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Media

Louise Partos
Deputy Director
P: 08 8999 8216
M: 0421 744 269
E: louise.partos@magnt.net.au

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Media Releases

Support announced for regional museums

Wednesday 11 June 2025

Support announced for regional museums

MAGNT is excited to announce the recipients of the 2025 Regional Museums Grant Program. Funded by the Northern Territory Government and administered by MAGNT, the program supports the preservation, conservation and display of significant historical cultural material in the NT. This round sees a total amount of $189,961.32 awarded to eight regional museums, galleries and cultural centres across the Territory.

2025 Telstra National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art Awards
Finalists Announced

Monday 19 May 2025

2025 Telstra National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art Awards
Finalists Announced

71 finalist works have been announced for the 2025 Telstra National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art Awards (Telstra NATSIAA), Australia’s longest-running and most prestigious art awards of its kind. Presented by the Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory (MAGNT) and Principal Partner Telstra, the awards take place on Larrakia Country (Darwin).

Cyclone Tracy 50 Year Anniversary

Sunday 4 June 2023

Cyclone Tracy 50 Year Anniversary

Support MAGNT’s Annual Appeal and Help Preserve Cyclone Tracy’s History

2023 Telstra NATSIAA Finalists Announced

Wednesday 3 May 2023

2023 Telstra NATSIAA Finalists Announced

63 finalists have been announced in this year’s 2023 Telstra National Aboriginal and Torres Strait
Islander Art Awards (Telstra NATSIAA), Australia’s richest art awards, presented by MAGNT and Principal Partner Telstra on Larrakia
Country (Darwin).

Gumurr’manydji Manapanmirr Djäma | Virtual Gallery and Educational Resources Launch

Tuesday 25 April 2023

Gumurr’manydji Manapanmirr Djäma | Virtual Gallery and Educational Resources Launch

The Arnhem Land Progress Aboriginal Corporation (ALPA) and MAGNT announce the launch of the Gumurr’manydji Manapanmirr Djäma (Making successful business together) virtual gallery and educational resources to connect Yolŋu culture with the world.

Archie 100: A Century of the Archibald Prize tours to Darwin

Friday 14 April 2023

Archie 100: A Century of the Archibald Prize tours to Darwin

The Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory welcomes the major touring exhibition, Archie 100: A Century of the Archibald Prize, celebrating 100 years of Australia’s oldest and most-loved portrait award.

2023 People's Choice Award | Winner announced!

Wednesday 15 March 2023

2023 People's Choice Award | Winner announced!

Shanice Bayizere from Darwin High School wins the 2023 Exit Art People’s Choice Award with Larry.

Archie 100: A Century of the Archibald Prize | Public Program announced

Tuesday 14 March 2023

Archie 100: A Century of the Archibald Prize | Public Program announced

MAGNT launches a diverse series of events to celebrate the Archie 100: A Century of the Archibald Prize exhibition touring to Darwin, in partnership with the Art Gallery of New South Wales.

Exit Art 2022 NT Year 12 Students | Winners announced!

Friday 3 February 2023

Exit Art 2022 NT Year 12 Students | Winners announced!

Exit Art is a celebration of the talents and creativity of the next generation of artists and designers, presenting the very best contemporary art and design from Northern Territory Year 12 students.

Montages: The Full Cut, 1999  –  2015 tours to Darwin

Monday 23 January 2023

Montages: The Full Cut, 1999 – 2015 tours to Darwin

This exhibition presents eight montage films created in collaboration between artist Tracey Moffatt and editor Gary Hillberg.

Juanella McKenzie announced as 2022 Telstra People’s Choice Award Winner

Wednesday 14 December 2022

Juanella McKenzie announced as 2022 Telstra People’s Choice Award Winner

Juanella McKenzie, from Port Augusta South Australia has been announced as the Telstra People’s Choice Award winner, in this year’s Telstra National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art
Awards (Telstra NATSIAA).

Exit Art 2022 NT Year 12 Students | Finalists announced!

Wednesday 23 November 2022

Exit Art 2022 NT Year 12 Students | Finalists announced!

53 talented finalists from across the Northern Territory have been selected in the annual Exit Art student exhibition held at the Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory.

Image: Rebekah Raymond, Curator of Aboriginal Art and Material Culture. Photo: Mark Sherwood

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