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If you\u2019re heading to the Northern Territory<\/a>, and keen to buy your first piece of Indigenous art, we\u2019ve got some great first timer tips from Rebecca Miniken, manager of Darwin\u2019s Aboriginal Bush Traders<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n

First timer tips:<\/h2>\n
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  1. For anyone interested in buying art, the first thing I think they should remember is that all art is subjective. What you buy at the end of the day will really depend on what you like \u2013 don\u2019t forget to buy something you like!<\/li>\n
  2. If you want to buy something from the place you\u2019re travelling to, make sure you do your research first. A lot of people come to Darwin wanting to take home a piece of local art, but take home art from Alice Springs<\/a>. Do some research on the different styles in each region. The Central desert, Arnhem Land, Darwin, the Tiwi Islands<\/a> \u2013\u00a0each has a different style.<\/li>\n
  3. Art isn\u2019t always on canvas. A lot of communities in the Top End are famous for weaving, from baskets to big structural pieces, or printed fabric and burial poles, as well as canvas works.<\/li>\n
  4. Probe the gallery attendants. Ask a lot of questions. Where is the artist from, what art centres do they work with? If they know what they\u2019re doing they\u2019ll be able to answer your questions.<\/li>\n
  5. Most importantly, never buy anything without an artist profile or certificate of authenticity. The artist profile will tell you about where the artist is from, and the story behind the painting. The certificate comes from the Art gallery, or the corporation. Remember don\u2019t buy anything that doesn\u2019t have some kind of paperwork on where it comes from \u2013\u00a0it\u2019s integral to the value of the piece.<\/li>\n
  6. Always look at the brushwork of the painting, how neat the dot work is, or how fine the cross-hatching is. This will give you a guide on the quality and value of the work.<\/li>\n
  7. If you have a specific spot in mind for your new art to hang, remember to measure the space! If you find an artist you like, ask if the gallery if they have any other work by this artist, or can commission a similar piece for you in the size you need.<\/li>\n
  8. Don\u2019t be afraid of buying big works \u2013\u00a0most art galleries and centres will ship the work to you.<\/li>\n
  9. Be aware of where you\u2019re buying from. Art centres work with individual artists, and might have artists in residence who will paint on site. They\u2019re often government supported. Art galleries are places that buy and sell art.<\/li>\n
  10. In terms of pricing, expect to pay more for well known artists, and high quality work. Remember, at the end of the day the market determines the price. There\u2019s a huge price range, from around $50 to $10,000!<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    If you\u2019re in Darwin<\/a>, head to Aboriginal Bush Traders to learn more about Indigenous art, and to pick up great souvenirs from local businesses. They stock everything from skin care and homewares to jewellery and spices. The on site caf\u00e9 is great for a morning tea stop \u2013\u00a0an ice bush tea and damper with bush jam hits the spot.<\/p>\n

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