YES Creatives Respond
Political and protest art has a long, robust history in Australia. YES Creatives Respond, a weekend long event, shows it is alive and well in the Shoalhaven.
More than 40 local artists, performers, poets, writers, story tellers and makers who voted YES in the 2023 referendum on an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice to Parliament are gathering to exhibit and present their responses to the result.
Artwork provided by Together, Yes campaign 2023
You are invited
Marg McHugh and Anandii Young, the organisers, warmly invite you to this special cultural event, 10-5pm Saturday 25 and Sunday 25 February 2024.
Opening and performances
The formal opening begins at 2pm Saturday with Welcome to country by Aunty Ruth Simms, followed by a concert featuring performers including: Annette Tesoriero; George Royter; Lotus VP; Moira Lawry; Nicole Smede; The Song Club; Warwick Keen, and Keith Barker.
Exhibiting artists
Akira Kamada, Anandii, Anne Fry, Anne Sheridan, Barbara Dawson, Bindi Isis (Ngalbulain), Claudine Irwin, Fizz McHugh, Fran Clements, Guerilla Art Activists, Helen Nugent, Ini, Janet Luxton, Joni Braham, Judith Reardon, Judy Panucci, Judy Wright, Kaye Johnston, Kerry Laws, Kerry Sawtell, Larraine Larri, Lissa de Sailles, Liz Skewes, Marg McHugh, Mick Purdy, Pam Crohan, Penny Craig, Samantha Tannous, Sandra Lee, Sue Bessell.
Workshops
- 10.30am Saturday: Poetry workshop with Nicole Smede, multi-disciplinary artist of Warrimay, Birrbay, English and Irish descent.
- 10.30am Sunday: Art workshop with Anandii creating posters themed Always Was Always Will Be.
Venue
Artscape 481
481 Illaroo Road, Bangalee NSW 2541 (on the road to Bundanon Art Museum)
Saturday 24 February & Sunday 25 February 2024 / 10-5pm
Entry by gold coin donation.
All entry money will be donated to Waminda South Coast Women’s Health and Wellbeing Aboriginal Corporation
Richard Bell, From Little Things, Big Things Grow, 2020. Synthetic polymer paint on canvas. National Gallery of Australia, purchased 2021. Image courtesy the artist and Milani Gallery, Brisbane © the artist. Photograph: Charlie Hillhouse.
