Sally M Nangala Mulda & Marlene Rubuntja

9 May – 21 June 2026

Two Girls From Amoonguna is an exhibition featuring new work by Arrernte and Southern Luritja artist Sally M Nangala Mulda and Western Arrarnta artist Marlene Rubuntja.

Encompassing video, bush-dyed, handsewn soft sculptures and observationalist paintings, it recounts their intertwining stories of friendship and
resilience.

The centerpiece is an animated work titled Arrkutja Tharra, Kungka Kutjara, Two Girls. It delves into the reality of First Peoples’ experiences in Central Australia, chronicling the artists’ successes and struggles. Both renowned Town Camp artists, the two friends grew up at the Amoonguna Settlement in Northern Territory but wouldn’t reconnect until later in life, after both had witnessed a number of hardships.

Now having achieved so much, they are immensely proud of one another. Sally and Marlene’s practice is representative of where they live, Mparntwe (Alice Springs). Playful, self-referential, and humorous, it embodies the history and rich culture of Mparntwe and its surrounding town camps.

The exhibition is beautiful, poignant, and honest in its portrayal of community life and government control.

Arrkutja Tharra, Kungka Kutjara, Two Girls was made in collaboration with Ludo Studio, the Emmy-award winning production company behind Bluey, Robbie Hood, and The Strange Chores, and is an Artbank + ACMI co-commission.

An ACMI touring exhibition.

Two Girls from Amoonguna will be on show at Saltwater Gallery from 9 May to 21 June 2026. 

Open daily from 10am – 4pm  I  Free entry 

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Visit the Busselton Cultural Precinct website for further information about art exhibitions to be presented at the Old Courthouse Complex.

Saltwater Gallery presents regular rotating exhibitions of works and is perfect venue for bespoke intimate events.

This A-Class gallery has been expertly designed as a secure, versatile and elegant setting to display an exceptional array of works and fragile artefacts.

Fitted with high-tech lighting, temperature controls, security surveillance and a black box for audio-visual works, Saltwater Gallery is an adaptable white space with moveable walls that can open to the foyer to increase the size of an event space.

Located on the ground floor and free to enter, the exhibitions presented in Saltwater Gallery are accessible for all to admire.

Artists are invited to email the Busselton Cultural Precinct Curator about opportunities to exhibit.

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Features

• High tech lighting
• Black box for audio-visual works
• Temperature and humidity controls
• Security surveillance
• Under cover delivery dock

Area: 145m2
Standing capacity: 150