Cultural Narratives of the North
Exhibition: Thursday 22 August – Saturday 5 October 2024
Launch: 6.00pm, Friday 23 August - with Cairns Festival, A Cultural Rising, featuring Performance by Christine Anu
Artist Talk: 10.00am Saturday 24 August 2024
Connecting the past to the future
First Nations artists Paul Bong, Sheryl J Burchill, Daniel O’Shane and Glen Mackie present a selection of accomplished original etchings and vinylcuts (relief-prints from vinyl).
This exhibition asserts cultural heritage and connection to country while acknowledging and encouraging the value of storytelling: past, present and future.
Curated by Peggy Kasabad Lane

Exhibition Launch | Part of A Cultural Rising
You are warmly invited to attend the official launch at Cairns Festival Launch: A Cultural Rising at 6pm on Friday 23 August.
Artists' Talk: Fiona Foley, Lily Suli-Brock & More
Join us at 10am on Saturday 24 August for artists' talks as a part of the Janjari by Dr Fiona Foley and Cultural Narratives of the North exhibitions.
Last Updated: 20 August 2024
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