New Djómi Museum Tender: Key Arnhem Land Milestone
The new Djómi Museum project in Maningrida has reached two key milestones, with the design now complete and a tender for construction officially open.
The project is part of the Arts Trail Gallery Extension Program, which is being rolled out across Katherine, Tennant Creek and Arnhem Land following consultation with local communities.
The Arts Trail supports job creation and economic growth for the Northern Territory through construction and the development of creative industries and tourism.
A $4.5 million investment will establish an arts and culture precinct by bringing together Maningrida Arts & Culture (MAC) and the Djómi Museum, reflecting the government’s commitment to making 2025 a year of action, certainty and security, and to investing in infrastructure that delivers long-term cultural, social and economic value to Territorians.
The Djómi Museum houses a unique, community-held collection of more than 700 artefacts and artworks from Maningrida and the surrounding region. This project will relocate the museum’s collection and exhibitions from the current buildings next to MAC.
The redevelopment will create a more sustainable and accessible arts and culture precinct for the community, and deliver an integrated visitor experience that shares the history, culture and traditions of the community and region.
Minister for Arts, Jinson Charls, said the investment supports local culture while strengthening the Territory’s tourism sector.
“With more than one hundred community art galleries, museums and keeping places across the Territory, our rich Aboriginal art and culture is a key economic driver. Capital investment in these cultural facilities will enhance artistic offerings and visitor experiences and support local artists and businesses,” said Mr Charls.
“This investment will help local communities showcase their artistic works, share their culture through engaging visitor experiences, and care for their cultural collections.”
Minister for Logistics and Infrastructure Bill Yan said the construction phase would play a vital role in delivering on the CLP’s commitment to drive development and opportunity in the bush as part of the Rebuilding the Economy: NT Economy Strategy 2025.
“Investing in high-quality cultural infrastructure in our remote communities is not only about preserving culture, it’s about unlocking regional growth, creating jobs, supporting local industries and building facilities that serve generations to come.
“This tender release is an exciting step forward for Maningrida and demonstrates the Finocchiaro CLP Government’s commitment to delivering action, certainty, security for the Territory.”
The project, which will provide a boost to the local economy and provide more opportunities for local artists, is progressing in consultation with Bawinanga Homeland Aboriginal Corporation (BHAC), the MAC Arts and Culture Subcommittee, the Djómi Museum Steering Committee, and other Traditional Owners.
To view the tender, go to Tenders Online [file:///C:/Users/bmegh/AppData/Local/Microsoft/Windows/INetCache/Content.Outlook/093IWQJY/tendersonline.nt.gov.au] . here
https://nt.gov.au/