The Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara (APY) Lands, located in remote Central Australia, are home to a thriving Aboriginal art scene. The APY Art Centre Collective is a group of Indigenous-owned art centres that showcase and sell the work of over 500 Anangu artists across seven art centres in the region. These centres are not only vital for the community's economic well-being but also serve as cultural hubs where ancient knowledge is passed down through generations. Ernabella Arts, established in 1948, is the oldest art centre in Central Australia and part of the APY Art Centre Collective. The collective also includes Umoona Art Centre, which was established in 2020 in Coober Pedy. Artists from these centres represent multiple generations and have their own unique styles, ranging from painting to ceramic art.
The APY Gallery is a collective of Indigenous-owned art centres that exhibit and sell ethically sourced Aboriginal artwork from the APY Lands, regional South Australia, and Adelaide. You can find APY Gallery outlets in Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, and online, offering a wide range of authentic Aboriginal art for sale, including modern Aboriginal paintings and Aboriginal ceramic art. The Wall Street Hotel in Adelaide is also home to a collection of contemporary Australian Aboriginal art from the APY Lands, with pieces created by top-tier artists specifically for the hotel. This unique partnership showcases the richness and beauty of Aboriginal art while providing support to the communities in the APY region.