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About us

Mimi Arts and Crafts Aboriginal Corporation is a Katherine based, wholly Aboriginal owned and controlled cooperative.

Mimi represents all of the communities and family groups in the Katherine region which covers many distinct and unique art and craft styles.


Lorna Naparulla Fencer in residence

Styles and techniques are sourced from the desert to the Kimberies, the saltwater and freshwater people of the Top End and Arnhem Land.


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The gallery with new work being catalogued

Mimi Arts and Crafts Aboriginal Corporation Mission Statement

Mimi Arts and Crafts Strives to achieve the following objectives.

ECONOMIC

• to provide Indigenous artists with an equitable share of proceeds from sales

• to reinvest surpluses in resourcing Regional artists

• to deliver high quality, authentic product to the markey place

SOCIAL

• to provide a supportive and respectful workplace environment for artists

• to provide resources, training and encouragement to emerging artists

• to facilitate interface between artists and the broader community

CULTURAL

• to maintain, reinvigorate and strengthen Indigenous culture through traditional and contemporary artistic expression

• to preserve and protect rights of intellectual property, copyright and cultural heritage