NAIDOC Exhibition Opening: Keep The Fire Burning

Bluethumb is pleased to announce its annual NAIDOC week exhibition, 'Keep The Fire Burning,' which is dedicated to supporting the creative endeavours of Indigenous artists.

The exhibition is open to the public from July 3rd through September 9th.

Join us for a special NAIDOC week event featuring a Welcome to Country and Smoking Ceremony performed by an elder from the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung Cultural Heritage Aboriginal Corporation.

The official Melbourne gallery opening will be held from 6-8pm on Thursday, 11th July at 330 Bridge Rd, Richmond.

Above: 'Tjulpu (bird)', Yuminia Kenta. Grass Fibre Weaving, 64cm (W) x 50cm (H) x 24cm (D).

Echoing the theme of this year's NAIDOC week, the exhibition invites visitors to develop a deeper understanding and appreciation of the rich tapestry of Indigenous culture through the artworks on display.

Above: Explore Melbourne's newly opened cultural hub, Studio Gallery 2.

As a proud member of the Indigenous Art Code, the online art gallery has taken pride in establishing direct, authentic partnerships with some of Australia's most remote Indigenous Art Centres for over ten years.

Above: 'Warlukurlangu Jukurrpa (Fire country Dreaming)', Nathania Nangala Granites. Acrylic on Canvas, 91cm (W) x 76cm (H).

This Melbourne exhibition features original works by artists from six Indigenous Arts Centres: Warlukurlangu Artists, Tjanpi Tjanpi Desert Weavers, Inkwareny Artists of Yuelamu, Marrawuddi Arts and Culture, Injalak Arts, and Maningrida Arts and Culture.

The centres promote a place for connection and cultural practice and support the livelihoods of their local communities in the Northern Territory, Western Australia, Central Australia and Queensland.

Above: 'Anakety Bush Tomato', Alison Ngal Daniels. Acrylic on Canvas, 91cm (W) x 91cm (H).

Bluethumb is an inclusive platform on which Indigenous artists can freely express their creativity and connect with art collectors in Australia and globally.

Bluethumb acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the land we live and work on. We extend our respects to the ancestors of all First Nation peoples and Elders past, present and future.

Bluethumb Melbourne Gallery Opening Hours:

Monday, 09.00 - 17.30

Tuesday, 09.00 - 17.30

Wednesday, 09.00 - 17.30

Thursday, 11.30 - 20.00

Friday, 09.00 - 17.30

Saturday, 10.00 - 16.00

Sunday, Closed

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

330 Bridge Rd, 330 Bridge Road, Richmond, Australia