NAIDOC Week Activities Sat 6 Jul 2019 – Wed 10 Jul 2019 10:00am – 4:00pm Museum of the Great Southern Boorongurups: A collection by Tjyllyungoo Tjyllyungoo/Lance Chadd is a Bibbulmun Noongar/Budimia Yamatji man, born in the South-West of WA. Borongorups is an important place for Bibbulmun Peoples and the most important Winartj sacred place on Country. Lance Chadd’s artwork emphasises Aboriginal spirituality with its deep connection with and unity of land, people, animals and plants. His work offers a chance for each of us to reflect on how we belong and connect to all that is around us. Location: Pop Up Gallery, Museum of the Great Southern Dates: 6 July – 7 August 2019 Times: 10am – 4pm Cost: Free entry NAIDOC Town Square Event The Museum of the Great Southern will host a range of children’s activities as part of the community NAIDOC Town Square Event. Location: Town Square, York Street, Albany Date: 9 July 2019 Time: 10am - 12:00pm Cost: Free Walking Together (Tuesday Curatorial) This Tuesday Curatorial delves into a cross-cultural exploration of south coastal plant life presented by Professor Steve Hopper of the University of Western Australia-Albany. Location: Co-op Building, Museum of the Great Southern Date: 9 July 2019 Time: 10:30am - 11:30am Cost: $2, light refreshments provided Workshop with Tjyllyungoo/Lance Chadd Whether you are a beginner who has never touched a brush before or an advanced artist, you will walk away from Tjyllungoo’s workshop with new skills, new perspective and a painting you will be proud of. Learn gouache techniques and observation skills before creating your own art piece. All materials supplied, light refreshments served. Location: Co-op Building, Museum of the Great Southern Date: 10 July 2019 Time: 10:30am – 1pm Bookings: Bookings essential via 9841 4844 Cost: Participation is free Artist Talk: Tjyllyungoo/Lance Chadd The floor talk, presented by Patricia Robinson and Lance Chadd, explores the cultural significance of Lance’s art. Location: Pop Up Gallery, Museum of the Great Southern Date: 10 July 2019 Time: 2pm – 3pm Cost: Free entry Bookings: Bookings essential by phone 9841 4844 or email greatsouthern@museum.wa.gov.au