In a treasured collaboration between Longitude 131° and Ernabella Arts, regular artists in residence programs take place at the lodge throughout the year. Artists journey from their homelands to the Dune House ‘studio’ to share their heritage and artworks, offering guests a rare opportunity to watch them at work and gain insight into the ancient culture so entwined with this landscape.

The Ernabella community of indigenous artists in the Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara Lands (APY Lands) in remote South Australia was established in 1948 from its origins as a mission craft room, and has evolved to become a thriving art community that has ensured the preservation of indigenous art heritage and culture.