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5th National Indigenous Art Triennial: After the Rain

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The 5th National Indigenous Art Triennial: After the Rain features 10 multidisciplinary installations that celebrate intergenerational legacies and cultural warriors of the past, present and future.

The National Indigenous Art Triennial brings together commissioned work by established and emerging First Nations artists from across Australia, creating an important platform for art and ideas. Each iteration of the Triennial is led by a First Nations curator with an original vision. Artistic Director for the 5th National Indigenous Art Triennial is Tony Albert, Girramay/Yidinji/Kuku-Yalanji peoples, one of Australia’s foremost contemporary artists.

Albert weaves together projects by Alair Pambegan, Aretha Brown, Blaklash, Dylan Mooney, Hermannsburg Potters, Iltja Ntjarra Art Centre and Vincent Namatjira, Jimmy John Thaiday, Naminapu Maymuru-White, Thea Anamara Perkins, Yarrenyty Arltere Artists and Grace Kemarre Robinya, and Warraba Weatherall to tell stories through the universal language of visual art. These projects resonate with ideas about rebirth and cycles of cleansing.

‘I welcome everyone, to come and sit, reflect and respond to where we are, thinking and making art on Country. No matter where we come from, we can all engage through the universal language of visual art, and that’s why art is so powerful.’

Tony Albert

Gallery 

The 5th National Indigenous Art Triennial: After the Rain is a National Gallery Touring Exhibition supported by the Australian Government through Visions of Australia, and National Gallery First Nations Arts Partner Wesfarmers Arts.

Dates 

Friday 6 November 2026 - Sunday 7 February 2027

Times 

Exhibition Opening
Friday, 6 November 6pm - 8pm

In-Conversation Artist Talk with Aretha Brown & Tina Baum
Saturday, 7 November 10.15am - 12pm

Workshop with Aretha Brown
Saturday, 7 November 1pm - 3pm
Free, Bookings Essential

Art Lab with Aretha Brown
Sunday, 8 November 10am - 12.30pm
Free, Bookings Essential

Allways Mparntwe-Alice Springs Teacher Engagement
Monday, 9 November 10am - 4pm
$10, Bookings Essential

Exhibition Duration
6 November 2026 - 7 February 2027

Summer Gallery Opening Hours
(November 1 to 28 February)
Monday | Closed
Tuesday to Saturday | 10am to 4pm
Sunday | 10am to 2pm

Prices 

Adult
$8

Concession
$6

Family Pass
$20

Free for NT residents

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