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We welcome you to join us for an enriching collaboration with artists from Palestine and the Margaret River region on beautiful Wandandi Boodja Country in the hinterland town of Margaret River in presenting ‘Sumud: Voices from Palestine’ in association with the Naji Art Collective and Celebrate Palestine South West.This special fundraising event creates space for insight into the rich history and culture of Palestine, anchored in the experiences of proud Palestinians living in exile.
Exhibition Opening:
🗓️ Sat, 21st Sept 2024, 5pm
🎟️ Tickets: https://events.humanitix.com/sumud-voices-from-palestine-art-exhibition-community-fundraiser
Exhibition Duration:
🗓️ Sun, 22nd Sept 2024, 10am - 2pm
🆓 Free Entry
The term ‘Sumud’ صمود is an Arabic term and Palestinian idea that is interwoven with ideas of personal and collective resilience and steadfastness.
Concurrent with this exhibition and poster sale fundraiser, a curation of programming will amplify Palestinian voices through music, poetry, dance, food, storytelling and more.
Poster prints of the exhibition artworks will be for sale with all proceeds donated to charities supporting people in Gaza.
Featured artists include:
Dina Mattar
Nidal Elkhairy
Wedad Alnasser
Ahmed ElKhalidi
Safa El Samad
Mohammad Sabaaneh
Local artists contributing artworks inspired by Palestinian resilience include Caralynn Hoft, Gerry and Ned Reilly.
Let’s celebrate the artistry, resilience and beauty of Palestinian art together. We welcome all to join in this event, raising funds to support Palestinian charities providing vital emergency aid.
Sliding scale ticket prices include entry, live entertainment, complimentary drinks, and Palestinian-inspired food. This is a ticketed event with limited venue capacity. This fundraising exhibition is open free to the general public on Sunday 22nd September 10-2pm.
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Artist Websites:
Ahmed Elkhalidi: https://www.instagram.com/ahkhalidi/?hl=en
Dina Mattar: https://www.artsy.net/artist/dina-mattar
Nidal Elkhairy: https://electronicintifada.net/people/nidal-el-khairy
Wedad Alnasser: https://www.karimgallery.com/artist/681/works
Safa El Samad: https://www.redgallery.com.au/exhibitions/safa-el-samad
Mohammad Sabaaneh: https://www.cartoonmovement.com/cartoonist/119
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This event is locally organised by Celebrate Palestine South West in collaboration with the Naji Art Collective.
Naji Art Collective is a group of cultural workers who want to focus our full attention on the liberation of Palestine and the Palestinian people from settler colonialism and apartheid. Read more about Naji Art Collective here.
Celebrate Palestine South West is a grass-roots organisation celebrating Palestinian culture and organising for justice. We are passionate about creating a safe and welcoming space for those who wish to stand in solidarity with Palestine.
Get in touch with Celebrate Palestine Sout West here or email [email protected].
We aim to create a space that is welcoming for all faiths and ethnicities. No forms of disrespectful behaviour will be tolerated.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
3/24 Auger Way, Margaret River WA, 24 Auger Way, Margaret River WA 6285, Australia,Margaret River, Western Australia
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