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Vision Statement
“To be one of the top “indigenous art” companies in Australia, by recognising the contribution of artists, their stories and the dreamings that preserve and record aboriginal culture.”
“Providing a unique experience for clients through range, quality and presentation of art”
About us
A small family owned and operated Territory business Muk Muk Aboriginal Art is managed by Mike Mitchell and his wife Sharon.
Working in Aboriginal communities for over 25 years Mike has developed a passion for Aboriginal people, their culture and their art.
It is this passion that resulted in the creation of Muk Muk Aboriginal Art to help share Aboriginal culture and artwork with the rest of the world.
The name “Muk Muk” is for the word – Night Owl – from the Alawa language in central Arnhem Land in the Northern Territory. It was a common theme in the paintings of Rover Thomas and Barney Ellaga.
Operating since 1996, Muk Muk Aboriginal Art is located in the heart of Central Australia in Alice Springs. Muk Muk Aboriginal Art pride itself on the ability to supply artworks around the world and have an international reputation for sourcing the finest Aboriginal art.
Muk Muk Aboriginal Art actively works to promote established and emerging artists. We assist galleries to curate exhibitions including the attendance of artists where possible. Our works are collected by corporations, museums and private collectors.
A member of the Australian Indigenous Art Trade Association (Art.Trade) Muk Muk Aboriginal Art undertakes the commitment to an ethical code of practice that supports Aboriginal artists and enhances the Aboriginal art industry.
Muk Muk Aboriginal Art is founded on strong working relationships with all of its clients. We work directly with the artists providing them a venue when they come into town where they can come and paint. Only materials of the best quality possible are supplied to the artists ensuring an ongoing guarantee of the quality of each painting.
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| Sharon and Gloria Petyarre | Paris Dec 07 (Nancy Petyarre, Margaret Lewis Napangardi and Mike Mitchell) |
Provenance Guarantee
Each work is purchased directly from the artist. All works are paid for in full at the time of completion; they are catalogued and digital images are taken for each painting. We sit with the artist to learn about the story of the painting, where it originated and its meaning to the artist and their family. We work to maintain the most up to date artist biographies, including extensive research to ensure that all exhibitions, collections and artist events are recorded.
When a painting is sold it is represented by this complete documentation and authenticated provenance.
Business Highlights
- Indigenous Art display for the 2003 Austrade Australia promotion in Milan, Italy;
- Finalists in the 2003 Telstra Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art Award (Lorna Naparrula Fencer and Gertie Huddleston); >
- Participation in Art Sydney 2005;
- Winner of the General painting section of the 2005 Telstra Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art Award (Evelyn Pultara artwork);
- Indigenous Art display for the 2006 Australia promotion in Moscow, Russia;
- Participation in Art Melbourne 2006 and Art Sydney 2006;
- Acquisition of Kudditji Kngwarreye painting by the Araluen Centre Alice Springs;
- Indigenous Art display for the 2007 Austrade promotion in Seoul, Korea;
- Participation in Art Melbourne 2007 and Art Sydney 2007;
- Finalist in the 2007 Northern Territory Chief Ministers Export and Industry Awards;
- Participation in Art Melbourne 2008, Art Brisbane 2008 and Art Sydney 2008;
Community Involvement
Muk Muk Aboriginal Art is proud to support its local community. We have listed some of the local groups which have been assisted with support through sponsorships and donations.
- World’s Greatest Shave for a Cure Day;
- “Run-a-muk-muk” Touch Football team;
- Memo Ice D Grade Netball team;
- Alice Springs Hospital Special Care Nursery;
- Braitling Primary School;
- Cancer Council of the Northern Territory;