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Investing in Culture and Local Jobs: Katherine’s Mimi Aboriginal Art and Craft Design Tender Awarded
23 July 2020
Local company, Troppo Architects will bring the new vision for Mimi Aboriginal Art and Craft in Katherine to life after being awarded the design tender under the Territory Labor Government’s $30 million Arts Trail Regional Gallery Extension Program.
Investing in Culture and Local Jobs: Nyinkka Nyunyu Art and Culture Centre Design Tender Open
22 July 2020
Upgrades to the Nyinkka Nyunyu Art and Culture Centre in Tennant Creek are progressing with the design tender release as part of the Territory Labor Government’s $30 million Arts Trail Regional Gallery Extension Program.
Investing in Culture and Local Jobs: Katherine’s Mimi Aboriginal Art and Craft Design Tender Open
20 May 2020
Mimi Aboriginal Art and Craft in Katherine is one step closer in its transformation today, with the design tender release as part of the Territory Labor Government’s $30 million Arts Trail Regional Gallery Extension Program.
Investing in Culture and Local Jobs: Arts Trail Regional Gallery Extension for Tennant Creek’s Nyinkka Nyunyu Art and Culture Centre
22 April 2020
With the creative industries sector experiencing unprecedented change and financial impacts as a result of COVID-19, the Northern Territory Government has signed an $8 million funding agreement with the Julalikari Council Aboriginal Corporation Board to upgrade Tennant Creek’s Nyinkka Nyunyu Art and Culture Centre as part of the Arts Trail Regional Gallery Extension Program.
Investing in Culture and Jobs: Santa Teresa Art Centre Awarded Arts Trail Grant as New Funding Round Opens
19 February 2020
An Aboriginal art centre in the heart of Australia is the latest recipient of the Arts Trail Regional Stimulus Grant program, as part of the Territory Labor Government’s investment in the Territory’s creative industries helping to create jobs in regional areas.
Investing in Culture and Jobs: $1 Million Arts Trail Gallery Extension for Injalak Arts
14 February 2020
The Territory Labor Government continues to invest in our regions, boosting economic growth and creating jobs with a $1 million investment to progress the Territory Arts Trail initiative at Injalak Arts in Gunbalanya, Arnhem Land.
Investing in Culture and Local Jobs: Arts Trail Regional Gallery Extension for Katherine’s Mimi Aboriginal Art and Craft
2 February 2020
Mimi Aboriginal Art and Craft is set to undergo a transformation this year with gallery, artists’ studio and retail spaces to be enhanced as part of the Territory Labor Government’s Arts Trail initiative.
News from 2019
Investing in Culture: Arts Trail Regional Stimulus Grants Awarded
10 December 2019
The Territory Labor Government continues to invest in our regions, boosting economic growth across the Territory’s art, cultural and tourism sectors and creating jobs in regional areas.
Territory Arts Trail eNewsletter, edition 3
17 October 2019
Read the third edition of the Territory Arts Trail e-Newsletter. Find out about the national campaign and how arts businesses/organisations can get involved in the Territory Arts Trail.
New 10 Year Museums Master Plan for Darwin and Palmerston Released
6 September 2019
The Territory Labor Government has delivered a 10 Year Museums Master Plan for Darwin and Palmerston to guide future investment, services and programs for the region’s museum sector.
Civic and State Square Masterplan Launched - Creating a Cooler, Greener, More Attractive CBD
5 September 2019
The Territory Labor Government today launched the Civic and State Square Masterplan, which maps out how the city centre will be revitalised and transformed into a world-class tourist and cultural destination.
National Aboriginal Art Gallery Business Case Released
26 August 2019
The National Aboriginal Art Gallery in Mparntwe (Alice Springs) will bring an additional 53,000 visitors each year, deliver up to $64 million into the economy and generate up to 245 local jobs, according to an independent business case into the project released today.
Territory Arts Trail eNewsletter, edition 2
14 June 2019
Read the second edition of the Territory Arts Trail e-Newsletter and find out about the Arts Trail Regional Stimulus Grants Round 4 extended closing date.
Territory Arts Trail eNewsletter
13 June 2019
First edition of the Territory Arts Trail e-Newsletter.
Investing in Our Regions - Arts Trail Regional Stimulus Grants
9 April 2019
The Territory Labor Government continues to invest in our regions, boosting economic growth across the Territory’s art and cultural sectors and creating jobs in regional areas.
Turbocharged Territory Arts Trail Campaign to Boost Tourism
4 February 2019
The Northern Territory is being billed as ‘The world’s biggest art gallery’ in the Government’s latest bid to attract more tourists.
News from 2018
Arts Trail Regional Stimulus Grants - Boosting our Art and Cultural Sectors
29 December 2019
The Territory Labor Government continues to invest in our regions, boosting economic growth across the Territory’s art and cultural sectors and creating jobs in regional areas.
National Aboriginal Art Gallery: National Reference Group Co-Chairs Announced
19 November 2018
Minister for Tourism and Culture, Lauren Moss today announced the Co-Chairs of the National Aboriginal Art Gallery National Reference Group.
National Aboriginal Art Gallery: 1st Meeting of the National Reference Group
19 November 2018
Minister for Tourism and Culture, Lauren Moss today will open the inaugural meeting of the National Aboriginal Art Gallery - National Reference Group, in Alice Springs.
STATEMENT ON THE NATIONAL ABORIGINAL ART GALLERY
12 October 2018
The Territory Labor Government is progressing development of a National Aboriginal Art Gallery that will deliver significant economic, social and cultural benefits to the people of Alice Springs.
STATEMENT ON THE NATIONAL ABORIGINAL ART GALLERY
11 September 2018
The Territory Labor Government is developing a National Aboriginal Art Gallery that will deliver significant economic, social and cultural benefits to the people of Alice Springs.
Aboriginal Engagement Critical to the Success of the National Aboriginal Art Gallery
5 September 2018
More than 140 Aboriginal stakeholders in Alice Springs have now been consulted on the National Aboriginal Art Gallery - with most supportive of the project.
National Aboriginal Art Gallery: National Reference Group Appointed
4 September 2018
Another important step towards delivering the job creating National Aboriginal Art Gallery was achieved today with Minister for Tourism and Culture, Lauren Moss announcing members of the National Reference Group.
Tourism Businesses Show Support for Anzac Hill Precinct at the Site for the National Aboriginal Art Gallery
23 August 2018
Local tourism businesses have come forward to show their support for the Territory Labor Government to build the National Aboriginal Art Gallery in Alice Springs at the Anzac Hill Precinct.
Sporting Groups Show Support for Anzac Hill Precinct as the Site for the National Aboriginal Art Gallery
10 August 2018
Local sporting groups in Alice Springs have come forward to show their support for the Anzac Hill Precinct, as the new home of the National Aboriginal Art Gallery.
Businesses Show Support for Anzac Hill Precinct as the Site for the National Aboriginal Art Gallery
3 August 2018
The Alice Springs business community has come forward in its support of the Anzac Hill Precinct as the preferred site for the National Aboriginal Art Gallery, recognising the economic opportunities that the Gallery will create.
Next Steps for the National Aboriginal Art Gallery: Working Closely with the Community
6 June 2018
The Territory Labor Government remains determined to build the National Aboriginal Art Gallery in Alice Springs and today outlined the next steps for this very important project.
Delivering the National Aboriginal Art Gallery - Reference Group Plan
20 April 2018
Acting Minister for Tourism and Culture, Eva Lawler today opened an Expression of Interest (EOI) process for a nationally representative Reference Group to help guide the delivery of the National Aboriginal Art Gallery in Alice Springs.
National Aboriginal Art Gallery: Key Interim Appointment
18 April 2018
Acting Minister for Tourism and Culture, Eva Lawler today confirmed the appointment of the Director of the Araluen Cultural Precinct, Dr Mark Crees as the Interim Director, Project Implementation Team, National Aboriginal Art Gallery.
Project Implementation Team to deliver the National Aboriginal Art Gallery
3 April 2018
Following the announcement of the preferred site and the release of the National Aboriginal Art Gallery Steering Committee’s report, Minister for Tourism and Culture, Lauren Moss today announced the establishment of a Project Implementation Team to oversee the delivery of the Gallery.
CBD Location Preferred - National Aboriginal Art Gallery ‘Have Your Say’ Responses
28 March 2018A world class National Aboriginal Art Gallery is an election promise that will attract national and international tourists to Alice Springs, Minister for Tourism and Culture, Lauren Moss, said today.
National Aboriginal Art Gallery - Anzac Hill Precinct the Preferred Site
23 March 2018
Chief Minister, Michael Gunner, today announced Anzac Hill Precinct in Alice Springs as the preferred site for the National Aboriginal Art Gallery with construction planned to begin early 2020.
News from 2017
Final week to Have Your Say on the new Museum of the Northern Territory
15 November 2017
Chief Minister, Michael Gunner, today announced Anzac Hill Precinct in Alice Springs as the preferred site for the National Aboriginal Art Gallery with construction planned to begin early 2020.
Territorians have until the end of this week to provide feedback on the first phase of consultation on the new Museum of the Northern Territory.
Progress on job creating new Museum of the Northern Territory
29 October 2017
Territorians are encouraged to have their say as part of the design process for the new Museum of the NT to be located at Myilly Point in Darwin.
Award winning architects appointed for Museum of the NT
26 September 2017
Minister for Tourism and Culture Lauren Moss today announced the dynamic architecture partnership of troppo and ARM architects as the successful tenderer to lead the Territory Labor Government’s vision to establish a new Museum of the Northern Territory.
$100 Million Arts Trail One Step Closer with New Website
29 June 2017
The Territory Government’s $100 million Indigenous Arts Trail vision continues to progress this week with the launch of a new website that will explain and promote the project locally, nationally and internationally.
Cultural Landmark
Plans to build the National Indigenous Art Gallery are under way. It will be built at a most appropriate site in Australia – Alice Springs.The gallery will be the centrepiece of the NT Government's commitment to a $100 million National Art Trail.
First step towards the New Museum of the Northern Territory
21 June 2017
The Territory Labor Government’s vision to transform the Old Darwin Hospital site into a major new museum has taken a significant step forward with the release of the design tender today.