Jilamara Arts & Crafts

The Jilamara Arts & Crafts Association is an Aboriginal owned Art Centre located in Milikapiti on Melville Island, which lies 100 kilometres north of Darwin. It was established in 1989. The artwork from the Tiwi Islands has its own regionally distinct identity. The artists at Jilamara are renowned for their ochre paintings, Tungas (ceremonial bark bags), Tutuni poles and carvings. Jilamara has also produced many limited edition prints. Artworks from the centre are held in all major public and private collections in Australia, along with key collections overseas.

Jilamara Arts & Crafts Association also undertakes community development, capacity building and cultural maintenance projects.

The Tiwi word Jilamara, refers to the intricate ochre patterns applied to the bodies of dancers and carved poles during the Pukamani funeral ceremony.

Browse Aboriginal artwork from the Jilamara Arts & Crafts art centre in the Outstation Gallery