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Investing in Culture and Local Jobs: Katherine’s Mimi Aboriginal Art and Craft Design Tender Awarded

23 July 2020

Local company, Troppo Architects will bring the new vision for Mimi Aboriginal Art and Craft in Katherine to life after being awarded the design tender under the Territory Labor Government’s $30 million Arts Trail Regional Gallery Extension Program.

Investing in Culture and Local Jobs: Nyinkka Nyunyu Art and Culture Centre Design Tender Open

22 July 2020

Upgrades to the Nyinkka Nyunyu Art and Culture Centre in Tennant Creek are progressing with the design tender release as part of the Territory Labor Government’s $30 million Arts Trail Regional Gallery Extension Program.

Investing in Culture and Local Jobs: Katherine’s Mimi Aboriginal Art and Craft Design Tender Open

20 May 2020

Mimi Aboriginal Art and Craft in Katherine is one step closer in its transformation today, with the design tender release as part of the Territory Labor Government’s $30 million Arts Trail Regional Gallery Extension Program.

Investing in Culture and Local Jobs: Arts Trail Regional Gallery Extension for Tennant Creek’s Nyinkka Nyunyu Art and Culture Centre

22 April 2020

With the creative industries sector experiencing unprecedented change and financial impacts as a result of COVID-19, the Northern Territory Government has signed an $8 million funding agreement with the Julalikari Council Aboriginal Corporation Board to upgrade Tennant Creek’s Nyinkka Nyunyu Art and Culture Centre as part of the Arts Trail Regional Gallery Extension Program.

Investing in Culture and Jobs: Santa Teresa Art Centre Awarded Arts Trail Grant as New Funding Round Opens

19 February 2020

An Aboriginal art centre in the heart of Australia is the latest recipient of the Arts Trail Regional Stimulus Grant program, as part of the Territory Labor Government’s investment in the Territory’s creative industries helping to create jobs in regional areas.

Investing in Culture and Jobs: $1 Million Arts Trail Gallery Extension for Injalak Arts

14 February 2020

The Territory Labor Government continues to invest in our regions, boosting economic growth and creating jobs with a $1 million investment to progress the Territory Arts Trail initiative at Injalak Arts in Gunbalanya, Arnhem Land.

Investing in Culture and Local Jobs: Arts Trail Regional Gallery Extension for Katherine’s Mimi Aboriginal Art and Craft

2 February 2020

Mimi Aboriginal Art and Craft is set to undergo a transformation this year with gallery, artists’ studio and retail spaces to be enhanced as part of the Territory Labor Government’s Arts Trail initiative.

News from 2019

Investing in Culture: Arts Trail Regional Stimulus Grants Awarded

10 December 2019

The Territory Labor Government continues to invest in our regions, boosting economic growth across the Territory’s art, cultural and tourism sectors and creating jobs in regional areas.

Territory Arts Trail eNewsletter, edition 3

17 October 2019

Read the third edition of the Territory Arts Trail e-Newsletter. Find out about the national campaign and how arts businesses/organisations can get involved in the Territory Arts Trail.

New 10 Year Museums Master Plan for Darwin and Palmerston Released

6 September 2019

The Territory Labor Government has delivered a 10 Year Museums Master Plan for Darwin and Palmerston to guide future investment, services and programs for the region’s museum sector.

Civic and State Square Masterplan Launched - Creating a Cooler, Greener, More Attractive CBD

5 September 2019

The Territory Labor Government today launched the Civic and State Square Masterplan, which maps out how the city centre will be revitalised and transformed into a world-class tourist and cultural destination.

National Aboriginal Art Gallery Business Case Released

26 August 2019

The National Aboriginal Art Gallery in Mparntwe (Alice Springs) will bring an additional 53,000 visitors each year, deliver up to $64 million into the economy and generate up to 245 local jobs, according to an independent business case into the project released today.

Territory Arts Trail eNewsletter, edition 2

14 June 2019

Read the second edition of the Territory Arts Trail e-Newsletter and find out about the Arts Trail Regional Stimulus Grants Round 4 extended closing date.

Territory Arts Trail eNewsletter

13 June 2019

First edition of the Territory Arts Trail e-Newsletter.

Investing in Our Regions - Arts Trail Regional Stimulus Grants

9 April 2019

The Territory Labor Government continues to invest in our regions, boosting economic growth across the Territory’s art and cultural sectors and creating jobs in regional areas.

Turbocharged Territory Arts Trail Campaign to Boost Tourism

4 February 2019

The Northern Territory is being billed as ‘The world’s biggest art gallery’ in the Government’s latest bid to attract more tourists.


News from 2018

Arts Trail Regional Stimulus Grants - Boosting our Art and Cultural Sectors

29 December 2019

The Territory Labor Government continues to invest in our regions, boosting economic growth across the Territory’s art and cultural sectors and creating jobs in regional areas.

National Aboriginal Art Gallery: National Reference Group Co-Chairs Announced

19 November 2018

Minister for Tourism and Culture, Lauren Moss today announced the Co-Chairs of the National Aboriginal Art Gallery National Reference Group.

National Aboriginal Art Gallery: 1st Meeting of the National Reference Group

19 November 2018

Minister for Tourism and Culture, Lauren Moss today will open the inaugural meeting of the National Aboriginal Art Gallery - National Reference Group, in Alice Springs.

STATEMENT ON THE NATIONAL ABORIGINAL ART GALLERY

12 October 2018

The Territory Labor Government is progressing development of a National Aboriginal Art Gallery that will deliver significant economic, social and cultural benefits to the people of Alice Springs.

STATEMENT ON THE NATIONAL ABORIGINAL ART GALLERY

11 September 2018

The Territory Labor Government is developing a National Aboriginal Art Gallery that will deliver significant economic, social and cultural benefits to the people of Alice Springs.

Aboriginal Engagement Critical to the Success of the National Aboriginal Art Gallery

5 September 2018

More than 140 Aboriginal stakeholders in Alice Springs have now been consulted on the National Aboriginal Art Gallery - with most supportive of the project.

National Aboriginal Art Gallery: National Reference Group Appointed

4 September 2018

Another important step towards delivering the job creating National Aboriginal Art Gallery was achieved today with Minister for Tourism and Culture, Lauren Moss announcing members of the National Reference Group.

Tourism Businesses Show Support for Anzac Hill Precinct at the Site for the National Aboriginal Art Gallery

23 August 2018

Local tourism businesses have come forward to show their support for the Territory Labor Government to build the National Aboriginal Art Gallery in Alice Springs at the Anzac Hill Precinct.

Sporting Groups Show Support for Anzac Hill Precinct as the Site for the National Aboriginal Art Gallery

10 August 2018

Local sporting groups in Alice Springs have come forward to show their support for the Anzac Hill Precinct, as the new home of the National Aboriginal Art Gallery.

Businesses Show Support for Anzac Hill Precinct as the Site for the National Aboriginal Art Gallery

3 August 2018

The Alice Springs business community has come forward in its support of the Anzac Hill Precinct as the preferred site for the National Aboriginal Art Gallery, recognising the economic opportunities that the Gallery will create.

Next Steps for the National Aboriginal Art Gallery: Working Closely with the Community

6 June 2018

The Territory Labor Government remains determined to build the National Aboriginal Art Gallery in Alice Springs and today outlined the next steps for this very important project.

Delivering the National Aboriginal Art Gallery - Reference Group Plan

20 April 2018

Acting Minister for Tourism and Culture, Eva Lawler today opened an Expression of Interest (EOI) process for a nationally representative Reference Group to help guide the delivery of the National Aboriginal Art Gallery in Alice Springs.

National Aboriginal Art Gallery: Key Interim Appointment

18 April 2018

Acting Minister for Tourism and Culture, Eva Lawler today confirmed the appointment of the Director of the Araluen Cultural Precinct, Dr Mark Crees as the Interim Director, Project Implementation Team, National Aboriginal Art Gallery.

Project Implementation Team to deliver the National Aboriginal Art Gallery

3 April 2018

Following the announcement of the preferred site and the release of the National Aboriginal Art Gallery Steering Committee’s report, Minister for Tourism and Culture, Lauren Moss today announced the establishment of a Project Implementation Team to oversee the delivery of the Gallery.

CBD Location Preferred - National Aboriginal Art Gallery ‘Have Your Say’ Responses

28 March 2018

A world class National Aboriginal Art Gallery is an election promise that will attract national and international tourists to Alice Springs, Minister for Tourism and Culture, Lauren Moss, said today.

National Aboriginal Art Gallery - Anzac Hill Precinct the Preferred Site

23 March 2018

Chief Minister, Michael Gunner, today announced Anzac Hill Precinct in Alice Springs as the preferred site for the National Aboriginal Art Gallery with construction planned to begin early 2020.


News from 2017

Final week to Have Your Say on the new Museum of the Northern Territory

15 November 2017

Chief Minister, Michael Gunner, today announced Anzac Hill Precinct in Alice Springs as the preferred site for the National Aboriginal Art Gallery with construction planned to begin early 2020.

Territorians have until the end of this week to provide feedback on the first phase of consultation on the new Museum of the Northern Territory.

Progress on job creating new Museum of the Northern Territory

29 October 2017

Territorians are encouraged to have their say as part of the design process for the new Museum of the NT to be located at Myilly Point in Darwin.

Award winning architects appointed for Museum of the NT

26 September 2017

Minister for Tourism and Culture Lauren Moss today announced the dynamic architecture partnership of troppo and ARM architects as the successful tenderer to lead the Territory Labor Government’s vision to establish a new Museum of the Northern Territory.

$100 Million Arts Trail One Step Closer with New Website

29 June 2017

The Territory Government’s $100 million Indigenous Arts Trail vision continues to progress this week with the launch of a new website that will explain and promote the project locally, nationally and internationally.

Cultural Landmark

Plans to build the National Indigenous Art Gallery are under way. It will be built at a most appropriate site in Australia – Alice Springs.The gallery will be the centrepiece of the NT Government's commitment to a $100 million National Art Trail.

First step towards the New Museum of the Northern Territory

21 June 2017

The Territory Labor Government’s vision to transform the Old Darwin Hospital site into a major new museum has taken a significant step forward with the release of the design tender today.

Building our Tourism and Cultural Experiences - Arts trails Budget 2017 investment announced

Regional and remote galleries will soon be able to apply for $6 million over three years in enhancement grants as part of the Territory Labor Government’s $100 million Arts Trail initiative, Minister for Tourism and Culture Lauren Moss announced today.

It begins! National Indigenous Art Gallery Steering Committee meet for the first time

The Iconic National Indigenous Art Gallery continues to progress with the Steering Committee meeting in Alice Springs today for the first time. Minister for Tourism and Culture Lauren Moss said the Steering Committee is embarking on an important two days of work.

MASSIVE COUP – PROMINENT INDUSTRY EXPERTS JOIN INDIGENOUS ART GALLERY STEERING COMMITTEE

The Territory Labor Government’s vison to build an Iconic National Indigenous Art Gallery in Alice Springs has received a major boost with a host of prominent industry experts joining the project Steering Committee.

First big step toward Iconic National Indigenous Art Gallery in Alice Springs

The Territory Labor Government’s $50 million election commitment to build an Iconic National Indigenous Art Gallery is a major step closer, with the announcement of two prominent Aboriginal Central Australians as Co-Chairs for the project Steering Committee.