Arts North West are deeply saddened to hear of the loss of Aboriginal Elder Aunty Yvonne Kent.
Aunty Yvonne was an excellent advocate for Aboriginal Arts and was a magnificent support of the work we do, she will be fondly remembered for her tireless contribution to community and support she offered Arts North West and our team.
Aunty Yvonne was the Chair of the 'Yinaar' Steering Committee, involved in our Rivers to Ridges Project and was the lead Elder representing Tamworth alongside Uncle Trevor French and Uncle Len Waters throughout ArtState including travelling to Bathurst to participate in the event handover.
Our condolences go out to Aunty Yvonne's family, Tamworth LALC Board and Staff and the whole Tamworth community during this time.
Photo credit to Regional Arts NSW, Artstate Tamworth 2019