The Gondwana Gallery in Alice Springs houses an extensive collection of contemporary art from the Aboriginal peoples of Australia and neighboring countries that were once, millions of years ago, part of the single supercontinent Gondwana. It is no coincidence that the gallery was named after the largest continent in the southern hemisphere - thus emphasizing Australia's connection with other countries of the Pacific region. Today, the gallery serves as a conduit between different cultures, providing an opportunity for all to express themselves.
Since its inception in 1990, the gallery has been actively engaged in the promotion of contemporary Aboriginal art by organising various exhibitions of both established and emerging artists, as well as educational programmes. Gallery's exhibition space also frequently hosts exhibitions from other art and cultural institutions in Australia.
The gallery has an artist-run Studio, which is where some of the recognised masters, for example some recognised masters, such as Dorothy Napangardi. Often the gallery organises tours for its artists to Australia's Red Centre, to places where Aboriginal beliefs link them to the creation of the world. It is there that many are inspired and stimulated to create. And a special department of the gallery is dedicated to finding talented Aboriginal artists in remote communities across the country.
