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The art centre is the cultural hub of the community and houses working studios, wood carving and screen-printing workshops, the architecturally designed Kutuwulumi Gallery and the Muluwurri Museum

Our Latest Artwork

parlini jilamara (old design)

Raelene Kerinauia $575.00

Jilamara

Geraldine Tipiloura $304.75

Pumpuni Jilamara

Mary Elizabeth Moreen $632.50

Kulama

Doriana Bush $460.00

Jurrukukuni (Boobook Owl)

Walter Brooks $460.00

Pamijini

Geraldine Tipiloura $230.00

Jilamara

Geraldine Tipiloura $575.00

Jilamara

Geraldine Tipiloura $460.00

Arlarpiningwani (Stormbird)

Raymond Bush $920.00
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Ningiwulla ngirramini kitirumi yilaruwu jilamara
keeping culture strong through art

Our Art Centre

Established in 1989, Jilamara Arts is owned and governed by artists from the community of Milikapiti on the Tiwi Islands. Through workshops, training and representation Jilamara members are supported to build careers as internationally renowned artists. In the community it is an important place for many generations of Tiwi people to build bright futures.

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Our Culture

Jilamara artists are known for their Tiwi style, producing contemporary works based on ceremonial body painting designs, clan totems and Tiwi creation stories.

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Our Art

The term Jilamara describes “design” based on ceremonial ochre markings on the body. Reimagining these styles at the art centre has fostered a dynamic creative field for maintaining Tiwi knowledge, as well as sharing and celebrating contemporary living culture.

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Wurrungura

Wurrungura is a multi-media centre and digital archive for the audiovisual documentation and distribution of Tiwi heritage and culture.

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Muluwurri Museum

Established in 1988, the collection is held in trust for the Milikapiti community. This important keeping place houses the priceless collection of Tiwi artefacts, carvings, paintings, prints, photographs and war medals.

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Ngawa Mantawi

Jilamara’s Ngawa Mantawi program is an inclusive disability program at the art centre, that aims to support members with diverse needs to have sustainable careers in the arts, while living at home close to family and Country.

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We’re on social @jilamaraartsandcrafts

Last day of the annual Tiwi exhibition at the Double Tree Hilton Darwin Esplanade today! 

This great celebration of Tiwi art from Melville Island opened with Tiwi Yoyi (dance) on Friday and closes this afternoon at 5pm. If you are lucky enough to be in Darwin this week come and visit! 

Kimirrakinari (the season of smoke) — Jilamara and Munupi Arts, part of the Darwin Festival program. 

116 The Esplanade, Darwin City (in the breezeway between Darwin Entertainment Centre and the Hilton) 

@darwinfestival 
#jilamaraartsandcrafts #tiwiart #darwinfestival
We all had a great time yesterday at the opening of Conrad Tipungwuti’s exhibition at Outstation Gallery’s new space! 

Welcome! Outstation Gallery is now open - with its three amazing solo shows from Conrad Tipungwuti Kamilowra, Motorbike Paddy Ngal and Muuki Taylor - and in the windows and at the nearby pop-up is our SALON des Refusés.

What a crowd! Thankyou to everyone who came and helped us celebrate this incredible space and the fabulous artists who bring it alive. 

Thank you to @jilamaraartsandcrafts and Conrad for being there tonight - and all the art centres for your support. 

What a night! 

#outstationgallery #grandopening #launch #love #family #collaboration #tribute #art #aboriginalart #worldclass #darwinwaterfront #northernterritory #darwinaboriginalartfair #darwinfestival #celebrate
Rising star Barabara Puruntatameri is not only Jilamara’s DAAF feature artist, she is also a first time finalist in the Telstra NATSIA Award — congratulations on a great 2025 mantanga ✨✨✨

Darwin Aboriginal Art Fair • @darwinartfair
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✨Barbara Puruntatameri’s stunning piece✨ 

Barbara has had much success during annual art centre exhibitions and has gained recognition  as an artist who uses Tiwi Kayimwagakimi, a carved tool used to apply dots. She learnt how to paint by watching her Grandfather paint at Munupi Arts, and decided to start her journey at Jilamara after her partner Jimmy started painting and making carvings 

Discover the vibrant art of @jilamaraartsandcrafts DAAF, 7-10 August 2025! 🎨✨

#FeaturedArtist #JilamaraArts&CultureAssociation #IndigenousArt #ArtExhibitions #DAAF2025 #Aboriginalart 

Barbara Puruntatameri, Kayimwagakimi Jilamara, 2024. Locally sourced earth pigments on stringybark, 70 x 48cm. Image courtesy of the Artist and Jilamara Arts.
In town for the Darwin Aboriginal Art Fair @darwinartfair? Here are a few more exciting events to add to the diary 🌟

Explore art exhibitions, insightful talks, and exciting award ceremonies featuring Art Centres and artists throughout August.

Be sure to check in on our friends at: 
🌟 @agencyprojects
🌟 @garma_festival_official
🌟 @the.nimas
🌟 @mag_nt
🌟 @outstation_gallery
🌟 @salonderefuses_natsiaa
🌟 @darwinfestival
- to name just a few!

#DAAF #DAAF2025 #Darwinartfair #darwin #ntaustralia #whatson #LarrakiaCountry

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The art centre is the cultural hub of Milikapiti Community, it is also an important place for local school children to learn through culture classes and for many generations of Tiwi people to build bright futures.

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