WARLUKURLANGU
Artists at Warlukurlangu
Warlukurlangu Artists Aboriginal Association of Yuendumu was incorporated in 1986. It is a non-profit organization that has more than 600 members, all of whom are indigenous artists. It is directed by an executive committee of eight men and eight women, representing all the "skin groups". The Center has been accurately described as the social and cultural hub of the community.
The income from sales is shared between the artist who painted the work and the Association. The art center's share is spent on operational expenses, meals for artists and special projects such as bush trips - when artists and family members go out to visit their country (Jukurrpa sites), which can be up to 300 km away. Warlukurlangu also assists many of its members to maintain their health and well being. For example, in 2005 and 2006, the Association aided a number of its members to receive cataract removal operations.
Warlukurlangu is an essential part of Yuendumu's community life since 1985. It is continuously strengthening its relationships with other community organizations. It has helped the Mt. Theo Youth Program to raise funds for a new community pool and organized film nights with Warlpiri Media and painting projects with the Yuendumu School.
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www.warlu.com.
5% of all gallery sales supports the Warlu Center