Arts NT's role is to support and develop the artistic and cultural potential of the Territory through policy, operational and financial support and advice. Arts NT aims to develop responsive and appropriate mechanisms for the support and development of the Northern Territory's artists and the broader arts sector.
Arts and Screen Industry Support provides funding to arts organisations, development opportunities for creative expression, support to festivals, grants for arts and screen projects and training and development opportunities for film makers and artists. It provides access to the Northern Territory's natural and social heritage, support artistic development links to national and international cultural data, enhancing opportunities to be informed, entertained and inspired.
Darwin Community Arts enriches and inspires Top End of the Northern Territory by facilitating arts and cultural development that reflects and celebrates our communities' diversity and creativity.
Whats on now at the premier entertainment and convention venue in the Top End of Australia? The DEC has venues that can host events such as stage spectaculars, music, cabaret and theatre, conferences and conventions, small meetings and functions, art and trade exhibitions, rehearsals and classes.
The Darwin Festival is a fantastic arts and cultural event held in Darwin every dry season. It is a vibrant celebration of Darwin's unique lifestyle and multicultural diversity.
The George Brown Darwin Botanic Gardens was established 130 years ago to introduce and evaluate plants for food and flavour to a small developing community and has since become important in the recreational and scientific life of the city. There are several walking tracks, a plant display house and several areas for functions, such as weddings, throughout the Gardens.
The Northern Territory contains a rich and diverse range of Aboriginal archaeological places, which are evidence of the occupation of the Northern Territory by Aboriginal people for tens of thousands of years. In the Northern Territory, all Aboriginal and Macassan archaeological places and objects are automatically protected by the Heritage Act. This reflects the importance of such places to Aboriginal people and to the wider community, including for their scientific value.
The Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory's (MAGNT) Maritime Gallery houses the largest museum collection of Southeast Asian historic boats and ethnographic watercraft in Australia. The Gallery has a permanent display of 21 boats and canoes.
The Northern Territory Film Office (NTFO) supports and develop the film, television and digital media industry in the Northern Territory. Our key role is to develop and grow the local industry, attract production to the Northern Territory and celebrate a vibrant and innovative screen culture.
TravelNT.com is the Official Travel Site for the Northern territory - containing a wealth of travel information, including a list of Art attractions throughout the Territory
Find information on Managing Northern Territory Shipwrecks, Shipwrecks and the law, The Northern Territory Shipwreck Database, Historical Shipwreck Profiles and Diving around NT Shipwrecks.
Territory Craft is a membership based organization that aims to advance the cause of craft and craftspeople throughout the Northern Territory.
The Territory Wildlife Park is set within 400 hectares of natural bushland and showcases the native flora and fauna of the top end of the Northern Territory. Either travel on shuttle trains along a 4km road or wander along 6km of bush trails that link all 26 major exhibits including the nocturnal house, aquarium, aviaries, a natural monsoonal forest and Goose lagoon.