Injalak Arts and Crafts Association is located in Gunbalanya (Oenpelli) in Western Arnhem Land in the Northern Territory of Australia. The Association aims to promote and preserve the indigenous art and culture of Western Arnhem Land. Any income stays within the community and assists in its development.
Injalak produces art on bark and paper in the style synonymous with Western Arnhem land; a large range of weavings; didjiridus, artefacts and carvings, and screen printed products such as t-shirts and fabrics.
Injalak enjoys a reputation as a producer of fine quality Australian Aboriginal arts and crafts. We hold several exhibitions a year in all Australian capital cities. Works are also exhibited internationally and held in some of the finest collections, museums and galleries of the world.
Contact details:
web: www.injalak.com phone: 61 8 8979 0190 email: info@injalak.com Location: 300km from Darwin, 60 km from Jabiru and 16km from Ubirr/Border Store. Access: Injalak is open Monday – Friday from 8am – 5pm. From June – October Injalak is open on Saturday mornings from 8.30am – 2pm, however it is advisable to check first. We are closed on Sundays and some public holidays. As Injalak is located on Aboriginal land, you MUST have a permit before you cross the East Alligator River into Arnhem Land or fly into Oenpelli. A permit costs $13.20 and is administered by the Northern Lands Council (NLC). Children are free. Usually, NLC in Jabiru can issue a permit quickly. However, try to allow at least 24 hours notice. You can contact NLC office in Jabiru (ph 61 8 8938 3000) and Darwin (ph 61 8 8920 5100). The office is open from Monday – Friday. A permit for Saturdays or public holidays must be obtained in advance.The permit is to visit Injalak only. Once you cross the East Alligator River you may not stop your vehicle until you arrive at the Arts Centre. The road is well signed.
