SISTER7

SISTER7 is a women’s gallery and gift shop in the Mitchell Centre on Mitchell Street, in Darwin CBD. Operating on Larrakia Country, it presents original artwork by women alongside a carefully selected range of ethical gifts and merchandise. The gallery opened in 2018 with a focus on showcasing professional Aboriginal female artists and supporting women through art sales.

The collection includes original artworks supplied with a certificate of authenticity, a photograph of the work, and information about the artist and her story. Visitors can also browse pandanus-woven baskets, fabrics from Babbarra and Merrepen, Better World Arts scarves, organic cotton printed shirts and homewares, Alperstein ethical gifts, Tjanpi Women Weavers animals, DANDIART earrings, printed tea towels and Kaylene Whiskey merchandise. Gift vouchers are available, giving visitors another option when choosing something for someone else.

SISTER7 describes itself as a small, relaxed studio rather than a gallery aiming to become large. The space is intended to be welcoming for female artists to paint, share stories or visit, and the shop notes that children are welcome. That makes it a straightforward stop for solo visitors, families and anyone looking for a thoughtful gift or a closer connection with contemporary Aboriginal art and design in Darwin. It can also suit visitors who prefer browsing a smaller collection at their own pace rather than moving through a large commercial gallery.

The gallery’s work is shaped by its emphasis on ethical retail, accurate cultural documentation and support for artists and their families. The website identifies Lucinda Watson as the owner and describes her background in Aboriginal art retail and human rights advocacy. SISTER7 also acknowledges the Larrakia people as Traditional Owners of the Darwin region and pays respect to Larrakia Elders, past and present. For original artwork purchases, delivery information includes secure tracked postage, with a certificate accompanying each piece; the gallery does not accept commission requests or reproduction requests.