One of the nation’s oldest Aboriginal art festivals, Desert Mob features an exhibition, symposium and marketplace, as well as public programs and satellite events throughout Mparntwe (Alice Springs).Â
From the opening night celebration to community studio visits, Desert Mob After Dark, art workshops and musical performances, Desert Mob is a cultural event for all the community.Â
In 2024, the Desert Mob Exhibition features works by emerging and established artists from almost 40 Aboriginal art centres from across the Northern Territory, South Australia and Western Australia. The Desert Mob Symposium is a day of presentations and performances led by artists and special guests sharing stories of culture, community and country. Desert Mob Marketplace is a buzzing art market offering the opportunity to acquire works directly from the artists who created them. Desert Mob After Dark is an evening of food, art, music and curator talks. Â
Event HighlightsÂ
- Exhibition Opening | 5pm Thursday 5 September
- Symposium | 10am – 2pm Friday 6 September
- Marketplace | 10am Saturday 7 September
Experience the unique program of cultural events that is Desert Mob during September and October – presented by Desart at the Araluen Arts Centre in Mparntwe (Alice Springs).Â
Desart is the peak arts body for Central Australian Aboriginal art centres and its programs support art centres on the principles of ‘culture first’ and industry best practice.
Full program out now. Visit the website for more information and to purchase tickets to select events.
Image credit:
Hubert Pareroultja, Mervyn Rubuntja, Iltja Ntjarra (Many Hands) Art Centre, Desert Mob Artists Preview 2023_Photography by Rhett Hammerton, Courtesy of Desart.
