Yarliyil Art Gallery
Where
Great Northern HighwayHalls Creek
Hours
Monday - Friday9.00am - 4.00 pm
Contact Details
Weekends by appointment
Phone: 0477 600 407
Email
Cost and Booking
Free EntryWebsite
www.yarliyil.comYarliyil Arts is an Aboriginal owned enterprise and has more than 100 artist members that practice art in a wide range of styles and mediums. Artists attend the centre daily to paint and express stories of history, people, the country and cultural connection.
The name Yarliyil is the Jaru word for small paperbark tree, a tree that was used for shelter when people lived a traditional lifestyle. The prominent language groups of artists working at the Art Centre are Jaru, Gija and Walmajarri.
Janet Dreamer, Maggie Long, Rosie Lala, Stan Brumby, Bonnie Deegan and Lulu Trancollino painted at Yarliyil Art Centre. Maureen Deegan, Barry Demi , Deirdre Butters, Judith Butters, Shirley and Magda Yoomarie, Graham Lightning, Dallas Fletcher, Dianne Sambo and Vicki Long are just a few of many artists that practice regularly.
