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Vivid, colourful canvasses take inspiration from the hidden life of the Central Australian desert. Discover the outback through the eyes of resident artists in some of Australia’s most famous Aboriginal art communities.
Get to Know Central Australian Art
3 days from $1,800*
With comfortable motel accommodation on twin share basis and a private vehicle, RT Tours offers a personal insight into the Aboriginal Art centres in the bustling bush town of Alice Springs. This trip is run by a local Aboriginal man, Bob Taylor, who will introduce to a variety of gallery curators, artists and art centre coordinators. As they explain how Aboriginal art has continued to evolve on the world stage, you’ll understand the unique context behind the desert art movement.
Includes:
- Trip to Hermansburg home of Albert Namatjira
- Town Gallery tour
- Meet Aboriginal Artists
- View Rock Art and visit other Aboriginal community art centers
- Bush trip and camp fire dinner
- Homemade food with bush food flavours
- Option for bush camping in comfortable swags
* Price is per person.
Art Lovers Tour of Central Australia
14 days from $3,500*
Liz Cuming, an award winning Sydney based artist, teams up with a local Alice Springs identity, Jol Fleming to create a truly unique vacation for artists and art enthusiasts. Visit remote and urban indigenous art centres, see artists at work, and chat with centre coordinators about the role the visual arts play in contemporary Aboriginal society. Enjoy days in wonderful landscape spots well away from the tourist track – time to paint, photograph, walk or just relax.
Includes:
- Accommodation
- Travel in luxury 4WD Nissan Patrols
- Morning Teas
- Information pack
- 4WD tuition (optional)
- Special experiences with long-term Centralians
- Lots of TLC and fun with like-minded travellers
Conditions: Maximum 10 people
Departs: 26 July 2008
Booking code: CENTRAL
or call Out There Outback Tours on +61 (0) 413 130 691 for more information.
* Price is per person.
