fly home, we would have bought something . They do ship stuff overseas but for us the cost would be prohibitive. The staff were lovely though and at least we got to look around
Written 20 September 2018
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retireeVancouver
Vancouver, Canada1,809 contributions
Feb. 2018 • Couples
The Art Gallery is on the side of the street opposite the market stalls on Coondoo, about mid-way along this main street. I was drawn to the large number of didgeridoos on display outside the shop. Although they were all the same length, the painted on decor on each differed. Prices were attached so you didn't need to ask the staff. The walls inside also had many samples of aboriginal art on display so visitors had much choice about the sizes, the colors (mainly earth tones), and subjects (abstract to animals). These canvasses were not framed; probably stapled onto a mounting board. A couch offered a place to linger and staff did not hover. Open doors at the entrance welcomed in shoppers. A good place to look at authentic aboriginal artwork, but it's a shop, not an art gallery.
Written 24 March 2018
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Linda N
York, UK1,345 contributions
Mar. 2018
There were two groups of junior school children here when we visited. One group were sitting on the ground, quietly drawing and a young man was inspirng the other group. It was a treat to see and hear. We browsed the exhibits and works by an Aboriginal man called Malla really caught our attention. It was a lovely visit, even though we could not afford to purchase anything.
Written 23 March 2018
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Oskrleo
Brisbane, Australia10 contributions
Oct. 2017 • Solo
Best exhibition of aboriginal art
Full of colors ,artistic expression
I love it I'll be there again to get one
Full of colors ,artistic expression
I love it I'll be there again to get one
Written 11 October 2017
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AussiesvisitUSA
Secret Harbour, Australia967 contributions
Apr. 2017 • Family
We really enjoyed seeing art work from the local indigenous people. Beautiful and very talented, thanks to all as we enjoyed our visit and seeing/hearing the didgeridoo..loved the big art wall outside for all to enjoy:O)
Written 18 May 2017
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- Doongal Aboriginal Art Gallery Kuranda is open:
- Sun - Sat 9:30 am - 4:00 pm
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