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Join us for a weekend of creative cultural activities for all ages as we celebrate NAIDOC Week at the museum with special guest, acclaimed artist Alick Tipoti.
Take a journey from the Blue-mud bay flag to the Dugong dancing on the tail of the moon, from virtual songlines to the Tribal Warrior pearling lugger as we explore and celebrate the stories, culture language and lore of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander nations across Australia
Enjoy lively dance and music performances and workshops by Majeda Beatty, and Bangarra Dance Theatre.
Join in Mural making inspired by the story of Tiddalik the frog and weaving activities by Wiradjuri artist Peta-Joy Williams.
Hear from Alick Tipoti as he shares his wealth of cultural and creative expertise in a print making workshop and performance.
Uncover the hidden stories of pearling history and cultural encounters on our vessels or take in a screening of award winning documentary Films including Lake of Scars and Alick and Albert.
Event program
Friday 8 July
Waterside Studio
11am – 1pm
Mural-making and wearable weaves
activities with artist Peta-Joy Williams
Free, drop-in
Theatre
12pm – 5pm
Film Screenings
12pm Alick and Albert
A unique documentary following the friendship of acclaimed artist Alick Tipoti and (H.S.H) Prince Albert II of Monaco, influential individuals from two communities on opposite sides of the planet, Monaco and Badu Island, which are concerned by climate change and the future of the oceans. Alick and Albert examines the power of art to connect individuals, forge friendships and initiate change.
2pm - Lake of Scars
A documentary tale of allyship, environment and heritage on Dja Dja Wurrung country told by Uncle Jack Charles, directed by Bill Code.
4pm - Looky Looky, here comes Cooky
A songline for 21st century Australia – a fresh look at the Cook legend from a First Nations’ perspective –telling of connection to country, resistance and survival and features the cheeky, acerbic and heartfelt showman – Steven Oliver and a host of outstanding Indigenous singer/songwriters.
Free, drop-in
Saturday 9 July
Waterside Studio
11am – 3pm
Mural-making and wearable weaves
activities with artist Peta-Joy Williams
Free, drop-in
Theatre
12pm – 5pm
Film Screenings
12pm- Alick and Albert
2pm - Lake of Scars
4pm - Looky Looky, here comes Cooky
Free, drop-in
Sunday 10 July
Performance Platform /main stage
10.30am-
Welcome to Country
and Smoking ceremony
11.15am and 1.15pm –
WARU – Journey of the small turtle workshop - with Bangarra Dance Theatre
30 mins
Join lead artists from Bangarra Dance theatre as they share dances from the upcoming production Waru Journey the small Turtle in this interactive workshop
12pm and 2pm –
Majeda Beatty- Murri Island Girl
30 mins
Join Majeda in an exploration of Torres Strait Islander dance, music and cultural traditions in this creative learning experience designed especially for primary aged participants.
2.30pm
20 mins
Performance: Alick Tipoti and Sons
All main stage performances are free, drop-in
Ben Lexcen Terrace
11am and 1pm
Printmaking Workshop
45 mins
Learn from master print maker and acclaimed artist Alick Tipoti as he shares how his art practice communicates his story, his strong cultural traditions, language and links to the sea. Carve a small print of your own to keep, and contribute a copy of your print to a collaborative ocean-inspired art installation.
Free, limited capacity, bookings essential
Recommended ages 7 to adult.
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Waterside Studio
11am – 3pm
Mural-making and wearable weaves
activities with artist Peta-Joy Williams
Free, drop-in
Theatre
10.30am – 5pm
Film Screenings
10.30am Alick and Albert
12pm Alick and Albert
2pm - Lake of Scars
4pm - Looky Looky, here comes Cooky
Free, drop-in
Wharves
Visit John Louis and Tribal warrior Pearling Luggers to uncover the hidden histories of the Australian Pearling industry
Galleries
Explore the museum’s Indigenous art collection with an Activity Trail
Drop in Cabinet of Curiosities- saltwater/freshwater
Credit: Alick and Albert- Freshwater Pictures
Artists:
Alick Tipoti
Alick Tipoti is a world renowned professional artist from Badu Island in the Torres Strait. His work depicts many meaningful symbols about the Land Sea & Sky of his country through traditional Melanesian patterns. His work is in collection throughout some of the most prestigious Galleries & Museum all over the world.
Peta Joy Williams is a Wiradjuri woman, born in Sydney.
With her feet firmly in both cultures, the inland and the salt water. Peta Joy finds an affinity with both and finds inspiration from unique elements of the two diverse nations.
PJ has been involved with the Arts since her young school years and tertiary training in Aboriginal Art and Cultural practices and Fine Arts. PJ teaches Wiradjuri at Eora College, facilitates art workshops and mural projects. PJ is the founder of Wiradjuri Wave, custom Aboriginal artworks on sports paraphernalia and fashion.
Majeda Beatty
Majeda is a Sydney based singer, actress and dancer who comes from a proud Wuthathi mother, her roots stemming from Far North Queensland and an African American father. Growing up she was taught the importance of her culture from her mother through movement, song and storytelling. At five years of age Majeda started performing in schools with her family’s cultural dance group and over the years her talents have seen her perform over a wide variety of mediums. In recent times she has become well known for her starring role in the ABC3 Drama series ‘Ready For This’.
Bangarra Dance Theatre
Bangarra Dance Theatre one of Australia’s leading performing arts companies, a company of professional Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander performers, sharing culture and story with Communities and audiences across Australia and the world through dance, music, poetry and design.
Bangarra has been making indelible marks on the Australian theatre landscape for 32 years. Born in 1989 from the energy of NAISDA (National Aboriginal Islander Skills Development Association) founder Carole Y. Johnson, along with NAISDA graduates, and Rob Bryant and Cheryl Stone.
Today, Artistic Director Stephen Page, Executive Director Lissa Twomey and Associate Director Frances Rings lead the company in their mission to promote awareness and understanding of Australia’s first nations peoples and cultures.
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