Monday, 31 March 2025: Woolworths has released a new series of its reusable $2 Art Bags, with the collection also now available in BIG W stores for the first time.
The Art Bag collection, launched in 2024, showcases the work of emerging Australian artists while supporting local communities through a donation from each bag purchased.
The new series has been designed in collaboration with Australian artist Ryhia Dank.
Customers shopping at Woolworths Supermarkets will find three unique designs celebrating fresh food and connection to the land. The artworks, titled ‘Grateful’, ‘Baji’ and ‘Juwarda’, incorporate elements of food and family gatherings.
Expanding the offering to BIG W, two additional artworks have been designed by Ryhia titled ‘Yandu’ and ‘Home’.
Made using at least 90 per cent recycled materials, the new series is now available to purchase across Australia, in-stores and online at Woolworths Supermarkets and BIG W. The bags offer a short as well as a longer strap for ease of carrying over the shoulder and are available for $2 each.
James Hepworth, Commercial Director -Everyday Needs, Woolworths Group: "We are proud to support an initiative that allows us to support talented Australian artists like Ryhia Dank. Since their launch, the Art Bags have been a popular choice for customers, with their durable design, striking artwork and the support they provide to local communities.
“Our first series helped raise vital funds for the Yothu Yindi Foundation. This time, 20 cents from every purchase of an Art Bag in the new series will support the partner charities of the Woolworths Group Foundation in their work helping Australian communities impacted by natural disasters.”
Ryhia Dank is a Gudanji/Wakaja artist who grew up in Borroloola, a remote community in the Northern Territory, and now lives on Buderim in the Sunshine Coast. Her painting is storywork that she calls Nardurna, which means woman in Gudanji.
Ryhia Dank said: “Art is about connection and passing down stories and creativity to the next generation. I feel like I have shared it through these bags and that means so much to me. Each design is special, with patterns inspired by bush foods like Billy Goat plums, combining both my traditional style and more modern line work.
“I hope these bags inspire people to tell their own stories. Whether you’re an artist or just starting, there’s a place for your creativity.”
The Art Bag range joins a number of reusable carry bag options for customers to choose from. This includes the 25-cent paper bag, the Classic tote shopping bags, foldable fabric bags and Chiller bags.
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