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Ruth Nalmakarra - Arnhem Region

Artist Biography:

Ruth Nalmakara is an established artist experienced in painting and fibre mediums. Ruth has participated in numerous exhibitions and her work was selected for the National Indigenous & Torres Strait Islander Art Awards in the Bark Painting category.

Further Qualifications:

• 2009 Cetificate II in Indigenous Leadership, Australian Indigenous Leadership Centre
• Cultural & ceremonial leader
• 2005-Present Assistant Manager, Milingimbi Art Centre
• 2007-Present ANKAAA Board Member
• 2005-Present Executive Committee Member, Milingimbi Arts
• 2008 ORIC Governance Training
• 2006 Board Member, Milingimbi Ganttjirrik Festival
• 2005 Administration Assistant & Art Centre Worker, CDEP
• 2001-2003 Administration Assistant & Researcher, Elcho Island Knowledge Centre
• 1988-1993 Teachers Aid & Tutor, Milingimbi Primary School
• 1970-1975 Pattern Designer & Seamstress, Alpa Store
• Experienced public speaker.
• Computer & Literacy Training undertaken

Languages spoken:

Liyagawurrimina, Djambarrpuy and English