# Event Details - **Event Name**: DESERT MOB OFFICIAL OPENING NIGHT + VINCENT LINGIARI ART AWARD 2026 - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 10 Sep, 2026 at 05:00 pm – Thu, 10 Sep, 2026 at 08:30 pm (+09:30) - **Event Description**: Join us for the opening of Desert Mob 2026 and a special celebration marking the 50th anniversary of land rights as the Araluen Cultural Precinct comes alive with contemporary Aboriginal art, music and culture from across the Central Desert region. At 5pm, the Araluen Galleries open for a preview of the 35th edition of Desert Mob and the Vincent Lingiari Art Award exhibitions – and the exclusive opportunity to acquire works from both exhibitions before they go live online Friday morning. The galleries will remain open during the evening with food and refreshments available throughout the precinct. As the sun sets, the prestigious Vincent Lingiari Art Award and the CLC Delegates’ Choice Award will be announced and presented to the winning artists by special guests, Lingiari family representatives, Rosie Smiler and Trisha Smiler, and CLC Chair, Warren Williams. To complete a memorable evening, experience the expansive yet intimate sounds of virtuoso Mudburra and Garrawa performer Eleanor Jawurlngali, as she takes centre stage with collaborators Mick Turner and Stephanie Arnold. Drawing on ancestral stories and deep listening practices, Jawurlngali’s music is a unique blend of traditional language and contemporary expression. Bring your family and friends and join artists from across Central Australia to enjoy art, food and music under the desert night sky. This is a free event. For more information, head to www.desertmob.com ✨ ✨ Please note, all program details are correct at the time of publishing but may be subject to change without notice. Image: Andrea Pungarta Rontji and Hayley Panangka Coulthard of Hermmansburg Potters at the Desert Mob Opening 2025. Photo by Sara Maiorino, courtesy of Desart. Presented by Desart in partnership with the Central Land Council. Desert Mob is supported by the NT Government through Arts NT, Tourism and Events NT, and the Community Benefit Fund, Creative Australia, and the Australian Government’s Indigenous Visual Arts Industry Strategy and the Visual Arts and Crafts Strategy. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/alice-springs/desert-mob-official-opening-night-vincent-lingiari-art-award-2026/200030642408239 - **Event Categories**: Art, Exhibitions, performances, fine-arts, Crafts, Entertainment - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details ## Event venue details - **city**: Alice Springs - **state**: NT - **country**: Australia - **location**: Araluen Arts Centre - **lat**: -23.701333741699 - **long**: 133.86248153272 - **full address**: Araluen Arts Centre, Araluen Exhibition Centre, 61 Larapinta Dr, Araluen NT 0870, Australia, Alice Springs ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: DESERT MOB OFFICIAL OPENING NIGHT + VINCENT LINGIARI ART AWARD 2026 - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/fc6ecae4a21ef0871c89657d17d033f048f2369858f896c57784e5ddd26834a3-rimg-w1200-h799-dc080808-gmir?v=1788260079 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is DESERT MOB OFFICIAL OPENING NIGHT + VINCENT LINGIARI ART AWARD 2026 being held? - **A:** DESERT MOB OFFICIAL OPENING NIGHT + VINCENT LINGIARI ART AWARD 2026 takes place on Thu, 10 Sep, 2026 at 05:00 pm to Thu, 10 Sep, 2026 at 08:30 pm at Araluen Arts Centre, Araluen Exhibition Centre, 61 Larapinta Dr, Araluen NT 0870, Australia, Alice Springs. - **Q**: Who is organizing DESERT MOB OFFICIAL OPENING NIGHT + VINCENT LINGIARI ART AWARD 2026? - **A:** DESERT MOB OFFICIAL OPENING NIGHT + VINCENT LINGIARI ART AWARD 2026 is organized by Desert Mob. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** DESERT MOB OFFICIAL OPENING NIGHT + VINCENT LINGIARI ART AWARD 2026 is ideal for art lovers, trade professionals, collectors, and exhibition enthusiasts exploring the latest in their field. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Alice Springs, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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