The art centre encourages learning and collaboration. Our artists have been developing skills in canvas preparation, material handling, and paint mixing, ensuring their work is of the highest quality. With the support of Bidyadanga Aboriginal Community La Grange Inc. (BACLG), we are building toward a sustainable future for the arts in our community, in line with BACLG’s vision of “a strong, engaged community creating a dynamic future.“

Though Bidyadanga Artists is a relatively new collective, our talented artists have already made an impact. In recent years, we’ve been producing high-quality original works that are now featured in exhibitions, art awards, and homes across Australia. Our community is constantly evolving, with more artists engaging in creative projects and new initiatives.

To help manage our artwork stories and artist payments, we use the Stories Art Money (SAM) database, ensuring each piece comes with clear documentation of its story and provenance. This system supports both our artists and buyers by offering transparency and authenticity.

Our website showcases the incredible range of artistic styles emerging from our collective and gives supporters the opportunity to explore and acquire special pieces. Supported by the Indigenous Visual Arts Industry Support (IVAIS), Bidyadanga Artists is proud to share the beauty of our culture with the world.

BACLG Mission
To be the representative body that acts in the best interest of Bidyadanga Aboriginal Community and its residents, in order to meet their aspirations and goals, and deliver effective planning, coordination and administration including the monitoring and development of essential and semi-essential services so as to create employment opportunities and work towards creating a better future for our children, improved living standards and overall quality of life.