04.06.10

by sonja

Aboriginal Art Gallery opens in the heart of the Hunter Valley

Exhibitions Article

Discover the extraordinary work of indigenous painters and enjoy fine wine and wholesome hearty food during the Food and Wine Month in the Hunter. Blaxlands Inn is opening up their famous Wine Room to Aboriginal art from the Western and Eastern Deserts of inland Australia.

In collaboration with Blaxlands Inn, Tingari Arts and Eastern Desert Art have opened a new exhibition featuring works by Aboriginal artists from the deserts of central Australia. Established artists such as Charlie Petyarre Jones, Janelle Napaltjarri Stockman, Joy Kngwarreye Jones, Thomas Tjapaltjarri, Warlimpirrnga Tjapaltjarri, Walala Tjapaltjarri and Molly Napaltjarri Jugadai are featured along with new and emerging artists.

Blaxlands Inn is famous for its deep dish pies and Certified Angus Steaks and their Hunter wine list showcases the best of what the local boutique wineries have to offer. You can either dine in or outside by the cosy open fire pit.

Blaxlands Inn
2198 Broke Road,
Pokolbin,
Hunter Valley NSW 2320
ph: 612 4998 7550
info@blaxlandsinn.com.au

Opening hours: Wed-Sun Lunch 12.00-3.00pm Dinner 6.00-9.00pm
Sat & Sun Breakfast 8.30am-11.00am

Detail from Bush Seeds by Sandy Pitjara Hunter 60cm x 1.29m Polymer acrylic on linen