Luxury outback camp Longitude 131° at Uluru-Kata Tjuta has announced the 2025 dates for its popular artists-in-residence program in partnership with the First Nations Anangu artists at Ernabella Arts in the Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara (APY) Lands.

Longitude 131° holds a privileged, long-term working partnership with the team at Ernabella Arts, which includes commissioning artworks and ceramics, providing funding support for a ceramics tutor and equipment, the artists-in-residence program and special day tours offering guests the chance to visit the artists in the outback Ernabella studio.

The artists-in-residence program sees Indigenous artists travel from Ernabella to stay a few days at the lodge, to paint with a view to World Heritage-listed natural icons Uluru and Kata Tjuta. The experience is a wonderful bonus for guests staying over the residence dates; there is no additional package or booking required.

This year's artist-in-residence dates are:

• March 3-7
• May 12-16
• July 14-18
• September 15-19
• November 17-21.

The program offers a chance for guests to see how the artists work and watch the vibrant works take shape in the cool surrounds of the Dune House where the artists' completed artworks and ceramics make a colourful complement to the red sands of the outback.

Located some 250km – or a 30-minute scenic flight - from Longitude 131°, Ernabella Arts supplies the artworks including ceramics, canvases, tiles and spears to the lodge which are seen in guest tents, in the Dune House bar and restaurant and in Spa Kinara. Many artworks are also for sale in the boutique.

Proceeds from the artwork commissions and sales contribute significantly to the broader Ernabella community's income, ensuring sustainable economic growth and preservation of the culture for its residents.

Since 2016, Baillie Lodges has provided $50,000 annually to support a dedicated mentor for the artists with the aim of establishing a commercially viable, sustainable enterprise at Ernabella Arts.

Longitude 131° General Manager Louise Lanyon said the longstanding partnership and commitment with Ernabella Art had been fostered over many years and was one of joy and a true privilege, for the team, guests and the artists who have all loved the gentle nature of the program offered.    

“Our artists-in-residence program for 2025 will be a wonderful celebration of culture, art and storytelling. This is an exclusive experience for our in-house lodge guests, and we are so grateful for this special friendship,” Mrs Lanyon said.

For more information and reservations, contact Baillie Lodges on +61 2 9918 4355, email reserve@baillielodges.com.au or book online. See also longitude131.com.au