Teachers Enrichment Day and Education Kit Launch:
Country, Culture, Community

Friday 27 March 2009
Domain Theatre, Lower Level 3

An intensive and inspiring day focusing on key issues and ideas related to Indigenous art to celebrate the launch of Country, Culture, Community, the new Education Kit for the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander collection. Investigate Indigenous art practice in all its diversity through presentations by teachers, gallery professionals and artists to enhance classroom programs and resources.

Each teacher attending the day will receive a free copy of the Education Kit, valued at $45.00.

Booking form (PDF, 400 KB)
 

Program

9am
Registration
Ground Level vestibule

9.20am
Welcome to country
Charles Madden, local Gadigal elder

9.25am
Welcome and opening address
Hetti Perkins, Senior Curator, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art, AGNSW

9.40am
Introduction to the Country, culture, community exhibition
Jonathan Jones, Curator, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art, AGNSW

10.30am
Focus on the education kit
Amanda Peacock, Coordinator, Aboriginal Programs.

11am
Morning tea
Restaurant function space

11.30am
Film screening: Who Paintin’ dis Wandjina?
An exploration of appropriation of Indigenous imagery by Tarryne Laffar
Response from Kimberley artist and Gallery Educator Vanessa Russ

12noon
Using the kit – syllabus perspectives
Visual Arts: Kate Watson, Head Teacher, Visual Arts, Monte Saint' Angelo Mercy College
Aboriginal Studies: Melinda Legge, Teacher, Aboriginal Studies & History, Alexandria Park Community School
History: Jenni Tillett, Teacher, Aboriginal Studies and History, Shoalhaven High School

12.45pm
Lunch
Restaurant function space
Optional viewing of Country, culture, community exhibition

1.45pm
The role of the art centre – a focus on Papunya Tula Artists

2.15pm
Artist practice
Contemporary Brisbane-based Indigenous artists Judy Watson and Richard Bell

3.15pm
Closing remarks

3.30pm
Close

Please note:
9am early entry through front entrance
Registration will take place in the Ground level vestibule