Teachers' Preview
CROSSING COUNTRY:
THE ALCHEMY OF WESTERN ARNHEM LAND ART
Tuesday 14 September 2004
5.15-7.30pm
Cost: $15
An event especially for teachers, incorporating presentations by Hetti Perkins, Senior Curator, Ken Watson, Assistant Curator and Jonathan Jones, Co-ordinator Aboriginal Programs from the Gallery's Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art Department.
The program includes an overview of the exhibition, its key themes, artworks and artists, insights into the consultation process with the Maningrida community and associated K-6 and 7-12 teaching strategies, programs and resources. Refreshments and live entertainment will follow the presentations.
As an extra bonus, the cost will include an admission ticket, valued at $15, to the Crossing Country exhibition after it opens on 25 September.
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John Mawurndjul Mimihs at Milmilngan 1989. © the artist and Maningrida Arts and Culture |
PROGRAM
| 5.15pm |
Registration |
DOMAIN THEATRE, LOWER LEVEL 3 |
| 5.30pm |
Welcome
Brian Ladd Head of Public Programmes |
| 5.35pm |
The Exhibition: Crossing Country Overview
Hetti Perkins, Senior Curator, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art |
| 6.05pm |
The consultation process: working with the Maningrida Community
Ken Watson, Assistant Curator, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art |
| 6.25pm |
K-12 Teaching strategies, programs and resources
Jonathan Jones, Co-ordinator Aboriginal Programs |
GRAND COURT, GROUND LEVEL |
| 6.35pm |
Refreshments and entertainment |
| 7.30pm |
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