For twenty-five years Ku Arts has provided advocacy, services and resources, creative skills and professional development opportunities for artists and arts workers across all stages of their careers in support of a strong and dynamic Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander visual arts and crafts sector.
Over two days, artists heard from industry professionals and had the opportunity to attend one-on-one consultations. Topics included opportunities, prizes, mentorships, grants, artists and the law and copyright. Presenters included Ku Arts, Indigenous Art Code, Arts Law, Guildhouse, Country Arts South Australia, Port Pirie Regional Art Gallery, Arts Ceduna and Tarnanthi.
Read MoreThe Ngapala Arts ceramic project bought artists from Copley, Leigh Creek and surrounding areas together for skill development opportunities in 2021. The program was funded by Arts SA and saw ceramicist Ashlee Hopkins deliver four weeks of artistic development workshops. The workshops provided hands-on practical, creative skills development in ceramics for artists.
Read MorePresented during Tarnanthi 2021 at The Lab, Arabana Songlines took viewers on an immersive journey through the remote heart of Arabana country, Kati Thanda (Lake Eyre).
Read MoreIn 2021, Curated by AGSA, Ku Arts facilitated a digital both at the Tarnanthi Art Fair, representing independent artists from across the state. This program created pathways to industry opportunities for independent artists working outside art centre models.
Read MoreDunjiba Fashions is a celebration of Dunjiba, a contemporary clothing capsule of sportswear and bush skirts blazoned with vibrant textile patterns.
Read MoreThe Ku Arts: Strong Arts Program was delivered in Port Augusta in June 2021, an event for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists and cultural leaders who work independently in regional SA communities, and those who wish to learn more about artist rights, opportunities, and how to navigate the art world.
Read MoreDuring 2019 and 2020, Ku Arts secured $770,000 from the government of South Australia for the next stage of infrastructure needs for three APY Art Centres, with works to be carried out during 2019-21.
Read MoreKu Arts partnered with Country Arts SA to deliver creative care packs to approximately 75 artists in regional SA who are not supported by an art centre.
Read MoreNo Black Seas Exhibition was the culmination of an artistic development project partnership with Arts Ceduna, ACE Open led by Ku Arts; supported by TARNANTHI.
Read More2019 was the second year Ku Arts supported the travel of a selected group of artists and arts-workers from regional and remote communities in South Australia to attended and participate in industry events, exhibitions, workshops and presentations during Darwin's art festival season.
Read MoreKu Arts supported a week-long ceramic residency with Ashlee Hopkins from the JamFactory at Ngapala Arts, Copley.
Read MoreThe 2019 Ku Arts Symposium in Adelaide brought Aboriginal artists and art centres from across South Australia together to share stories and connect with industry organisations.
Read MoreKu Arts, in partnership with Adelaide College of the Arts, TAFE SA delivered two free six-day workshops to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists and community members living in the Adelaide metropolitan area.
Read MoreVIETNAM – ONE IN, ALL IN was a contemporary exhibition produced by Country Arts SA that explored, expressed, and acknowledged Aboriginal veterans service in the Vietnam War – before, during and after.
Read MoreSince 2006, OUR MOB: Art by South Australian Aboriginal Artists has provided a platform for contemporary First Nations artists to share their stories, ideas and art with audiences. Presented by Adelaide Festival Centre, the annual exhibition showcases the diversity and depth of works created by First Nations artists across South Australia.
Read MoreThis year we have facilitated workshops to support and encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists across South Australia to enter the 2019 Our Mob exhibition. Workshops have taken place in Goolwa, Murray Bridge, Mt Gambier, Berri and Adelaide.
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