Desart is the peak arts body representing Aboriginal art centres in Central Australia.
Established in 1992, incorporated in 1993, Desart's 39 independently governed Aboriginal art centre members collectively represent over 8000 artists. Viewing culture as the foundation of all its work, Desart prioritises the preservation, expression and continuity of Aboriginal culture by supporting these art centres through advocacy and representation, business and operational support, and promotion and awareness.
Desert Mob is presented annually by Desart in Mparntwe/Alice Springs, and brings together hundreds of artists to celebrate desert culture in one of the country's most significant cultural festivals. It is one of the nation’s oldest Aboriginal art events, featuring a flagship exhibition, artist talks and art market, as well as public programming and satellite events throughout the local community.