Saltwater Freshwater Art Exhibition featuring 'The Glen'

Date: Thursday 25th March 2021
Exhibition Date: 22nd May to 13th June

Saltwater Freshwater Exhibition
Special Event Featuring Artists from ‘The Glen’

Showcasing upcoming Aboriginal Artists, and artists from ‘The Glen,’ presented by award-winning artists, Garry Purchase and Kylie Cassidy.

Fee: Free Exhibition. Workshops available, prices vary.

Exhibition Highlights & Public Workshops

- Opening Night & Cultural Immersion event: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/saltwater-freshwater-art-exhibition-opening-night-tickets-142622073461

- Children’s Dance Workshops: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/saltwater-freshwater-art-exhibition-kidss-dance-workshop-tickets-142622492715

- Introduction to Aboriginal Art Workshop: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/saltwater-freshwater-art-exhibition-an-introduction-to-aboriginal-art-tickets-142624516769

- An Evening with the Artists: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/saltwater-freshwater-art-exhibition-an-evening-with-the-artists-tickets-142623963113

- Stories in Symbols Art Workshop: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/saltwater-freshwater-art-exhibition-stories-in-symbols-workshop-tickets-142622913975

Opening Night & Cultural Immersion Highlights:

- Light refreshments served.
- Welcome and smoking ceremony.
- Welcome dance and invite the attendees to learn a dance.
- Mini workshops also provided around the grounds, including:
- Talk about ochre and the significance of painting up.
- Artefacts talk and clap sticks
- Tour through the exhibition and talks with the artist
- Mini painting workshop
- Bush food tasting

Don't miss our 'Art with Allirra' workshop running live throughout the night!

No age limits.

Allirra is a Wodi Wodi woman of Yuin Nation, who comes from Wreck Bay Aboriginal community and grew up on The central coast. Allirra started painting when she was 10. When she was 16 Allirra began selling art at the Black Markets in Sydney. In 2020 Allirra won an art competition with RYSS and has since painted pieces for companies such as Bara Barang and YMCA Australia. Allirra has also been named as a finalist for the 7 news young achievers award

Opening Night Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/saltwater-freshwater-art-exhibition-opening-night-tickets-142622073461

Sponsors
We would like to extend our deepest gratitude to The Glen Rehab who have so generously offered to sponsor our exhibition.

With community support like this it not only helps us to create a memorable exhibition but will enable us to support our younger artists so that they can shine!

Contact:

Exhibition Organiser: Natalie Purchase
Email: education@garrypurchase.com.au
Phone: 0408 206 966