Yarrenyty Arltere Artists

The Yarrenyty Arltere Artists are a collective of Indigenous artists from Yarrenyty Arltere Town Camp in Mparntwe in the Northern Territory of Australia, best known for its soft sculptural work.

History
Yarrenyty Arltere Artists was originally conceived in 2000 Yarrenyty Arltere Town Camp, also known as Hidden Valley Town Camp on the west side of Alice Springs. The enterprise was established in 2008.

Prominent artists includes Dulcie Sharpe, Rhonda Sharpe and Marlene Rubuntja.

Their work is represented in national art collections around Australia including the Queensland Gallery of Modern Art, National Gallery of Victoria and Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory and has been featured in the Biennale of Sydney, Museum of Contemporary Art, Carriageworks, Sydney and Tarnarthi.

Accolades

 * 2012 – Highly Commended, National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art Award
 * 2013 – Rhonda Sharpe, Winner, Wandjuk Marika 3D Memorial Award, National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art Award
 * 2015 – Rhonda Sharpe, Winner, 3D Award, National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art Award
 * 2016 – Winner, Vincent Lingiari Art Award
 * 2017 – Commission, NGV Triennial, National Gallery of Victoria
 * 2018 – In Our Hands, 2018 – 21st Sydney Biennial