Art Market Celebrates Bundjalung Culture
Art on Bundjalung Market is returning to the Lismore Quad on Saturday the 18th of December to celebrate the creative and cultural heritage of the Bundjalung region.
The free family event from 10am – 4pm is a unique opportunity to purchase authentic Indigenous artwork and to meet the makers. The combination of established and emerging artists and collectives will feature traditional and contemporary materials including weaving, ceramics, carving, photography, painting and textiles; perfect for this year’s Christmas gifts.
Arts Northern Rivers Indigenous Arts Officer, Kylie Caldwell, said:
Casino’s Wake Up Time group, renowned for supporting cultural renewal of traditional weaving and their artistic native plant dyeing of silk, will be hosting a weaving workshop on the day as well as holding a stall selling a collection of garments, jewellery, bags, wall hangings and more.
The event features a full cultural program including a Welcome To Country, live music from Uncle Billy Smith, Jason Sines, Kerry Mcleay and Sione Senior with Sione, Sisosaia, Sislilia and Mafileo. Enjoy dance performances from Nini Nahri Gali and Deadly Bunarhms, didgeridoo performances, delicious native food stalls featuring Cuurie Country, Bakarindi and Natural Ice Cream Australia plus face painting and kids activities.
For more information visit artonbundjalung.com.
Image from 2019 event by Kate Holmes.