• 10am

    • Didgeridoo welcome performance

      Yidaki (Didgeridoo) welcome performance on the front steps

      In association with Open Weekend 2010.
      Front of the Gallery | 30 minutes | Free

    • 10.30am

    • art + soul exhibition talk

      Exhibition Talk in 'art + soul' with Hetti Perkins, senior curator Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander art

      In association with art + soul.
      In association with Open Weekend 2010.
      Yiribana Gallery | 30 minutes | Free

    • 11am

    • Interactive character tour: Ngununy

      With 'Ngununy', the cheeky fruit bat

      In association with Open Weekend 2010.
      Yiribana Gallery | 30 minutes | Free

    • Tiwi artists discussion – Open Weekend 2010

      Join leading Tiwi artists Pedro Wonaeamirri, Janice Murray, Dymphna Kerinauia and Raelene Kerinauia from Melville Island for a discussion on Tiwi art and culture

      In association with Open Weekend 2010.
      30 minutes | Free

    • Stencil art workshop

      Join Kamilaroi artist Reko Rennie in a stencil art-making workshop and create your own work of art

      In association with Open Weekend 2010.
      Function space | 4 hours | Free

    • 11.30am

    • Ceremonial performance of the 'Gurrir Gurrir'

      From the remote community of Warmun (Turkey Creek) in the East Kimberley

      In association with Open Weekend 2010.
      Entrance court | 30 minutes | Free

    • 12pm

    • Sing in local Gadigal/Eora language

      Sing ‘heads, shoulders, knees and toes’ in local Gadigal/Eora language with Maddy and Lille Madden

      In association with Open Weekend 2010.
      20th c Australian galleries | 30 minutes | Free

    • Live music in the cafe

      A special music performance in association with the Open Weekend

      In association with Open Weekend 2010.
      Cafe | 1 hour | Free

    • Weaving demonstration

      Learn Ngarrindjeri weaving techniques and stories in a weaving demonstration with renowned artist Yvonne Koolmatrie

      In association with art + soul.
      In association with Open Weekend 2010.
      Yiribana Gallery | 2 hours | Free

    • 12.30pm

    • Artist talk: Brenda L Croft

      Photographer Brenda L Croft recalls her personal history the involvement of family and friends in her ideas and art-making practice.

      In association with art + soul.
      In association with Open Weekend 2010.
      Yiribana Gallery | 30 minutes | Free

    • Shelling demonstration

      Learn about the materials and techniques used in this unique shellwork movement with Bidgigal artist and elder Esme Timbery from the Sydney community of La Perouse

      In association with La Per.
      In association with Open Weekend 2010.
      Australian Collection Focus Room | 30 minutes | Free

    • 1pm

    • Artist talk: Peter Yanada McKenzie

      La Perouse artist Peter Yanada McKenzie will discuss his work and the community's art-making traditions and history

      In association with La Per.
      In association with Open Weekend 2010.
      Australian Collection Focus Room | 30 minutes | Free

    • Live music in the cafe

      Singer songwriter folk duo Microwave Jenny perform live in the cafe

      In association with Open Weekend 2010.
      Cafe | 1 hour | Free

    • 1.30pm

    • Artist talk: HJ Wedge

      Wiradjuri artist HJ Wedge discusses the ideas, inspirations and creativity behind his art

      In association with art + soul.
      In association with Open Weekend 2010.
      Yiribana Gallery | 30 minutes | Free

    • Reading by artist and author Elaine Russell

      Join Kamilaroi artist and author Elaine Russell as she reads stories about her childhood from her award-winning book 'A is for Aunty' and talks about mission life

      In association with Open Weekend 2010.
      20th c Australian galleries | 30 minutes | Free

    • 2pm

    • Bangarra Dance Theatre performance

      Two members of Bangarra Dance Theatre perform an excerpt from their production of 'of earth & sky'

      In association with Open Weekend 2010.
      Entrance court | 30 minutes | Free

    • 2.30pm

    • Reading and discussion by writer Romaine Moreton

      Goernpil writer, filmmaker and performance poet Romaine Moreton reads and discusses her work

      In association with Open Weekend 2010.
      Yiribana Gallery | 30 minutes | Free

    • Live music in the cafe

      Singers/songwriters Peter Yanada McKenzie and Charlie Trindale perform live in the cafe

      In association with Open Weekend 2010.
      Cafe | 1 hour | Free

    • Special film screening

      Bran Nue Dae

      In association with Open Weekend 2010.
      Domain Theatre | 1 hour, 28 minutes | Free

    • 3pm

    • art + soul audio-described tour

      A tour of the exhibition for people who are blind or vision impaired, with additional commentary provided to narrate the visual elements of artworks.

      In association with art + soul.
      In association with Open Weekend 2010.
      Yiribana Gallery | 30 minutes | Free

    • Desert dancing

      Learn about desert culture in a workshop led by women from Papunya Tula artists including renowned artist Yukultji Napangati. (for girls only)

      In association with art + soul.
      In association with Open Weekend 2010.
      Domain Theatre foyer | 30 minutes | Free

    • Which weapon's what?

      Learn about traditional weapons including boomerangs, woomeras and bundies with local elder Greg Simms (for boys only)

      In association with La Per.
      In association with Open Weekend 2010.
      Australian Collection Focus Room | 30 minutes | Free