Opening Weekend | Thinking together: Exchanges with the natural world

Sat, 08 Mar, 2025 at 10:00 am to Sun, 09 Mar, 2025 at 04:00 pm UTC+11:00

170 Riversdale Rd, Illaroo NSW 2540, Australia | Nowra

Bundanon
Publisher/HostBundanon
Opening Weekend | Thinking together: Exchanges with the natural world
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🎊 Celebrate the opening of the new exhibition Thinking together: Exchanges with the natural world with Creative Play for all ages, a Big Jam led by Marley Rooney – bring your instrument and join in, a live set by Filipino and Murrawarri musician DOBBY, divination card readings with Caitlin Franzmann, keynote address by Cudgenburra/Bundjalung man Clarence Slockee (Gardening Australia) artist talks and more.
The Mirritya Mundya food truck will be serving delicious First Nations eats alongside Ramox Cafe and a pop-up bar.
Thinking together: Exchanges with the natural world will present major new commissions by contemporary artists Robert Andrew, Alfredo and Isabel Aquilizan and Keg de Souza, presented alongside paintings by the Martu communities of central Western Australia, and video works by Sorawit Sangsataya and Tina Stefanou.
SATURDAY 8 MARCH
11am | Official Opening
Smoking Ceremony, Welcome to Country, Opening Remarks – CEO Rachel Kent, Keynote Address – Clarence Slockee (Presenter Gardening Australia and Director Jiwah).
AUSLAN Interpreted.
12pm | Creating Together
A conversation with artists Alfredo and Isabel Aquilizan, introduced by Bundanon CEO Rachel Kent.
AUSLAN Interpreted.
1pm | Working with Nature
A conversation with artists Keg de Souza, Robert Andrew and Sophie O’Brien (Head of Curatorial).
AUSLAN Interpreted.
2pm | Singing to Horses
Artist Tina Stefanou joins Sophie O’Brien (Head of Curatorial) in conversation.
2.45pm | The Big Jam
Jam with us! Hosted by Marley Rooney and their band. Musicians and MCs can jump on stage or simply enjoy the jam session. Limited Capacity. Sign Up Required.
3.30pm | DOBBY
See Filipino and Murrawarri ‘drapper’ DOBBY perform live.
Pre-registration required.
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10am-4pm | Creative Play
Start collaborating with the free interactive art-making experience designed by internationally renowned artist duo, Isabel and Alfredo Aquilizan.
10am-4pm | Fortunes of the Forest
Divination card readings with Caitlin Franzmann.
40-minute sessions. Limited capacity, booking required.
10am-5pm | Art Museum open
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Sunday 9 March
9am | Burrawong Dhunna Gam Waglpa / Cultural Walk
Burrawang track talk and walk with First Nations custodians Joel Deaves and Jordan Thomas.
Limited capacity, booking required.
11am | Inspired by Rivers
A conversation with artist Robert Andrew, South Coast knowledge holder Uncle Nook, and Clarence Slockee (Presenter Gardening Australia and Director Jiwah).
12pm | Meet The Artists
Join artists Isabel and Alfredo Aquilizan to create together.
2.30pm | Magic Mycelium
Artist Keg de Souza in conversation with mycologist Ryan O’Donnell, chaired by Angus Dalton (Science Reporter Sydney Morning Herald).
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10am-4pm | Creative Play
Start collaborating with the free interactive art-making experience designed by internationally renowned artist duo, Isabel and Alfredo Aquilizan.
10am- 5pm | Art Museum open
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170 Riversdale Rd, Illaroo NSW 2540, Australia, 170 Riversdale Rd, Illaroo NSW 2540, Australia,Shoalhaven (C), Nowra

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