Arts North West is partnering with Ceramic Break Sculpture Park in Warialda to deliver the ‘Myall Creek Memorial Exhibition’ and ‘Gather & Trade: Aboriginal Artisan Micro Markets’ on tomorrow, 8 June 2024, as part of the 2024 Myall Creek Memorial Events.
The Myall Creek Memorial events serve as poignant reminders and pay tribute to those affected by the Myall Creek Massacre, commemorating the strength and resilience of First Nations people in the face of devastating colonial actions and highlighting the importance of truth-telling about Australia’s black history.
Arts North West Aboriginal Arts Officer, Robert Hartigan, expressed his enthusiasm for the partnership, saying the organisation was honoured to be involved.
“Gather & Trade invites First Nations artists, craftspeople, and cultural practitioners to host a stall, conduct a workshop or perform at the event.”
“Arts North West is honoured to participate in this event and support this opportunity for communities to recover, reconcile and share in First Nations creativity, living culture and stories.”
Gather & Trade will host a number of regional First Nations artisans to promote their wares and celebrate the continuation of the world’s oldest living culture through arts and crafts and will welcome one of Australia’s finest didgeridoo players and master storyteller, Mark Atkins to perform live on the day.
The iconic Ceramic Break Sculpture Park on Allan Cunningham Road, Warialda Rail, will host the Myall Creek Memorial Exhibition. 17 First Nations artists from across the New England North West region will be featured including, Adele Chapman Burgess, Tania Hartigan, Maxine Ison, Tess Reading, Kisani Upward, Gai Southwell, and Audrey Fogg.
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