Yarliyil Arts
The Kimberley

About

Yarliyil Arts is a fully Aboriginal-owned art and culture centre based in Halls Creek, in the heart of the Kimberley. The centre supports more than 80 artist members, including permanent Halls Creek residents, artists from nearby communities such as Billiluna, Ringer Soak and Yiyili, as well as family members visiting for extended periods from Balgo, Kununurra and other surrounding communities.

The art and culture centre is home to artists from several language groups, including Jaru, Gija and Walmajarri, while welcoming Aboriginal artists from across the region who are based in or travelling through Halls Creek.

Yarliyil artists are known for their diverse painting styles and strong connections to Country, story and culture. Works often depict Dreaming stories, bush medicines and foods, animals and ancestral lands. While painting on canvas is the centre’s primary art practice, Yarliyil also has a strong tradition of boab nut carving and handmade cultural crafts, reflecting both artistic diversity and cultural continuity.

Halls Creek is approximately 7.5 hours from Broome or Kununurra via the sealed Great Northern Highway.