The annual NAIDOC Week First Nations Art Exhibition at ArtSpace Wonthaggi showcases and celebrates local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander art. The exhibition is hosted by the Bass Coast/South Gippsland Reconciliation Group with support from the Bass Coast Reconciliation Network and the Wonthaggi ArtSpace gallery.
Sunday 7th of July 1-3pm
Experience a Welcome to Country, Smoking Ceremony and meet the artists at ArtSpace Wonthaggi.
ArtSpace Wonthaggi
The Centennial Centre, 1 Bent Street Wonthaggi
Open seven days a week from 11am-3pm
Tel: 03 5672 5767
The exhibition runs from
2 July - 11 August 2024
NAIDOC Week is celebrated around Australia and is a great opportunity to learn more about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. The NAIDOC Week 2024 theme is, ‘Keep the Fire Burning! Blak, Loud and Proud’. The theme honours the enduring strength and vitality of First Nations culture – with fire a symbol of connection to Country, to each other, and to the rich tapestry of traditions that define Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
“The resilience of mob, our shared experiences, collective memories and kinship is a source of tremendous pride. We honour the flame of the fire, kindling the sparks of pride and unity, igniting a renewed commitment to acknowledging, preserving, and sharing the cultural heritage that enriches our nation. This year’s theme is a clarion call to continued unity and solidarity for all Australians to come together and celebrate.”
-National NAIDOC Committee Co-Chair, Aunty Lynette (Dr) Riley
The artists who feature in the 2024 NAIDOC Week First Nations Art Exhibition are the backbone of the exhibition. Simply put, there would be no exhibition without them. The Bass Coast South Gippsland Reconciliation Group thanks them for their continued support over many years.
For sales enquiries contact Mary Mutsaers. Tel: 0478 255 803
For information related to NAIDOC Week: https://www.naidoc.org.au
