Practice not Projects

'Meeting place' dedication to the late Uncle Cyril Archibald at the Lake's Edge Community Festival

Project Summary

Practice not Projects is about the Gallery and its Aboriginal Reference Group (ARG) committing to long-term and honest objectives that have made Aboriginal programming a fundamental part of gallery practice, beyond just projects. We have worked closely together to ensure consistent quality and integrity resulting in the yearly % of exhibitions with part, or all ASTI content, has risen from 10% in 2001 to 54% in 2007. This translates to 7 exhibitions out of 13, and 73 artists represented by 119 artworks.

The relationship with the community began in earnest in 2000 with the establishment of the ARG and over the past 8 years the relationship has continued to strengthen, and therefore has resulted in many excellent projects and programs - 14 in total costing $142,665 (actual $) directly on Aboriginal programming in that time. This doesn’t include in-kind support or funds spent on programming that is not solely ATSI.

Photos

    • 'Meeting place' dedication to the late Uncle Cyril Archibald at the Lake's Edge Community Festival

      'Meeting place' dedication to the late Uncle Cyril Archibald at the Lake's Edge Community Festival

    • 'Old stories through new eyes' project workshop

      'Old stories through new eyes' project workshop

    • 'Stories' printmaking workshop

      'Stories' printmaking workshop

    • NAVA Indigenous Protocols Workshop, Doug Archibald presenting

      NAVA Indigenous Protocols Workshop, Doug Archibald presenting

Cultural Awards 2008 Award Winner

Award Winner

Aboriginal Cultural Development
Division C

Project Information

Council
Lake Macquarie City Council
Cultural Officer
Debbie Abraham
Other Lake Macquarie Council Projects
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Cultural Awards 2008 Winners Announced

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