Download or read book Art Centre Architecture written by Kate Goodwin and published by Kate Goodwin. This book was released on 2024-06-03 with total page 173 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book examines the architecture of Aboriginal art centres in the Northern Territory. Art centres emerged in Australia in the 1970s alongside Aboriginal self-determination and the rise of the Indigenous art market. Primarily located in remote communities and towns, their economic and social value has been widely acknowledged. Together with supporting artists and facilitating the production and sale of art works, they provide an invaluable safe space for community to come together and to practice Culture. Art centres occupy existing, adapted or purpose-designed buildings, often developed over time, with varying degrees of architect involvement. While each art centre is specific to Country and community, they share commonalities in their activities, facilities, and architectural strategies. This study provides a contextual introduction to art centres and remote communities in the Northern Territory. It documents and analyses the architecture of twelve centres across diverse regions, from the Tiwi Islands and the tropical Top End to the Central Desert. The study identifies some of the key factors impacting building outcomes and pinpoints ideas that can inform discussions between architects, community, and funding bodies. As well as the architectural profession, it is intended as an informative document for those involved in art centres and anyone interested in these unique hybrid entities.