Courtesy: the artists and Beaver Galleries, Canberra.

“We love Our Beautiful Art Room, it is a strong place for us to make art, work out problems, show our kids a good future. It is a good place, Our Beautiful Art Room, and we are sharing it with you through these soft sculptures that we make with our hands and with our hearts.”

Yarrenyty Arltere Artists is a small and dynamic art centre located in Mparntwe (Alice Springs). A joyful array of animals and figures are brought into being here, using an extensive range of materials from recycled woollen blankets dyed with local Arrernte plants to hand painted fabrics embellished with wool, cotton and feathers. Artists included are Rhonda Sharpe, Beth Ebatarinja, Louise Robertson, Rosabella Ryder, Marlene Rubuntja and Roxanne Petrick.

Opening Event: Thursday 2 May, from 5.30pm.