NAIDOC CAMDEN

Published on 1 July 2019, by

• WEAVING THE WAY FORWARD
  JULY 5, CAMDEN CIVIC CENTRE
  Weave the NAIDOC Tree; The wrapping of a tree, symbolises our roots and growth, our beginnings and ancestry. Wrapping the tree in traditional colour and theme embraces our culture. The public placement at the gateway to Camden’s cultural venue is significant, raising awareness of our unity and commitment to respect.
  
  
• PAINTING OF HITCHING POST
  JULY 7, ALAN BAKER GALLERY 11AM – 4PM
  Indigenous artist Roy Murray will paint the hitching post at the Alan Baker Gallery with his original Indigenous work. Admire Roy’s work as he paints the post as a public installation.
  
  
• INDIGENOUS ROCK PAINTING – FREESCHOOL HOLIDAY WORKSHOP
  JULY 7, ALAN BAKER ART GALLERY COURTYARD 11AM & 1PM
  Come as a family and enjoy a family rock painting workshop with Indigenous Artist Gina Glover. www.trybooking.com/BDOWO
  
  
• BUSH TUCKER MORNING TEA – CELEBRATING OUR INDIGENOUS CULTURE
  JULY 10, 9.30 - 10AM, CAMDEN CIVIC CENTRE
  
  
• AN ARTISTS JOURNEY—hosted by CRET
  JULY 10, 10AM – 11.30AM, CAMDEN CIVIC CENTRE
  Contemporary Aboriginal Artist Danielle Mate Sullivan shares the story of her success as an artist and business owner. Danielle will be joined by a panel of business development and legal experts who will discuss the challenges and opportunities artists face. Register: www.cret.com.au/events
  
  
• INDIGENOUS ROCK PAINTING – FREESCHOOL HOLIDAY WORKSHOP
  JULY 10, 11AM & 3PM, CAMDEN CIVIC CENTRE
  Come as a family and enjoy a family rock painting workshop with Indigenous Artist Gina Glover. Informal workshops at 11, and 3pm in the garden under the NAIDOC tree at the Camden Civic Centre www.trybooking.com/BDOXB
  
  
• LAUNCH OF THE NAIDOC ART EXHIBITION
  JULY 10, 11.30AM – 12.30, CAMDEN CIVIC CENTRE
  The works of Danielle Mate Sullivan, Gina Glover, Roy Murray, Vanessa Possum and Jo Tanginoa will be featured. Enjoy a traditional BUSH TUCKER morning tea prepared by Goanna Hut. Open to the public.
  
  
• MATES PUZZLES – COMMUNITY ART PIECE
  JULY 10, 12.30 – 2.30PM, CAMDEN CIVIC CENTRE
  Danielle Mate Sullivan will lead the creative development of a community art piece that embraces unity, connection and reconciliation – ‘Closing the Gap’. Participants will share their story, painting a positive interpretation of themselves on a puzzle piece to be shared with the community for years to come, exhibited as part of the Camden Art Prize Collection. Each piece of the puzzle is symbolic of our understanding, connection, friendship and community designed to represent a face with one side listening the other speaking. To be involved please email you interest to: civiccentre@camden.nsw.gov.au
  
  
• INDIGENOUS WEAVING WORKSHOP WITH CARMEN SANDY
  JULY 10, 3PM CAMDEN CIVIC CENTRE
  Workshop for 15+years, experience the art of traditional Indigenous weaving with award winning Indigenous artist Carmen. www.trybooking.com/BDTSN
  
  
• THE STORY OF NAIDOC
  JULY 10, 6PM – 6.30PM, CAMDEN CIVIC CENTRE
  Uncle Ivan Wellington will open with a traditional welcome to country, and share the story of NAIDOC, yarning circles and the Indigenous community. Come along and enjoy BUSH TUCKER supper.
  
  
• THE ‘WEAVING THE WAY’ WORKSHOP WITH JO TANGINOA
  JULY 10, 6:30PM, CAMDEN CIVIC CENTRE
  Local Indigenous artist Jo Tanginoa will share with attendees Indigenous weaving, open to 12+years, Jo is recognised locally for her encouragement of local youth and support for Indigenous cultures. www.trybooking.com/BDTSQ
  
  THE NAIDOC EXHIBITION OF WORKS The NAIDOC exhibition will remain open for public viewing July 10 - 19. To view visit the Camden Civic Centre during business hours Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm.

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