Philip Watkins
Artistic & Cultural Director
Contact: 08 8224 3200
Philip Watkins was born and raised in Alice Springs NT, Philip is part of large extended Arrernte and Larrakia families.
Philip holds a BA in Anthropology and was appointed the Artistic and Cultural Director of Tandanya in February 2006. Prior to this, Philip was employed at the Central Land Council over a twelve year period in a range of field, administrative, policy development and management positions.
Philip’s passion for the arts comes from his practice as a screen printer and growing up in a culturally and artistically rich environment.
Philip’s personal and professional background has instilled a strong commitment and sense of responsibility to ensure that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures are respected and valued.