Central Craft is a community-run artists' cooperative in Mparntwe (Alice Springs), offering a studio, gallery, and retail space. Based in the Araluen Cultural Precinct next to Yaye’s Café, we welcome artists, volunteers, and community groups. Our space sits near Big Sister Hill, a sacred site for Apmrereke Artweye – Mparntwe Custodians. "Yaye’s" (pronounced yar-yars) means sisters in Arrernte, reflecting the Two Women Dreaming story connected to this land and its landmarks, Big Sister Hill and Little Sister Hill.

Central Craft Retail Store

Mon-Sat 10am-2pm

Visit our volunteer-run store to buy wares made by our Central Craft Members, located next to Yaye's Cafe.

  • July Newsletter

    July Newsletter

    Announcements & Happenings A Beanie-ful Success!We want to acknowledge that Central Craft’s contribution to the 2025 Beanie Festival was absolutely buzzing, with over 20 diverse workshops held throughout the week...

    July Newsletter

    Announcements & Happenings A Beanie-ful Success!We want to acknowledge that Central Craft’s contribution to the 2025 Beanie Festival was absolutely buzzing, with over 20 diverse workshops held throughout the week...

  • Listening to the Land: 2025 Winter School Holidays Craft Program + Exhibition

    Listening to the Land: 2025 Winter School Holid...

    This winter school holiday, Central Craft was buzzing with creativity as local artist Nina Annand led a thoughtful, hands-on workshop series for children and young people. Held during Irrernte Anthurre,...

    Listening to the Land: 2025 Winter School Holid...

    This winter school holiday, Central Craft was buzzing with creativity as local artist Nina Annand led a thoughtful, hands-on workshop series for children and young people. Held during Irrernte Anthurre,...

  • Beanie Festival 2025 Wrap-Up

    Beanie Festival 2025 Wrap-Up

    The 2025 Beanie Festival has wrapped up for another year — and what a celebration it was! Mparntwe came alive with colour, creativity and community spirit, as thousands of visitors,...

    Beanie Festival 2025 Wrap-Up

    The 2025 Beanie Festival has wrapped up for another year — and what a celebration it was! Mparntwe came alive with colour, creativity and community spirit, as thousands of visitors,...

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