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| Maningrida Arts & Culture 2009 |
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| MAC is starting the year with a major exhibition at Gallery Gabrielle Pizzi (Melbourne) opening mid February featuring works by senior artists such James Iyuna, Ivan Namirrkki, Owen Yalandja, Frewa Bardaluna and Lena Yarinkura. The exhibition also aims at presenting the next generation of Maningrida artists who are already producing magnificent artworks. This includes works by Seymour Wulida, Irenie Ngalinda, Debra Wurrkidj and Aileena Lamanga.
Aboriginal and Pacific Art Gallery (Sydney) and Michael Reid Gallery (Sydney) are showcasing a fibre works exhibition featuring award winning artist Marina Murdilnga,and also Anniebell Marrngamarrnga and Frewa Bardaluna. Several solo shows are planned for Maningrida artists. Two major events will present John Mawurndjul’s bark paintings and Lorrkon. In April and May Annandale Gallery (Sydney) will exhibit John Mawurndjul’s latest works, while The Drill Hall (Canberra) will have a retrospective of the artist in April. Gallery Gabrielle Pizzi (Melbourne) will receive Ivan Namirrkki in October for a solo show and Seva Fragos Art (Perth) Owen Yalandja with his fabulous yawkyawk spirits next October-November. Alcaston Gallery (Melbourne) will exhibit James Iyuna and Melba Gunjarrwanga in November. Birrung gallery will present Kate Miwulku bark paintings and limited edition prints at the end of the year. Maningrida Arts and Culture is pleased to announce that Seymour Wulida and Bronwyn Kelly will have their first solo shows this year. This is a testament to MAC’s commitment to supporting the careers of emerging artists. Birrung Gallery (Sydney) will have an exhibition of Seymour Wulida next September and Alison Kelly Gallery (Melbourne) will receive Bronwyn Kelly in April. William Mora galleries (Melbourne) in March and Hogarth gallery (Sydney) in May will showcase a survey of Maningrida recent works. In Perth, Seva Fragos Art will close the year with a collection of small bark paintings and hollow logs. Maningrida is also glad to announce their first group show in the United States at Hemphill Fine Art Gallery in Washington (April-May). This exhibition includes works by senior artists, and talents of the new generation, with Irenie Ngalinba, Debra Wurrkidj, Anna Wurrkidj, Emmanuel Wurrkidj and Seymour Wulida. Our website will be regularly updated with new items to purchase online and news items. Palya Art at Mary Place (Sydney) in February and at the Melbourne Art Fair (July- August) will present a selection of major work by Maningrida artists. It will be a very exciting opportunity to see recent works by the most renowned Maningrida artists. Another rendez vous in August will be in Darwin with NATSIAA at the Museum and Art Gallery, the Darwin Aboriginal Art Fair (DAAF) at the Darwin convention centre and our annual show at our gallery in Darwin (MAC Darwin, 32 Mitchell Street, Darwin city). Our website will be regularly updated with new items to purchase online and news items.
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