Desert Mob 2026: Over 30 Aboriginal Art Centres Showcase Works in Alice Springs

The Desert Mob 2026 exhibition will feature hundreds of works by artists from over thirty Aboriginal-governed community art centres across Central Australia. Scheduled to run from 10 September to 25 October 2026 at the Araluen Arts Centre in the Northern Territory, the exhibition offers a comprehensive view of contemporary Aboriginal art. All works will be available for purchase, with an official opening on 10 September at 5pm, providing an early opportunity for acquisition before the exhibition goes live online at 9am on 11 September (ACST). The event includes emerging and mid-career artists as well as senior artists, many of whom are veterans of the event with established international profiles. A featured artwork is Diane Dawson's 'Minyma Kutjara' (2026), a synthetic polymer paint on linen piece measuring 122 × 75cm, photographed by Fiona Morrison and courtesy of Minyma Kutjara Arts Project and Desart. Desert Mob is a significant event in the Australian art calendar, highlighting the vitality and diversity of Aboriginal art from remote communities.