Rhubee Neale
Healing Hearts through Arts
​​Rhubee Neale is a proud Anmatjere (Anmatyerre) and Arrentre woman from Alice Springs (Mparntwe)
now living in Adelaide on Kaura Country. She is a multifaceted artist promoting resilience, culture and hope.
Rhubee has been touching lives with her deeply personal, heart-warming and vibrant public speaking, music performances and art exhibitions across Australia. Seeing these as powerful instruments of healing, trauma recovery and cultural celebration, her mantra, "even a small whisper can create change," encapsulates her approach to advocacy and artistic expression. ​
In recognition of her contributions to the arts, Rhubee was named
2024 NAIDOC SA Creative Artist of the Year.
MEET THE AMAZING CONTEMPORARY ARTIST, SINGER-SONGWRITER
AND CULTURAL EDUCATOR
Rhubee is a beacon of cultural expression and artistic innovation in the Australian creative arts scene. Her journey and achievements continue to pave the way for future generations of artists. Her beautiful energy is expressed via painting, writing, acting and performing original music and she is also an advocate for women, a guest speaker and facilitator.​
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Beyond her solo work, Rhubee collaborates with others through art and song, using her art and music in projects that promote healing and cultural understanding. Her dream is to share her art, music, and culture worldwide, with a particular focus on speaking and singing around Australia and in the United Kingdom.
Contact Rhubee and have a yarn!
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Visual Artist
In the visual arts, Rhubee’s contemporary paintings stand out with their distinctive landscapes, bold colours and fictional settings. Her award winning artwork, exhibited in galleries across Australia, has garnered a dedicated following among art enthusiasts.​
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Read media articles on Rhubee's art
For private commissions, painting workshops or sale enquiries, please contact Rhubee.
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Some of these artworks are available to view and purchase at the
Glenelg Art Gallery, 6 Sussex Street, Glenelg, South Australia
Singer / Songwriter
Rhubee, a recording artist since 2003, captivates audiences with her unique performance style and truly original songs that celebrate her rich cultural heritage and profound personal experiences. Her voice, described as pure and heart-warming, carries a softly spoken whispery conviction that touches listeners deeply.
Rhubee's talent has been recognized across Australia, leading to performances at numerous prestigious cultural events and festivals. Some of her notable appearances include:
- The Dreaming Festival
- National Folk Festival
- Tamworth Country Music Cultural Showcase
- Yabun
- Alice Springs Desert Festival​
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Listen to more of Rhubee's music at...
Photograph by @Peter Frederick Williams
Speaker & Facilitator
Rhubee is a cultural educator, connecting your world and hers through art, spoken word, or song. Rhubee was recently a speaker at the Australian Homelessness Conference in Melbourne.
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Read more about Rhubee's experiences at Wright Place in the article 'The Wright Place to call home' and her role at the opening of Wright Place. Her role as caretaker included facilitating art classes, sharing her story and being there in a peer-support capacity for other tenants.
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For corporate bookings or enquiries, please contact Rhubee.
Image credit: Martin Christmas 2024
