The purpose of the conference
is to bring together Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists
and arts workers to have a voice about the future of their professional
practice, to share their knowledge, expertise and stories, and
to make recommendations for the future support of Indigenous
arts in this country. Interested professionals working within
the Indigenous arts industry and other members of the public
are also welcome to attend.
The Conference will include:
- Keynote addresses by leading
artists, curators and arts administrators.
- Artist presentations (using
work or slides to talk about work, techniques, story, etc)
- Workshops on issues relevant
to artists and arts workers
- Talking circles (co-ordinated
group discussions around a theme in a relaxed environment)
- Papers and presentations
on Indigenous art and the conference themes (20 minute papers
with 10 minutes for questions)
2002 CALL FOR PAPERS
CLOSED