Arts North West is thrilled to announce a creative opportunity for New England North West Aboriginal artists, artisans and cultural practitioners as part of their Aboriginal Cultural Support Program supported through the Australian Government’s Indigenous Visual Arts Industry Support program.
Aboriginal artists, artisans and cultural practitioners from the 12 Local Government Areas that make up the Arts North West footprint are invited by an EOI process, to hold a stall at the inaugural Gather and Trade Market to be held at the Fitzroy Street precinct in Tamworth on the 26 and 27 November 2021. The Gather and Trade Aboriginal Artisans Market celebrates Aboriginal arts and culture, and the market program includes music by local Aboriginal musicians.
The market is a great opportunity for local artists, artisans and cultural practitioners to sell their creative works and cultural products to a wider regional audience to promote their goods and practices.
“We are calling for Aboriginal artists, creatives, makers, growers from the region to come forward to submit an EOI. There is so much talent in our region and this is the perfect opportunity to showcase your works and talent to a wider audience and receive professional development along the way." said Art North West Aboriginal Arts Officer, Lorrayne Fishenden.
“We will be running a series of professional development workshops in the lead up the event covering everything from pricing your works, payment options for stall holders to visually merchandise your market stall." she continued.
Arts North West Executive Director, Caroline Downer is thrilled that the market will support and highlight local creative and cultural talents.
“Tamworth is a real regional hub in the New England North West and is the perfect location to shine a light on the myriad of Aboriginal arts and cultural enterprises making and creating in the New England North West region.”
EOIs are open now on the Arts North West website www.artsnw.com.au and will close on the 31st of August at 5pm.
There are provisions available for financial assistance towards travel and accommodation.
For more information, please contact Lorrayne Fishenden on 0467 668 977 or email lorrayne@2rivers.com.au