NAIDOC Week Celebration
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National NAIDOC Week serves as a chance for all Australians to explore the cultures and histories of First Nations peoples and engage in festivities to recognise the world's oldest continuous living culture.We invite the community to a Welcome to Country and Smoking Ceremony conducted by proud Gunditjmara - Kirrae Wurrong man and highly regarded yidaki (didgeridoo) and cultural performer, Paul Kelly. The event will be held in the Ararat Gallery TAMA courtyard with an additional address from Mayor Bob Sanders. Afterwards, attendees are invited to an afternoon tea in the Studio of Ararat Gallery TAMA, and to view the work of distinguished Kirrae Whurrung artist Brett Clarke.
DATE: Monday 8 July
TIME: Welcome to Country and Smoking Ceremony: 3pm (Afternoon tea: 3.30pm)
LOCATION: TAMA Studio (Entry Via Ararat Art Gallery - Vincent St)
The exhibition of Brett Clarke’s work is open to view at Ararat Gallery TAMA now. The Gallery will be open extended hours on 8 July: 10am – 5pm
Location
Ararat Art Gallery (TAMA)
82 Vincent Street, Ararat Victoria 3377