Emma Bett

Dick and daughter Emma Bett are usually in attendance, as the eclectic clientele drops in.
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There is currently a growing focus on Aboriginal art, spearheaded by Emma Bett who is an Aboriginal art specialist.
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Emma Bett, Exhibitions Manageremma@bettgallery.com.au

Emma Bett is the third generation of Bett gallerists, and with so many collective years of art knowledge behind her, brings a promising future to the gallery.

Emma is a specialist in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies: an interest which was spurred by the Aboriginal art she encountered in the gallery in her formative years."I felt I didn't know enough about Aboriginal Australia" says Emma, so she took a bachelor's degree in the subject, specialising in art and language.Emma has spent much time in Arnhem Land and is a speaker of Gupapuyngu, a Yolngu language."I see the gallery becoming more involved with Arnhem Land art," says Emma, "and in bringing a younger side to the gallery, I would also like to work with new, young artists."

Emma believes the Australian art world is at an exciting crossroads."A decade of unprecedented economic prosperity has spurred intense activity amongst artists, gallerists and specialist curators across the country," she says.

The show was curated by Emma Bett who has been visiting the community of Ramingining since 2004.In conjunction with Louise Partos, the manager at Bula'bula Arts, Emma assembled an exhibition of superb quality painting and weaving from the most highly regarded artists.