Dr Garry Darby
Aboriginal Art Consultant
The Collectors Tour
Aboriginal art in Arnhemland, Tiwi Islands,
Central and Western Deserts and the Alice Springs dealers
with Dr Garry Darby
A tour designed to make visits to the great Aboriginal art centres of Australia in Arnhemland, the Tiwi Islands, Western Australia and the Central and Western Deserts.
On this tour we will fly into art centres at:
• Bathurst Island (Tiwi)
• Yirrkala
• Elcho Island
• Maningrida
• Warmun (Turkey Creek)
• Balgo
• Delmore Downs (closely associated with Emily Kngwarreye)
We also
Visit Mt Borradaile (fantastic rock art),
Visit A range of dealers in Alice Springs
Experience a cruise on Lake Kununurra
Monday , 14th July
Darwin: we have made our individual ways to Darwin ready for tomorrow’s departure for Gove: accommodation to book is Novotel Darwin
Tuesday, 15th July
This morning we fly over to Bathurst Island for a visit with the wonderful Tiwi people. We will spend time at the great Tiwi Designs : O/N Novotel Darwin
Wednesday, 16th July
Darwin > Gove> Yirrkala> Gove O/N
This morning we fly to Yirrkala on the east coast of Arnhem land. We enjoy superb views of the rivers that flow into the Gulf of Carpentaria. Yirrkala is one of the most important centres for bark painting. The centre here is recognised as producing the very best quality art and regularly wins awards in the Telstra Art prize. We will be guided by the resident ar advisor for the community. We overnight at the Gove Walkabout Lodge.
Thursday 17th July
Gove> Elcho Is> Gove O/N
Elcho Island is located in the Arafura Sea, approximately 550kms north east of Darwin. The nearest mainland town is Nhulunbuy/Gove, a 45 minute flight by small plane to the south east of the Island. The Island is home to the largest Aboriginal community in north east Arnhem Land with approximately 2000 residents living in the main settlement of Galiwin’ku and across many outstations including Matamata, Ingliss Island, Maparru and Gariyak. The settlement was originally established as a Methodist mission in 1942 and remained under Church direction until 1974 when it became self-managed. Eighteen connected clan groups within the Elcho Island locale have close cultural ties with mainland Arnhem Land clans and language groups. The most commonly spoken languages are Djambarrpuyngu and Gupapuyngu (both Yolngu Matha languages). However, there are at least 12 more languages in use in the region. O/N Gove Walkabout Lodge
Friday 18th July
Gove> Maningrida> Borradaile O/N
Maningrida is a very significant art community. We will visit today as we fly west from Gove. Overnight will be at the wonderful ‘bush safari’ at Mt Borradaile.
O/N Borradaile
Saturday 19th July
At Mt Borridale.
Here we will see wonderful rock art, fish for barrumundi, enjoy bushwalk and take in the abundant wildlife. This will be one of the highlights of the trip.We overnight at Mt Borradaile ‘safari camp’.
Sunday 20th July
Borradaile> Kununurra
This morning we depart Borradaile and head for Kununurra. Afternoon Free …O/N Country Club, Kununurra
Monday 21st July
Kununurra > Warmun > Hall’s Creek
Today we fly in our chartered aircraft from Kununurra to The great Warmun community at Turkey Creek … O/N Kimberley Hotel, Hall’s Creek
Tuesday 22nd July
Darwin: we have made our individual ways to Darwin ready for tomorrow’s departure for Gove: accommodation to book is Novotel Darwin
Tuesday, 15th July
This morning we fly over to Bathurst Island for a visit with the wonderful Tiwi people. We will spend time at the great Tiwi Designs : O/N Novotel Darwin
Wednesday, 16th July
Darwin > Gove> Yirrkala> Gove O/N
This morning we fly to Yirrkala on the east coast of Arnhem land. We enjoy superb views of the rivers that flow into the Gulf of Carpentaria. Yirrkala is one of the most important centres for bark painting. The centre here is recognised as producing the very best quality art and regularly wins awards in the Telstra Art prize. We will be guided by the resident ar advisor for the community. We overnight at the Gove Walkabout Lodge.
Gove> Elcho Is> Gove O/N
Elcho Island is located in the Arafura Sea, approximately 550kms north east of Darwin. The nearest mainland town is Nhulunbuy/Gove, a 45 minute flight by small plane to the south east of the Island. The Island is home to the largest Aboriginal community in north east Arnhem Land with approximately 2000 residents living in the main settlement of Galiwin’ku and across many outstations including Matamata, Ingliss Island, Maparru and Gariyak. The settlement was originally established as a Methodist mission in 1942 and remained under Church direction until 1974 when it became self-managed. Eighteen connected clan groups within the Elcho Island locale have close cultural ties with mainland Arnhem Land clans and language groups. The most commonly spoken languages are Djambarrpuyngu and Gupapuyngu (both Yolngu Matha languages). However, there are at least 12 more languages in use in the region. O/N Gove Walkabout Lodge
Friday 18th July
Gove> Maningrida> Borradaile O/N
Maningrida is a very significant art community. We will visit today as we fly west from Gove. Overnight will be at the wonderful ‘bush safari’ at Mt Borradaile.
O/N Borradaile
Saturday 19th July
At Mt Borridale.
Here we will see wonderful rock art, fish for barrumundi, enjoy bushwalk and take in the abundant wildlife. This will be one of the highlights of the trip.We overnight at Mt Borradaile ‘safari camp’.
Sunday 20th July
Borradaile> Kununurra
This morning we depart Borradaile and head for Kununurra. Afternoon Free …O/N Country Club, Kununurra
Monday 21st July
Kununurra > Warmun > Hall’s Creek
Today we fly in our chartered aircraft from Kununurra to The great Warmun community at Turkey Creek … O/N Kimberley Hotel, Hall’s Creek
Tuesday 22nd July
Hall’s Creek >Balgo > Alice
After a morning visit at Balgo art centre we fly on to Alice Springs. Balgo is regarded as one of the greatest of the desert art centres. We could meet up with some famous painters here. …… O/N Diplomat, Alice Springs
Wednesday 23rd July
Alice dealers ….. Today we will be around town to meet and interview several of the leading dealers here. O/N Diplomat, Alice springs
Thursday 24th July
Alice> Delmore> Alice
Today we fly out to the 1,000,000 acre cattle property/art gallery NE of Alice. This is the former home of Emily Kngwarreye. Now home to Kathleen Petyarre and a host of great painters. O/N Diplomat.
Friday 2th July
Alice dealers ….. Today we will be around town to meet and interview several of the leading dealers here. O/N Diplomat
Saturday 26th July
We make our individual ways home from Alice Springs
The Price for this tour is to be confirmed but will be within the range of $10,000 - $11,000pp
After a morning visit at Balgo art centre we fly on to Alice Springs. Balgo is regarded as one of the greatest of the desert art centres. We could meet up with some famous painters here. …… O/N Diplomat, Alice Springs
Alice dealers ….. Today we will be around town to meet and interview several of the leading dealers here. O/N Diplomat, Alice springs
Thursday 24th July
Alice> Delmore> Alice
Today we fly out to the 1,000,000 acre cattle property/art gallery NE of Alice. This is the former home of Emily Kngwarreye. Now home to Kathleen Petyarre and a host of great painters. O/N Diplomat.
Friday 2th July
Alice dealers ….. Today we will be around town to meet and interview several of the leading dealers here. O/N Diplomat
Saturday 26th July
We make our individual ways home from Alice Springs
The Price for this tour is to be confirmed but will be within the range of $10,000 - $11,000pp
• Tour commences in Darwin and concludes in Alice Springs.
• Includes all transport and transfers between those places.
• Includes all breakfasts and some meals as specified.
• No single supplement applies
*This is a proposed itinerary only as unforeseen circumstances could alter the timing, detail and content of this tour.
Enquiries
Dr Garry Darby
PO Box 14
Ramsgate Beach
NSW -2217
Phone 02 9583 9916
Fax - 02 9583 9945
garry@garrydarby.com
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