Ngununggula’s 2026 Annual Exhibition Focuses on Women in Family
From April 18 to June 14, 2026, Ngununggula in New South Wales will host an exhibition titled 'Old Days, New Days: Arlta-imankinya, Arlta-errama.' This annual event celebrates the contributions of Australian women artists and explores the vital roles women play in family life. Featured artists include Nora Abbot, Betty Conway, and Blanche Ebatarinja, along with many others like Grace Kemarre Robinya, Sally M. Nangala Mulda, and Shirley Namatjira. The lineup also highlights Kumanara (Nyinta) Donald PeiPei, Thea Anamara Perkins, and several more, totaling a remarkable group of talented women such as Marlene Rubuntja and Rhonda Sharpe.
Key facts
- Exhibition runs from 18 April to 14 June 2026 at Ngununggula, New South Wales.
- Theme focuses on the vital role women play within the family unit.
- Annual exhibition celebrating work of Australian female artists.
- 24 artists are listed in the exhibition.
- Trudy Inkamala's work 'Woman with Dilly Bags' (2019) is featured in promotional material.
- The work is in the collection of the Art Gallery of New South Wales.
- Photograph of the work by Felicity Jenkins.
- Exhibition title translates to 'Old Days, New Days' in Arrernte language.
Entities
Artists
- Nora Abbot
- Betty Conway
- Blanche Ebatarinja
- Beth Ebatarinja
- Mrs T. Inkamala
- Grace Kemarre Robinya
- Sally M. Nangala Mulda
- Shirley Namatjira
- Kumanara (Nyinta) Donald PeiPei
- Thea Anamara Perkins
- Roxanne Petrick
- Trudy Raggett
- Louise Robertson
- Marlene Rubuntja
- S. Rubuntja
- Rosabella Ryder
- Dulcie Sharpe
- Rhonda Sharpe
- Telisa Splinter
- Kumanara (Doris) Thomas
- Kumantjayi (Joanne) Napangardi Wheeler
- Coralie Williams
- Ingrid Williams
- Marjorie ‘Nunga’ Williams
- Trudy Inkamala
- Felicity Jenkins
Institutions
- Ngununggula
- Art Gallery of New South Wales
- Art Almanac
Locations
- New South Wales
- Australia