Arron’s commitment to art and community

Arron Yarran (Warrajirri – Yarra) is a Nyiyaparli Noongar, Warrajirri, Milanka artist and Waalitj Hub Client, with ancestral ties from Roy Hill/Ethel Creek, Pilbara, and Busselton.

As an artist for over 35 years, Arron’s art encompasses the stories of her people and her own journey being in both Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal worlds.

 “With all my art, it’s all about healing and the stories I tell”.

In gaining both national and international exposure, Arron’s art has also been showcased nationally in Perth, regional Australia, and internationally in Paris, Germany, Switzerland, and China.

Last year, Arron’s art was featured in the Waalitj Foundation Wangening Bardip (Healing Stories) Art Exhibition held at Central Park Tower in Perth. The exhibition presented an opportunity for First Nations artist to showcase their art and share their healing stories.

Waalitj Hub Business Coach, Jaime Silvia, said “Arron Yarran is a phenomenal artist who showcased some of her incredible pieces at the 2024 exhibition. Through her artwork, she shares the rich stories of her people, weaving cultural significance into every piece. Her work not only honours her heritage but also forges a deep connection with the audience, inviting them to engage with the stories embedded in each brushstroke”.

For Arron, in addition to being a passionate artist, she has a strong commitment to community engagement. She has worked for over 30 years in the community as artist, teacher and youth worker.

In purposefully collaborating artistically with the community, particularly with youth and elders, Arron conducts workshops, cultural activities, and storytelling sessions through art in various venues across the Perth Metropolitan and Rural area.

Waalitj Hub is here to drive to inspire and empower the First Nations community to build sustainability and competitive businesses.

You can see more of Arron’s artwork at her art gallery in Midland at 5/12 Stafford St, Midland WA 6056 and/or and get in touch with her on Instagram here.

The Waalitj Hub supports Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people wanting to start, grow or sustain their businesses through a combination of in-house business coaching and access to professional support and is supported by the National Indigenous Australians Agency and Corporate partners. Find out more.