Event: Exhibitions
Unlocking Our Past to Free Our Future
17 Oct 2024 - 15 Nov 2024
Coolamon Aboriginal Arts Gallery proudly presents their latest exhibition in partnership with Kinchela Boys Home Aboriginal Corporation. The exhibition is titled ‘Unlocking Our Past to Free Our Future’ and will commemorate the 100th anniversary of the opening of the Kinchela Boys Home (KBH).
The exhibition will run from 17 October – 15 November and feature original artworks by KBH survivors, their families and community members. The artists showcasing their artworks and sharing their stories in this exhibition include:
- Uncle Milton Budge (deceased)
- Uncle Richard P Campbell
- Aunty Fay Clayton
- Uncle James ‘Gurri’ Dungay
- Jason Ridegway
- Michelle Dundas
- Barbara Quinlin
You’re invited to join us for the opening of ‘Unlocking Our Past to Free Our Future’:
When: Thursday 17 October 2024, from 4 pm to 6 pm
Where: Coolamon Arts Gallery, 2/33 Smith Street, Kempsey, Dunghutti Country
What: Guest speakers, selected artworks for sale and light refreshments will be provided
About the 100th anniversary of Kinchela Boys Home2024 marks 100 years since the gates of Kinchela Boys Home (KBH) opened. It is at those gates where the spirits of the children who walked through were left behind. To mark this 100th anniversary, the KBH survivors, their descendants and families are honouring the spirits of those children and celebrating the KBHAC community.
Artwork credit: ‘KBH 100th’ by Uncle Richard Campbell #28
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