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.
Corrugated Iron Youth Arts Inc (CIYA) is a place for young people under 26 years of age to pursue performing arts in Darwin, Northern Territory.
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.
Alternative Cinema Under the Stars in Darwin. Theatrical screenings of the best of alternative cinema drawn from Australian and international film making, in a relaxed open air cinema during the Top End dry season (April to October). Program includes members screenings, special events, and festivals.
The Defence of Darwin Experience museum is the first facility in Australia to provide an immersive, interactive, multimedia experience which extends beyond the physical walls of the precinct hub.
The Darwin Festival provides a huge contribution to art, culture and entertainment in the Northern Territory. Every year the Festival draws more visitors from interstate and around the world, embedding its reputation as the fastest growing festival in the southern hemisphere.
The Department of Lands Planning and the Environment works with the community to conserve and promote the Territory's natural and cultural heritage. It ensures that the Heritage Act is administered effectively, supports the Heritage Council, assists the owners of heritage places, promotes heritage and encourages good conservation practice, and oversees the Conservation Program for NT Government-owned heritage assets.
InCite provides quality Youth Arts for Alice Springs Youth & Children since 1998.We Engage professional artists to collaborate with communities in creating art, deliver programs at a 'grass roots' level in consultation with Community Partners & Collaborators, produce excellent art & long term community development outcomes: cultural, social & economic, build community capacity to express and celebrate cultural identity.
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.
Free interpreting and translating services (where applicable) are provided to NT Goverment agencies when dealing with non-English speaking clients who are Australian citizens or residents.
Moving Alice Ahead is about building a strong, safe and secure future for Alice Springs. Eleven individual projects are now underway as part of Moving Alice Ahead. They address key economic, social and community issues that are affecting Alice Springs now and into the future. The projects identify opportunities for future development in partnership with local business, industry and the wider community.
An incorporated community arts organisation aiming to support and promote NT writers and literature.
The Northern Territory Library has been enriching the lives of Territorians for over 30 years. Our services help Territorians connect with the past, contribute to the present, and learn for the future.
The Portrait of a Senior Territorian Art Award is an annual celebration of the contribution of senior Territorians to the history and development of the Territory. It is a unique event, with its focus on older Australians aged sixty years and over and the opportunity it provides for local artists to enter a Territory based art competition. The winning work is acquired into a public collection.
RedHOT Arts develops and promotes the distinctive cross cultural arts sector of Central Australia. RedHot Arts is an umbrella organisation supporting the development and marketing of the arts in Central Australia.
Information and services available for older Territorians including Seniors Card Scheme, Seniors Month, Council on Ageing, Portrait of a Senior Territorian Art Award, Senior Australian of the Year and links to other services.
Find information on Managing Northern Territory Shipwrecks, Shipwrecks and the law, The Northern Territory Shipwreck Database, Historical Shipwreck Profiles and Diving around NT Shipwrecks.
The Strehlow Research Centre cares for, and facilitates culturally appropriate access to, the Strehlow Collection of central Australian ethnographic objects and archival materials. It provides a repository for the wealth of material gathered by TGH Strehlow during his lifetime of study of the Aboriginal people of Central Australia. It consists collections of Australian Aboriginal artefacts, songs, genealogies, photographs and film and sound recordings ever amassed.
Territory Craft is a membership based organization that aims to advance the cause of craft and craftspeople throughout the Northern Territory.
The World War II Shipwrecks are a direct result of the first Japanese air raid on Australia, which occurred in Darwin on 19 February 1942. The wrecks are memorials to those who lost their lives in the first bombing raid on Australia and for those who defended Darwin. Thirty two years later Darwin was again attacked. On Christmas Day 1974 Cyclone Tracy struck Darwin and caused major havoc.
Welcome to the Office of Youth Affairs (OYA) website. The OYA website includes information about programs OYA runs and how young Territorians can get involved in activities across the NT. OYA helps young Territorians keep informed and actively involved in making things happen in their community. The four programs OYA focuses on are Youth Engagement Grants, the Youth Ministerīs Round Table of Young Territorians (Round Table), Youth Policy Framework and National Youth Week (NYW) − and you can find out more about these initiatives on this website.