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art sale

On Sunday, the beautiful art works produced by the Merrepen artists will be on sale.

These are iconic depictions of the local fauna, flora, everyday life and traditional stories which are colourful, fresh and contemporary. Works from Merrepen are now held in major public and private collections throughout Australia and internationally. The work of local artists Gracie Kumbi, Phillip Wilson, Marita Sambono, Patricia McTaggart AM and Geraldine Ungunmerr will be available in the auction and the art sale.

Photo: Maria Øien and Stian Thoresen

The Art Sale which will take place at 12 Midday on Sunday May 31 consists of a great display of paintings by the artists mentioned above and other artists in the community. Each painting has a price tag attached. To purchase a painting you just tear off the the bottom part of the tag and give it to the cashier. Once you have torn the tag the painting is considered sold to you, so choose carefully. If you accidentally tear off a tag just let the cashier know straight away.

Photo: Todd Condie,
Courtesy of the NLC

art auction
The famous art auction on Sunday Morning is a once a year opportunity to buy a great work of art at a great price. The work of local artists Gracie Kumbi, Phillip Wilson, Marita Sambono, Patricia McTaggart AM and Geraldine Ungunmerr will be available in the auction and the art sale. As well, there will be an auction of some younger artists works.

Photo: Maria Øien and
Stian Thoresen