PROFILE

Ted Carlton (Yarmbarn) is the son of renowned artist and Elder Mignonette Jamin and his father was Brownie Carlton, the cousin of famous loreman Paddy Carlton. Ted is currently the chairperson of Waringarri Arts, and has also been a cultural tour guide and a director of MG Corporation.

He has extensive corporate governance experience, having held a number of senior roles with various Aboriginal organisations and government bodies, including the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Commission (ATSIC). He has an in-depth understanding of native title and heritage issues, holds a Bachelor of Applied Science from Curtin University and is a qualified alcohol counsellor.

Ted was born at Moolanba (Carlton Hill Station). His artworks depict his traditional Country and stories from his days as a young stockman, droving cattle from Carlton Hill across to Wyndham.