The Outback Way Podcast
Warakurna Artists, with Jane Menzies
July 25, 2018
Helen speaks with Jane Menzies about the Warakurna Artists. Jane is the manager of the Warakurna Arts Centre, based at Warakurna, on the Outback Way. It's an isolated area in Western Australia, but a significant art area and one with lots of talent. In this episode, Jane shares a bit about how she came to be working in Warakurna, and the important projects the Arts Centre and Artists facilitate within the community. A fully owned and operated Aboriginal organisation, the centre is for the people by the people. With exhibitions in Perth, Sydney, Germany and Singapore, Warakurna artists are nationally and internationally renowned. Through a range of programs, the centre works with people aged 3 to 93 in Warakurna and surrounding areas, like Wanarn, which is 100 km away. Jane and Helen discuss the importance of community ownership of projects like Warakurna Arts and the Outback Way, and what you absolutely must look for if you're wanting to purchase Aboriginal Artwork. Find out more at the Warakurna Artists website warakurnaartists.com.au or follow them on Facebook @warakurnaartists1 and Instagram @warakura_artistsYou can find all notes and links on our website, www.outbackway.org.au where you can subscribe to our newsletter, buy our guidebook and download the app if you haven't already. Join us on Facebook and Twitter @OutbackWay1 Send your questions, comments and travel stories to info@outbackway.org.au and if you share your story, we may even feature you on this podcast! Thank you for joining us through the heart of Australia, on Australia's longest short cut.
Helen speaks with Jane Menzies about the Warakurna Artists. Jane is the manager of the Warakurna Arts Centre, based at Warakurna, on the Outback Way. It’s an isolated area in Western Australia, but a significant art area and one with lots of talent.

In this episode, Jane shares a bit about how she came to be working in Warakurna, and the important projects the Arts Centre and Artists facilitate within the community. A fully owned and operated Aboriginal organisation, the centre is for the people by the people. With exhibitions in Perth, Sydney, Germany and Singapore, Warakurna artists are nationally and internationally renowned.

Through a range of programs, the centre works with people aged 3 to 93 in Warakurna and surrounding areas, like Wanarn, which is 100 km away. Jane and Helen discuss the importance of community ownership of projects like Warakurna Arts and the Outback Way, and what you absolutely must look for if you’re wanting to purchase Aboriginal Artwork.

Find out more at the Warakurna Artists website warakurnaartists.com.au or follow them on Facebook @warakurnaartists1 and Instagram @warakura_artistsYou can find all notes and links on our website, www.outbackway.org.au where you can subscribe to our newsletter, buy our guidebook and download the app if you haven't already. Join us on Facebook and Twitter @OutbackWay1

Send your questions, comments and travel stories to info@outbackway.org.au and if you share your story, we may even feature you on this podcast! Thank you for joining us through the heart of Australia, on Australia's longest short cut.