Art Centres
We are proud to support the art centres in our region and promote local artists
Service Overview
The outer islands of the Torres Strait are renowned for their traditional dance, music, arts, crafts, stories and languages. There are hundreds of artists operating across the region, with three independent art centres producing high quality artwork for festivals and exhibitions across the globe.
- Art centres
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3
- Artists producing unique and authentic artwork
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100+
- Years of local artists drawing inspiration from the cultural richness of our region
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70,000
About The Art Centres
The art centres on Badu, Moa, and Erub play a vital role in preserving and promoting Torres Strait Islander culture. They foster a supportive environment that safeguards endangered cultural traditions while also encouraging innovation and creativity.
Ngalmun Lagau Minaral Arts | Moa Arts
Ngalmun Lagau Minaral Arts (NLM), or Moa Arts supports a strong tradition of artistic endeavour and cultural practices on Moa Island in the Torres Strait. Artistic inspiration is drawn from ancestral stories, totemic representation and connections to sea, land, sky and family. The island, and its surrounding waters and reefs, provide a highly diverse set of land and marine ecosystems that support the existence of unique species, such as dugong and sea turtles. They partner with our artists and strengthen culture through our festivals and events.
Phone: (07) 4069 4993
Email: admin@moaart.com.au
Erub Erwer Meta | Erub Arts
Erub Erwer Meta works to revitalise traditional Erubiam le and share it with the world.
Erub Arts artists have been taking the world by storm with their ambitious ghost net weavings, which are hand woven installations made from washed up fishing nets.
Erub Arts
Phone: (07) 4090 0827
Email: office@erubarts.com.au
Mugh | Badu Art Centre
The Badu Art Centre or Badhulgaw Kuthinaw Mudh is where an exciting group of artists from Badu Island create beautiful work. The purpose of the Centre is to renew, strengthen and express Badu Island visual and spoken language - Our Culture - while providing skills development and training that can lead to complete self-determination.
Phone: (07) 4090 0956
Email: info@baduartcentre.com.au
Frequently Asked Questions
Purchasing an artwork helps to directly support both artist and art centre economically and culturally. Purchasing an artist’s work helps to sustain our art centres that are able, when well-resourced, to provide important marketing and funding opportunities for artists. Buying a unique artwork also enables the promotion of our artists and culture to a wider audience.
Yes. They provide training and local employment and also act as archives and ‘keeping places’ for significant cultural objects.