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10am
Music
Didgeridoo welcome performance
Yidaki (Didgeridoo) welcome performance on the front stepsIn association with Open Weekend 2010.
Duration 30 minutes
Front of the Gallery
Free -
10.30am
Exhibition talk
art + soul exhibition talk
Exhibition Talk in 'art + soul' with Hetti Perkins, senior curator Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artIn association with Open Weekend 2010.
In association with art + soul.
Duration 30 minutes
Yiribana Gallery
Free -
11am
For kids Performance
Interactive character tour: Ngununy
With 'Ngununy', the cheeky fruit batIn association with Open Weekend 2010.
Duration 30 minutes
Yiribana Gallery
Free -
Exhibition talk
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 cultureIn association with Open Weekend 2010.
Duration 30 minutes
Free -
Workshop
Stencil art workshop
Join Kamilaroi artist Reko Rennie in a stencil art-making workshop and create your own work of artIn association with Open Weekend 2010.
Duration 4 hours
Function space
Free -
11.30am
Performance
Ceremonial performance of the 'Gurrir Gurrir'
From the remote community of Warmun (Turkey Creek) in the East KimberleyThe 'Gurrir Gurrir’ is a renowned Joonba (public ceremonial performance), which sparked a cultural renaissance recognised today as the Warmun art movement. It will be performed on the east coast for the first time.
In association with Open Weekend 2010.
Duration 30 minutes
Entrance court
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12pm
For kids Music
Sing in local Gadigal/Eora language
Sing ‘heads, shoulders, knees and toes’ in local Gadigal/Eora language with Maddy and Lille MaddenIn association with Open Weekend 2010.
Duration 30 minutes
20th c Australian galleries
Free -
Music
Live music in the cafe
A special music performance in association with the Open WeekendIn association with Open Weekend 2010.
Duration 1 hour
Cafe
Free -
Workshop
Weaving demonstration
Learn Ngarrindjeri weaving techniques and stories in a weaving demonstration with renowned artist Yvonne KoolmatrieIn association with Open Weekend 2010.
In association with art + soul.
Duration 2 hours
Yiribana Gallery
Free -
12.30pm
Exhibition talk
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 Open Weekend 2010.
In association with art + soul.
Duration 30 minutes
Yiribana Gallery
Free -
Workshop
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 PerouseIn association with La Per.
In association with Open Weekend 2010.
Duration 30 minutes
Australian Collection Focus Room
Free -
1pm
Exhibition talk
Artist talk: Peter Yanada McKenzie
La Perouse artist Peter Yanada McKenzie will discuss his work and the community's art-making traditions and historyIn association with La Per.
In association with Open Weekend 2010.
Duration 30 minutes
Australian Collection Focus Room
Free -
Music
Live music in the cafe
Singer songwriter folk duo Microwave Jenny perform live in the cafeIn association with Open Weekend 2010.
Duration 1 hour
Cafe
Free -
1.30pm
Exhibition talk
Artist talk: HJ Wedge
Wiradjuri artist HJ Wedge discusses the ideas, inspirations and creativity behind his artIn association with Open Weekend 2010.
In association with art + soul.
Duration 30 minutes
Yiribana Gallery
Free -
Exhibition talk
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 lifeIn association with Open Weekend 2010.
Duration 30 minutes
20th c Australian galleries
Free -
2pm
Performance
Bangarra Dance Theatre performance
Two members of Bangarra Dance Theatre perform an excerpt from their production of 'of earth & sky'Two members of Bangarra Dance Theatre perform an excerpt from their production of 'of earth & sky’, inspired by the works of the late artist Michael Riley titled 'Riley’. Choreographer Daniel Riley McKinley also talks about his creative process.
In association with Open Weekend 2010.
Duration 30 minutes
Entrance court
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2.30pm
Exhibition talk
Reading and discussion by writer Romaine Moreton
Goernpil writer, filmmaker and performance poet Romaine Moreton reads and discusses her workIn association with Open Weekend 2010.
Duration 30 minutes
Yiribana Gallery
Free -
Music
Live music in the cafe
Singers/songwriters Peter Yanada McKenzie and Charlie Trindale perform live in the cafeIn association with Open Weekend 2010.
Duration 1 hour
Cafe
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Film
Special film screening
Bran Nue Daedir: Rachel Perkins
Rocky McKenzie, Jessica Mauboy, Ernie Dingo, Geoffrey Rush and Missy HigginsIn association with Open Weekend 2010.
Duration 1 hour, 28 minutes
Domain Theatre
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3pm
For kids Workshop
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 Open Weekend 2010.
In association with art + soul.
Duration 30 minutes
Domain Theatre foyer
Free -
For kids Workshop
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.
Duration 30 minutes
Australian Collection Focus Room
Free -
Tour
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 Open Weekend 2010.
In association with art + soul.
Duration 30 minutes
Yiribana Gallery
Free