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Presented by Desart, Desert Mob brings together hundreds of artists to celebrate desert culture in the heart of Australia.
One of the nation’s oldest Aboriginal art festivals, Desert Mob features an exhibition, art market, artist talks and satellite events throughout Mparntwe (Alice Springs). From the Opening Night celebration to evening curator talks, art workshops and music performances, Desert Mob is an unmissable celebration of the art, stories, and culture of hundreds of artists across central desert Country.
In 2026, the Desert Mob exhibition will feature works by emerging and established artists from 35 Aboriginal art centres across the Northern Territory, South Australia and Western Australia. Exhibiting alongside Desert Mob at the Araluen Arts Centre, the 5th Vincent Lingiari Art Awards return with winners to be announced at the Desert Mob Opening Night celebrations on Thursday 10 September.
On Friday 11 September, join art centres and special guests for Desert Mob Artist Talks – an intimate day of presentations, performances, and stories celebrating culture, community and country.
Head to the buzzing Desert Mob Art Market on Saturday 12th September and acquire works directly from artists whilst enjoying live music from 8CCC Community Radio and food and coffee from Yaye’s Cafe and local vendors.
Experience the unique program of cultural events that is Desert Mob during September and October in 2026!
For full program and event details, head to www.desertmob.com.
Desert Mob is proudly presented by Desart, the peak arts body for Central Australian Aboriginal Arts Centres and is supported by the NT Government through Arts NT, Tourism and Events NT, and the Community Benefit Fund, Creative Australia, and the Australian Government’s Indigenous Visual Arts Industry Strategy and the Visual Arts and Crafts Strategy.
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