Join the artists at the official opening of three new exhibitions at Tuggeranong Arts Centre. Have a glass of wine with the artists, their friends and people from Canberra's local arts scene. Hear from guest speakers and enjoy the celebratory atmosphere as you browse the artwork in the new exhibitions.
Dyeing Words – from Soil to Silk is a play on words from colonisation to re-birth and continuation of story, language and connection to country. This is a cross-pollination of multi-disciplinary art and cultural practices that combine First Nation poetry from Us Mob Writers, the longest running published First Nations Australian writers' group, transferred onto large scale hand dyed silk.
Sistahood: Circles, Cycles and Spirals is a powerful collaboration between Harry's Clarry and Wallabindi with sisterhood at its core, this interactive collection of works is an exploration of culture, sistahood, motherhood, memories, trauma, resilience, creativity, love and history, through the symbolism of Circles and Spirals.
Curated from an open call, Fold, Stitch Bind showcases the breadth and creativity of book artists from Canberra and the surrounding region. Featuring unique works across diverse media, scales, styles and techniques, in work by artists for whom bookmaking is a dedicated practice and those who explore the form as part of a broader artistic repertoire.