Kuku-Bulkaway Indigenous Art Gallery in Cooktown, Queensland, Australia | Community organisation

Kuku-Bulkaway Indigenous Art Gallery

Locality: Cooktown, Queensland, Australia

Phone: +61 7 4069 6957

Address: 142 Charlotte Street 4895 Cooktown, QLD, Australia

Website: http://www.kukubulkaway.com.au

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25.01.2022 Didga know that the didgeridoo is thought to be the world's oldest musical instrument, originating more than 40,000 years ago? If you're after a hand-crafted and painted didg that's not quite that old, drop in to the Gallery or shop online - shipping in Australia is free! #kukubulkaway #tellingourstories #cooktowntnq #didgeridoo #music #aboriginalart #artist #indigenousart #painting #indigenous #aboriginal #art #gallery #shoplocal

25.01.2022 Looking to spruce up your officer or home? Kuku Bulkaway Gallery has a range of unique art, artefacts and homewares, all created by our local Indigenous artists. Shop online now at https://www.kukubulkaway.com.au/shop/ or drop into the Gallery. We're open Monday to Thursday from 8.30am to 4pm and Friday from 8.30am to 12.30pm. #kukubulkaway #gallery #art #indigenousart #sharingourstories #aboriginalart #artist #aboriginalartist #turtle #barramundi #australianart #artistsofinstagram #artstagram #painting #cooktowntnq #cooktownandcapeyork

21.01.2022 MEET OUR ARTISTS Clive Henderson is a traditional owner from the Shipton's Flat and Jack Lakes areas, just outside Cooktown. He is inspired by the stories told to him by his elders, and has learnt how to bring those stories to life through art under the tutelage of Helen Gordon and the late Conrad Michael. "I like to tell my story of myself and my family taking care of country and sea through my paintings," Clive says. #kukubulkaway #yukubajamuliku #capeyork #tellingourstories #aboriginalart #indigenousart #aboriginal #aboriginalartist #art #indigenous #contemporaryart #culture #firstnations #australia #australianart #indigenousartist #aboriginalaustralia #aboriginalculture #interiordesign #artist #nativeart #handmade #painting #artforsale #artistsoninstagram #artcollector #storytelling #firstnationsart #artwork

20.01.2022 The colour and details on this didgeridoo by Irene Bowyer are just stunning. We offer free shipping Australia-wide, even for a bulky item like a didgeridoo - head online to shop our range now at www.kukubulkaway.com.au #KukuBulkaway #tellingourstories #artgallery #Indigenousart #aboriginalart #art #artist #painting #culture #barramundi #didgeridoo #aboriginal #indigenous #artistsofinstagram #artstagram #artistoftheday

19.01.2022 It's closed season for barramundi fishing in Queensland - maybe a good time to get your barra fix elsewhere? Like this stunning painting by Cooktown artist Clive Henderson. Pop over to our website www.kukubulkaway.com.au to browse all our artwork, or shop online now. #barraseason #barramundi #kukubulkaway #tellingourstories #cooktowntnq #capeyork #aboriginalart #indigenousart #art #indigenous #contemporaryart #culture #firstnations #australia #australianart #indigenousartist #aboriginalaustralia #aboriginalculture #artist #nativeart #handmade #painting #artforsale #artistsoninstagram #artcollector #storytelling #firstnationsart #artwork

19.01.2022 It's starting to feel a LOT like Christmas in the Gallery! I'm sure we're not the only ones counting down to the holidays - just make sure you pop in before we close on Wednesday, December 16. #kukubulkaway #tellingourstories #indigenousart #aboriginalart #artist #art #gallery #indigenousgallery #cooktowntnq #christmas #holidays #gifts #shoplocal #buylocal #supportlocal

18.01.2022 Have you browsed our range of books? Drop in to the Gallery at 142 Charlotte Street and have a look - we have children's books, reference books and more. #kukubulkaway #tellingourstories #cooktowntnq #aboriginalart #indigenousart #aboriginal #aboriginalartist #art #indigenous #contemporaryart #culture #firstnations #australia #australianart #indigenousartist #aboriginalaustralia #aboriginalculture #interiordesign #artist #handmade #painting #artforsale #artistsoninstagram #artcollector #storytelling #firstnationsart #artwork

17.01.2022 We think there's no better place in the world to fish than our own backyard in Cooktown - and no better shirt to do it in than one of ours, featuring original designs by Kuku Bulkaway artists. Available now in the Gallery at 142 Charlotte Street. #newshirt #whodis #fishing #kukubulkaway

17.01.2022 MEET THE ARTISTS Peter Kulla Kulla is a Lama Lama and Umpila man who grew up on Cape York and still lives here with his family. The art of the famous Albert Namatjira inspires him, as well as the stories told to him by his elders. View Peter's art online at www.kukubulkaway.com.au

16.01.2022 If you want to strut your stuff like Yuku Baja Muliku Rangers Adam, Clayton and Gauai, get in to the Gallery at 142 Charlotte Street between 8.30am-4pm Monday to Friday and 8.30am-12.30pm Fridays and pick out your own fishing shirt. Shirts come in children's and adults sizes and a range of unique designs created by our local artists. #malemodels #indigenousrangers #fishingshirt #Cooktowntnq #kukubulkaway #yukubajamuliku #tellingourstories #indigenousart #fishing #art #aboriginalart #fashion #indigenousfashion #artgallery #buylocal #shoplocal #supportlocal

15.01.2022 It's less than three weeks until Christmas! If you're looking for a special gift, come into the Gallery and browse our range - we have paintings for less than $50, plus fishing shirts, stubby coolers, jewellery, fridge magnets, scarves, books and much more. We're open 8.30am to 4pm Monday to Thursday and 8.30am to 12.30pm Fridays. But hurry, our last day before we shut for holidays is Tuesday, December 15! #kukubulkaway #tellingourstories #indigenousart #artgallery #art #gallery #aboriginalart #artist #gifts #presents #shoplocal #buylocal #supportlocal #cooktowntnq #holidays #christmas

14.01.2022 Our beautiful textiles range includes scarves, sarongs, cushions, fishing shirts and men's ties, all featuring original artwork inspired by the stunning landscapes and our traditional stories from Yuku Baja country. Pop into the Gallery at 142 Charlotte Street to have a look - we're open from 8.30am to 4pm Monday to Thursday and 8.30am to 12.30pm Friday. #kukubulkaway #tellingourstories #indigenousart #aboriginalart #textiles #fashion #unique #indigenousaustralia #cooktowntnq #capeyork #buylocal #gifts

14.01.2022 Have you browsed the extensive range of one of a kind jewellery at www.kukubulkaway.com.au, like this stunning shell and sandlewood seed statement necklace by Cooktown artist Larissa Hale? Perfect for Christmas gifts or to treat yourself to some new and unique bling! #kukubulkaway #tellingourstories #yukubajamuliku #cooktowntnq #jewellery #jeweller #aboriginalart #indigenousart #aboriginal #aboriginalartist #art #indigenous #contemporaryart #culture #firstnations #australia #australianart #indigenousartist #aboriginalaustralia #aboriginalculture #artist #nativeart #handmade #artistsoninstagram #artcollector #firstnationsart

13.01.2022 What are your holiday plans this winter? Why not plan a trip to Cooktown for the Cooktown and Cape York Expo in June? 10 days jam packed with culture, entertainment, art, food and family fun and it's all FREE! Plan your trip now at https://cooktownexpo.com.au/ #holidayherethisyear #supportlocal #buylocal #expo2021 #cooktowntnq #cooktownandcapeyork #capeyork #thisisqueensland #festival #holidays #exploreqld #travelqld #ttnq #cairnsgbr

13.01.2022 Do you love a colour pop, or could you see this simple but stunning black and white canvas by Cape York artist Roslyn Serico hanging in your home? Visit www.kukubulkaway.com.au or drop in and visit to see more of our artwork. #Kukubulkaway #tellingourstories #Cooktowntnq #indigenousart #indigenousaustralia #indigenous #artist #art #painting #gallery #aboriginalart #aboriginalartist #aboriginalgallery

12.01.2022 It's a painting in the cool kind of day... can anyone guess what we're painting?? #summer #josonjaspaints #josonjas #paint #acrylic #artist #kukubulkaway #tellingourstories #cooktowntnq #surprise #painting #gallery #indigenousart #aboriginalart #indigenous #shoplocal #buylocal #supportlocal #paintstagram #artgram

11.01.2022 We are celebrating National NAIDOC Week this week, and thought we'd share an image of one of our beautiful, strong leaders with you. Irene Bowyer is a Director of Yuku Baja Muliku Land Trust and Reserves, a mother, grandmother, artist, ranger and one of the smiling faces sharing stories of the art in our Gallery. Are you doing anything special to celebrate our Indigenous culture this week? #strongwomen #culture #kukubulkaway #tellingourstories #NAIDOC2020 #alwayswasalwayswillbe #aboriginalart #indigenousart #aboriginal #aboriginalartist #art #indigenous #contemporaryart #culture #firstnations #australia #australianart #indigenousartist #aboriginalaustralia #aboriginalculture #artist #handmade #painting #artforsale #artistsoninstagram

11.01.2022 Looking for a gift, or want to treat yourself? We stock unique locally made paintings, jewellery, fashion and more. Drop in to the Kuku Bulkaway Gallery at 142 Charlotte Street or check out our range online at www.kukubulkaway.com.au

11.01.2022 Kuku Bulkaway Gallery will be closed today, Thursday, April 8, due to the passing of a respected local elder. Our thoughts are with his family and friends at this sad time.

09.01.2022 MEET OUR ARTISTS Doretta Ford is a Guugu Yimithirr and Taipan woman, and a Cooktown local. Her paintings are inspired by stories passed on from her elders, and her own life's journey. Doretta mixes traditional and contemporary styles in her artwork, and says her inspiration to keep painting is her children and grandchildren. "Without art we would not have been able to teach and share important aspects of our continued connection to country and the values we share," Doretta... says. #kukubulkaway #tellingourstories #yukubaja #cooktowntnq #capeyork #aboriginalart #indigenousart #aboriginal #aboriginalartist #art #indigenous #contemporaryart #culture #firstnations #australia #australianart #indigenousartist #aboriginalaustralia #aboriginalculture #interiordesign #artist #nativeart #handmade #painting #artforsale #artistsoninstagram #artcollector #storytelling #firstnationsart #artwork

07.01.2022 If you're happy and you know it, clap your... flippers? this cute little painting by local artist Larissa Hale would make a great gift - and it's only $60, with free shipping Australia wide! Head to our website www.kukubulkaway.com.au to browse all of our artwork.

06.01.2022 Wishing everyone a safe and happy Christmas and New Year! Our Gallery and office is closed from Wednesday, December 16 to Sunday, January 17 (inclusive). #holidays #christmas #newyear #2021 #festiveseason #kukubulkaway #tellingourstories #yukubajamuliku #ourlandourpeopleourfuture #archerpoint #cooktowntnq #indigenousart #artgallery #gallery #art #aboriginalart

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04.01.2022 MEET OUR ARTISTS Jim Archer is a Djungan Elder from Nguddaboolgan Country, south west of Cooktown. Jim has been painting for more than 40 years, tutored by the late Dick Roughsey and Percy Tresize. #kukubulkaway #tellingourstories #cooktowntnq #capeyork #aboriginalart #indigenousart #aboriginal #aboriginalartist #art #indigenous #contemporaryart #culture #firstnations #australia #australianart #indigenousartist #aboriginalaustralia #aboriginalculture #interiordesign #handmade #painting #artforsale #artistsoninstagram #artcollector #storytelling #firstnationsart #artwork

04.01.2022 MEET OUR ARTISTS Irene Bowyer is a Yuku Baja Muliku Traditional Owner and Elder, and one of the friendly faces you will meet in our Gallery. Irene has been painting since she was a teenager, with legendary Cape York artists Percy Tresize and Dick Roughsey influencing her style. Her grandfather George Doughboy was the King of the Bloomfield River, and you can see his nameplate at the James Cook Museum in Cooktown. #kukubulkaway #cooktowntnq #yukubajamuliku #tellingourstories #capeyork #aboriginalart #indigenousart #aboriginal #aboriginalartist #art #indigenous #contemporaryart #culture #firstnations #australia #australianart #indigenousartist #aboriginalaustralia #aboriginalculture #interiordesign #artist #nativeart #handmade #painting #artforsale #artistsoninstagram #artcollector #storytelling #firstnationsart #artwork

03.01.2022 Bring a little summer inside with this beautiful butterfly painting by Cooktown artist Zeila Wallace. Shop online now at www.kukubulkaway.com.au #kukubulkaway #tellingourstories #cooktowntnq #butterflies #aboriginalart #indigenousart #aboriginal #aboriginalartist #art #indigenous #contemporaryart #culture #firstnations #australia #australianart #indigenousartist #aboriginalaustralia #aboriginalculture #interiordesign #artist #handmade #painting #artforsale #artistsoninstagram #artcollector #storytelling #firstnationsart #artwork

03.01.2022 Legislation to protect genuine Indigenous Australian art from cheap fakes is great news for all Indigenous artists and galleries. Let's hope this moves from assessment stage to reality.