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.
In November 2022, Ku Arts collaborated with Iwiri Aboriginal Corporation (Iwiri) in delivering a screen printing project for Iwiri members in their studio based in Port Adelaide. The project was funded by The Australia Council for the Arts, Flourish program.
Read MoreKu Arts delivered the Strong Arts Program in Coober Pedy in November 2022. The Ku Arts, Strong Arts Program provided opportunities for First Nation artists to access information and build artists’ knowledge and confidence about navigating the art world.
Read MoreIn October 2022, Ku Arts delivered a series of free silk painting workshops for First Nation artists with Ngangiwumerri artist Pilawuk White and her son Niwili White Forrest.
Read MoreDavid Pedlar and Meg Caslake travelled to Ceduna, supporting artists from Ceduna, Yalata and Koonibba to create new ceramics works and develop a range of ceramic decals.
Read MoreKu Arts is proud to continue its sponsorship of the OUR YOUNG MOB award which encourages creative practice and cultural expression from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists aged 18 and under. We are proud of every one of Our Young Mob who has chosen to share this with us.
Read MoreIn August 2022, Ku Arts supported the travel of 9 artists from regional and remote communities across South Australia to attend and participate in industry events, exhibitions, workshops, and presentations during Darwin's art festival season.
Read MoreDuring SALA, 2022, The Mill presented a new solo exhibition, Memory of Water, by Antikjrita woman Natalie Austin, supported by Wangkangurru woman and independent curator Marika Davies.
Read MoreIn May 2022, Arts Ceduna in partnership with Ernabella Arts and Ninuku Arts and with the support of Ku Arts delivered a women’s artist camp at Coodlie Park Farm Retreat. Coodlie Park Farm Retreat is located between Elliston and Streaky Bay right on the coast of the wild and beautiful Eyre Peninsula.
Read MoreOver 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.
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