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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 Edmund Capon, Gallery director, and 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
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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
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Workshop
Watercolour painting workshop
'art + soul' artists demonstrate the skills, knowledge and techniques of the Ntaria or Hermannsburg school of artDescendants of Albert Namatjira, 'art + soul’ artists Lenie Namatjira and Ivy Pareroultja, joined by Gloria Pannka, Elton Wirri and Kevin Namatjira, conduct a watercolour painting workshop. These artists are also working on the current Big hART and Belvoir Street Theare co-production of Namatjira.
In association with Open Weekend 2010.
In association with art + soul.
Duration 2 hours
Domain Theatre foyer
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12.30pm
Exhibition talk
Artist talk: Ricky Maynard
Tasmanian artist Ricky Maynard gives an insight into the ideas and processes used to create his photographsIn 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: Richard Bell
Join Brisbane artist and provocateur Richard Bell for a lively talk on the ideas and strategies used in his workIn association with Open Weekend 2010.
In association with art + soul.
Duration 30 minutes
Entrance court
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: Judy Watson
Waanyi artist Judy Watson discusses the exploration and revelation of her personal history in her 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
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2pm
Performance
'Ngathi' performance
Yolngu artist and cultural leader Gulumbu Yunupingu and family take you on a moving journey celebrating the life of their fatherYolngu artist and cultural leader Gulumbu Yunupingu and family perform 'Ngathi’, a moving journey through their past as they remember their culture and ancestors. It is also a celebration of the life of their father, leading artist Munggurrawuy Yunupingu, whose bark paintings are a cornerstone of the Gallery’s collection.
In association with Open Weekend 2010.
Duration 30 minutes
Temporary exhibitions gallery
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2.30pm
Auslan Exhibition talk
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 perspectiveAuslan-interpreted
In association with Open Weekend 2010.
In association with art + soul.
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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3pm
Exhibition talk
Artist talk: Destiny Deacon
Kuku and Erub artist Destiny Deacon discusses her ideas and unique art-making practice.In association with Open Weekend 2010.
In association with art + soul.
Duration 30 minutes
Yiribana Gallery
Free -
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 -
3.30pm
Exhibition talk
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'This talk will be followed by a book signing of the 'art + soul’ book.
In association with Open Weekend 2010.
In association with art + soul.
Duration 30 minutes
Entrance court
Free