The Alice Springs region in the Northern Territory is known for its rich Aboriginal art and culture, with a variety of art galleries that showcase the diversity of Indigenous Australian art. Galleries in Alice Springs include Mbantua Gallery, Yubu Napa Art Gallery, Talapi, Jila Arts, This is Aboriginal Art, Leaping Lizards Gallery, and Papunya Tula Artists. The Araluen Arts Centre serves as the visual art and performance hub of Central Australia, housing a significant collection of artworks from the region.
Art lovers can explore community art centers in and around Alice Springs, such as Hermannsburg, Keringke Arts Aboriginal Art Centre, and Papunya Tjupi Art Centre. These centers offer insights into the traditional artistic styles and symbols of the Central and Western Desert peoples and are home to renowned artists like Albert Namatjira, Barbara Weir, and Minnie Pwerle.
Visitors to Alice Springs can also experience the Tjanpi Desert Weavers, a social enterprise of the Ngaanyatjarra Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara (NPY) Women’s Council that supports women in developing and showcasing their artistic creations. Another recommended destination is the Iltja Ntjarra (Many Hands) Art Centre, known for its immersive dot paintings and watercolor artworks by some of Australia's most successful and prominent artists.