Pantijiti Mary McLean Bush Camp 2000 (detail). Synthetic polymer paint on canvas, 120 x 120 cm. State Art Collection, Art Gallery of Western Australia. Gift of Dr Ben Korman under the Commonwealth Government's Cultural Gifts Program, Art Gallery of Western Australia Foundation, 2011.
Always Was, Always Will Be.
Recognises that First Nations people have occupied and cared for this continent for over 65,000 years.
NAIDOC Week celebrations are held across Australia each year to celebrate the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
NAIDOC is celebrated not only in Indigenous communities, but by Australians from all walks of life. The week is a great opportunity to participate in a range of activities and to support your local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community.
Yarning Together: A community Celebration of Balga Waangkiny
10am–4.30pm, Sunday 8 November 2020 | FREE
Join us for a community celebration of Sharyn Egan’s participatory project Balga Waangkiny, and a day of Yarning Together. Learn more about this free event here
NAIDOC Week Guided Tours
Various times, Sunday 8 – Sunday 15 November 2020 | FREE
All public tours during NAIDOC Week will focus on contemporary Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander art from the State Art Collection. Learn more about these free tours here
Deadly Denim | Make Your Own Jacket Workshop
10.30am–1.30pm, Sunday 8 November 2020 | $75
Bring along your denim jacket and join the creator/owner of Deadly Denim Rebecca Rickard who will walk you through constructing and sewing together a deadly jacket choosing from a wide selection of these amazing textiles. Book your place at the Deadly Denim Workshop here
Various times, Sunday 8 – Sunday 15 November 2020
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GALLERY OPEN
Wed to Mon 10am-5pm
Closed Tuesdays, Good Friday and Christmas Day
Entry is free, donations welcomed. Special exhibitions may incur a ticket fee.