In 2013 the Kluge-Ruhe Aboriginal Art Collection presented a program of Indigenous films at the Virginia Film Festival supported by a grant from UVa Arts Council. Artist Sam Welty created this mural on the Community Chalkboard in Charlottesville, Virginia to promote the screenings of Satellite Boy and Uvanga. Thanks to the Thomas Jefferson Center for the Protection of Free Expression, the magic of Welty's artistry was captured by this time-lapse video.
The Kluge-Ruhe Aboriginal Art Collection of the University of Virginia is the only museum outside of Australia dedicated to the exhibition and study of Indigenous Australian art. Whether onsite or online, we aim to amplify Indigenous perspectives and foster inspirational cross-cultural experiences to deepen appreciation and understanding of our shared humanity. We believe the most inspiring journeys are personal, immersive, uplifting and enlightening, with twists and turns we can’t predict. We provide platforms for you to chart your own path as you explore our unique collection of art and stories that are embedded with deep historical and cultural significance.
We are located in Charlottesville, Virginia and came to exist through the generosity of two prominent American collectors, Edward L. Ruhe and John W. Kluge. To learn more, visit us at kluge-ruhe.org