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September - Desert art movement September sees the annual Desert Mob celebrations with exhibitions and events in Alice Springs (Northern Territory) through to 18 October 2009. The phenomenon that is desert art had its beginnings in the Papunya Tula western desert art movement. This movement has been described as one of the greatest art movements of the twentieth century. It is a stark reminder of the fact that 70% of mainland Australia is classed as arid or semi-arid; 35% is effectively desert; and 18% is officially designated desert (GeoScience Australia). Early desert exploration and communication was largely dependent upon camels and cameleers, recruited from Afghanistan, Egypt, Persia, Turkey and the Punjab. From the 1860s to the 1900s, these 'Afghan' cameleers transported supplies, tools and equipment across inland Australia. Cameleers supported the Burke and Wills expedition, and the surveying and construction of the Overland Telegraph and the Trans-Australian Railway. New and revised Australian Stories Please see new and revised articles on: Afghan cameleers in Australia Overland Telegraph Papunya Tula art movement of the Western Desert	Quick links Home News feed Australian Stories News Design & architecture Digital media & film Festivals & conferences History & identity Indigenous arts Language & literature Performance Resources & funding Sport & recreation Visual arts Websites - new Monthly call-out The Making of Modern Australia. Here you can share your stories about life in Australia from 1945 onwards. You can add photos, video, audio and even live webcam recordings.
Featured event Desert Mob 2009 6 September – 18 October 2009 This exhibition showcases the latest works from each of the participating Desart Art Centres and includes paintings by some of the leading artists in Australia, together with traditional artefacts, weavings, ceramics and other crafts. More...
Featured website Ngurra Kuju Walyja, One Country One People - The Canning Stock Route (CSR) Project The CSR Project is an alliance to promote a greater awareness of the history, culture and country of the Canning Stock Route. The Project encompasses a major exhibition, two publications, a professional development program, a multi-media and a public education program.
Snippets Design and architecture culture.gov.au/news/design.htm Resonance - Adelaide 12 September – 11 October 2009 Exploring the relationship between innovation and tradition, contemporary craft practitioners present new perspectives on individual, cultural and national identities in Resonance. More...
Digital media and film culture.gov.au/news/digitalmedia.htm This Is Not Art - Newcastle, New South Wales 1–5 October 2009 This Is Not Art is a supercharged convergence of writers, performers, thinkers, independent musicians, industry people, creative researchers, electronic artists, dilettantes, and DIY culture makers in a showcase featuring over 400 local, national and international artists. More...
Festivals and conferences culture.gov.au/news/festivalsandconferences.htm Brisbane Festival 2009 - Brisbane 12 September – 3 October 2009 Brisbane Festival is one of Australia's leading international arts festivals. The festival features international and Australian artists and productions, free events, emerging fringe theatre, and fireworks. More...
History and identity culture.gov.au/news/historyandidentity.htm Max Dupain on Assignment - Gladstone, Queensland 30 July – 26 September 2009 Max Dupain on Assignment features striking images of rural and urban Australia, architecture, industry and culture from the 1940s to the 1970s. Many have never been on public display. More...
Indigenous arts and culture culture.gov.au/news/indigenousarts.htm Pintupi Women, Kintore to Kiwirrkura 2009 - Melbourne 15 September – 10 October 2009 Pintupi Women is presented in association with Papunya Tula Artists and showcases works by women artists Yukultji Napangati, Kim Napurrula, Kawayi Nampitjinpa, Florrie Watson Napangati, and Doreen Reid Nakamarra. More...
Language and literature culture.gov.au/news/languageandliterature.htm National Young Writers' Festival - Newcastle, New South Wales 1–5 October 2009 The National Young Writers' Festival is one of Australia's premier events for emerging writers, publishers, performers and trouble-makers. More...
Performance culture.gov.au/news/performance.htm STRUT dance: Short Cuts - Perth 1–4 October 2009 Each year STRUT dance presents Short Cuts - an informal showing of the latest work from Perth's prolific dance scene. More...
Resources and funding culture.gov.au/news/resourcesandfunding.htm Community Sector Professional Development Series - Melbourne 12 August – 27 October 2009 Infoxchange offers a series of courses tailor-made for not-for-profit groups keen to develop their project management skills plus other aspects of not-for-profit best-practice. More...
Visual arts and crafts culture.gov.au/news/visualarts.htm Hans Heysen - Ballarat, Victoria and national tour 17 July – 2 October 2009 Hans Heysen (1877–1968), is celebrated with the first major retrospective of his work in three decades by the Art Gallery of South Australia's touring exhibition. More...
Websites - new culture.gov.au/news/websites.htm Craft Australia launches forum - the future of Indigenous art and design September 2009 Craft Australia has launched its biennial national on-line forum right way - the future of indigenous craft and design. The forum discussions examine Indigenous design education led by Alison Page, ethical engagement led by Kevin Murray and authenticity for Indigenous designs led by Trish Barnard. More...
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