Anangu Tjuta Tjungu Warkarinyi is an exhibition which celebrates the successful collaboration between two art centres located in the Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara (APY) Lands, Mimili Maku Arts and Iwantja Arts. Located at the eastern end of the APY Lands in northern South Australia, each community has its own art centre; geographically adjacent, demographically similar, historically akin and with close family ties they enjoy a close working relationship.

Iwantja and Mimili Maku artists often paint together to exchange ideas and have formed a symbiotic connection, which has improved the arts practice and enhanced the artists’ self esteem. This exhibition will highlight a number of artists from both communities, including both established and emerging artists such as Alec Baker, Dianne Robinson, Robert Fielding and Puna Yanima.

As art centre managers Helen Johnson and Toni Galer have worked closely together, offering a combined support network, professional development and encouragement which, together with the artists’ commitment has culminated in this show entitled Anangu Tjuta Tjungu Warkarinyi - Many Anangu Working Together.

Anangu Tjuta Tjungu Warkarinyi and two other exhibitions showing at Tandanya, Pukurlarrima – La! Let Us Celebrate and 380,000 km² of Art will provide the backdrop for Petroglyphs - Signs of Life. This award-winning contemporary dance production returns to the gallery spaces at Tandanya this October/November for a second Adelaide season. 

This mesmerisingcollaboration between South Australian contemporary dance company, Leigh Warren & Dancers and Indigenous choreographer, Gina Rings explores some of the unique elements of the Australian landscape, language and people through the oldest form of visual communication, petroglyphs. Petroglyphs - Signs of Lifecombines performances by Indigenous and non-Indigenous dancers with live music, sound composition and visual art. For more information on this amazing event please visit the Events page on the Tandanya website.