Yinjaa-Barni means ‘Staying Together’ in Yindjibarndi language.

A collective of Aboriginal artists predominantly belonging to the Yindjibarndi language group whose ancestral homelands surround the Fortescue River and Millstream Tablelands. Based in Roebourne, a small town in Western Australia’s Pilbara region in the north-west of the state, the Yinjaa-Barni artists create deeply personal works of collective memory, rendering the wildflowers, river systems and landforms of their Country onto canvas. 

Yinjaa-Barni Art operates out of the heritage-listed Dalgety House on the banks of the Harding River in 2007. A peaceful space where artists paint together, Yinjaa-Barni Art is home to cross-generational talent. 

Art Production:

• Coordinate the delivery of high-quality art services, training and professional development. 
• Ensure the maintenance of art spaces, equipment, materials and facilities including the ordering, supply and distribution of art materials, including preparing canvases and mixing paint. 
• Coordinate the transportation of materials to, and artwork from, Roebourne. 
• In consultation with the Manager contribute to creative programming and quality control. 
• Support relevant cultural/creative activities. 
• Ensure artists’ copyright and intellectual property rights are adhered to. 

Documentation:

• Ensure artwork documentation in the SAM database. 
• Supervise and maintain processes around consistency and quality control of artwork photography and documentation. 
• Exhibitions and Promotions 
• Contribute to the delivery of exhibitions and projects. 
• Support ecommerce via website sales and contribute to digital marketing and social media content. 

Communications and Operational:

• Develop and maintain positive relationships with the Roebourne community, partners, relevant agencies and service providers. 
• Maintain regular communication with the Manager. 
• Contribute to Yinjaa-Barni programming and strategic and operational planning. 

Governance:

• Contribute to reports and acquittals, as required. 
• Support and practice good governance.  

Location

Roebourne is 40km from the City of Karratha. Karratha has the conveniences of a small city such a Coles, Woolworths, Kmart, Surf Stores, Sporting stores and great selection of Restaurants. You can find out more here on the City of Karratha website. Surrounding coastal towns such as Point Sampson and Dampier offer great boating and fishing. The beautiful Dampier Archipelago Islands are well worth exploring.