Reconciliation Week Tags

All fired up about drawing

Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 2010-09-19 20:11:35

Budding artist Donovan Wilson’s A4-size drawing could be transferred onto a 13m mural at Redfern fire station after it was selected as a finalist in a statewide art competition. The Patrician Brothers year 8 student’s drawing of indigenous Australian animals escaping...» Read More

 

Indigenous art links people with stories

Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 2010-09-07 23:51:19

Members of the Stolen Generation and their communities are coming together in a new program focused on healing through art. Communities around Queensland are joining the initiative, run by Swinburne University in partnership with Link-Up Queensland, an organisation dedicated to...» Read More

 

Leichardt Mayor joins Sunnyfield at Aboriginal Community Arts Program

Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 2010-08-17 19:47:59

Leichardt’s Mayor, Jamie Parker will show his support for NSW disability service provider Sunnyfield at an event celebrating the diversity of culture, and commitment from Leichardt Council. The Sunnyfield Day Options creative team in Lilyfield has been working with Aboriginal...» Read More

 

CAIRNS INDIGENOUS ART FAIR UNVEILS VIBRANT 2010 PROGRAM

Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 2010-06-14 19:59:35

Premier and Arts Minister Anna Bligh last night revealed a vibrant and expanded program for Cairns Indigenous Art Fair (CIAF) in 2010, which this year adds theatre and film to this acclaimed visual and performing arts event. "In 2009 more than $500,000 worth...» Read More

 

Braybrook artist paints on, loud and happy

Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 2010-06-09 18:50:06

Emerging Indigenous artists are putting their best work on display as part of the Western Region Indigenous Art Show. Now in its eighth year, the exhibition is part of Reconciliation Week and marks the 40 years since the laws allowing discrimination...» Read More

 

Success comes in twos

Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 2010-06-09 18:46:44

Karen and Sharyn Lovett are proving a formidable partnership when it comes to producing award-winning art. The indigenous twin sisters have grabbed top prizes at the Western Region Indigenous Art Show with Karen winning the Premier's Award last year and Sharyn...» Read More

 

Winyarr-Ngu-Bala: Aboriginal Women Give To You

Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 2010-06-08 02:16:04

Celebrating National Reconciliation Week, this exhibition explores Victorian Aboriginal women’s identity and connection to culture, community and family. Artists include Vicki Couzens, Maree Clarke, Patricia Harrison, Bindi Cole, Megan Cadd, Paola Balla and Lee Darroch. Curated by Megan Cadd. Every day...» Read More

 

Indigenous work lauded

Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 2010-06-08 02:13:06

Every year, Manningham City Council acknowledges National Reconciliation Week with a celebration of indigenous culture and art. This is the fourth year that curator, Megan Cadd, a descendant of the Yorta Yorta people, has participated in Reconciliation Week. In putting Winyarr-Ngu-Bala: Aboriginal...» Read More

 

The Art of Reconciliation

The Art of Reconciliation

Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 2008-05-22 17:21:58

National Reconciliation Week falls between 27th May and 3rd June every year. These are two significant dates in Australia’s history and particularly in relation between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians. In celebration, East The Art of Reconciliation, where...» Read More