[1] The gallery was founded in 1989 by Sonia Heitlinger, who often promoted Aboriginal artists from areas in the Northern Territory such as Yuendumu and Utopia.
[2] The gallery became known for showcasing art by new and Aboriginal artists.
[3][4] Artists exhibited by the gallery include Gloria Petyarre,[5] Agneta Ekholm, and Marise Maas.
[6] Its exhibitions include traditional media, multimedia and digital art.
[7][8] Claire Harris has been the gallery's director since 2006.