• 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 Edmund Capon, Gallery director, and 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

    • Watercolour painting workshop

      'art + soul' artists demonstrate the skills, knowledge and techniques of the Ntaria or Hermannsburg school of art

      In association with art + soul.
      In association with Open Weekend 2010.
      Domain Theatre foyer | 2 hours | Free

    • 12.30pm

    • Artist talk: Ricky Maynard

      Tasmanian artist Ricky Maynard gives an insight into the ideas and processes used to create his photographs

      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: Richard Bell

      Join Brisbane artist and provocateur Richard Bell for a lively talk on the ideas and strategies used in his work

      In association with art + soul.
      In association with Open Weekend 2010.
      Entrance court | 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: Judy Watson

      Waanyi artist Judy Watson discusses the exploration and revelation of her personal history in her 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

    • 'Ngathi' performance

      Yolngu artist and cultural leader Gulumbu Yunupingu and family take you on a moving journey celebrating the life of their father

      In association with Open Weekend 2010.
      Temporary exhibitions gallery | 30 minutes | Free

    • 2.30pm

    • Writer Bruce Pascoe discusses 'art + soul'

      Bruce Pascoe, award-winning Australian writer, editor and anthologist, discusses the themes in 'art + soul' ('home and away', 'dreams and nightmares' and 'bitter and sweet') from a writer's perspective

      In association with art + soul.
      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

    • 3pm

    • Artist talk: Destiny Deacon

      Kuku and Erub artist Destiny Deacon discusses her ideas and unique art-making practice.

      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

    • 3.30pm

    • Hetti Perkins in conversation with 'art + soul' artists

      Hetti Perkins, senior curator Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander art, in conversation with artists featured in 'art + soul'

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