Albert Namatjira watercolour- Ghost Gums

Arrarnta creativity

Arrarnta people are renowned for their creativity and artistry. Since the days of the first missionaries Arrarnta voices have been raised in song in a magical mix of English and Western Arrarnta language. The watercolour traditions of Namatjira and his followers need no introduction and innovation continues through the work of contemporary painters and potters. 

Gus Williams playing Guitar

Arrarnta contributions to Country Music

Hermannsburg Mission has a long tradition of music including both pastoral music and popular country music. Renowned country music artists include Gus Williams and Warren H. Williams.

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Hermannsburg Potters

The Hermannsburg Potters

Pottery did not exist in Arrarnta culture before the coming of Europeans, however the Hermannsburg Potters demonstrate the adaptive and continually evolving creativity of Arrarnta people.

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The Central Australian Women’s Choir.

The Hermannsburg Choir

The records of the mission often mention the beautiful sounds of the Arrarnta people with their voices raised in song. Hermannsburg Mission has a long tradition of music including both pastoral music and popular country and western.

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