Est. 2001 Located in Aurukun, in the Cape York Peninsula in far North Queensland, the Wik & Kugu Arts Centre is a thriving community-owned enterprise under the Aurukun Shire Council. Initially beginning as an independent arts initiative in the 1990s, the centre nurtures traditional and contemporary cultural expressions, making it a hub for some of Australia's most highly collectible art-forms. The Wik and Kugu Arts Centre is dedicated to servicing the five Clan groups of Aurukun – Apalech, Puutch, Chara, Wanam, and Winchanam. Though known for a variety of fine art practices such as fibre (weaving) arts and ochre paintings, the centre is especially known for its creation of contemporary sculpture, a practice that is deeply connected to the region's ancient ceremonial practices. With a focus on sustainability, the Wik and Kugu Arts Centre supports over twenty artists, celebrating ancestral narratives and spiritual ties to Country. Within Wik & Kugu, a men's workshop, a women's painting studio, and a gallery space serve as incubators for creative exploration. The instalment of modern tools and carpentry techniques have played crucial roles in enabling the development of a more intricate sculptural language. Today, the Wik & Kugu Arts Centre continues to bridge traditional practices with contemporary expressions. It is a beacon of cultural resilience, ensuring that the artistic legacy of the Wik and Kugu people endures and remains highly regarded in the broader Australian art scene.