Mangkaja Arts Resource Agency Aboriginal Agency was incorporated as a separate organisation under the Aboriginal Councils and Associations Act 1976, and given its name Mangkaja on October 25 1993. Mangkaja, a Walmajarri word for the ëwet weather sheltersí erected by the Walmajarri people in the Great Sandy Desert during the wet season, was named by one of the art centre's founding members Kumanjayi (deceased) Skipper. The echidna in the Mangkaja Arts logo was Kumanjayi Skipper's totem.
Mangkaja Arts is steered by a Board of Directors elected each year at the Annual General Meeting which meets regularly to discuss decisions affecting the development of the art centre. The process of decision-making is one that is taken seriously. Many of the artists are also members of the Karrayili Adult Education Council and it is the skills developed through this involvement, which has helped the Mangkaja Arts committee to work more effectively.
Today the art centre is located in the centre of Fitzroy Crossing and functions as a fine art gallery, specialty store and a studio space for the artists to paint and make cultural artefacts. Mangkaja Arts is funded through a range of Government agencies. Other operational income is derived from commission from sales.
Below are the current artworks we have in the gallery from Mangkaja Arts.
$2,330 AUD
Artist: Sonia Kurarra Size: 56cm x 76cm Framed size: 94cm x 74cm Medium: Acrylic on...
$2,330 AUD
Artist: Sonia Kurarra Size: 56cm x 76cm Framed Size: 74cm x 96cm Medium: Acrylic matt...
$1,050 AUD
Artist: Mervyn Street Size: 56cm x 76cm Medium: Charcoal on 200gsm Velin Arches Information on the certificate...
$1,050 AUD
Artist: Mervyn Street Size: 56cm x 76cm Medium: Charcoal on 200gsm Velin Arches Information on the certificate...