The Artery Contemporary Aboriginal Art Gallery supports First Nations Artists and their families.

Since opening in 2005, we have become specialists in affordable Contemporary Aboriginal Art.

We welcome you to our gallery, whether you visit us in person or online. We sincerely look forward to helping you find the perfect painting; be it a birthday, engagement, wedding, corporate gift, or just to make you happy!

Our website is an integral part of our business and is updated daily. We have made sure the website, like the gallery is easy to navigate and all the information is right there for you, including price, size and information about the artist.

TEAM

Alesha ~
"Boss Lady" 

Leah ~
"The Person That Does Things" 

Leah became part of The Artery team in 2011, bringing her highly developed gallery administration skills and keen eye for detail. Leah studied at the University of Sydney and obtained her Bachelor of Fine Arts, followed by a Masters in Museum Studies from Macquarie University, and her teacher's degree from Charles Sturt University. Now having three degrees, she is now officially over qualified.

Over the years, Leah has a learnt a great deal about Australian Indigenous culture since joining our team and loves to chat to people about it. She is also integral to keeping the gallery organised.

FUN FACT: A crazy ultrarunner, Leah completed her first 100 mile race in 2017 "The Great North Walk Ultras", sneaking in just under 32 hours to run it.  Complete with horror blisters, of course. 

 Phil ~
"Mr Fix It"

Philip joined the Artery in 2019 following a lengthy career in the Industrial and Telecommunications sectors.

His passion for travelling in general, in particular our vast country, has led to his appreciation of our First Nations people and their connection to the land. Whilst travelling to the desert communities outside of Alice Springs, Philip’s interest in Western Desert art grew and so did his collection.

He now enjoys discussing the artworks with visitors to The Artery and explaining the art, the stories, and the connections to the land. Like all of the Gallery staff, Philip’s enthusiasm to create a memorable visit to the gallery is a great asset. 

FUN FACT: Back in the early 90s, Phil was crowned 'Tiler of the Year'.  

Raymond ~
"Dancing Queen"

Affectionately known as Mond (long story), Raymond brings many (many) years of experience from creative industries. His experiences include Curator and Education Officer at the Tanks Art Centre in Cairns, owner operator of Cr8Studios in Coffs Harbour, Management Team at Paddington Markets Sydney, and Photographer and Digitisation specialist for regional galleries and artists.

Escaping Sydney to go bush in 1999 and vowing never to return, here he is back after 20 years, happily at The Artery.

FUN FACT: Mond was the assistant choreographer and dance tutor for the international dance hit movie, "Strictly Ballroom". A.K.A: His 15minutes of fame.

Riley ~
"The Apprentice"

Hailing from Port Macquarie, Riley relocated to Melbourne for study before settling down in Sydney at the beginning of 2020. 

Riley has completed a BA of Fine Art through RMIT and is now completing a Masters of Secondary Teaching at UNSW.

Riley joined The Artery Team in early 2022, and is quickly gaining knowledge of Indigenous art and culture. Through her passion for learning, Riley brings the artworks to life by sharing her knowledge of their meanings and symbols.

FUN FACT: Likes to drink red wine through a straw (metal of course!!)

ARTISTS

Gloria Petyarre, Adrianna Egan Nangala, Alan Pitjara, Alicka Brown Napanangka, Alison Riley Munti, Alma Granites Nungarrayi, Andrew Highfold Tjupurrula, Angelina Tasman Nampijinpa, Athena Granties Nangala, Bambatu Napangardi, Barbara Price Penangke, Barbara Reid Napanagardi, Belinda Golder Kngwarreye, Bess Poulson Napanangka, Bessie Petyarre, Betty Club Mbitjana, Charmaine Granites Napangardi, Charmaine Pwerle, Cherylyn Granites Napangardi, Chloe Morton Ngwarreye, Colleen Wallace Nungarrayi, Cynthia Wheeler  Nakamarra, Delvine Pitjara, Desphina Brown Nampijinpa, Doris Kitson Napaljarri, Dulcie kelly Nangala, Dulcie Long Pwerle, Eddie Blitner Taiita, Eileen Bird Nungala, Elton Wirri Tjungarrayi, Emily Hudson Nampijinpa, Esther Bruno Nangala, Felicity Robertson Nampijinpa, Frank Japanangka, Freda Price Petyarre, Gabriella Possum Nungarrayi, Gary Reid Tjampitjinpa, Geraldine Gallagher Nangala, Geraldine Granites Napangardi, Glenda Martin Napanangka, Gloria Petyarre, Gracie Morton Pwerle, Helen Robertson Nampijinpa, Hilda Rogers Nakamarra, Ivy Poulson Napangardi, Jacinta Numina, Janet Golder Kngwarreye, Jeanie Lewis Napangardi, Jeannie Mills Pwerle, Jeannie Petyarre, Jedda Purvis Kngwarreye, Jennifer Lewis Napaljarri, Jillary Lynch Pengarte, Joy Maxwell Nampitjinpa, Joy Pitjara, Joyleen Reid Napangardi, Judith Martin Nungarrayi, Julie Anne Bourke, Julie Dempsey Napaljarri, Julie Robertson Nangala, Julieanne Morton Ngwarraye, Juliette Brown Nampijinpa, June Sultan Napanga, Karen Barnes Napaljarri, Kasey Anne  Gallagher Nampijinpa, Katherine Marshall Nakamarra, Kathleen Buzzacott, Kathleen Gibson Napurrula, Katrina Brown Nampijinpa, Kenneth Martin Jungarrayi, Kerry Nelson Napurrula, Kim Butler Napurrula, Kudditji Kngwarreye, Kumanara Barney, Kurshiah Robertson Nakamarra, Lanita Numina, Leah Sampson Nampijinpa, Lee Gallagher Nangala, Lily Lion Kngwarreye, Lisa Mills Pwerle, Louise Numina, Lucrecia Perez, Maggie Bird Mpetyane, Maisie Gibson Napurrula, Maisie Ward Nungurrayi, Mandy Malbunka, Mandy Marshall, Margaret Gallagher Nangala, Margaret Scobie, Marlette Ross Napurrurla, Mary Gallagher Napangardi, Mary Rice Nangala, Michelle Lion Kngwarreye, Michelle Possum Nungurrayi, Mickey Singleton Jampijinpa, Minnie Nelson Nakamarra, Mitjili Napurrula, Monica Napaltjarri, Murdie Morris Nampijinpa, Narelle Nelson Nakamarra, Narpula and Daphne Scobie Napurrula, Nathania Granites Nangala, Nellie Marks Nakamarra, Ormay Gallagher Nangala, Petra Marshall Nampijinpa, Polly Ngale, Priscilla Herbert Napurrula, Reanne Brown Nampijinpa, Reg Pengarte, Robin Brown Jampijinpa, Rochelle Curtis Nakamarra, Rosalind Tjanyari, Rosemary Petyarre, Ruth Spencer Nungarrayi, Ruth Stewart Napaltjarri , Sabrina Lewis Napanangka, Sabrina Robertson Nangala, Sarah Leo Napurrula, Sarrita King, Sean Bundjalung Delsignore, Selma Tasman Napanangka, Shanna Williams Napanangka, Sharon Numina, Shorty Robertson Jangala, Simone Brown Nampijinpa, Stephanie Nelson Napurrula, Tarisse King, Theo Hudson Nangala, Thomas Tjapaltjarri, Tina Martin Robertson Napangardi, Tommy Crow, Trephina Sultan Thanguwa, Valda Granites Napangardi, Valerie Marshall Napanangka, Vistaria Ross Nakamarra, Walala Tjapaltjarri, Wendy Brown Nungarrayi, Wilma Poulson Napangardi, Winnie Reid Nakamarra, Yinarupa Nangala, and Yvonne Nangala Gallagher.