Saltwater Freshwater Arts 2023 - Public Programs and Events

Exhibition dates: 7 December to 27 January 2024  

Saltwater Freshwater Arts 2023 - Aboriginal Art Award & Contemporary Cultural Objects is a touring exhibition showcasing Aboriginal artists living in the Saltwater Freshwater region.

This exhibition is a celebration of Aboriginal art and culture from the Worimi, Biripi, Dhanggatti and Gumbaynggirr nations of the Mid North Coast. The Saltwater Freshwater Arts 2023 touring exhibition is proudly funded by the NSW Government through Create NSW.

Guest Curator and art award judge: Catherine Croll

All community workshops are free, all welcome. 

Sharing Gathang | 13 January, 11am to 12noon

Come along to learn more about the Gathang Language, the local Aboriginal language spoken by the Biripi, Worrimi and Guringay people in the Mid North Coast of NSW. This workshop will be presented by Biripi Arist and language holder, Jeremy Saunders. This is a free workshop, all welcome.

Singing Gathang | 13 January, 1pm to 3:30pm

Come along a learn a song or two in Gathang, the local Aboriginal language spoken by the Biripi, Worrimi and Guringay people in the Mid North Coast of NSW. This workshop will be presented by Biripi Arist and performer, Hope Saunders and choir teacher/accompanist, Sandra Kwa. This is a free workshop, all welcome.

Collaborative Weaving | Saturday 20 and 27 January 2024 | 10am to 3pm

Come along a learn to weave with master Biripi weavers Joedie Lawler and Toni Baxter. This workshop will be a collaborative process where you can stay for the whole session or drop in for a few hours to make a piece for the collaborative artwork. Be a part of a growing artwork! This is a free workshop, all welcome 

In Conversation - Curator talk | Saturday 20 2024 | 11am 

Come along a hear from guest curator and art award judge Catherine Croll.

 

 

 

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Location

Manning Regional Art Gallery, 12 Macquarie Street, TAREE, 2430, View Map