A HAVEN FOR MAKERS

The Dry season, with its refreshing breezes and balmy days, has well and truly arrived. So why not make the most of the glorious weather by heading to the front lawns of the Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory to peruse some of the finest arts and crafts the Territory has to offer?

WORDS RITA HORANYI 

WITH OVER 100 stalls brimming with prints, textiles, jewellery, clothing, ceramics, paintings, homewares and more, the Tactile Arts Makers Market is your chance to pick up a little special something for yourself, or for that special someone in your life.

Located just next door to the Tactile Arts studios, a short meander up the road rewards you with a glimpse into the Tactile Arts studios and how three artists in residence – Angela Soares, Mandy Pryse-Jones, and Catherine Miles – work their magic. It’s the perfect opportunity for up-and-coming makers to glean insights from their more experienced peers.

Aspiring artists of all kinds should also stay tuned for more information about a creative drop-in activity set to take place at the markets – another chance to hone your creative skills.

While there is an abundance of amazing arts and crafts to discover, some exciting makers to keep an eye out for this year include well-known local children’s author and artist, Sandra Kendell, and two Wiradjuri sisters, Jodie and Jahrah Peckham, who live on Larrakia land and create under the label DandiArt.

DandiArt offers an array of astonishingly intricate earrings that showcase Aboriginal fabrics, while Kendell has framed illustrations of local birds and wildlife up for grabs, alongside her beloved picture books.

For Tactile Arts Event Manager Simone Porrovecchio, herself an artist and former stallholder, the Makers Market is a chance to support local artists.

“[Punters can] immerse themselves in the best of the local art community. It’s also just a nice day out in lovely weather!”

With stunning views of the Arafura Sea and soulful live music by Lilla Wellington to enjoy, we really couldn’t agree more!

Tactile Arts Makers Market
WHEN SUN 20 JUL | 9AM-3PM 
AT MAGNT 
COST FREE 
INFO tactilearts.org.au

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